Associated Students of Eastern Washington University
Mission Statement
winter quarter. The message was to convey to the state legislature that cutting $25 million from the State Need Grant and other cuts to the university would be detrimental to students. Students were also provided materials to send individual messages to the legislature.
We, the elected representatives of the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University (ASEWU), encourage the pursuit of higher education and enhanced student life on all Eastern Washington University (EWU) campuses.
• In unison with the campus community, the ASEWU Council and student government support staff presented solidarity when they protested against the hate message espoused by members of the Westboro Baptist Church.
We will: • Ensure that all students are treated equally; • Promote the expression of student opinions through formal and informal means; and
• During spring quarter 2011, the ASEWU hosted a visit by Secretary of State Sam Reed. This meet and greet event was well attended by various pre-law and government major students.
• Act as a liaison, building relationships with our faculty, staff and administration as well as local, state and federal representatives.
Service Indicators
09-10 10-11
Number of clubs and organizations
98
97
Students involved in ASEWU committees
129
52
• Resource for student activism
Number of formal group meeting participation
NA
32
• Leadership opportunities for students
GPAs of ASEWU (Court, Council and Staff)
3.22
3.21
Service Descriptions • Advocate and serve as the voice for EWU students • Support extracurricular activities and programs
• Opportunities for student employment
Goals
Unit Achievements
In 2011-2012, the Associated Students of Eastern Washington University will:
• Under the direction of Brett Hensley and Justin Terry, a proposal was generated to formulate a Graduate Student Senate (GSS). The groundwork outlined for the GSS is now set and is delineated as a new ASEWU bylaw.
• increase student voter turnout in the spring 2012 ASEWU elections by increasing the visibility of the Associated Students to the general student population through collaboration with various university constituencies;
• Members of the ASEWU assisted freshmen students moving into the residence halls during opening weekend in September. The ASEWU also distributed “Run EWU” shirts which were a popular giveaway item during summer orientation.
• study and evaluate additional students services for the Riverpoint Campus, such as child care, availability of fitness facility and student activities; • investigate providing a summer quarter bus pass program;
• The ASEWU held a successful Constitution Day on Sept.17, on the campus mall. Dressed in clothes of the period, a number of Council members distributed copies of the U.S. Constitution.
• work collaboratively with the student governments at local colleges and universities to provide leadership opportunities; • advocate for the improvement of the transfer process for students between EWU and local community colleges.
• Under the direction of Council representative Jordan Johnston, a student walkout was conducted during 16