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Student Senate

Welcome

Student Senate is proud to represent the student body of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire at the university, local, state, and federal levels, and allocate student segregated fees to improve student life every year. Commissions of the Student Senate work tirelessly to identify and improve university policies, and present legislation to the general Senate.

What is Student Senate?

Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, Student Senate represents the student body at the university at the local, state and federal levels. This is not your average student activity or opportunity, so if you are passionate about student affairs, academics and the social/political climate of your campus, consider a run for Student Senate. 

The ways that Student Senate's processes and decisions impact student life are almost too numerous to count, but here are a few of the major areas of policy, program and service that are impacted by Student Senate membership and legislation:

Endorsed by the Dean of Students Office, the Student Senate is more than an extracurricular activity—it’s a platform for change. We invite students who are deeply committed to enhancing the academic, social, and political fabric of our campus to step forward. If you're driven to influence student policies, advocate for your peers, and leave a lasting legacy at UW-Eau Claire, consider joining the ranks of the Student Senate.

Our Impact

The influence of the Student Senate on student life is profound and far-reaching. Here are just a few domains where our members' engagement and legislation make a tangible difference:

  1. Campus Infrastructure: Influencing the development and maintenance of campus facilities to improve the student experience.
  2. Academic Programs: Advocating for the creation, expansion, and enhancement of academic courses and majors to meet student needs.
  3. Health and Wellness: Initiating programs that support mental health, physical health, and overall well-being.
  4. Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting an inclusive campus culture that respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
  5. Sustainability Initiatives: Championing environmental sustainability practices on campus.
  6. Technology and Resources: Ensuring students have access to cutting-edge technology and essential learning resources.
  7. Student Organizations Funding: Allocating funds to student organizations for events, activities, and operational support.
  8. Community Engagement: Building bridges between the university and the local community through service and partnerships.
  9. Legislative Advocacy: Representing student interests in legislative matters that affect higher education funding, policies, and programs.
  10. Student Rights and Governance: Protecting student rights and ensuring a fair governance structure within the university.
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    • Mission

    The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Student Senate is dedicated to voicing the collective interests of our students to the University, local community, and beyond. Our mission is to ensure accessible resources, foster diverse growth opportunities, and cultivate a vibrant student life experience.

    We actively shape policy alongside the University and UW System, engage with the Eau Claire City Council, and advocate for our students' needs with state and federal governments. The Senate is responsible for the allocation of approximately $6 million in segregated fees towards essential services and activities such as legal aid, athletics, and health services, while also managing significant budgets for technology, tuition differentials, and sustainability through various commissions.

    Student Senate has the annual responsibility of allocating over $4 million in segregated fees to organized activities, Blugold Athletics and Student Health Services and numerous other student programs and services. Student Senate also oversees the $1.2 million Information Technology budget and the $11 million Blugold Commitment Differential Tuition budget. The Information and Technology budget funds innovative technology practices, general access labs, wireless Internet and much more. Blugold Commitment funds access to bottleneck courses, efforts to improve our four-year graduation rate, and provides access to high impact practices including immersion experiences, student/faculty collaborative research, internships, and capstones.

    In addition to financial stewardship, we organize signature events like HOUSE Day and Pack it Up, Pass it On, champion the formation of new student organizations, and facilitate student appointments to university committees. Our commitment to service is unwavering, and we are always open to suggestions that enhance our service to the student body.

    Interested in shaping the student experience at 澳门葡京网赌送彩金? We welcome you to join the Student Senate or participate in one of our many commissions and committees. Visit us at the Student Senate office in Davies 220, reach out to commission directors for meeting details, or contact us via email with your inquiries. Our general meetings take place at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays in Davies—check our schedule for any updates to timings or locations.

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