32 WSU Student Association (WSUSA) Telephone: 801-626-7641 Location: Shepherd Union, Suite 250 Web Site: weber.edu/WSUSA Weber State University Student Association (WSUSA) exists to serve and protect the interests and rights of students and to provide services, activities and programs for the enrichment of the university experience on campus and statewide. Opportunities for leadership development and representing the student voice to the administration are coordinated through the department of Student Involvement and Leadership. Interested students will find many ways to become involved. An array of programs and activities are planned to appeal to every student. Listed below are the areas of WSUSA: Legislative Branch There are 19 student senators who meet every Monday at 1:30 pm. Senate meetings are held to pass legislation dealing with campus issues. Senators meet with their area councils on a regular basis to discuss the issues that will be brought to the senate meeting. Senators represent the academic colleges and special constituencies. Judicial Branch The Judicial Branch of WSUSA is known as the Student Advocate Council. All judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court of WSUSA. The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the WSUSA constitution upon petition, to determine the constitutionality of all legislation passed by the WSUSA Senate upon petition, and to perform any other judicial functions. Executive Branch The Executive Branch of Government has the specific power to execute the key programs and services in accordance with their respective duties and responsibilities. The Executive Branch is made up of the president, six vice-presidents and appointed cabinet and chair positions. Committee Involvement • 82 Elected, appointed and selected positions. Always room for more! • Student representatives serve on a variety of campus and admin istrative committees including the Board of Trustees, Faculty Senate and the Dean's Council. • Students are heavily involved in the Student Fee Recommenda tion Committee. • Opportunities for every interest. Come be involved with the Student Association. Office of the Dean of Students Telephone: 801-626-7256 Location: Student Service Center, Suite 151 The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to assisting each student to become a successful member of the Weber State University community. As a means of supporting this mission, the Dean's office is responsible for Student Judicial Affairs. The Stu dent Judicial Affairs process is designed to: • assist in the development and education of students • promote mutual respect within the University community • contribute to maintaining a safe campus environment • provide a process for tracking repeated incidents of student code violation The vast majority of issues can be resolved at an informal level. Informal resolution of grievances is strongly encouraged. If satisfactory resolution is not achieved through inf ormal means a more formal process may be pursued. Informal or formal resolution may be sought through the academic department, the college system, the Dean of Students Office, or the Due Process Officer. The WSU Student Code can be found online (weber.edu/ppm), WSU Policy and Procedures Manual section 6-22. Student due process is addressed in section 6-23 through 6-33. Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog