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2007-2008 Officers:
Vice Presidents Diversity
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The HSC Student Senate is the student governing body for the Health Sciences Campuses of UCDHSC. The Senate is composed of two elected representatives from each class of the various disciplines at the Health Sciences campuses, including the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Graduate (Basic Sciences), Pharmacy and Programs in Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene and Physician's Assistant/Child Health Associate. It should be emphasized, however, that input to the Senate is in now way restricted to elected senators. All Senate meetings are open to any interested students, and particpation by non-Senate members is encouraged. Only through direct participation and conscientious election of senators who reflect the majority opinion can students insure that their views are being accurately represented. Meetings are scheduled the 2nd and 4thr Mondays of every month at 5:45 pm in the 9th and Colorado Campus Student Lounge from September through May. The Senate Officers serve from June through the following May. Senators serve from September through May.
The Senate is the only vehicle through which the feelings and opinions of the entire student body can be conveyed to the administration (Chancellor/Regents/President), faculty and others. Through past efforts, the Senate has established an excellent working rapport with the administration, and the opportunity for meaningful student input in the modification of policies throughout the HSC is very real.
Senate has student representatives on a number of campus committees such as the Welcome Weekend Committee, Chancellor's Campus Life, Chancellor's Executive Committee, Student Fee Review Committee, Student Academic Support Services Committee, and the Intercampus Student Forum. Internal committees include the Senate Executive Committee, Finance, Philanthropy, Student LIfe and Academic Affairs, Legisilative, Communications and Diversity committees. Senate is also responsible for the disbursement of funds collected via the Student Activity Fee - these funds are allocated to Senate and each School's Councils/Programs.