Legislative Branch

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
Ryan Paul ‘09
Speaker of the
Senate (Spring)		 Stephanie MooreStephanie Moore ‘11
Speaker Pro Tem
of the Senate (Fall)		 Meghan SlezakMeghan Slezak ‘11
Secretary of the Senate (appointed)		 Marc Coda
Marc Coda ‘10
Parliamentarian of the
Senate (appointed)
Mike Barreto
Michael Barreto ‘11
University Senator
Spring Class		 Nathan Baird
Nathan Baird ‘12
University Senator
Fall Class
 Bernard Belley
Bernard Belley ‘12
University Senator
Spring Class		 Beau CobbBeau Cobb ‘12
University Senator
Fall Class
Marshall MasonMarshall Mason ‘12
University Senator
Spring Class		 TeJay McGrathTeJay McGrath ‘12
University Senator
Spring Class		 Marie RobinsonMarie Robinson ‘10
University Senator
Fall Class		 photocomingsoon.jpgTimothy Tsao ‘12
University Senator
Spring Class
Matthew TuqueroMatthew
Tuquero ‘12
University Senator
Spring Class		 Tracy WeaverTracy
Weaver ‘11
University Senator
Fall Class		 Rachel WeinsteinRachel
Weinstein ‘12
University Senator
Fall Class		 Samantha WendolowskiSamantha
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
Sara Christovich ‘09
Speaker
of the House		 Ashley Masterson
Ashley Masterson ‘10
Speaker Emeritus
of the House		 Adam Archila
Adam Archila ‘10
University
Representative		 Tom Bichko
Thomas J. Bichko ‘11
University
Representative
Desiree Scalavino
Desiree Scalavino ‘11
University
Representative		 Brenna SennoBrenna Senno ‘09
University
Representative		 Brian Yi
Brian Yi ‘09
University
Representative