Student Government Part 4: Student Senate

Student senate acts as the legislative branch and exists to advocate on behalf of the student body.

Senators at President Ken Starr's Inauguration 

There are 52 representatives elected by the student body to represent each class. Thirteen from each class.Within student senate, these members are separated into six standing committees to insure that the student body is most efficiently represented. These committees include: Academic Affairs, Community Life, Finance, Operations & Procedures, Public Relations and Limited Allocation Fund.

Each student contributes $5.70 per semester as a part of their tuition fee to the Student Government Allocation Fund. This adds to approximately $87,000 for the Fall 2010 semester. Student senate has sole power as to whom this money is allocated.

Senate meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. to vote on current legislation that is trying to be passed.  This includes the allocations from various student organizations. The meetings are opened to the public.