Student Senate

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:

1. Providing a forum for the expression of student views.
2. Improving student cultural and social welfare.
3. Developing better educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods.
4. Fostering the recognition of the rights and responsibilities of students to school and community.

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.

Student Senators for 2024-25

Executive Board
Griffin Ryan, President
Luke Polacek, Vice-President
Hannah Keller, Secretary
Braxton Dalton, NSCS Student Trustee

Additional Representatives
Liz Liston, Cat Pac Representative
Taylor Quentin, Student Athletic Advisory Committee Representative
Michelle Botha, Multicultural Center Representative

School of Arts and Humanities
Natalie Kovar
Ava Hoffschneider
Charlie Kimsey

School of Business and Technology
Coen Herrig
Emily Woockman
Autumn Bender
Gavin Zoucha
Colin Rains
Braxton Dalton
Taylor Thorp

School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Jasmyne McDonald
Karsyn Broders
Paige Nolan
Quentin Dreyer
Makenna Pierce
Kinley Riesselman

School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Carmine Carson
Taylor Morse
Emma Wilkinson
Delany Jepsen
Margret Svec
Jasper Birkestrand

Undecided
Julya Metschke

Freshman Senators
Parker Kesting
Mattie Kucera
Kyley Petersen
Bianca Branco