University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
Student Government Association Student Senate Application
Please return applications to the Student Senate Office (UU 151B) or email to stsenate@uwgb.edu.
Hand written applications will not be accepted.
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Student Senator
Supervisor
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Speaker of the Student Senate
Hours per Week
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3-5 hours minimum
Position Qualifications
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Be a current student of the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay enrolled in a minimum of 3
credits.
Have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Duties of a Senator
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Attend the Senate meetings (every other Monday at 5:15pm)
Serve on two Senate committees comprised of other Senators and students
Serve a minimum of 2 office hours per week
Important Responsibilities of a Senator
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Represent the students of UW-Green Bay on issues before Senate
Keep the students informed on topics before Senate and those discussed in Senate meetings
Be open to feedback from other students
Aid students with questions, concerns, and problems
Become familiar with SGA structure, University policies, and Robert’s Rules of Order
Personal Information
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________________
Local Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Local Phone: __________________________________________________________________________
Semesters remaining at UW-Green Bay: ____________________________________________________
Major(s): _____________________________________ Minor(s): ________________________________
Are you enrolled in three or more credits? __________ Do you have a GPA of 2.0 or above? __________
General Information
Please complete this part of the application in a separate Word Document
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Please list any co-curricular activities you have participated in or any offices you have held.
Why are you interested in being a Student Senator?
What strengths do you bring to Student Senate?
How do you feel you will benefit from your involvement with SGA?
How will the students of UW-Green Bay benefit by having you represent them as their Senator?
Please state any other information you think is relevant for this application.
Please rank all of the committees of SGA that you would be interested in serving on.
1=most interested, 10=least interested
Rank
Committee
Description
Academic Affairs
This committee has primary legislative responsibility for
review and recommendation of academic policies or any
matters concerning academics at the University of
Wisconsin - Green Bay.
Community Outreach
This committee works to improve communication,
outreach, and student engagement both between Student
Government and the student body as well across the
University as a whole.
Environmental Affairs
The Environmental Affairs committee seeks to promote
sustainability on campus and work on projects that carry
out the University's 'EcoU' mission.
Equity & Diversity
This committee works to create an environment that allows
all people to feel comfortable on our campus, regardless of
their sex, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, ethnicity,
race, gender expression, etc., and to raise awareness about
issues that minorities may face.
Health & Safety
The Health and Safety Committee at the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay shall have primary legislative
responsibility for review and recommendation of all
matters of health, safety, and living climate.
Recreation & Athletics
This committee works to improve student experiences at
the Kress Events Center and at UW-Green Bay Athletic
events.
Student Resources
This committee advocates for any resource on campus for
students. This encompasses the library, computer labs and
various programs/events that encourage campus pride and
encourages students to get involved on campus.
SUFAC
Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee is
responsible for distribution of segregated university fee
monies and for overseeing the use of segregated fees.
Review involves recommendations on increases, decreases,
or the continuation of existing fees paid by the students
each semester.
Union & Dining
University Governance
This committee strives to improve student satisfaction of
food and Union activities on campus by collaborating with
the Director of the Union and the current food service
provider. Senators are given the opportunity to propose
Union/dining related projects to initiate on campus.
The committee coordinates with the student body, political
student organizations, and federal, state, and local
politicians to maximize input and representation of student
issues.
At your confirmation hearing, you will be asked to explain your reason for joining Senate. Please be
prepared to answer questions such as these.
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Give two specific examples where you personally provided leadership.
What is your greatest weakness and how will you improve it as a Student Senator?
Provide two specific things you would like to change or address at UW-Green Bay.
What does it mean to you to be a Senator?
What are three goals you hope to accomplish for the University?
Please describe two times in which you have worked well at completing a task with a group of
people.
Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: __________________
In order to complete your Senate application, you need to collect 50 signatures from UW-Green
Bay students to ensure you have the support of students for your nomination. Any student can
sign your form, but each student can only sign your form once.
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