The purpose of the Institutional Advocacy (IA) Committee is to provide direction to the GSC in its operations as much as it overlaps with social justice issues and to determine the problems and areas where improvements can be made. The IA Committee is tasked with identifying and pursuing information regarding issues of importance, including but not limited to community nutrition, cultural sensitivity, healthcare, inclusion and diversity in STEM, LGBTQ+ community, parent and family needs, sustainability, and transportation.