The legislative branch is the largest and is made up of the University Congress. While University Congress itself does not have specific powers, it’s separate bodies, the University Senate and the University House of Representatives do.

Bills and resolutions presented before Congress are available for viewing online by visiting the Legislation page. Current Senators and Representatives can access additional information here.

University Senate
The University Senate is responsible for responding to the concerns of the students by addressing their issues. The Senate is responsible for determining what solutions are viable and working to implement these changes at the university. The Senate is also responsible for approving the annual budget, approving appointments of the President, and also handling the long-term management and administration of the Association.

Ryan Paul ‘09 Speaker of the Senate (Spring)

Stephanie Moore ‘11 Speaker Pro Tem of the Senate (Fall)

Meghan Slezak ‘11 Secretary of the Senate (appointed)

Marc Coda ‘10 Parliamentarian of the Senate (appointed)

Michael Barreto ‘11 University Senator Spring Class

Nathan Baird ‘12 University Senator Fall Class

Bernard Belley ‘12 University Senator Spring Class

Beau Cobb ‘12 University Senator Fall Class

Marshall Mason ‘12 University Senator Spring Class

TeJay McGrath ‘12 University Senator Spring Class

Marie Robinson ‘10 University Senator Fall Class

Timothy Tsao ‘12 University Senator Spring Class

Matthew Tuquero ‘12 University Senator Spring Class

Tracy Weaver ‘11 University Senator Fall Class

Rachel Weinstein ‘12 University Senator Fall Class

Samantha Wendolowski ‘09 University Senator Fall Class

Committees of the University Senate:

• University Services
• Special Projects
  • Community Involvement
  • Branding
• Governance

University House of Representatives
The University House of Representatives is responsible for accepting or rejecting clubs and organizations on campus. To supplement funding for many club and organization activities, the House appropriates funds based on guidelines it publishes annually in the club/organization booklet. The House currently recognizes over 70 organizations on campus and may require clubs and organizations to meet certain requirements before they can operate on campus.

Sara Christovich ‘09 Speaker of the House

Ashley Masterson ‘10 Speaker Emeritus of the House

Adam Archila ‘10 University Representative

Thomas J. Bichko ‘11 University Representative

Desiree Scalavino ‘11 University Representative

Brenna Senno ‘09 University Representative

Brian Yi ‘09 University Representative