Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) Breakdown

We as a campaign recognize that we have untraditional voters in this upcoming election cycle. While the few in certain colleges know and have partaken in ASUU endeavors there is still a large margin of the student population that does not understand the holistic breakdown of ASUU. ASUU is first a foremost a student government elected by any and all students who are enrolled at the University of Utah. The goal of ASUU is to “provide much-needed resources and services to students, host event and programs, and advocate for students in our interactions with University administrators.” ASUU in a full breakdown is supposed to serve students in any way see fit and be a voice for a student when expressing ideas, thoughts, and concerns, to the administration.

Executive Branch:

The executive branch is comprised of eleven boards that assist and oversee resources programs, initiatives, and events that ASUU utilizes.

The boards are:

· The Presidency

o Tasked with representing the student body making sure all voices are heard in addition to overseeing the executive branch

· Academic Affairs Board

o The bridge between university committees and administration and the student body, these board works with policies and decision making at the U

· Campus Events Board

o Brings concerns, films, speakers, and performing artists to the U. This board provides entertainment, dialogue, and open discussion at the U.

· Diversity Board

o Supporting underrepresented students and take initiatives to normalize inclusive environments by sponsoring symposiums on diversity. The board acknowledges students from all backgrounds and identities and plans to be a resource of education for the students

· Elections Board

o Oversees ASUU student elections and strives for the fair, equitable, and transparent election process

· Finance Board

o Oversees and helps administer the budget in addition to helping the incoming ASUU presidency with finalizing the budget. In addition to working with Assembly and Senate Treasurers to set financial guidelines and procedure

· First Year Council

o Designed to help first-year students have a successful and impactful year by providing resources and events to integrate the community

· Government Relations Board

o Engages in local, state, and national politics. This board specializes in informing, involving, and connecting students with civic opportunities available

· Marketing Board

o Markets and brands all initiatives and programs organized by ASUU Student government

· Student Immersion & Outreach

o This board strives to meet the needs of the University’s students who are over the age of 25, married, have children, are pursuing a graduate degree, veterans, returning students, or international students. They want to provide resources and programs to make their student life easier and more enjoyable

· Student Resources Board

o This board is an outlet for students in need, advocating and providing resources for students in need of assistance in all forms: unbiased assistance, sexual violence, academic issues, partner violence, renter’s issues, food insecurity, etc.

· Sustainability Board

o Creates initiatives to improve the University’s sustainable practices in all forms. Puts on events for students to uphold sustainable practices such as Recycle Rice Eccles and Earth Week, in addition, wit working with U officials to implement larger-scale efforts

Senate:

· Responsible for representing students by allocating funds to CSC’s (college student councils), reviewing proposed legislature, overseeing Executive branch activities, and working on various academic committees and policies to benefit the students

Assembly:

· Allocates funds to University organizations, reviews proposed legislation, and works on policy issues that impact students

Judicial:

· Oversees the rest of the ASUU student government by holding them accountable to Redbook, ASUU Constitution, and Bylaws

We hope this will shed a light to the student body in terms of how ASUU functions as a whole. These resources are beneficial, and the student body would not function properly without them. If you have any questions about this breakdown, or anything otherwise, please feel free to reach out to sanchezticket2021@gmail.com

All the best,

The Sanchez Ticket