Frequently Asked Questions
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:
- Roll Call - attendance of senators is recorded.
- Approval of minutes - previous meeting's minutes are corrected before passage.
- Announcements - visitors are given the opportunity to present their issues to the Student Senate.
- Officer & Committee Reports - each officer and committee chair delivers a report concerning any accomplishments and continuing work.
- Old Business - any items tabled from the previous meeting can be addressed during Old Business.
- New Business - senators make motions that the Student Senate votes on. The motions can be items ranging from resolutions to budget allocations.
- Adviser's Report - the Student Government Adviser delivers a statement to the Student Senate. The report contains information relevant to the Student Senate.
- 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. At this time, the Student Senate is full. However, those interested in joining are still welcome to complete the Senate Appointment Form. All applications will be considered if seats open.
I am interested in voting in a local, state, or federal election. How do I go about doing this?
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Updated: August 22, 2008
