About Us
Student Senate works as a liaison between students and university stakeholders. We listen to student concerns, work to solve students' issues, and promote students in decision-making spaces. Functioning in a shared governance model with faculty governance and administration, we have the capacity to pass legislation and meet with university stakeholders to share student voices.
To work efficiently and effectively, we have five different committees that focus their work in specific areas:
- Allocations Committee
- Public Relations Committee
- Advocacy Committee
- Policy Committee
- Events Committee
General Assembly Meetings
General Assembly (GA) is a public meeting where we discuss campus issues, hear from campus partners, share updates from Cabinet and Committees, and consider legislation that guides our advocacy on behalf of students.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend in person join via Zoom, and are encouraged to share thoughts during public comment at the beginning and end of every meeting.
GA typically takes place Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. View our schedule and events on LakerLink to learn more and access the Zoom link.
Allocations Committee
The Allocations Committee will effectively administer the Student Life Fund to student organizations for the enhancement of campus life and individual student development at GVSU. The Allocations Committee evaluates all monetary expenditures and events ensuring Student Life Funds are being used for to enhance campus vibrancy.
Public Relations Committee
The Public Relations Committee is tasked with communicating the actions of Student Senate with the student body, gauging student opinions, and updating Senate's social media.
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee is responsible for topics regarding the diverse issues facing students on campus. Senators within this committee are liaisons with various on-campus departments focusing on accessibility awareness, mental health, LGBTQ+ resources, multicultural affairs, gender equity, veterans affairs, and international affairs.
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is responsible for topics regarding the on-campus issues facing students on campus. Senators within this committee are liaisons with various on-campus departments focusing on housing, parking, dining, safety, sustainability, open educational resources, and library resources.
Events Committee
The Events Committee is tasked with hosting on-campus events and enhancing student engagement. Annual events include the Student Solutions Summit, Last Lecture, Elect-Her, and Multicultural Night.
Student Senate Organizational Structure
