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 2025-26
Executive Board
Ava Hoffschneider, President
Braxton Dalton, Vice-President
Halle Laursen, Secretary
Luke Polacek, President Pro-Tempore
Robynne McMaster, NSCS Student Trustee
Additional Representatives
Anja Oelofse, Cat Pac Representative
Ella Van Dyke, Student Athletic Advisory Committee Representative
Michelle Botha, Multicultural Center Representative
School of Arts and Humanities
Parker Kesting
Emma Rasmussen
Simeon Weers
School of Business and Technology
Courtlyn Keeling
Julya Metschke
Tyler Lucas
Azania Kumalo
Ava Palm
Carter Classen
Taylor Olsen
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Bianca Branco
Mattie Kucera
Kyley Petersen
Natalie Kovar
School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Robynne McMaster
Luke Polacek
Izabella Kock
Emmie Haynes
Blaike Bryan
Reagan Fries
Freshman Senators
Grace Wilson
Kyler Zimmerman
Alexander Klemm
Keaton Bowker
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]
Dr. Ben Vilkas
[email protected]
Meetings:
7 p.m. every other Monday
Connell Hall, Room 131