Student Government

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASNAU – Associated Students of Northern Arizona University is the student governing board. The Executive Branch consists of the Student Body President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Vice President of Student Affairs. The Student Senate is composed of senators who are elected yearly from each college; five senators are also elected to represent the students at large. Another branch of ASNAU is the Arizona Students’ Association, which is a statewide student-lobbying group. These delegates represent concerns regarding higher education before the Arizona Board of Regents, the state legislature, and the federal government. There are many ways to get involved in student government. The New Student Organization is a great avenue that allows incoming students to learn more about ASNAU and the campus. ASNAU sponsors Homecoming activities, Family Weekend, Holiday Week, The LOUIE Awards, leadership retreats, and recreational events. Also offered are free services such as notary public, legal services, and safety escort services. ASNAU officers are located in the University Union, room 206. For more information call 928-523-4971.

ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF NAU
(ASNAU) University Union 206, 928-523-4971
The Associated Students of Northern Arizona University is the student body government. All fee-paying students are members. The primary concern of ASNAU is to promote the students' views in various university policies and to aid in maintaining the quality of the educational system at NAU.

ASNAU consists of three branches; the Executive, the Legislative, and the Judicial. The Executive branch of ASNAU consists of the President, Vice President for Student Services, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief of Staff. The Legislative branch is made up of Senators elected from the various schools and colleges of the university with several senators elected "at large" from the general student population. ASNAU works to provide leadership on behalf of the student body to the university administration, Arizona Board of Regents and the Arizona Legislature regarding matters of educational concern at Northern Arizona University. The judicial branch is comprised of the ASNAU Supreme Court which interprets the ASNAU, Arizona, and United States constitutions regarding student government issues. There are many opportunities for involvement in ASNAU through a variety of appointed positions. Some of the appointed positions include: Arizona Students Association (ASA) delegates, Public Relations Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Leadership Coordinator, Chief of Staff student members of university committees, as well as other special committee and task force assignments.

ASA serves two general purposes: (1) act as a coordinating body for the three Associated Students' organizations on matters affecting students in the university system, and (2) offer contract services to students and student associations in furtherance of the educational, recreational and social goals of the university.

ASNAU also provides a variety of other student services. These include free notary service, organizational allocations, speakers, leadership development, and activities for special events (i.e. Family Weekend, Homecoming, and Holiday Week).

Open meetings are held weekly. All students are encouraged to submit complaints, ideas, and general feedback on any programs sponsored by ASNAU or in any areas that may affect the general student body. ASNAU is your student government - GET INVOLVED! The offices are located on the second floor of the University Union, Room 206 and are open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

ASNAU BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
ASNAU committees, comprised entirely of students, investigate and discuss matters of significance to the student body, and make recommendations to the university administration. Students on these boards and committees in areas such as residence life, food service, parking, etc., play an important role in the formulation of university policy.

FRESHMEN PROGRAMS
The New Student Organization is an organization within ASNAU. NSO strives to involve freshmen and transfer students in student government activities as well as a variety of campus and community events.

NSO members coordinate social and service projects throughout the year, promote various ASNAU activities in conjunction with ASNAU, and serve as pages for ASNAU Senate meetings.

Students are selected for NSO during the early part of the fall semester. If you are interested in being a part of NSO, come by the ASNAU Office (University Union, Room 206) and pick up an application, or call 928-523-4971.