Chaired by the Executive Vice President, the Student Senate is the legislative branch of SGA.

Lindsey Cross 2007-2008 Executive Vice President lindsey.cross@eku.edu

The Student Senate ensures that the students of Eastern Kentucky University have a voice in all campus affairs. Student Senators voices student concerns and pursues solutions to those concerns by working with the Faculty Senate, the University administration, and other bodies on campus. For a complete roster of Student Senators, click here.

Standing Committees of the Student Senate

• The Student Rights Committee

Investigates issues regarding students rights and responsibilities, and monitors issues of student health, safety, and wellness.

• The Academic Affairs Committee

Addresses issues regarding academics and educational opportunities, and maintains contact with the more than 100 academic departments, programs, and offices.

• The Appropriations Committee

Administers the Organizational Funding, Aramark Funding, and Diversity Fund programs, which provide more than $50,000 to student groups every year. For information on receiving funds from these programs, click here.

• The Information and Technology Committee

Monitors issues regarding the use technology and electronic information, and administers the Student Technology Fee Grant, a $100,000 grant program under SGA's control.

• The Committee on Committees

The administrative committee of the Student Senate, this committee consists of the Chairs of the standing committees, the Clerk & Historian, and the Sergeant-At-Arms.