Undergraduate Senate
The Undergraduate Senate is composed of 30 elected senators who represent the American University undergraduate student body. Senators advocate for student interests in academics, programming, and university policy while serving as a check on the Judicial and Executive branches.
Representation includes all undergraduate colleges, class years, and an at-large campus constituency. Senators are responsible for drafting legislation, approving the student government budget, and collaborating with campus organizations on policy initiatives.
All Senate meetings are open to the public, with options to attend either in person or virtually.
Committees and Commissions
The Undergraduate Senate operates through six standing and special committees, each led by an elected Chair and Vice Chair. These committees address specific legislative priorities and student needs. Additionally, the Speaker pro tempore may establish temporary ad-hoc committees to focus on particular issues as they arise.
All committee meetings are open to the public.
THE COMMITTEE ON STUDENT RIGHTS AND ACADEMIC SERVICES
This is a standing committee focused on advocacy regarding the services and rights the American University administration provides the students of American University including, but not limited to, American University policies and regulations, all academic affairs, policies, and offices
Chair: Vacant
THE COMMITTEE ON CAMPUS AND STUDENT LIFE
This is a standing committee focused on advocacy regarding the everyday life of the students of American University including, but not limited to, student spaces, on-campus housing, dining policy, the Residence Hall Association, campus safety, fraternity and sorority matters, accessibility issues on and around campus, student organizations, and transportation policies.
Chair: Vacant
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
This is a special committee charged with creating the budget and stipends of Student Government and overseeing the administration of the budget. Furthermore, the Committee has jurisdiction over any initiatives pertaining to University finances, with the authority to review any and all finance accounts of the Student Government.
Chair: Vacant
THE COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
This committee will be a tool to assist the Senate in pursuing its commitment to upholding the highest standards of accessibility, transparency, and accountability throughout Student Government.
Chair: Vacant
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY
This is a special committee with jurisdiction over any initiative related to advocacy on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This committee is separate from the Commission on Ensuring Racial Equity and Anti-Racist policies on Campus.
Chair: Vacant
THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COMBATTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT
This is a special committee with jurisdiction over any initiative relating to Title IX, the Office of Equity and Title IX, sexual violence and sexual harassment on campus and shall have the power to investigate, research, and propose solutions to any student issues regarding sexual violence.
Chair: Vacant
Meet the Senators
Senators at-large
Alexandra Muñoz
Misha Kraytman
Sebastian Sanchez-Clavel
Que Riggins
Kaleigh Olsen
Ben Winokur-Applebaum
Pablo Del Castillo
Lior Weinzweig
James Rafferty
Marilys Jn-Baptiste
Class Senators:
Claire Millard, Class of 2027
Javier Benzan, Class of 2027
Lailah Green, Class of 2028
Rishabh Bagmar, Class of 2028
School Senators:
Sage Jean-Baptiste, College of Arts and Sciences
Aasiyah Beamon, College of Arts and Sciences
Cathrine Volk, School of International Service
Jackson Taylor, School of Public Affairs
Kanha Jain, School of Public Affairs