Academic Affairs works on issues that affect the University and Graduate Students in terms of their academic missions and goals, such as exam preparation week, the language test for international graduate assistants, etc. The committee also selects the Outstanding Graduate Assistants for the academic year.

External Affairs confronts problems of wages, health insurance, facility access rights, and the relationship of Graduate Students to their Departments and the University at large.

Human Diversity regularly schedules a series of panel discussions, the "Diversity Discussion", that allow students, faculty, staff, and members of the community to come together and discuss issues of human diversity in the academic setting. The committee co-sponsors other activities with other cultural groups on campus as well as developing new ideas on how to address diversity issues.

Internal Affairs helps manage the Senate's relationship with other UOSA branches, works on the Senate By-Laws, and oversees the Senate's internal policies and procedures.

Problems and Projects organizes events, such as the Graduate Student Appreciation Week, that provide enjoyment for Graduate Students as well as projects that raise funds for Senate Activites.