Senate
Senate is a directly elected group of students representing every college on campus that advocates to administrators for student needs as well as creates the governing structures of ASG. Each Senator is empowered to work on behalf of students however they see fit under our pillars of Legislate, Advocate, and Serve.
There are 51 Senators, 50 of which are elected by their college each spring, representing the 27,000 undergraduates at the University of Arkansas. The Chair of Senate is elected in the previous school year and constitutes the 51st seat.
In the past, Senators have advocated for student needs in many different ways. Senators have drafted resolutions supporting measures such as increasing the lighting of campus crosswalks, increasing dietary inclusivity, lowering the University’s carbon footprint, and many others, all ofwhich can be found on our legislation page. Senate allocates a legislative budget of approximately $10,000 towards various projects to improve campus for students.
Senate meets every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm in the Graduate Education Building Auditorium. All Senate meetings are public; students and members of the community are encouraged to attend; there is time allotted for your comments. We would love to meet you and hear your thoughts!
Legislate
Senators work together to draft formal proposals to solve issues in campus life. These proposals can take the form of Bills, which allocate Senate’s budget or create a new ASG structure, Resolutions, which express the support of the student body for a cause or solution to an issue, or Proclamations, which offer the appreciation of the students to members of our community who have gone above and beyond in their service to the community.
Advocate
Senators also develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators in departments throughout campus. Senators utilize these relationships to offer feedback on issues facing the student body and achieve policy outcomes for students without the need for legislation.
Serve
Senators regularly engage with volunteer opportunities to serve their campus directly, either by serving alongside their fellow ASG agents at ASG events or by giving their time to other service opportunities in the broader campus and Fayetteville community.
Jackson Terrell
Chair of Senate
Jackson is a junior from Conway, Arkansas pursuing degrees in Political Science and History. He joined ASG his freshman year as a member of the Freshman Leadership Forum before being elected to the Senate his sophomore year. While a Senator, he served as Senate Parliamentarian and as a member of the Internal Affairs Committee, authoring several pieces of legislation promoting efficiency and reform in Senate. In addition, he also authored legislation aimed at improving campus safety. After serving last year as Parliamentarian, he was elected Chair of Senate. Outside of ASG, Jackson is a member of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry as well as Cross Church Fayetteville. He enjoys painting, writing, and cooking, as well as spending time with friends and family. If you would like to discuss campus issues or would like to know more about Senate and how to get involved, you can email him at asgsen@uark.edu or stop by his office in the Union.
Senate Leadership
Pro Tempore
The Pro Tempore is the second-highest ranking Senator and is elected in the fall. The Pro Tempore’s responsibilities include consulting with Senators on legislation, serving as the Chair of the Operational Research Committee, and running Senate meetings in the event of the Chair’s absence
Legislative Clerk
The Legislative Clerk is a high-ranking Senate leader who is elected in the fall. The Legislative Clerk’s responsibilities include taking the roll at Senate meetings as well as publishing the minutes of each meeting and the legislation that Senate passes or fails
Contact
Have questions? Suggestions? Interested in running? Email Chair of Senate Logan Martin at asgsen@uark.edu!