Student Senate

Student Senate is recognized as the official organization representing the ideas, needs, and interests of the student body at Saint Paul College. Being involved is an excellent leadership opportunity that allows you to engage in a democratic form of student governance, led by a student elected Executive Board. Senate members serve on college committees, help organize and support student organizations, support programming and campus initiatives, and contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.

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General Assembly Dates

General Assembly is the monthly meeting for Student Senate. The General Assembly exists to provide representation for students on campus and create avenues for open dialogue between students, Senate Executive Board, and Campus Leadership.  Registered student organizations receiving funding are required to send at least 1 representative each month.

General Assembly is from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in Room 1510 on the following dates:

  • October 2, 2024
  • November 6, 2024
  • December 4, 2024
  • January 15, 2025
  • February 5, 2025
  • March 5, 2025
  • April 2, 2025
  • May 7, 2025

Position Descriptions

PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Know the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Assist other Senate Officers when needed.
  • Serve on campus committees as needed.
  • Encourage student involvement in Student Senate and Student Life.
  • Serve on a student organization/organization of your choice as a Student Senate liaison.
  • Assist Senate with Community Resource Fairs, Involvement Fairs, Get Out the Vote, Civic Engagement/Volunteer events, Open Houses and Graduation and other Student Life Programming as needed
  • Attend all General Assembly meetings and weekly Executive (Board) Committee meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as chair person for all Student Senate General Assembly and Executive Board meetings.
  • Prepare agendas and chair all General Assembly and Executive Board meetings.
  • Represent Saint Paul College at all MSCSA Conferences during an academic year.
  • Vote in General Assembly only in the event of a tie.
  • Coordinate meetings with the Saint Paul College President.
  • Coordinate Tuition and Fee consultations with the Vice President of Finance & Operations.
  • Coordinate Trainings for Senate Executive board in collaboration with Advisors.
  • Schedule promotional initiatives with Student Senate Executive Board.
  • Attend all Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA) meetings as a representative of the Student Senate from Saint Paul College.
  • Track MSCSA campus STAR status.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in 6 credits for Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative & semester GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
  • Ability to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Must have strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook (including Calendar and Contact features), Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Cannot serve as an officer on any other student association, including the Student Life Committee, due to conflict of interest policies.
  • This position may work up to 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Saint Paul College and the Office of Student Life. This includes those set forth in the Student Conduct Code and Student Handbook.
  • Development of positive relationships, addition of value to the Student Senate and the maintenance of a positive attitude in all dealings with the student body, senate members, senate advisor, faculty, staff and all college departments and personnel.
  • Student Senate Officers may have access to or receive sensitive, privileged confidential information. It is an expectation that this information is kept confidential and may not be shared with other students, faculty or staff without consent of the senate advisor or designee.
  • Use the provided Saint Paul College student email account as the primary email for all Student Senate and Saint Paul College related communication. Senate Officers will be expected to regularly check this email account and respond to all relevant emails.
  • Due to the nature of the Student Senate position it is expected that Student Senate responsibilities will take priority over all other co-curricular and employment opportunities. All outside employment and co-curricular activities must be approved by the Student Senate Advisors.
  • Ability to multitask, focus and manage work in an often chaotic, busy and disruptive work environment.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED MEETINGS & AVAILABILITY

Executive Board Meetings
All Senate Officers must be available for a weekly meeting (up to 2 hours). This meeting will be set by the Executive Board once class schedules are set. The Executive Board will also determine if there are any additional meetings that are to be scheduled. There will also be mandatory trainings throughout the year and off-campus development opportunities through LeadMN. In addition, Executive Board Members will be required to schedule weekly office hours.

General Assembly
All Senate Officers must be available and attend all scheduled GA meetings. If you cannot make this meeting time you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a senate position. It is expected that if you run for Senate that you will not choose a class time that conflicts with the dates/times. All General Assemblies times are on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.

VICE PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Know the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Assist other Senate Officers when needed.
  • Serve on campus committees as needed.
  • Encourage student involvement in Student Senate and Student Life.
  • Serve on a student organization/organization of your choice as a Student Senate liaison.
  • Assist Senate with Community Resource Fairs, Involvement Fairs, Get Out the Vote, Civic Engagement/Volunteer events, Open Houses and Graduation and other Student Life Programming as needed
  • Attend all General Assembly meetings and weekly Executive (Board) Committee meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assume the duties of the President in their absence or at the request of the President.
  • Maintain a list of campus committees and their membership, meeting dates and locations.
  • Assist the President with duties and responsibilities.
  • Communicate with Student Organization Senators of their status with Student Senate. This includes overseeing the new and annual club/organization registration process, student organization training, enforcement of club/organization policy and procedure (fundraising, community service) and keeping records up to date.
  • Maintain weekly contact with student organization advisors with events, opportunities for involvement, meeting reminders, etc. report any pertinent information to the Executive Board.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in 6 credits for Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative & semester GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale.
  • Ability to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Must have strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook (including Calendar and Contact features), Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Cannot serve as an officer on any other student association, including the Student Life Committee, due to conflict of interest policies.
  • This position may work up to 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Saint Paul College and the Office of Student Life. This includes those set forth in the Student Conduct Code and Student Handbook.
  • Development of positive relationships, addition of value to the Student Senate and the maintenance of a positive attitude in all dealings with the student body, senate members, senate advisor, faculty, staff and all college departments and personnel.
  • Student Senate Officers may have access to or receive sensitive, privileged confidential information. It is an expectation that this information is kept confidential and may not be shared with other students, faculty or staff without consent of the senate advisor or designee.
  • Use the provided Saint Paul College student email account as the primary email for all Student Senate and Saint Paul College related communication. Senate Officers will be expected to regularly check this email account and respond to all relevant emails.
  • Due to the nature of the Student Senate position it is expected that Student Senate responsibilities will take priority over all other co-curricular and employment opportunities. All outside employment and co-curricular activities must be approved by the Student Senate Advisors.
  • Ability to multitask, focus and manage work in an often chaotic, busy and disruptive work environment.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED MEETINGS & AVAILABILITY

Executive Board Meetings
All Senate Officers must be available for a weekly meeting (up to 2 hours). This meeting will be set by the Executive Board once class schedules are set. The Executive Board will also determine if there are any additional meetings that are to be scheduled. There will also be mandatory trainings throughout the year and off-campus development opportunities through LeadMN. In addition, Executive Board Members will be required to schedule weekly office hours.

General Assembly
All Senate Officers must be available and attend all scheduled GA meetings. If you cannot make this meeting time you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a senate position. It is expected that if you run for Senate that you will not choose a class time that conflicts with the dates/times. All General Assemblies times are on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.

TREASURER

EXECUTIVE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Know the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Assist other Senate Officers when needed.
  • Serve on campus committees as needed.
  • Encourage student involvement in Student Senate and Student Life.
  • Serve on a student organization/organization of your choice as a Student Senate liaison.
  • Assist Senate with Community Resource Fairs, Involvement Fairs, Get Out the Vote, Civic Engagement/Volunteer events, Open Houses and Graduation and other Student Life Programming as needed
  • Attend all General Assembly meetings and weekly Executive (Board) Committee meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain accurate Student Senate, Club and Organization budget accounts.
  • Provide regular financial reports at General Assembly meetings or as requested by the student body.
  • Submit a year end budget report detailing present fiscal year activities to General Assembly and Student Senate Advisor.
  • Submit a yearly Student Senate Budget to be approved by the General Assembly and College President no later than May for the next fiscal year.
  • Maintain records of all requests for funds, reimbursements, requisitions and purchases.
  • Ensure compliance with fundraising and service requirements for all student associations and communicate information to President of Student Senate and Senate Advisors.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in 6 credits for Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative & semester GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale.
  • The Treasurer position requires basic accounting skills and ability to manage multiple budgets. A working knowledge of Excel is required.
  • Ability to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Must have strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook (including Calendar and Contact features), Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Cannot serve as an officer on any other student association, including the Student Life Committee, due to conflict of interest policies.
  • This position may work up to 14 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Saint Paul College and the Office of Student Life. This includes those set forth in the Student Conduct Code and Student Handbook.
  • Development of positive relationships, addition of value to the Student Senate and the maintenance of a positive attitude in all dealings with the student body, senate members, senate advisor, faculty, staff and all college departments and personnel.
  • Student Senate Officers may have access to or receive sensitive, privileged confidential information. It is an expectation that this information is kept confidential and may not be shared with other students, faculty or staff without consent of the senate advisor or designee.
  • Use the provided Saint Paul College student email account as the primary email for all Student Senate and Saint Paul College related communication. Senate Officers will be expected to regularly check this email account and respond to all relevant emails.
  • Due to the nature of the Student Senate position it is expected that Student Senate responsibilities will take priority over all other co-curricular and employment opportunities. All outside employment and co-curricular activities must be approved by the Student Senate Advisors.
  • Ability to multitask, focus and manage work in an often chaotic, busy and disruptive work environment.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED MEETINGS & AVAILABILITY

Executive Board Meetings
All Senate Officers must be available for a weekly meeting (up to 2 hours). This meeting will be set by the Executive Board once class schedules are set. The Executive Board will also determine if there are any additional meetings that are to be scheduled. There will also be mandatory trainings throughout the year and off-campus development opportunities through LeadMN. In addition, Executive Board Members will be required to schedule weekly office hours.

General Assembly
All Senate Officers must be available and attend all scheduled GA meetings. If you cannot make this meeting time you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a senate position. It is expected that if you run for Senate that you will not choose a class time that conflicts with the dates/times. All General Assemblies times are on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.

SECRETARY

EXECUTIVE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Know the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Assist other Senate Officers when needed.
  • Serve on campus committees as needed.
  • Encourage student involvement in Student Senate and Student Life.
  • Serve on a student organization/organization of your choice as a Student Senate liaison.
  • Assist Senate with Community Resource Fairs, Involvement Fairs, Get Out the Vote, Civic Engagement/Volunteer events, Open Houses and Graduation and other Student Life Programming as needed
  • Attend all General Assembly meetings and weekly Executive (Board) Committee meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain records containing all General Assembly and Executive Board meeting agendas, minutes, proposals, documents, Constitution/By Laws updates, Budget Reports and any other pertinent paperwork.
  • Approved General Assembly minutes should be sent via email (from the Senate email account) to the Director of Student Life, uploaded to the Senate drive and printed and stored in the Senate folder.
  • Maintain minutes/reports from Associations and Organizations.
  • Check Senate mail, voice mail and email box on a regular basis and reply, file or forward as needed.
  • Maintain Senate calendar and contacts.
  • Keep Student Senate files current and maintain records.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in 6 credits for Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative & semester GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale.
  • Ability to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Must have strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook (including Calendar and Contact features), Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Cannot serve as an officer on any other student association, including the Student Life Committee, due to conflict of interest policies.
  • This position may work up to 14 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Saint Paul College and the Office of Student Life. This includes those set forth in the Student Conduct Code and Student Handbook.
  • Development of positive relationships, addition of value to the Student Senate and the maintenance of a positive attitude in all dealings with the student body, senate members, senate advisor, faculty, staff and all college departments and personnel.
  • Student Senate Officers may have access to or receive sensitive, privileged confidential information. It is an expectation that this information is kept confidential and may not be shared with other students, faculty or staff without consent of the senate advisor or designee.
  • Use the provided Saint Paul College student email account as the primary email for all Student Senate and Saint Paul College related communication. Senate Officers will be expected to regularly check this email account and respond to all relevant emails.
  • Due to the nature of the Student Senate position it is expected that Student Senate responsibilities will take priority over all other co-curricular and employment opportunities. All outside employment and co-curricular activities must be approved by the Student Senate Advisors.
  • Ability to multitask, focus and manage work in an often chaotic, busy and disruptive work environment.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED MEETINGS & AVAILABILITY

Executive Board Meetings
All Senate Officers must be available for a weekly meeting (up to 2 hours). This meeting will be set by the Executive Board once class schedules are set. The Executive Board will also determine if there are any additional meetings that are to be scheduled. There will also be mandatory trainings throughout the year and off-campus development opportunities through LeadMN. In addition, Executive Board Members will be required to schedule weekly office hours.

General Assembly
All Senate Officers must be available and attend all scheduled GA meetings. If you cannot make this meeting time you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a senate position. It is expected that if you run for Senate that you will not choose a class time that conflicts with the dates/times. All General Assemblies times are on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Know the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Assist other Senate Officers when needed.
  • Assist other Senate Officers when needed.
  • Serve on campus committees as needed.
  • Encourage student involvement in Student Senate and Student Life.
  • Serve on a student organization/organization of your choice as a Student Senate liaison.
  • Assist Senate with Community Resource Fairs, Involvement Fairs, Get Out the Vote, Civic Engagement/Volunteer events, Open Houses and Graduation and other Student Life Programming as needed
  • Attend all General Assembly meetings and weekly Executive (Board) Committee meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate student involvement fair at the beginning of each semester.
  • Coordinate a Volunteer/Civic Engagement event each semester.
  • Coordinate all Student Senate sponsored events and activities. This includes logistics such as publicity, set up, staffing and volunteer coordination. Delegate responsibilities to others as needed.
  • Work with Director of Student Life and campus officials to update and maintain Student Senate website content.
  • Serve as Senate photographer/ social media coordinator and obtain necessary releases at applicable events.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in 6 credits for Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative & semester GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale.
  • Ability to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Must have strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook (including Calendar and Contact features), Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Cannot serve as an officer on any other student association, including the Student Life Committee, due to conflict of interest policies.
  • This position may work up to 14 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Saint Paul College and the Office of Student Life. This includes those set forth in the Student Conduct Code and Student Handbook.
  • Development of positive relationships, addition of value to the Student Senate and the maintenance of a positive attitude in all dealings with the student body, senate members, senate advisor, faculty, staff and all college departments and personnel.
  • Student Senate Officers may have access to or receive sensitive, privileged confidential information. It is an expectation that this information is kept confidential and may not be shared with other students, faculty or staff without consent of the senate advisor or designee.
  • Use the provided Saint Paul College student email account as the primary email for all Student Senate and Saint Paul College related communication. Senate Officers will be expected to regularly check this email account and respond to all relevant emails.
  • Due to the nature of the Student Senate position it is expected that Student Senate responsibilities will take priority over all other co-curricular and employment opportunities. All outside employment and co-curricular activities must be approved by the Student Senate Advisors.
  • Ability to multitask, focus and manage work in an often chaotic, busy and disruptive work environment.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED MEETINGS & AVAILABILITY

Executive Board Meetings
All Senate Officers must be available for a weekly meeting (up to 2 hours). This meeting will be set by the Executive Board once class schedules are set. The Executive Board will also determine if there are any additional meetings that are to be scheduled. There will also be mandatory trainings throughout the year and off-campus development opportunities through LeadMN. In addition, Executive Board Members will be required to schedule weekly office hours.

General Assembly
All Senate Officers must be available and attend all scheduled GA meetings. If you cannot make this meeting time you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a senate position. It is expected that if you run for Senate that you will not choose a class time that conflicts with the dates/times. All General Assemblies times are on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.

SENATE EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order.
  • Know the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Serve on campus committees as needed.
  • Encourage student involvement in Student Senate and Student Life.
  • Serve on a student organization/organization of your choice as a Student Senate liaison.
  • Assist Senate with Community Resource Fairs, Involvement Fairs, Get Out the Vote, Civic Engagement/Volunteer events, Open Houses and Graduation and other Student Life Programming as needed
  • Attend all General Assembly meetings and weekly Executive (Board) Committee meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLTIES

  • Serve on the Student Senate and lead efforts to develop programming with Office of Student Life & Diversity and Student Organizations that focuses on diversity.
  • Work with Student Senate and Student Organizations through round table discussions and surveys to recommend strategies to make all Student Life events diverse and inclusive of all students.
  • Reach out to other MinnState Student Senates regarding best practices, ideas and resources for diversity efforts.
  • Work with student organizations to ensure their events are accessible to all students.
  • Annual review/assessment of campus ARTI plan through a student lens to aid in establishing annual project goals
  • Utilize student perspective to advocate for and address systemic barriers for student success and belonging on campus

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be enrolled in 6 credits for Fall and Spring semesters.
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative & semester GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale.
  • Ability to fulfill the requirements set forth in the Student Senate Constitution and Bylaws.
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Must have strong computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook (including Calendar and Contact features), Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel.
  • Cannot serve as an officer on any other student organization, including the Student Life Committee, due to conflict of interest policies.
  • This position may work up to 14 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Compliance with all rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Saint Paul College and the Office of Student Life. This includes those set forth in the Student Conduct Code and Student Handbook.
  • Development of positive relationships, addition of value to the Student Senate and the maintenance of a positive attitude in all dealings with the student body, senate members, senate advisor, faculty, staff and all college departments and personnel.
  • Student Senate Officers may have access to or receive sensitive, privileged confidential information. It is an expectation that this information is kept confidential and may not be shared with other students, faculty or staff without consent of the senate advisor or designee.
  • Use the provided Saint Paul College student email account as the primary email for all Student Senate and Saint Paul College related communication. Senate Officers will be expected to regularly check this email account and respond to all relevant emails.
  • Due to the nature of the Student Senate position it is expected that Student Senate responsibilities will take priority over all other co-curricular and employment opportunities. All outside employment and co-curricular activities must be approved by the Student Senate Advisors.
  • Ability to multitask, focus and manage work in an often chaotic, busy and disruptive work environment.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIRED MEETINGS & AVAILABILITY

Executive Board Meetings
All Senate Officers must be available for a weekly meeting (up to 2 hours). This meeting will be set by the Executive Board once class schedules are set. The Executive Board will also determine if there are any additional meetings that are to be scheduled. There will also be mandatory trainings throughout the year and off-campus development opportunities through LeadMN. In addition, Executive Board Members will be required to schedule weekly office hours.

General Assembly
All Senate Officers must be available and attend all scheduled GA meetings. If you cannot make this meeting time you are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply for a senate position. It is expected that if you run for Senate that you will not choose a class time that conflicts with the dates/times. All General Assemblies times are on Wednesdays from 12pm-1pm.

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