Tagged - student government
SA President
The Future of the SA Government
In light of that probable lack of commitment next year, it falls to Senate to shore up the gaps that will likely be left by their executive leadership. An important way for them to do that is by fully utilizing the powers available to them in their roles.
federal policies
SA passes Resolution to Protect the University’s International and Immigrant Populations
The resolution says that all people have the right to “live, learn, and work at the University of Rochester, including our international students, DACA recipients, and undocumented students.”
New York State Suicide Prevention Act
SA passes resolution supporting New York State Student Suicide Prevention Act
Pushing for university suicide intervention policies, the SA joined 26 college governments supporting the bill to safeguard student mental health.
ACJC
SA’s Mid-Year Report just released. Here are some key takeaways
Here are some key takeaways from SA's Mid-Year Report, with a focus on accomplishments with tangible implications for students.
Petition
SA IMPACT 2.0 aims to highlight student concerns on campus
SA's official petitioning website relaunched earlier this month and will continue to serve as a hub for student concerns.
elections
For all the fanfare: a reflection on SA elections
Student elections tend to end up as popularity contests.
COVID-19
Next year, SA has more opportunities than ever before to make change
UR is in a unique state of unrest, where issues that would normally take years of effort and lobbying and endless committee-forming have the opportunity to be fast-tracked.
accountability
Effective student government is a two-way street
The ball is in both courts — it’s on the student government to represent us properly, but it’s also on us to tell them what we want and need.
