Student Senate
Student body government of the college
Elected members represent the student body to provide a form of government giving students a forum for expression of views, interests, and protection of student rights, and to support student activities on behalf of students at Wayne State College.
The student body government supervises student activities by:
- Providing a forum for the expression of student views.
- Improving student cultural and social welfare.
- Developing better educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods.
- Fostering the recognition of the rights and responsibilities of students to school and community.
Student Senators for 2026-27
Executive Board
- Simeon Weers, President
- Robynne McMaster, Vice President
- Erin Engel, Secretary
- Ava Hoffschneider, President Pro-Tempore
- Mattie Kucera, NSCS Student Trustee
Additional Representatives
- Lainey Palmer, Cat PAC Representative
- Ella Van Dyke, Student Athletic Advisory Committee Representative
- TBD, Multicultural Center Representative
School of Arts and Humanities
- Emma Rassmussen
- Ava Hoffschneider
- Emma Misfeldt
School of Business and Technology
- Zarah Torres
- Taylor Olsen
- Ava Palm
- Tyler Lucas
- Ella Gerdes
- Alexander Klemm
- Julya Metschke
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Mattie Kucera
- Eleonara Cagnetta
- Natalie Kovar
- Bianca Branco
School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
- Benjamin Manrique
- Kyler Zimmerman
- Elijah Steffen
- Grace Wilson
- Emmie Haynes
- Haylee Brandt
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the office of Student Senator you must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Enrolled for at least 12 hours at Wayne State College.
- Completed 12 hours at Wayne State College at the beginning of your term of office.
- Carry a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.
- Must not be on disciplinary probation.
- Pursuing a Senator position for the academic department in which you have a declared major. (For example, an individual majoring in communication would be pursuing a position within the School of Arts and Humanities.)
- Gather signatures from the department or constituency you are representing.
- Attend at least two Student Senate meetings the semester prior to taking position.
- Sign the disclaimer stating you have read and agree to the “Election Rules and Regulations” handbook.
Contact:
C.D. Douglas
[email protected]
Ashley Templeton
[email protected]
402-375-7322
Meetings:
7 p.m. every other Monday
Connell Hall, Room 131