Student Senate

The Student Senate is the student governing body of the University. The officers and representatives are named through general elections of the student body. The Senate is composed of the following voting members: the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Parliamentarian (nonvoting) and 36 elected Senators. Of the 36 elected Senators, nine shall be freshmen, nine shall be sophomores, nine shall be juniors and nine shall be seniors.

Since its organization in 1937, the Student Senate has been given various responsibilities. Some of these are to appoint student members to the University faculty-student committees; to serve as a liaison with the administration of the University; to encourage the establishment of new campus organizations; to promote activities which will stimulate scholarship on campus; to participate in such activities as athletics and Homecoming; and, in general to initiate new programs for the academic and cultural benefits for all students.

Two students are appointed to serve on the following Faculty Senate Committees:

  • Academic Policies

  • Athletics

  • Financial Aid Appeals

  • Library

  • Scholarship and Performing Aid

The Student Senate at Southern is concerned about the interest and welfare of all students. Students are encouraged to take an active part in student government by making their wishes and ideas known to their representatives.
Appropriation Request Forms can be picked up BSC 347 Monday-Friday between 8:00am-5pm.  All organizations requesting funds must be a Registered Student Organization. 

Senate Meetings are held on Wednesdays at 5:00pm in BSC 309.

 

For more information contact
Malorie Cashel
Director of Student Activities
Email: Cashel-M@mssu.edu
Phone: 417.625.9669

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