Learn more about the structure of the American University Student Government and how to get involved.

1. American University Student Government 2010-2011

2. Advocacy standing up for student’s rights starting a dialogue with the Administration Programming free music, concert, outings, and other entertainment Services making the undergraduate life easier and more memorable Finding Purpose

4. President Nate Bronstein The President is the Chief Executive of the Student Government, overseeing all the policy initiatives and some programming throughout the year, in addition to maintaining established services.

6. Women’s Initiative

7. Academic Affairs

8. Environmental Policy

9. Outreach and Recruitment*

10. Residential and Campus Life

11. Arts CouncilThe President’s Cabinet

13. Diversity Advocacy

14. Student Health

15. Military Affairs

16. Unity & Spirit

17. Community Service Coalition

18. Initiative for the Discovery, Empowerment, & Advocacy for Students (IDEAS)The President’s Cabinet

19. Vice President Maia Tagami The Vice President is the primary programming executive, bringing bands, authors, politicos, and various speakers to campus along with setting up functions such as carnivals, dances, or tournaments

22. Founders’ Week

23. Student Union Board

24. Kennedy Political Union

27. Communications

28. Design

29. Information TechnologyThe Secretary’s Cabinet

30. ComptrollerEd Levandowski The Comptroller is the financial watchdog of the SG. His branch deals directly with running the students’ services smoothly all year long.

32. Bike LendingThe Comptroller’s Cabinet

33. Is the executive branchfor you? Most of the departments listed before these need help—some even need Directors! So apply today by visiting www.ausg.org. But maybe you’re looking for something more formal, or you’re great with procedure, and you still want to make a difference. Never fear, the legislature is there!

34. The Undergraduate Senate As the nonpartisan legislative body, the Senate is the strongest advocacy group on campus. Anyone wishing to be a representative of the students for advocacy purposes should consider the Senate—just brush up on your Parliamentary Procedure!

36. The Clerk attests each meeting

37. The Parliamentarian mediates each meeting

38. Each school gets one Senator, except CAS which gets two.

39. Each class gets five Senators

40. The Campus-at-Large holds four seats The Senate

41. The Senate All seats will be up for election in September. Sessions last from October-October. Class representatives must be from the class determined by their credits. This means someone from the Class of ‘14 can run as a constituent from the Class of ‘13 if he/she has 30+ credits.

42. Care for a seat in the Senate? The Senate can be a fierce chamber (introverts beware), but a prolific one. If the executive and legislature are too hands on for you, or you’re just looking for something else, try the Judicial Branch. Think the Supreme Court without the robes…

43. The Judicial Branch If policy review is your primary interest, consider the judicial board. The J-Board is the primary constitution and by-law interpreters for the student government. They play a crucial role in mediating within and between the branches, along with election disputes

45. They serve as the final word on judicial matters and the primary oversight branch

46. Terms are unlimitedThe Judicial Board

47. The Board of Elections is composed of one chair, Anthony Dunham, and two Board members and three appellate members. The Board oversees and regulates the semester elections, campaigning, and any necessary special elections. The Board of Elections

48. So which branch do you want to be the hero of? More info at join.ausg.org and www.ausg.org! Apply online by sending your apps and questions to Director of Outreach and Recruitment Jose Morales at join@ausg.org(author of this supernatural powerpoint!)