ASUW Student Senate: Session XXXI

Protected & Designated Seats

Protected Seats

We recognize the importance of representing and protecting marginalized voices. This goes hand-in-hand with celebrating diversity on our large campus. Protected seats ensure that an array of communities are present and heard in discussions about the future of UW.

Senators who hold protected seats are not required to gather constituents and their seats are unconditionally certified every quarter in which Senate is in session. The senators who fill protected seats are considered voting senators and are granted all of the privileges and rights afforded to voting senators. Note: senators who do not comply with the Senate Attendance Policy may be inactivated and require reactivation by the Senate Membership Coordinator!

Current Protected Seats

The following is a list of organizations that have been allotted a seat via Organic Act or the ASUW Constitution:

  • Black Student Union (1)
  • First Nations (1)
  • Filipino American Student Association (1)
  • Micronesian Islands Club (1)
  • Polynesian Student Alliance (1)
  • MECHA Student Organization (1)
  • OMA&D Student Advisory Board (1)
  • Office of Student Veteran Life (1)
  • Office of Inclusive Design (1)
  • Interfraternity Council (1)
  • Panhellenic Association (1)
  • United Greek Council (1)
  • National Pan-Hellenic Council (1)
  • Residential Community Student Association (1)
  • Latine Student Union (2)
  • CIRCLE (1)
  • GPSS (1)
  • Each of the ASUW Diversity Commissions (9)

Designated Seats

The ASUW Student Senate has allowed each RSO, fraternity, and sorority to register a Designated Seat for representation on the floor. Senators who hold designated seats do not require constituents; however, their organization must have a minimum of 5 currently active members. Those holding a Designated Seat are considered voting senators and are granted all of the privileges and rights afforded to voting senators. Designated seats must be re-certified at the beginning of a new legislative session.

These seats are underutilized so please take advantage of this opportunity to make your voice heard by reaching out today! We would be ecstatic for you to join this year and ensure that the interests of your entity are fully heard.

Historical Constituencies:

  • Hall Senators (Alder, Lander, Maple, Terry, Elm, Willow, McCarty, Madrona, Oak, McMahon, Poplar, Hansee)
  • HFS Apartment Senators (Stevens Court, Mercer Court, Cedar, Nordheim Court, Radford Court)
  • RSOs
  • Greek Life Organizations

To certify your appointee, email asuwssmc@uw.edu!

We want to hear YOUR voice in Senate, including the interests of your UW entity!