Student Government
Vision
We are dedicated student leaders aiming to represent and engage the student body through active participation, educational advancement, and community involvement. Through the Student Senate, students participate in the development of recommendations to the administration regarding Northwestern Health Sciences University policies and procedures.
The mission of the University Student Senate is to function as a liaison between the student body, the community, and the University to endeavor to continually improve the student experience.
Mission
Northwestern Health Sciences University Student Senate fosters the enhancement of student and university experience to prepare and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Purpose
The Student Senate represents the student body by promoting community on campus, coordinating student activities, and advocating for student concerns and needs. Senate representatives serve on many University committees and provide feedback and recommendations to the administration on various initiatives, projects, and strategic goals.
Within the Senate, numerous committees exist to address a variety of student needs. Various activities are held throughout the year, giving students an opportunity to socialize and interact with one another. The Senate utilizes a portion of the University Fee to help support these activities and organizations.
The Senate includes representatives from each class in each program, and elections for officers are held annually. To get involved or give feedback to Student Senate, go to the Student Senate website.
Values
- Accountability
- Collaboration
- Development
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
- Empowerment
- Leadership
- Service
- Transparency
Promises
- We maintain a supportive and collaborative atmosphere between all fields of study.
- We cultivate meaningful and respectful relationships between students, faculty, and staff.
- We commit time and provide resources to assure equitable treatment, support, and opportunity to all students.
- We act objectively as a liaison between students and the University.
- We create ambition and resolve within the University.
- We promote a positive presence and effect on the community.
- We support the student groups that meet the needs of our diverse student body.
- We integrate the campus community through educational and service opportunities.
- We aspire to build the future and prosperity of our student body.
- We nurture student leadership by providing opportunity for personal and professional development.
- We live, learn, and serve in congruence with the core values of NWHSU.
- We responsibly and transparently manage the student activity fees collected by the University.