Academic year 2012-2013:
Senator Vanessa Bahena
Major: Performing Arts
Year: Sophomore
Email: guisela.bahena401@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Kristina Cervi
Majors: Communication, Political Science
Year: Sophomore
Email: kristina.cervi089@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Carissa Collinge
Majors: Communication, Political Science
Year: Senior
Email: carissa.collinge162@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Andy King
Major: Sociology
Year: Senior
Email: andrew.king977@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Jana Plat
Major: Political Science
Year: Senior
Email: jana.plat176@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Tobin Streamland
Major: Biology
Year: Senior
Email: tobin.streamland970@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Ashley Walters
Major: Chemistry
Year: Senior
Email: ashley.walters553@myci.csuci.edu
Senator Ben Wilson
Major: Political Science
Year: Senior
Email: benjamin.wilson289@myci.csuci.edu
What does the Senate do?
- Passes legislation governing the activities of Student Government.
- Creates and passes resolutions.
- Creates and passes special rules of order governing Student Government.
- Passes appropriations authorizing the release of Student Government funds.
- Overrides a Presidential veto.
- Passes amendments to the Student Government Bylaws.
- Votes on confirmation of Presidential appointments to Student Government positions.
- Conducts any necessary impeachment trials.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the legislative governing body of Student Government.
- Provides input on major issues and initiatives of Student Government.
- Takes official stances on behalf of the CI student body on significant issues that affect the student body, be them campus-based, CSU system-wide, or legislative.