The Legislative Branch

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Last Updated: May 09, 2025, 12:09 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

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
College of Business and Analytics
College of Health and Human Sciences
College of Health and Human Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
College of Liberal Arts
School of Education
School of Automotive                 
School of Aviation
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics
College of Engineering, Computing, Technology and Mathematics
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life
International Student Council
International Student Council
Hispanic Student Council
Hispanic Student Council
Latino Cultural Association
Saluki Rainbow Network
Saluki Rainbow Network               
Black Affairs Council
Black Affairs Council
University Housing
University Housing
University Athletics
Veterans/ROTC
Non-Traditional Students
Students with Disabilities
Students with Disabilities           
Exploratory Students                 
Exploratory Students                
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large
At-Large    

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

TBD

2025-2026 Committee Members

TBD

Questions?

Office of Student Engagement

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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

TBD

2025-2026 Committee Members

TBD

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

TBD

2025-2026 Committee Members

TBD

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.