Student Government
Overview
Student Government office open (Monday - Friday, 8am – 4:30pm) to serve the SIUE students.
Student Government represents undergraduate, graduate and professional students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. It consists of two branches, Executive and Legislative, and its primary function is to serve as an advocate on student issues and voice students’ concerns about campus issues.
Student Government's Governing Documents: Constitution and ByLaws
If you have an issue that needs addressed on campus please follow this link and we will get in touch with you:
The office is located on the second floor of the Student Success Center,Room 1280. You may contact Student Government during normal business hours, 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. in person or by calling 618-650-3818 or 618-650-3819.
FRESHMAN SENATORS NEEDED!
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED!
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https://siue.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/543797
To inquire about open Senator positions, please contact Nicole Burbach at (nburbac@siue.edu).
To inquire about open Executive positions, please contact Rahmat Salau at (rsalau@siue.edu).
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Executive Board
2022/2023 Executive Board
| Rahmat Salau, Student Body President Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Year in School: Senior Major: Accounting Vision for Student Government: "I believe Student Government should create an inclusive environment for all students in order to help them share their concerns and experiences with the university. Through my position as Student Body President, I would amplify student voices and advocate for the representation of ALL students' interests.Vision for SG" Hobbies: Traveling, Reading, Binge-watching TV shows Other campus involvement: VP of Membership - Beta Alpha Psi, Exec Officer - Muslim Student Association, Cougar Connector, African Student Association, Black Girls Rock, Beta Gamma Sigma, SIUE NAACP, Honors Student Association, Black Student Union, Finance Club, New Horizons Contact Me: rsalau@siue.edu |
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Nicole Burbach, Vice President Major: Biochemistry Vision for Student Government: "As Student Body Vice President, I will help students feel included and empowered by encouraging them to speak up about any barriers they may face. I will do this by promoting policy changes and holding administration accountable. It is my goal to create an ever-changing, united, and equitable campus environment. As Vice President, I will support the senators and provide them with the resources that they need to succeed. Facilitating more senator involvement on campus is important, as it's a goal of mine to grow Student Government's presence and influence. I will seek to provide more support for the wellbeing and mental health of everyone on campus, and I will do this by allocating more funding for Counseling Services, as well as working with them to carry over the new peer education program from the spring 2022 semester. In addition, extending the library's hours and creating more study spaces on campus is important to boost academic success for all students."
Hobbies: Spending quality time with my cat, roasting marshmallows, and watching Criminal Minds.
Other campus involvement: Vice President of Recruitment Guides on the Panhellenic Council President of Students for Reproductive Rights Alumnae Relations Director in Alpha Xi Delta Member of Every Vote Counts, New Horizons, Pre-Med Association URCA Assistant in the Chemistry Department Workshop Leader for General Chemistry Courses
Contact Me: nburbach@siue.edu |
| Hailee O'Dell, Student Trustee Hometown: Glen Carbon, IL Year in School: Senior Major: Psychology with Nutrition Minor Vision for Student Government: "I am looking forward to watching Student Government as a whole flourish and grow this upcoming year through visibility and transparency efforts. I plan to continue making SIUE a better place to learn, work, live and thrive by advocating for students in the areas of mental health, dining services, and accessibility. These priorities will be reflected in my work on the Board of Trustees." Hobbies: I spend much of my free time with my friends, family and puppy. I enjoy staying active in any way I can, but my absolute favorite way to stay active is by biking on the Madison County Bike Trails.
Other campus involvement: I am the co-chair for the University Center Board and a volunteer in our community garden. I am also a cougar connector for FST classes, SIUE experience guide, and a New Student Orientation leader.
Contact Me: haodell@siue.edu |
| Ugo Eleonu, Financial Officer Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Year in School: Junior Major: Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering Vision for Student Government: "I would like to Improve the financial situation of student organizations by providing assistance and ideas to raise funds to achieve their semester and yearly goals" Hobbies: Watching Movies, Shows and anime Other campus involvement: Supplemental Instructor Contact Me: ueleonu@siue.edu |
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| Mackenzie Richards, External Affairs Officer Hometown: Granite City, IL Year in School: Junior Major: Psychology Vision for Student Government: "This year, I plan to bring back old traditions and events that we love, while creating new opportunities and events for our campus community. I intend to create events that all students feel both welcome at and excited about. I can't wait to see what this year holds!" Hobbies: I am a huge fan of hiking and biking with my dogs, and also love reading, watching films, and trying new coffee places! Other Campus Involvement: I serve as the President of the Psychology Club, Vice President of Phi Eta Sigma, and PR Officer for Psi Chi. I am also a member of the Black Psychology and Allies Club, Pre-Health Hub, and New Horizons. Contact Me: macrich@siue.edu |
| Lauren Harris, Internal Affairs Officer Hometown: Carlinville, IL Year in School: Senior Major: History and Political Science Vision for Student Government: "My primary goal for my term is to accomplish the basic goal of any executive branch officer, doing my part to ensure that SIUE's Student Government is able to execute its goals and objectives. Since beginning to attend SIUE in Summer 2021, I have learned how impactful involvement in Student Life on campus can be on someone's experience at SIUE, Student Government being one of those organizations that positively impacts the experience for students. I want to help bring about positive change to ensure that the college experience is as good as it can be for the current and future students of this university." Hobbies: Reading, taking care of my plants, getting coffee/tea with my friends, curating the perfect spotify playlist. Other campus involvement: Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, serving as the All-Member and Senior Member Experience Director and as a Recruitment Coordinator -Cougar Connector, working as an Orientation Leader and as a FST Mentor -Vice President of the National Society of Leadership and Success -Director of Legislative Advocacy for Every Vote Counts -Secretary for Students for Reproductive Rights -Member of the Pre-Law Association, Political Science Association, and the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society Contact Me: laureha@siue.edu |
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| Izzy Pruitt, Marketing & Communications Officer Hometown: Springfield, IL Year in School: Junior Major: Public Health Vision for Student Government: "My goal is for Student Government to have a visual presence on campus and give the ability for students to understand their resources and opportunities on campus!" Hobbies: Traveling, making art, and going to concerts! Other campus involvement: Alpha Phi, Global Ambassador Program, Honors Student Association Contact Me: ipruitt@siue.edu |
| Rawan Hamed, Student Diversity Officer Hometown: St. Louis, MO Year in School: Junior Major: Business Marketing Vision for Student Government: "I would like to see SIUe become more of a space where everyone can feel comfortable with who they are and who they are surrounded by." Hobbies: Cooking, Baking, Painting, Watching Movies, etc
Other campus involvement: Family Housing Resident Assistant, Desk Manager, Vice President of the Muslim Student Association, Active member of the Arabic Club
Contact Me: rhamed@siue.edu
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Abin Paudel, Organization Relations Officer Hobbies: Soccer, Swimming, Travelling, Adventure Sports
Other campus involvement: Ex-President Nepalese Student Association SIUE Member- Honors Student Association-SIUE Member- ASHRAE SIUE Contact Me: apaudel@siue.edu
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Legislative
2022-2023 Legislative Branch
The legislative branch of Student Government consists of 20 senators elected by the Student Body during annual elections held during Spring Semester or appointed, pursuant to the Student Government Constitution. Two of these twenty elected Senators are graduate students.; and two freshman senators are appointed during the Fall Semester.
Meet Your Senators
| This Could Be YOU!, Freshman Senator Hometown: Year in School: Freshman Major: Vision for Student Government: Hobbies: Other campus involvement: Contact Me: |
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This Could Be YOU!, Freshman Senator
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| Olufunke Ayegbidun,Graduate Senator Hometown: Okitipupa, Nigeria Year in School: 2nd Year Graduate Major: Biological Sciences (Concentration in Quantitative Plant Bleeding) Vision for Student Government: "I would love to see grad students maximize the resources available to them on campus and build a community where graduate students can get help while navigating life in and after grad school." Hobbies: Travelling, Cooking and Painting Other campus involvement: SIUE Rotaract Contact Me: oayegbi@siue.edu |
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Ethan Boulanger, Graduate Senator |
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| Bailey Isom ,Senator at Large Hometown: Roxana, IL Year in School: Sophomore Major: Chemistry and Psychology Vision for Student Government: "I want to contribute to a SIUE community in which students feel supported and taken care of. I want to put all my consideration in the safety, fairness, happiness and fun for the student body." Hobbies: Running, cooking, playing tennis, and watching movies Other campus involvement: Psychology club, honors student association, Alpha Phi, and pre health hub Contact Me: baisom@siue.edu |
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| Alana Meyer, Senator at Large Hometown: Chester, IL Year in School: Sophomore Major: Exercise Science Vision for Student Government: Hobbies: Other campus involvement: Contact Me: alameye@siue.edu |
| Peyton Williams, Senator at Large Hometown: Crete,IL Year in School: Junior Major: Psychology Vision for Student Government: "My goal is to push initiatives to make the school more inclusive and diverse and is focused on the health of all students." Hobbies: Tennis, video games, skateboarding, reading, and traveling. Other campus involvement: Student Leadership Council, LEAD, Club Tennis, Black Psychology and Allies Club, Psychology Club, Students for Reproductive Rights. Contact Me: peywill@siue.edu |
| This could be YOU!!, Senator for the School of Business Hometown: Year in School: Major: Vision for Student Government: Hobbies: Other campus involvement: ContactMe: |
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Barrett Larkin, Senator for the School of Business Hobbies: I like reading old books, playing music, and trying to go viral on YouTube. Contact Me: balarki@siue.edu |
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Madison Sample, Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences-Arts and Comm. |
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Trent Long, Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences-People and Culture Hometown: Taylorville, IL Hobbies: |
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Abe Jones, Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences-Science & Math Hometown: Godfrey, IL |
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| This could be YOU, Senator for the School of Dental Medicine Hometown: Year in School: Major: Vision for Student Government: Hobbies: Other campus involvement: Contact Me: |
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| This could be YOU, Senator for the School of Dental Medicine Hometown: Year in School: Major: Vision for Student Government: Hobbies: Other campus involvement: Contact Me: |
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| Kaia Ford, Senator for the School of Ed., Health, and Human Behavior Hometown: Prairie City, IL Year in School: Senior Major: Psychology with a minor in Educational Studies Vision for Student Government: "I would love to bridge the gap between the student body and Student Government to create a more inclusive and inviting campus. I hope to incorporate mental health resources on and off campus through my position, while also helping students who are not sure how to get involved on campus." Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy hiking, painting, cooking, and watching movies. Other campus involvement: Vice President of Psychology Club and Psi Chi Honors Society, Black Psychology and Allies Club, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Society of Leadership and Success Contact Me: kfordaa@siue.edu |
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| Hannah Sauerhage, Senator for the School of Ed., Health, and Human Behavior Hometown: New Baden, IL Year in School: Senior Major: Elementary Education with Middle and High School English Endorsements Vision for Student Government: "My goal is to create a welcoming environment in which students are proud to be at SIUE by bringing back a sense of community." Hobbies: I really enjoy reading, cooking, playing board games, trying new food with my significant other, and spending time with friends and family! Other campus involvement: SIUE Make-A-Wish - President, InterVarsity, Drumline Contact Me: hsauerh@siue.edu |
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Jared Jess, Senator for the School of Engineering |
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| Logan MacDonald, Senator for the School of Engineering Hometown: Richmond Heights, MO Year in School: Senior Major: Civil Engineering Vision for Student Government: "I want to help create an environment here at SIUE where students not only feel confident in the education that they are receiving, but where they are safe and enjoy it too. Students deserve the best at our university and it is my goal to assist the school in providing that." Hobbies: Running and Bike Riding Camping Soccer/Volleyball/Basketball Other campus involvement: Vice President of SIUE's Alpha Kappa Lambda chapter Member of the Engineering Surveying Club Avid participant of Intramural Sports Contact Me: lmacdon@siue.edu |
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| Fatimot Onanusi, Senator for the School of Nursing Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Year in School: Senior Major: Nursing Vision for Student Government: "I want SG to be a more comfortable space for students to come and express themselves. I would also make sure to relate with students so that they can be comfortable." Hobbies: Watching shows, Calligraphy, Content creation. Other campus involvement: Student Nurse Achievement Program (SNAP), Student Nurse Association, Muslim student association, Honor student Association. Contact Me: fonanus@siue.edu |
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| Courtney Tavernor, Senator for the School of Nursing Hometown: Springfield, IL Year in School: Senior Major: Nursing Vision for Student Government: "For academic year 2022-2023, my goal is to provide all the resources necessary for nursing students to succeed and feel confident. I intend to make mental health, stress reduction, and time management priorities for the School of Nursing. Furthermore, I plan on offering more hands-on skills training to ensure competency for the clinical and work environment." Hobbies: Hiking, Music & Arts Festivals, Spirituality/World Religions Studies, Biking Other campus involvement: Student Nursing Association, Student Veterans, Sustained Dialogue Contact Me: ctavern@siue.edu |
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Avery Risinger, Senator for the School of Pharmacy |
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| Madison Rogers, Senator for the School of Pharmacy Hometown: Florissant, MO Year in School: Professional Major: Pharmacy Vision for Student Government: "I want to see the school of pharmacy become more involved with campus activities. I also want to help provide more education and resources on important topics that are relevant to college students." Hobbies: Playing sports with friends, hiking with my puppy, reading Other campus involvement: I am also involved on the executive board of the School of Pharmacy class of 2024, as well as serving on the executive board for Rho Chi and SNPhA. I am also a member of the pharmacy fraternity, Lamba Kappa Sigma, as well as the honors fraternity Phi Kappa Phi. Contact Me: madirog@siue.edu |
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Advisors
Staff
Robin Ermer, Office Support SpecialistPhone: 618-650-3818 |
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Open Position, Student Secretary Phone: 618-650-3819 |
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