nyu student government

			faq's When will the Violet Ball be held? What does ‘SSC’ stand for? What does ‘UCSL’ stand for? Can I attend a meeting of the SSC? Can I attend a meeting of the UCSL? Can I make a presentation at a meeting of the UCSL? Who is the student body president? I have an issue I think student government should address – who do I call? How can I become a Student Senator? I'm a freshmen/first year student; can I get involved? How can I get involved? How can my organization get funding? When will the Violet Ball be held? The Violet Ball is a University-wide event (formal attire, black-tie optional) coordinated by the UCSL, featuring music, dancing, and hors d'oeuvres. For details about this academic year’s Violet Ball, visit the “Events” page ... and remember to save the date! What does ‘SSC’ stand for? SSC stands for the 'Student Senators Council.' For information about the SSC, visit the “About Us” page. What does ‘UCSL’ stand for? UCSL stands for the 'University Committee on Student Life,' the principal committee of the SSC. For information about the UCSL, visit the “About Us” page. Can I attend a meeting of the SSC? For information about how you can attend a meeting of the SSC visit the “Meetings” page. Can I attend a meeting of the UCSL? For information about how you can attend a meeting of the UCSL, including the dates of this academic year’s meetings, visit the “Meetings” page. Can I make a presentation at a meeting of the UCSL? For information about how you can address a meeting of the UCSL, visit the “Meetings” page. Who is the student body president? NYU does not have a student body president in the traditional sense. Rather, the Chairperson of the Student Senators Council and the University Committee on Student Life (SSC/UCSL) is the principal spokesperson for student government in all University-wide matters. The SSC/UCSL Chairperson is elected by the members of the Student Senators Council, which includes representatives of all of the schools and colleges at NYU. For information about who your representatives are, including who the SSC/UCSL Chairperson is, visit the “Your Representatives” page. I have an issue I think student government should address – who do I call? For information on who to call, visit the “Contact Us” page – there you will find information that will you point you in the right direction. If in doubt, contact the SSC/UCSL Office at 998-2230 or ucsl@nyu.edu. How can I become a Student Senator? The SSC is made up of 22 Student Senators. Fifteen Student Senators are elected by the students of the various schools and colleges of NYU – these elections take place during the spring semester. Seven Student Senators are appointed at-large by the Executive Committee of the University Senate with the advice and consent of the elected Student Senators. These at-large Senators provide continuity and represent underrepresented interests. The selection process takes place during the spring semester – watch for ads in the WSN or visit this site for more information. I’m a freshmen/first year student; can I get involved? If you’re interested in running for a position as a freshmen/first year class representative, check with your school’s student council. Elections are usually held early during the fall semester. There are lots of other ways of getting involved – visit the “Get Involved” page for some suggestions. How can I get involved? There are many ways to get involved in student government – both at the school level and at the University-wide level. We offer lots of suggestions on the “Get Involved” page. How can my organization get funding? In general, “All-Square” clubs registered with the Office of Student Activities (OSA) are funded by the All-Square Student Budget Allocation Committee (ASSBAC), a committee of the UCSL. All-Square status is determined by the Student Activities Board (SAB), also a committee of the UCSL. The club advisors at OSA can help you out. Visit the "Clubs" page for more information. Clubs whose membership is predominantly from one school may be able to get funding from that school’s student council. Visit the "Student Councils" page for more information.