The Purpose of ASG:

"The Associated Student Government shall act as an organized voice for all students of the University of Arkansas, to effectively represent students in the University’s decision and policy making process and to provide a broad educational experience for students, while promoting citizenship on campus and in the greater community"

How Can You Get Involved?

Activate your voice in ASG! Did you know that you are an ASG Member as a student of the University of Arkansas? As a member we encourage you to express your ideas, attend a Senate Meeting (Tuesdays, 6 pm in Reynolds Center), meet with an ASG Senator or Executive member. While the application period has closed for the fall semester there are still several ways to have your voice heard. Visit the ASG Office today and become active in your student government. Also, check out our upcoming events on the ASG Calendar or ASG Website. We look forward to your participation today!

ASG Executive Branch: The Executive Branch is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and the Chair of Senate. All of these positions, except the Chair of Senate, are elected through a campus wide vote at the end of the spring semester. The executive branch is charged with carrying out any legislation that is passed by the Senate, representing students in the University’s decision and policy making process and working with constituents across campus and within ASG to deliver the best possible services to the students of the University of Arkansas. For more information about each position and its duties please see their position descriptions in the ASG Constitution and Code.

Applications to run for a position on the Executive Branch are available each spring semester. Contact the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE) for more information.

ASG Senate: Senate is the legislative body of ASG. It is made up of 51 senators who are elected by the students in each academic college. The Senate is charged with addressing academic and non-academic concerns of the student body and working with constituents to address these concerns through legislation and partnerships.

If you would like to run for Senate you may find applications online or fill out a paper application to run for ASG Senate at the start of each fall semester. Vacancy elections are also held for open positions in November and February of each school year. At this time there are vacancies in the Graduate/Law Schools. Applications will be available in Feb in the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement in the Arkansas Union, Rm. A665. ASG Senators are elected by the students within their college in an online election at http://vote.uark.edu.

ASG Judiciary (ASGJ): Any student can apply to be an ASG Justice. Justices are appointed by the ASG President and approved by the Senate. ASGJ interprets the ASG Code and Constitution. Applications are available at the start of fall semester. At this time the application period is now closed.

Executive Cabinet: The Cabinet consists of multiple positions appointed by the ASG President. The Executive Cabinet works closely with the student body on a wide range of issues. Each Cabinet member is selected to work with a specific aspect of campus life. Applications are available at the start of each fall semester. At this time the application period is now closed.

University Committees: Many university committee assignments are applied for thru the ASG Vice President and then approved by the Senate. Applications are available at the start of each fall semester. At this time the application period is now closed.

Fresh HOGS: This program is designed to build leaders for future government positions in an exciting atmosphere. Participants learn about all aspects of student government each fall and are placed on a planning committee for the High School Forum that will be held this spring. Participants in this program are also able to participate in the Emerging Leaders program each spring. Applications are available at the start of each fall semester. At this time the application period is now closed.

ASG Committees: ASG Committees are responsible for assisting the ASG Senate and ASG Executive Cabinet in defining student concerns and improving student life at the University. ASG invites all students to participate in ASG committees. Applications for committee involvement are available for the following committees: Press Relations, Parking and Transit, Campus Safety, Constitution and Code Review, Academic Affairs, Athletic Relations, and Readership. The committee members will be responsible for meeting regularly with their committees in order to improve campus life at the University. Applications are available at the start of fall semester. At this time the application period is now closed.

For more information on involvement in Student Government and the most up to date information visit the ASG website.
http://asg.uark.edu

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