UMSL Student Senate

The University Assembly is the governing body of the campus. The University Assembly consists of 40 faculty members, 13 student members, 3 staff members, and 6 administrators. The student representatives are elected at large each spring by the student body and have an important influence on campus policy. This election is held at the same time as the SGA election. Student terms of office are one academic year and members can run for reelection. The Student Senate is composed of the 13 student members who represent the student body in the University Assembly.

The University Assembly meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 3:00 PM. In order to fully represent the student body attendance at the University Assembly meetings is required. Only voting members of the Senate and Assembly may vote at their respective meetings. Proxy voting is prohibited on both the Senate and Assembly. The Student Senate meets the second Friday of each month. In addition, the Student Senate may meet the fourth Friday of each month. Members have the opportunity to serve on committees. It is recommended that each member serve on two committees. Committees meet anywhere from once per week to once per semester. Most meet once or twice a month. Only voting members of Senate and Assembly committees may vote at committee meetings. Proxy voting is prohibited on all Senate and Assembly committees. Each student will also be asked to serve at least two office hours per week in the Student Senate office. The total time commitment is approximately 15-20 hours per month.

"To qualify for service on the Assembly, a student must be enrolled in good standing, must not be on disciplinary probation, must have a cumulative grade point average calculated by the University of Missouri-St. Louis to be at least 2.0, and must have completed a minimum of nine hours of academic credit at the University of Missouri-St. Louis." (University Assembly bylaws -- 300.040 D.1.)

Bylaws and Rules - Faculty Senate and University Assembly Committee
Assessment of Educational Outcomes - Faculty Senate Committee
Curriculum and Instruction - Faculty Senate Committee
Faculty Teaching and Service Awards - Faculty Senate Committee
University Libraries - Faculty Senate Committee
Administrator Evaluation - University Assembly Committee
Budget and Planning - University Assembly Committee
Information Technology - University Assembly Committee
Physical Facilities, Space, and General Services - University Assembly Committee
Recruitment, Admissions, Retention, and Student Financial Aid - University Assembly Committee
Student Affairs - University Assembly Committee
Student Publications - University Assembly Committee
University Relations Advisory - University Assembly Committee
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