Information:
Student Government Administrative Office
14 South Hall
530-752-3632
ASUCD Main Office
Basement, South Hall
530-752-1990; asucd.ucdavis.edu
The Associated Students of the University of California, Davis (ASUCD), authorized by the regents and the chancellor, represents all undergraduate students. Graduate and law students also have access to all ASUCD commercial activities. Funds allocated to ASUCD provide activities and services that make life as a student a little easier, less expensive, or just more fun.
ASUCD operates more than 40 activities, including the Unitrans bus system, The California Aggie newspaper, the Bike Barn repair services, travel service, free legal advice for undergraduate students, a convenience store, a photocopy service, Project Recycle, Cal Aggie Camp, Book Exchange, U.S. Post Office and the Coffee House.
The ASUCD-sponsored Experimental College offers a variety of nontraditional classes each quarter for students interested in diversifying their educational experience. Radio KDVS stereo 90.3 FM, the student-run campus radio station, broadcasts at 5,000 watts. Other ASUCD activities include Classical Notes and Campus Copies, Housing Viewpoint, Homecoming, Student Forums, Entertainment Council, and the Whole Earth Festival.
Picnic Day, a UC Davis tradition since 1909, is the largest student-run event in the nation. This annual spring open house features more than 100 exhibits and cultural displays, including a parade, a fashion show, sports, sheep dog trials, dachshund races, food, music and dancing.
You can find information about ASUCD programs in the Student Directory, which combines details about ASUCD services and organizations with the ASUCD student telephone directory, or by visiting the ASUCD office.
Allocated funds are budged through the ASUCD Senate. Based on a modified federal form of government, the senate consists of 12 elected senate members and the ASUCD president and vice president. The senate is the policy-making body for ASUCD and supervises all aspects of the association. The ASUCD president is the chief administrative officer and is assisted by the vice president who serves as the executive aide. ASUCD is the liaison for the undergraduate student body and represents the students with other universities, the UC Office of the President and the regents.
Six commissions advise the senate and assist the governing board with its decisions by researching legislation and making recommendations. Commission chairs are ex-officio members of the senate. Each commission also involves itself with various projects that relate to its specific area.
The judicial branch authority is vested in the ASUCD Supreme Court. The court reviews legislation at the request of any ASUCD member and has the ultimate authority to interpret the ASUCD constitution.
If you would like to participate in issues affecting the campus community, you may apply for membership on an administrative advisory committee. Each committee advises on policies affecting a specific area, such as athletics, child care, disability issues, or student services and fees.
The committees respond to requests for advice, identify needs or concerns within the charge of the committee, and recommend action to the administration. Applications are accepted each winter for service on committees the next academic year.
Information:
Room 253, South Silo
530-752-6108; 530-752-5158 (fax); gsa@ucdavis.edu; pubweb.ucdavis.edu/Documents/GSA/homepage.html
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is the officially recognized student government for UC Davis graduate students. GSA provides a forum for addressing the concerns of graduate students and promotes communication with campus administrators. GSA also serves as an advocate at all levels of the university on behalf of graduate students. Funded by graduate student fees, GSA provides services to all academic graduate students and to professional students in the Graduate School of Management. Services include new student orientation, legal service, fax service, travel awards, newsletters and assorted social events. Other professional students are eligible to join GSA by paying a fee.
GSA General Assembly representatives are designated by other students in their department or graduate group. General Assembly meetings are held once a month and are open to all graduate and professional students. Each year the General Assembly elects the members of the Executive Council, who serve in a variety of positions to carry out the policies and functions of the organization.
UC Davis 1998-99 Online General Catalog. Posted July 31, 1998.
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