Senate
About the Senate
The Representative branch of Student Government affords students the opportunity to make a real difference on our campus. The Senate serves as one of the two Houses in the Representative branch and is comprised of two representatives from each School, who are appointed by their respective Deans. The Senate meets every other week and is a place for students to share ideas, collaborate and work together towards the betterment of the schools of study which comprise our university.
Track Legislation
SGA’s 2024-2025 Legislation Tracker will be up and running shortly!
President of the Senate
Senate President
Abby Minnich
Hi! My name is Abby Minnich, and I am the Senate President for the 2024-25 school year! I am a senior in nursing school, which makes me the first nursing student to serve as Senate President! I was originally going to be in the House, but then I was offered a nursing Senator position during my sophomore year (2022-2023) and then continued as a senator during the 2023-2024 school year. I am usually found studying, writing papers, or at the hospital for clinicals. I’m excited to lead the Senate well and serve the student body. If you need anything from me, shoot me an email or stop by the SGA office on the third floor of Monvtview!
Being a Senator
To become a Senator, a student must be appointed by the Dean of their respective school. Once appointed, the student will be contacted by the President of the Senate with information regarding next steps
Senators connect with students and their deans and collaborate with fellow representatives to propose positive change on campus.
Term
The length of one term for a Senator is one academic year.
Responsibilities
- Meet with students and deans and hear their concerns and ideas.
- Collaborate with other Senators in a Committee to turn ideas into legislation.
- Attend a bi-weekly Senate meeting where legislation is discussed and voted upon.
- Meet with University Administration to consider and implement legislation.
- Participate and volunteer in SGA events and activities.
Bylaws
View the Senate Bylaws (PDF).
CSER
Senators may receive CSER credit. Regular attendance is taken at meetings, and representatives are expected to faithfully attend SGA meetings, events and related activities.