Chair: Harper Taylor | Email: Harper_Taylor1@baylor.edu
Members: Heidi Valstar | Email: Heidi_Valstar1@baylor.edu
Bethany Andress | Email: Bethany_Andress1@baylor.edu
McKenzie Arata | Email: Mckenzie_Arata1@baylor.edu
Luke Thomas | Email: Luke_Thomas1@baylor.edu
Winston Margaritis | Email: Winston_Margaritis1@baylor.edu
The Academic Affairs committee reviews all legislation dealing with academic affairs. This committee is responsible for maintaining relations with each academic entity and for advocating on behalf of all academic issues. The committee also has the authority to allocate money for these purposes in accordance with the normal allocation process.
Chair: Ben Garvis | Email: Ben_Garvis1@baylor.edu
Members: Danielle Fuller | Email: Danielle_Fuller1@baylor.edu
Katy Turner | Email: Katy_Turner1@baylor.edu
Megan Mae Oitzman | Email: MeganMae_Oitzman1@baylor.edu
Thomas Stigall | Email: Thomas_Stigall1@baylor.edu
Tripp Hankins | Email: Tripp_Hankins1@baylor.edu
Sofia Reyes | Email: Sofia_Reyes2@baylor.edu
The Campus Improvements and Affairs Committee works to tackle on-campus issues relating to parking, recycling, sustainability, safety, and buildings. Bills relating to physical improvements to Baylor’s campus shall come through this committee. The committee also reviews non-allocation legislation dealing with student life and external issues. This committee shall be responsible for visiting and evaluating all events that are funded by the Student Government Allocation Fund. The Community Affairs Committee shall also play a large role in fostering relationships between Baylor and the Waco community.
Chair: Bethal Tesfai | Email: Bethal_Tesfai1@baylor.edu
Members: Avery Barlow | Email: Avery_Barlow1@baylor.edu
Cayleigh Nelson | Email: Cayleigh_Nelson1@baylor.edu
Haley O'Donnell | Email: Haley_Odonnel1@baylor.edu
Porter Hankins | Email: Porter_Hankins1@baylor.edu
Ruhi Thapar | Email: Ruhi_Thapar1@baylor.edu
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee primarily focuses on improving the Senate structure to be more representative of all students at Baylor. This year, they are responsible for the revision of senate seats’ distribution, in hopes of a complete restructuring. They also write and see legislation that is associated with addressing any concern of discrimination, or efforts of creating a more fair and equal student life.
Chair: Clay Jeha | Email: Clay_Jeha1@baylor.edu
Members: Cameron Werner | Email: Cameron_Werner1@baylor.edu
Chad Carter | Email: Chad_Carter1@baylor.edu
Gabriela Vela | Email: Gabi_Vela2@baylor.edu
Nick Madincea | Email: Nick_Madincea1@baylor.edu
The Finance Committee reviews all bills involving allocations from the Student Government Allocation Fund, and, in particular, committee bills greater than $2,500. They are also responsible for reviewing the Student Government operating budget upon submission by the Student Body President. This committee shall be composed of at least five, but not more than nine, Senators.
Chair: Ginger Gordon | Email: Ginger_Gordon1@baylor.edu
Members: Emma Nelson | Email: Emma_Nelson2@baylor.edu
Hunter Walker | Email: Hunter_Walker2@baylor.edu
Marisol Villarreal | Email: Marisol_Villarreal2@baylor.edu
Tate Korpi | Email: Tate_Korpi1@baylor.edu
The Operations and Procedures Committee views all legislation involving internal issues and the official documents of the Student Government. The Operations and Procedures committee also interviews all nominations to Student Government positions subject to senatorial confirmation or approval, and requests any information that contributed to the nominator's decisions including, but not limited to, applications.
Chair: Sarah Miller | Email: Sarah_Miller7@baylor.edu
Members: Benjamin Nopper | Email: Benjamin_Nopper1@baylor.edu
Crit Scott | Email: Crit_Scott1@baylor.edu
Elizabeth Anne Palmer | Email: Elizabeth_Palmer1@baylor.edu
Guy Wood | Email: Guy_Wood1@baylor.edu
Josh Jacobs | Email: Josh_Jacobs1@baylor.edu
The Public Relations committee is in charge of relaying an accurate image and message of Student Government to other students and campus organizations. This can be done by visiting organizations throughout the semester to remind them of the Student Government Allocation Fund, and planning campus-wide events. They are also responsible for publicizing the Student Government Allocation Fund to organizations on campus.
Chair: Katy Crawford | Email: Katy_Crawford1@baylor.edu
Members: Ben Garvis | Email: Ben_Garvis1@baylor.edu
Bethal Tesfai | Email: Bethal_Tesfai1@baylor.edu
Clay Jeha | Email: Clay_Jeha1@baylor.edu
Ginger Gordon | Email: Ginger_Gordon1@baylor.edu
Harper Taylor | Email: Harper_Taylor1@baylor.edu
Megan Mae Oitzman | Email: MeganMae_Oitzman1@baylor.edu
Sarah Miller | Email: Sarah_Miller7@baylor.edu
The Senate Executive Council consists of the President of Student Senate, the six Committee Chairpersons, the Legislative Secretary, and is chaired by the President of Student Senate. The committee meets to decide policy for the Legislative branch, hear disputes, and remedy corrective sanctions for members for violations and absences. All SEC meetings are held in executive session.