IRA Committee Representation

The committee body is composed of (2) Faculty, (1) Staff, and up to (6) Students. The committee is appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs in consultation with Student Government and Academic Senate. Whenever possible, students should be appointed to two-year staggered terms. Recruitment for vacant Committee positions begins in the fall semester for the following academic year. 

Onboarding and introductory training will take place during the early Spring semester. This onboarding process includes newly appointed student, staff, and faculty members, as well as members with renewed appointments, where applicable.

The introductory training provides a broad overview of:

• IRA policies and procedures
• Allowable and non-allowable expenses
• Committee member roles and responsibilities
• Important timelines and due dates
• Rubric review and evaluation processes
• Final deliberation and recommendation procedures

Following the training, committee members independently review and score submitted applications based on the established rubric. The cycle concludes with one or more final deliberation meetings, during which members discuss proposals collectively, consider funding priorities and available resources, and arrive at final funding recommendations through a consensus-based process.

Award Cycle 2026-2027

Voting Members: 

• JC Dennise Arriaza – IRA Chair, Student 
• Promise Walters – Student 
• VACANT – Student 
• Karen Martinez – Student 
• Nathalia Raygoza – Student 
• Elliana Escalera – Student 
• Trent Ruiz – Staff
• Joshua Gold – Faculty, Health Science
• Lily Anne Tamai – Faculty, Ethnic Studies

Administrative Support:

• Rosa Bravo – Director of Business and Operations, Academic Planning & Budgeting
• Dianne Wei – Senior DSAEM Budget & Operations Analyst
• Neomi Basquez - Budget Analyst, Academic Finance & Business Operations

Committee Meeting Information

Meetings & Supporting Documents 

• Committee Calendar 
• Committee Introduction Presentation
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Minutes 
• Meeting Minutes 

Recommendation Memos

• FY 2026-27 Provost Memo

Additional Resources

• Tools & Resources: Current-year accounting chartfields and implementation resources
• Annual Timeline: Application, review, and award schedule
• Budget and Allocation Data: Prior-year committee records, meeting minutes, recommendation memoranda, and funding information