Student Senate is Lehigh’s elected body of undergraduate representatives. Through forward-thinking, effective communication, and active representation, Student Senate aims to develop an integrated community that is empowered to build a greater Lehigh. Senators meet twice a week — once as a full body and another in a smaller committee to focus on specific issues. Now is a critical point for student representation at Lehigh, so we encourage you to apply if you are interested in making Lehigh the best it can be!
As a Senator, you will attend Full Senate meetings each Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:55PM. At these meetings, we vote on club funding and recognition bills, listen to guest speakers, and discuss hot topics on campus, from student apathy to Path to Prominence.
Each Senator also serves on a committee that either focuses on the inner workings of Senate or a key issue on campus. There are eight committees:
Allocations: funds clubs and organizations through annual budgets and additional funding requests
Bethlehem Outreach: improves the relationship between Lehigh and the greater Bethlehem community
Club Affairs: approves the recognition of clubs and serves as a resource to student organizations
Diversity & Inclusion: fosters a diverse, inclusive and equitable campus community
Facilities & Services: communicates student feedback to various student service offices to help improve the Lehigh campus experience
Safety & Wellness: promotes the balance of wellness, health and the safety of students
Student Outreach: plans campus-wide events and solicits feedback from the student body on campus issues
Public Relations: communicates Senate initiatives; members should be familiar with any of the following: graphic design, marketing, web development
Those who are selected for an interview will be contacted to schedule one during the following week. For more information on our functions, please visit our website https://studentsenate.lehigh.edu/.