SENATE
The Student Senate is a body of well-informed students who represent their fellow peers, find innovative solutions to student concerns, and facilitate interaction between the students and the administration, faculty, and staff.
Want to Create a Proposal?
A Senate Proposal starts when a student develops an idea. The scope is very broad and can include changing policies, creating or revising programs, funding events, or forming new clubs and organizations.
After the idea is formed, Senate Proposal and presents it to the Student Senate, which then works on the best way to implement it for the student body.
How to Create a Proposal
Step 1: Develop Your Idea
Brainstorm and define your concept clearly before taking any formal action.
Step 2: Contact a Senator
Reach out to a senator to collaborate and help turn your idea into a formal written proposal.
Step 3: Submit for Scheduling
Send your completed written proposal to the ASSP vice president.
They will place your proposal on the calendar for an upcoming senate meeting date.
Step 4: Present Your Proposal
Attend the scheduled senate meeting to present your idea directly to the senate.
Step 5: Receive a Vote and Follow Up
The senate will vote on your proposal, resulting in one of three outcomes: approved, tabled, or denied.
Note: Any of these outcomes may require you to revise your proposal and go through the process again.
SENATORS
Not sure who to contact? Let us know your concerns and we can put you in touch with the best fit for the job!
Not sure who to contact? Let us know your concerns and we can put you in touch with the best fit for the job!
SENATE MINUTES
Where Can I Find Senate Meetings?
Senate Meetings take place every Monday at 8:00pm in the Ames Library Conference Room on the second floor. All Senate meetings are public events and all students and staff are welcome to attend.
For those who are unable to attend meetings, or are curious about the content of senate meetings, Senate Minutes are public notes on each meeting's discussion and proposals.