Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch shall consist of the Student Senate. The Senate shall designate rules and bylaws that it deems appropriate for the administration of the Legislative Branch.
Elected Senator
This elected position shall be a representative of the student body as a senator within Student Government. They will sit on one of the committees listed below. They are the only senators that are eligible to run for Speaker of the Senate.
Committees
- Academic Affairs: The Academic Affairs committee Investigates areas where students’ academic interests are concerned to find solutions to arising problems and promotes students’ academics throughout the year through different initiatives.
- Alumni Relations: The Alumni Relations committee works to improve the relations between current students and EIU alumni by creating networking opportunities.
- Business Affairs: The Business Affairs committee informs students about different line items of the university and where tuition, fees and appropriations are going as well as informing students how to be responsible with their own budgets.
- Diversity Affairs: The Diversity Affairs committee addresses the needs of the students in regards to diversity and how it relates to education and programs by creating an awareness of different types of diversity through programs and investigating policies dealing with certain issues.
- External Relations: The External Relations committee works with the community to create better relations by attending Charleston City Council, working with the local schools, and finding ways to promote all the resources offered in the community.
- Internal Affairs: The Internal Affairs committee makes sure members of the Student Senate are fulfilling their requirements, bonding with one another and assists with general office operations.
- Student Affairs: The Student Affairs Committee strives to promote student involvement on campus, increases Panther Pride across campus, and works with different Registered Student Organizations.
- University Enhancement: The University Enhancement committee works to better the campus environment through safety walks, adding more resources and facilities, and making sure all concerns about campus facilities are heard and dealt with.
2024-2025 Senators
- Madison Veatch, Speaker of the Student Senate
- Clint Chamley, Student Senator
- Sam Erwin, Student Senator
- Megan Fox, Student Senator
- Andy Garcia, Student Senator
- Alyssa Garcia-Ocon, Student Senator
- Anna Jones, Student Senator
- Valerie Harmon, Student Senator
- Angie Perez-Rea, Student Senator
- Payton Liggins, Student Senator
- Krishna Raju, Student Senator
- Kayla Reyes-Morales, Student Senator
- Preston Siewert, Student Senator
- Claire Weber, Student Senator
- Reagan Robson, Student Senator
- Damaris Tarrat, Secretary
- Lauryn Samuelson, Graphic Designer
