SGA - Student Senate
About This Organization
- Abbreviation(s):
- Student Senate
- Purpose:
- Founded in 1947, the Texas A&M University Student Senate is the representative voice of the student body. Functioning as the legislative branch of Student Government Association, the Senate works to identify and advocate student opinion on issues affecting the Aggie Experience to faculty, administration, governmental bodies, and other student organizations. It is comprised of 80 Student Senators with nine Officers, several additional committee members, and is always open to any student to voice their concerns. The Texas A&M University Student Senate represents all students in order to enhance the Texas A&M experience within our university and communities through research, legislation, and advocacy in accordance with the core values of our institution.
- Year Founded:
- Oct. 15th 1947
- Membership Dues:
- None
- Admits Members:
- March, September (Only for Freshmen and Vacancies)
- Meeting Locations:
- Koldus 144 Governance Room
Public Contact Information
- Public Contact Name:
- Robert Hargrove
- Public Contact E-mail Address:
- protemp.tamusenate@gmail.com
- Public Contact Phone Number:
- (979) 845-3051
Group Contact Information
- Organization Web Site:
- http://senate.tamu.edu
- Organization E-mail Address:
- senatespeaker@dsa.tamu.edu
Organization Associations
- Academic Department:
- General (No College)
- Non-Academic Department:
- Student Government Association
Membership
- Approximate membership of the organization:
- 51-100
- Membership policies:
- Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
- Our organization accepts graduate students as members
- Our organization membership will be required to meet specific GPR requirements
- Weekly time committment required of organization members:
- 3-5 Hours
- Membership intake process:
- Open
Events
- Community Service Projects:
- Once per year
- Fundraising Events:
- Once per year
- Speakers/Lectures:
- Three or more times per semester
- On-Campus Social Events:
- Once per semester
- Off-Campus Social Events:
- Once per year
- Hosting Conferences:
- Once per year
- Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):
- Once per semester
- New Member Orientation/Training:
- Once per semester
- Events with Alcohol:
- Never
- In-State Travel:
- Once per semester
- Domestic US Travel:
- Once per year
- International Travel:
- Never