What happens during a Student Government Meeting?

A Student Government Meeting is a highly structured and open meeting. The structure of the meeting is as follows:

1. Roll Call - attendance of senators is recorded.
2. Approval of minutes - previous meeting's minutes are corrected before passage.
3. Announcements - visitors are given the opportunity to present their issues to the Student Senate.
4. Officer & Committee Reports - each officer and committee chair delivers a report concerning any accomplishments and continuing work.
5. Old Business - any items tabled from the previous meeting can be addressed during Old Business.
6. New Business - senators make motions that the Student Senate votes on. The motions can be items ranging from resolutions to budget allocations.
7. Adviser's Report - the Student Government Adviser delivers a statement to the Student Senate. The report contains information relevant to the Student Senate.
8. Motion to Adjourn - No meeting is formally closed without the passage of the motion, "I move to adjourn."

How do I become a Student Government Senator?

To become a senator, one should seek to be elected during the spring semester of each year. Students can also be appointed to the Student Senate if there are any vacancies within the Student Senate. The Student Government President has the power to appoint these students. The Senate Appointment Form exists for this purpose.

I would like to speak during the Visitors section during a Student Government Meeting. What do I do?

Visit, call, or send us an e-mail with the date of the meeting you would like to be recognized at along with a brief description of what you will be speaking about so that we can put you on the agenda.

I am interested in voting in a local, state, or federal election. How do I go about doing this?

Voter Information/Registration for:

• Texas Residents
• Out-of-State Residents