The Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils serves as the coordinating body uniting the college councils to collectively represent all UT students on matters related to their academic experiences. We provide the perspectives and sentiments of the college councils on academic issues to the university administration. Our mission is to strengthen and enhance the academic culture of the university, inspire pride and awareness in UT’s academic excellence, and uphold The University of Texas at Austin’s status as a "university of the first class."
As the Senate of College Councils, we advocate for all UT students by passing legislation on key academic matters. We work to build strong student-faculty relationships through engaging events such as town halls, roundtable discussions, and coffee chats with professors. Additionally, we support student success by offering scholarships, hosting research conferences, and providing other valuable resources.
Our Mission
The Senate of College Councils is the coordinating body that brings the college councils together to represent all UT students in matters related to their academic experiences, and to provide the opinions and sentiments of the college councils on academic issues to the university administration. Senate's mission is to strengthen and improve the academic culture of the university, create awareness and pride in the academic strength of the university, and ensure that The University of Texas at Austin is and remains a "university of the first class”.
As the Senate of College Councils, we advocate for all UT students by passing legislation on academic matters. We foster student-faculty relationships through events including town halls, roundtable discussions, and coffee chats with professors, and also support student success by offering scholarships and research conferences, among other resources.
Senate Spotlight
- In partnership with Technology Enterprise, the Senate of College Councils has passed legislation to secure free access to Canva Pro for all UT students. This resource is now available to support students in their academic and creative endeavors.
- In collaboration with the UT ID Center, SCC has implemented the addition of CMHC and UHS contact numbers to the back of every student ID, emphasizing the crucial connection between academics and mental health.
Contact Us
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Structure
The Senate of College Councils’ internal coordinating body consists of the executive board, leadership team, and special committees. Together, these groups research and draft legislation, organize events, and spearhead a variety of initiatives to support the academic success of UT students.
Our legislative assembly is comprised of the president, senate representative, and financial director from each college council. This assembly reviews and votes on bills and resolutions, ensuring that the voices of students in their respective colleges are represented. All UT students are encouraged to engage in the legislative process by contributing ideas, writing legislation, or speaking on proposed bills.
In addition to these roles, members of the Senate of College Councils actively participate in key university-wide faculty committees, such as the President’s Student Advisory Committee, the Student Libraries Council, the ADA Accessibility Committee, the Student Health Advisory Committee, the Academic Technology Committee, the Non-Traditional Student Advisory Board, the International Education Fee Scholarship Committee, and the Disability and Access - Disability Cultural Center Student Advisory Committee.