The Legislative Branch

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Last Updated: Nov 02, 2026, 02:09 PM

Senators Being Sworn In, December 5, 2024

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The Legislative Branch of USG is comprised of the Senate.  The Senate is the representative body of the Undergraduate Student Government. 

Below is a list of each Senator in order by constituency.

Current USG Senators

2026-2027 Senators

Listing of all senator positions and names

2026-2027 USG Senators
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences Wade Stine
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences TBD
College of Arts and Media Delaney Fark
College of Arts and Media Aurora Wilke
College of Business and Analytics Malik Cook
College of Business and Analytics Amelia Koetters
College of Health and Human Sciences Shayla Murray
College of Health and Human Sciences TBD
College of Liberal Arts Samuel McNeilly
College of Liberal Arts Jack Peacock
School of Education TBD
School of Automotive TBD
Aviation Affairs (CAA) Jack Le Chien
Aviation Affiairs (CAA) Nicolas Bates
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics Kaleb Monical
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics Isaiah Duckworth
Fraternity and Sorority Life Gavin Chamness
Fraternity and Sorority Life TBD
International Student Council MJ Jastaniyah
International Student Council Aisha Muftau
Latino Cultural Association Jenny Castro
Saluki Rainbow Network Autumn Nichols
Saluki Rainbow Network Samuel Gill
Black Affairs Council Shannon Peel
Black Affairs Council Ross Torian
University Housing Elise Greene
University Housing Sarah De La Rosa
University Athletics TBD
Veterans/ROTC Hannah Kypta
Non-Traditional Students TBD
Students with Disabilities TBD
Students with Disabilities TBD
Commuter Students TBD
Exploratory Students TBD
Exploratory Students  TBD
AG Student Council Mia Spiteri
AG Student Council Owen Koecher
Hispanic Latino Student Council Joseph Garcia
Hispanic Latino Student Council Alberto Juarez
At-Large Kyla Smith
At-Large Nadia Ogiela
At-Large Ethan Blazier
At-Large Jovan Truss
At-Large Kobi Marquez
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD
At-Large TBD

Committees

Internal Affairs Committee

The Internal Affairs Committee is responsible for all conflicts between branches of the Undergraduate Student Government and recommends cases to the Judicial Board as necessary. The Internal Affairs Committee is also responsible for reviewing official requests for registered student organization status and providing a recommendation to the Senate.

2026-2027 Chairperson

Shannon Peele

2026-2027 Committee Members

Amelia Koetters

Shayla Murray

Ross Torian

Malik Cook

Joseph Garcia

Alberto Juarez

Questions?

Office of Student Engagement

getinvolved@siu.edu

Vice President of Student Affairs

usgstudentaffairs@siu.edu

Public Affairs Committee

The Public Affairs Committee is responsible for the promotion and marketing of Undergraduate Student Government. They work on outreach on behalf of USG, through social media and through USG-hosted events held throughout the year across campus.

2026-2027 Chairperson

Hannah Kypta

2026-2027 Committee Members

Jovan Truss

Aurora Wilke

Aisha Muftau

Samuel McNeilly

Delaney Fark

Ethan Blazier

Kyla Smith

MJ Jastaniyah

Governing Documents Committee

The Governing Documents Committee is tasked with reviewing the governing documents of Undergraduate Student Government. This includes the Undergraduate Student Government Constitution, Funding Guidelines, etc. The committee may propose legislation to the Senate as needed.

2026-2027 Chairperson

Samuel McNeilly

2026-2027 Committee Members

Jack Peacock

Wade Stine

Autumn Nichols

Nicolas Bates

Gavin Chamness

 

About the Senate

  • Qualifications

    1. A full-time undergraduate student.
    2. Have and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
    3. Remain in good standing with Student Rights & Responsibilities.
    4. Cannot have been impeached from the Undergraduate Student Government in the last academic year.

  • Duties

    1. A Senator is entitled to one vote.
    2. A Senator will represent the undergraduate students from their constituencies and will perform all duties required by the position.
    3. All Senators are required to attend retreats held each semester.
    4. A Senator is required to attend every USG Senate session unless the Senator has found a proxy to take their place.
    5. Senators are only allowed two excused absences per semester.
    6. Senators are required to be on time to Senate meetings and to remain in attendance for the duration of said meetings.
    7. Senators are required to attend meetings in business casual attire.
    8. A Senator is expected to communicate efficiently and effectively with USG Executive Branch Members, Advisors, and their Constituents.
    9. Senators are required to serve on at least USG Committee, such as Student Funding Board, Internal Affairs Committee and/or External Affairs Committee.