Student Association of UWM
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The SA is the governing body of the students of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. It advocates on students' behalf, sets policy regarding student interest, and allocates a portion of segregated fees to enrich campus life.
, having three branches with similar checks and balances. The Executive Branch consists of the President, Vice President, and various staff members, and is responsible for most of the political lobbying and relationships with UWM administrators. The legislative branch consists of the Senate, which has primary responsibility for approving Student Organization charters, allocating Segregated University Fees, and funding grants for Student Organizations to put on events and conduct operations. Finally, the University Student Court (the judicial branch) consists of five student Justices and has the responsibility of settling disputes between Student Organizations and hearing appeals for parking tickets given in UWM parking lots.
Structure
The Student Association is modeled after the Federal Government of the United StatesFederal government of the United States
The federal government of the United States is the national government of the constitutional republic of fifty states that is the United States of America. The federal government comprises three distinct branches of government: a legislative, an executive and a judiciary. These branches and...
, having three branches with similar checks and balances. The Executive Branch consists of the President, Vice President, and various staff members, and is responsible for most of the political lobbying and relationships with UWM administrators. The legislative branch consists of the Senate, which has primary responsibility for approving Student Organization charters, allocating Segregated University Fees, and funding grants for Student Organizations to put on events and conduct operations. Finally, the University Student Court (the judicial branch) consists of five student Justices and has the responsibility of settling disputes between Student Organizations and hearing appeals for parking tickets given in UWM parking lots.
Senate Committees
There are several standing committees of the SA Senate, including:- Senate Finance Committee (SFC) - charged with allocating the Segregated University Fee to campus units such as the Athletics department, LGBT resource center, Be On The Safe Side (B.O.S.S.) Shuttle service, and the Campus Activities Board. SFC's recommendations are voted on by the Senate and then approved or vetoed by the President.
- Senate Appropriations Committee (SAC) - charged with allocating funds to Registered Student Organizations for events, travel, or operations. Large grants are considered twice a year, usually in December and April. Emergency grant meetings are held periodically throughout the school year. SAC's recommendations are voted on by the Senate and then approved or vetoed by the President.
- Senate Oversight and Rules Committee (SORC) - in charge of reviewing the bylaws for the organization and conducting investigations into misconduct by SA officials.
- Campus Activities Board (CAB) - New for the 2011-2012 term, this committee is charged with putting on large-scale events on campus like block parties, concerts, and tournaments to encourage more participation on-campus.