Student Senate

The Student Senate, advised by the Director and Assistant Director, Center for Student Life and Involvement is the student government body of Tyler Junior College. It is composed of three (3) Student Senate Executive Officers, three (3) Sophomore Class Officers (consisting of: Historian, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian), three (3) Freshman Class Officers, eight (8) Senators (Allied Health & Nursing, Applied Studies, University Studies, and Continuing Education), three (3) Special Sub-Committee Chairs within Student Senate (Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Policies & Procedures), and a representative from each on-campus organization.

Student Senate Executive Officers and Sophomore Class Officers are elected in the spring by a majority vote of Tyler Junior College Students. Freshman Class officers (3), Senators (8), and Special Sub-Committee Chairs (3) are elected in the fall by a majority vote of students. Each organization that is eligible will appoint two (2) representatives to the Student Senate which meets every Tuesday in the Board Room located in the Whites Administrative Service Center (WASC).

The purpose, goal, and learning outcome of the Senate is to promote an active student government, better relationships among the student body, good citizenship, and to provide an avenue by which student needs and desires are transmitted to the administration, as well as provide educational and wholesome entertainment for students.

The Student Senate, advised by the Director and Assistant Director, Center for Student Life and Involvement, maintains control of and takes privilege in hearing student concerns. Special Sessions are called by the Student Senate President when necessary.

In general, the Senate sets all policies governing student body activities.

The Student Senate provides an avenue through which grievances by students may be channeled to the administration of the College. The Senate may also make recommendations regarding general student welfare. These recommendations are adopted by the Student Senate in regular session, and the consensus is forwarded to the Director, Center for Student Life and Involvement. The Tyler Junior College Student Senate is an active participant in the Texas Junior College Student Government Association and has won numerous awards at the state convention, as well as holding various offices in this association. Tyler Junior College is also active in the National Association for Campus Activities and the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities.  In 2009-2010, the TJC Student Senate will be participating and attending the American Student Government Association to better prepare themselves to serve the students of Tyler Junior College