Appropriations – The Appropriations Committee (SAAC) is responsible for managing the finances of the SA in a responsible way for the student body.
Communications & PR – The Communications & Public Relations Committee is the voice  and of the SA Government.
Elections – The Elections Committee is in charge of managing and overseeing general body elections.
Policy & Review – The Policy & Review Committee is responsible for addressing policy issues and is a helpful resource to existing and prospective groups.
Projects & Services – The Projects and Services Committee practices advocacy for the student body through student-led initiatives and working in university departments.

Speaker of the Senate

The Speaker of the Senate is in charge of managing Senate meetings and dealing with Senate’s concerns. As the head of an entire branch of the SA, he or she deals with high level administrators.The following year’s  Speaker is selected by Senators at the end of the Spring semester. The skills include: having strong management, being motivational,  being precisely organized, and being articulate with clear communication

Deputy Speaker of the Senate

The Deputy Speaker of the Senate assists the Speaker of the Senate with managing Senate meetings and dealing with Senate’s concerns. In addition, the Deputy Speaker typically takes the minutes for Senate meetings. The following year’s Deputy Speaker is selected by Senators at the end of the Spring semester. The Deputy Speaker also organizes functions and events within Student Government. Skills include: having strong writing skills, being precisely organized, and being articulate with clear communication.

Senator*

A senator will be making decisions that enhance student life, as well as creating and carrying out their initiatives. They attend a weekly Senate meeting where they discuss and vote on Student Government issues.  In addition, they are required to sit on one of the Standing Committees. Senator are elections are annual. Skills include: being able to critically think, being highly motivated, having precise organization and time management, and being prepared to communicate well with administrators.
Expected Weekly Time Commitment: ~10 hours

Committee Chair

The Committee Chairs are responsible for overseeing their committees. This means meeting with the appropriate administrators, managing a the Aides and Senators on their committees, and keeping up to date with overarching initiatives. Skills include: having strong management skills, being flexible, being approachable, being highly engaged.
Expected Weekly Time Commitment: ~15 hours

Committee Aide*

The Committee Aides are specialists of their particular tasks within their committee. An aide is responsible for taking off a specific role within the committee, meeting with the appropriate faculty in meetings, and working independently throughout the week. Skills include: having dedication, being strong with time management, and using clear communication.
Expected Weekly Time Commitment: ~5 hours

President

The President is  the official representatives of the student body. He or she sets the agenda  and tone for SA Government and is responsible for implementing the legislation passed by the Senate. He or she works closely with the heads of the other branches, the Senate Committees, and high level administrators to ensure success. The following year’s President is elected by the student body in the Spring semester. Skills include: very strong communication, being timely, being highly organized. It is advised to have previous SA experience, though not necessary.
Expected Weekly Time Commitment: >40 hours

Vice President

The Vice President’s role varies from  year to year, but assits the President in his or her duties. He or she campaigns with the President, so the following year’s Vice President is elected by the student body in the Spring semester. As the Vice President, skills include: very strong communication, being timely, being highly organized.