Background:
The Senate makes recommendations to the Board of Directors based
on student input and issues and serves as an advisory body to the
Board. Additionally, it is charged with helping the AS Board with
certain events such as the Issue of the Month and public forums. Check
back often to see our current issues and what proposals we are voting
on, it might impact you! We encourage you to give us feedback and
comments by contacting us!
*The Senate meets every Tuesday in Viking Union 567 at 6:00 PM. Guests are always welcome!
Can't make it? Check out the Minutes online.
Check out our History Section too.
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Faq:
What does a resolution do exactly?
When an issue or concern is brought to the Senate, the Senators discuss the issue and, if appropriate, draft a resolution. If a resolution is passed, we issue a formal recommendation to the AS Board of Directors. The resolution is then added to their agenda for further discussion and consideration. In our resolutions, we make sure to consider student views and impacts on students. The Senate has been a resource which the A.S. and the university administration alike have turned to for guidence and student input.
What powers does the Senate have?
The Senate advises the Board of Directors and can make formal recommendations to the board. If the Senate issues a formal recommendation, the item is then included in their following agenda and will be put to further consideration. The Senate is a representative body and exists to address student concerns on a variety of issues. The Senate has, in the past and currently, worked on resolutions that impacted the University greatly, including advising the University on the split of the College of Arts and Sciences (into two separate Colleges now).
I have a suggestion or concern I want to see addressed by the University, how do I get my input in?
You can contact the senate or a senator with your input, and we will be glad to discuss the item. You can also drop by our regular meeting and bring up the topic to our Senators as well.
Who is in charge of the Senate?
Chelsea Fletcher is the 07/08 Senate Chairperson. The Senate Chair’s office is in VU 527 and the phone number is (360)650-6455.
Who can be a Senator and what do they do?
Any WWU student is eligible for appointment to the Senate. Senators are responsible for attending weekly Senate meetings, as well as preparing information and issues to bring to the Senate. Senators are also required to serve on at least 1 University or AS committee. The Senators prepare Senator Reports every week and bring up student issues and events that they feel need to be addressed or discussed.
How can I get more involved?
You can send us your input through email, and drop by our meetings. The Senate meets every Tuesday at 5:00PM in Viking Union 567, guests are always welcome. You might even consider becoming a Senator!
How can I become a Senator?
Senators are appointed by the Board of Directors. You can apply for appointment by filling out this online form and submitting it to the Board of Directors office (Viking Union 504). The appointments will be based largely upon if there are vacancies, you will be notified about a week after you submit your form. Appointments are made by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, questions about your application can be directed to the Senate Chair (VU 527) or the AS Board office (VU 504).
When was the AS Senate Formed?
The A.S. Student Senate was officially formed in the spring of 2001 as a referendum in the general election. Prior to that, the A.S. had attempted establishing similar councils, however the Senate official replaced those in 2001. Prior to the Senate there existed a tudent Governance Commission.
Past Senate