What We Do
Representation
We serve as the official voice of students in matters pertaining to academics. Each college council represents their school or college within the Senate, ensuring that all students, regardless of their field of study, have a seat at the table.
Leadership Development
Through our leadership positions and involvement opportunities, we provide students with the chance to hone their leadership skills, gain valuable experience, and make a real impact on our campus.
Programs & Events
We host a variety of programs and events designed to foster academic engagement, create community, and facilitate dialogue on critical academic issues.
Providing Resources
Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to the tools they need to thrive and feel safe on campus.
Legislative Advocacy
Our members work closely with university administrators, faculty, and staff to propose, discuss, and implement policy changes that better serve our students' academic needs.
Cross-College Collaboration
We work across both undergraduate and graduate colleges and schools by creating opportunities for students to learn from one another and turn diverse perspectives into meaningful action.
Senate Committees
Academic Enrichment
The Academic Enrichment Committee aims to connect students with opportunities to craft a better academic experience. This year, AE looks forward to continue to provide resources like the Study Abroad Scholarship and Interdisciplinary Studies Week, along with new initiatives in academic policy.
Academic Policy
The Academic Policy Committee aims to be a voice of students in academic legislation. As a committee, we focus on providing open forums for students to directly express their concerns and collaborate with faculty and staff to ensure we are providing productive and impactful solutions.
Community Advocacy
Our mission as the Community Advocacy Committee is to ensure every student feels valued, respected, and supported on campus. We are committed to promoting accessibility in admissions and to campus resources.
Engagement and Outreach
The Engagement and Outreach Committee strives to support all internal committees and the college councils by promoting their events and establishing fellowship among all members. We hope to continue emphasizing engagement with others at the university through both in-person and virtual outreach.
Faculty Affairs
The mission of the Faculty Affairs Committee is to connect with faculty to foster productive communication and collaboration with students on campus to pursue progress on issues that impact the entire academic community.
Financial Accessibility
Our mission as the Financial Accessibility Committee is to improve the financial wellbeing of the UT community. We strive to ease the burden of financial stress on students by raising money for Senate scholarships and help develop campus resources and programming regarding student financial wellness.
Recruitment and Retention
The Recruitment and Retention Committee focuses on making the college application process, especially for UT, more approachable for all future students. Our mission is to direct resources toward low-income, non-traditional, and other underserved applicants.
Undergraduate Research
The Undergraduate Research Committee aims to bridge the gap between university students and campus research resources. We will provide students, faculty, and staff—especially those historically overlooked in research—with appropriate space and resources to showcase their work and discover new passions.