The Legislative Branch

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Last Updated: Sep 03, 2025, 03:27 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

2025-2026 Senators

Listing of all senator positions and names

2025-2026 USG Senators
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences
College of Arts and Media
College of Arts and Media
College of Business and Analytics Mandy Nevels
College of Business and Analytics
College of Health and Human Sciences Elise Greene
College of Health and Human Sciences Ellie Mueller
College of Liberal Arts Zuzanna Gaik
College of Liberal Arts Raylynn Elder
School of Education Jayden Sliney
School of Automotive                 
School of Aviation Sid Hanson
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics Kaleb Monical
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics Colby McGahey
Fraternity and Sorority Life Liam Alt V
Fraternity and Sorority Life Jayveon Edmonds
International Student Council MJ Jastaniyah
International Student Council
Hispanic Student Council Isabelle Tellez
Hispanic Student Council Tanya Martinez
Latino Cultural Association
Saluki Rainbow Network Lyn Hindle
Saluki Rainbow Network                                Samuel Gill
Black Affairs Council Tiara Murray
Black Affairs Council Shannon Peel
University Housing Morgan Evans
University Housing
University Athletics Dallas Hodge
Veterans/ROTC Faith Loyd
Non-Traditional Students Paula Horton
Students with Disabilities Olive Vowell
Students with Disabilities                               Maggie Wilkerson
Exploratory Students
Exploratory Students
At-Large Kelly Moss
At-Large Samuel McNeilly
At-Large Hannah Kypta
At-Large Summer Negray
At-Large Jovan Truss
At-Large Amelia Koetters
At-Large Zadok Gustavson
At-Large Ethan Blazier
At-Large Shayla Murray
At-Large Jalen Rutherford
At-Large Tiarah Florence
At-Large Isaiah Duckworth
At-Large Keiyalah Jennings
At-Large Arturo Martinez
At-Large Jayla Smith  

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.

2025-2026 Chairperson

Jovan Truss

2025-2026 Committee Members

Jayden Sliney

Lyn Hindle

Jayla Smith

Amelia Koetters

Shayla Murray

Questions?

Office of Student Engagement

getinvolved@siu.edu

Vice President of Student Affairs

usgstudentaffairs@siu.edu

External Affairs Committee

The External 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.

2025-2026 Chairperson

Zuzanna Gaik

2025-2026 Committee Members

Morgan Evans

Dallas Hodge

Jovan Truss

Tanya Martinez

Ethan Blazier

Hannah Kypta

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.

2025-2026 Chairperson

Sid Hanson

2025-2026 Committee Members

Hannah Kypta

Summer Negray

Zadok Gustavson

Lyn Hindle

Morgan Evans

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 semester.

  • 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.