Why Senate?
Senate is a fantastic environment to get exposed to student activism at UW and provides many opportunities for leadership.
Many Senators move upward in ASUW quickly by becoming Committee Chairs, Senate Officers, or Entity Directors. Others may decide to run for the Board of Directors in the Spring–they will help determine association policy! Join us to . . .
Learn
- Public speaking skills
- Legislation writing
- Debate and logical argumentation
Build
- Personal and professional networks
- Your Husky Experience
- Equitable opportunities for students
Access
- Forums with administrators and other UW staff
- Leadership opportunities
- Employment with ASUW
In the past, Senators have often gone on to other influential positions within the Association–from Commission Director to ASUW President. Leadership within ASUW is no easy task and is a step in the right direction for those aspiring to public office in the future.
Notable alumni include Washington State Solicitor General Noah Purcell, United States Congressman Norm Dicks, and two Washington State Attorneys General, Robert McKenna and Robert Ferguson.