Student Senate

Student Senate is the governing body of students that represents students to the University administration and provides a voice in many University affairs. ASSP senators are elected each spring to serve a one-year term during the following academic year.

The Senate consists of representatives from residence halls, academic departments, commuter students, and intercultural and at-large positions. The body is advised by one representative each from the faculty and Office of Student Life.

ASSP includes the following major areas of service to students:

• Activities and Events. Student activities are programmed by the Student Union Board (STUB). This organization plans all-campus events such as the annual Talent Show and Tradition at Christmas. The board consists of an executive director, publicist, and six main-event programmers. Team activities personnel (TAPS) serve as volunteers and work on specific programs and projects that are part of STUB campus programming.
• Leadership Services. Leadership services offered through ASSP involve programs such as the Fall Leadership Retreat and other leadership development opportunities throughout the year.
• University Ministries (formerly Campus Ministries). Ministry opportunities supported by ASSP include GROUP, Seattle Pacific Reachout International (SPRINT), Urban Involvement, Chapel Worship Team, Latreia (a service-opportunity referral service), and the student ministry coordinator (SMC) program in the residence halls. For more information, contact the Office of Campus Ministries at 206-281-2966, or visit University Ministries (formerly Campus Ministries).
• Christian Faith Exploration. Visit University Ministries for information about the current Christian Faith Exploration requirement.