University Senate

The University Senate is the highest body of participatory government at the University of Minnesota. The Senate has general legislative authority over educational matters concerning more than one campus or the University as a whole. While it does not have prescribed responsibilities, it may deal with any issue that affects the academic mission of the University or the general welfare of faculty, academic professionals, and students. Functions allocated to the Student Senate include, but are not limited to, matters in the area of student government and student organizations. In recent years, the Student Senate has previewed certain items that are scheduled to appear on the Senate agenda in order to better present the student voice on a given topic.