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The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. Each active campus organization holds two seats on the Student Senate, as do the Executive Officers for the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. The SGA Vice-president serves as President of the Student Senate.

Two types of legislation are presented in the Student Senate:

RESOLUTIONS declare something. Requests of university administration, or general statements the Senate wishes to make would be presented in the form of a resolution. If the idea you are presenting is outside of the scope of SGA's authority (i.e. requests for the university to purchase or improve something), more than likely, it must be presented in the form of a resolution.
BILLS mandate Senate or SGA action. Senate allocations, changes in the way SGA functions, or other such legislation that requires SGA response are examples of a bill.

Clicking on the above allows you to download a MS Word template for Senate legislation. Senators who wish to present a resolution or bill should download the template, update it with findings and conclusions applicable to their legislation, and then email (sga@my.uu.edu) the finished and edited legislation to the President of the Student Senate as an MS Word format attachment.

The Senate convenes biweekly on Wednesdays at 9:30pm, though conflicts with the university calendar occasionally necessitate rescheduling. Any updates to the Senate calendar will be posted in the SGA Office and on the SGA announcement board in the Student Union Building.

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Upcoming SGA Events

Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Available - more info - 2:00 p.m.

Applications are available for freshmen students who are interested in serving on SGA. To apply, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/freshmancouncil.cfm
Aug 19, 2013 - SGA: Howdy Party - 8:00 p.m.

Join SGA and the rest of the student body to kick-off the fall semester! Catch up with friends and enjoy free snacks!
Aug 30, 2013 - SGA: Freshman Council Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
Sep 4, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Sep 18, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Oct 2, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Oct 15 - Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Available - 8:00 a.m.

For more information on running for a SGA Executive Office, please visit: http://www.uu.edu/studentlife/sga/campaign.cfm
Oct 16, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Oct 30, 2013 - SGA: Student Senate Meeting - 9:30 p.m.
Nov 1, 2013 - SGA: Executive Officer Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.

Upcoming Leadership Program Events

Aug 16 - Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus (New Student Orientation) - 9:00 p.m.
Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 2:00 p.m.

Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
Aug 19, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
Sep 24, 2013 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.
Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Leadership Conference - 9:00 a.m.
Jan 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: New Student Orientation Dinner - 5:00 p.m.
Feb 10 - Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Available - 8:00 p.m.

Apply to be a 2014 Focus leader! Applications and letters of recommendation are due by February 28 at 4:00pm. Complete the online application here: http://www.uu.edu/studentservices/orientation/focusleaders.cfm
Feb 21, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 11:00 a.m.

Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! Stop by the PAC main hallway to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
Feb 28, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.
Apr 8 - Apr 9, 2014 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization President Leadership Summit - 9:00 p.m.

This meeting is for all student organization presidents and will provide them with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations. We will also hear from a local business leader on leadership. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents.

Upcoming SAC Events

Aug 18, 2013 - SAC: Game Show - 8:30 p.m.
Aug 23, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn - 8:00 p.m.
Sep 27, 2013 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn (Family Weekend) - 2:00 p.m.
Oct 5, 2013 - SAC: A-maz-ing Festival (Corn Maze) - 2:00 p.m.
Nov 2, 2013 - SAC: Casey Jones Festival - 2:00 p.m.
Dec 5, 2013 - SAC: Carl Perkins Christmas (Bowld) - 4:00 p.m.
Dec 6, 2013 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
Jan 10, 2014 - SAC: Movie in the Bowld - 8:00 p.m.
Feb 14, 2014 - SAC: V-Show early Audition - 2:00 p.m.
Feb 22, 2014 - SAC: Homecoming Concert - 2:30 p.m.

Office Contact Information

Office phone: 731.661.5094 or 731.661.5244
Office fax: 731.661.5017
Mailing address:
Campus Box 1806
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305