1 7D Senate is forum for student opinions by Barbara Kollmever Kansan staff writer Students at the University of Kansas have the opportunity to control the distribution of more than one million dollars, or about $60 per student for the school year. This $60 per student comes from the the student activity fee, paid at fee payment, which Student Senate activities and organizations at KU. Senate officers are elected in the spring by the student body. The elected officers include White, Jeff Morris, student body vice president, William Sanders, Student Executive Committee chairman and Carl Damon, treasurer. In addition, many other senators were elected in the spring to represent various committees. University Daily Kansan / Wednesday Aug.23, 1989 “S Student Senate is a service to students. They elect us to represent their needs and wants.' - B. Jake White During the school year, Senate meets once a week. The meetings are open to all students. During the summer session and breaks, the Student Senate Executive Committee acts for Senate. Its purpose is to student body president ensure that Senate adheres to the rules and regulations of the Senate code, or the bylaws for Senate. The standing committees of Senate are: the Finance Committee, which reviews all legislation concerning spending of the Student Activity Fund. - the Student Rights Committee, which hears complaints regarding student rights, responsibilities and conduct, and monitors any changes made in the code. the Cultural Affairs Committee, which coordinates cultural activities the Minority Affairs Committee, which emphasizes minority involvement on campus. the University Affairs Committee, which deals with questions concerning student life, including academic freedoms and policies at KU. the Elections Council the Elections Committee, which runs Senate elections. Another component of Senate is Associated Students of Kansas, a student lobbying organization that represents KU in the Kansas Legislature. The president of ASK is Bill Moseley. Anyone may become involved in ASK. White said that students, to have some input in where their money goes, should take an active part in Senate through the 200 spots open on the various committees that White will appoint in the fall semester. All students are eligible to apply for seats. Applications may be turned in during the first two weeks of school. White said that incoming freshmen should get involved in campus activities and organizations because of the size of KU. Dave Ambler, vice chancellor of student affairs, said student feedback made Senate's job easier. "It is beneficial to students to feel a part of their university," White said. "Every student has something new and exciting to contribute to the university environment." "Students need to assert themselves in expressing opinions on issues, including how Senate spends their money," Ambler said. Student Senate tries to do a good job, but unfortunately, many students do not register their concerns, so Senate doesn't have any idea." Ambler urged students to read the newspapers to keep up with Senate happenings, register complaints and attend the meetings which allow for open forum. RIVERFRONT DELI served 'til10:30 wkdays 11 wkends - Full Breakfast $1.89 - Daily sandwich specials & $1.00 Longnecks - "Cookie Monday" is a free cookie with any sandwich - Catering services & meat and cheese sold by the pound * Fresh Baked Bread Daily - Fresh Baked Bread Daily SAVE on the Veggie Cheese Hours: M-S 6am-9pm Sun. 8am-9pm SAVE 50c on the Veggie-Cheese, Beefalotta, River Sub, or any of our other delicious sandwiches. Exp. 10-15-89 913 N.2nd 6 blocks north of Johnny's 843-3338 --frozen yogurt & bakery WELCOME TO LAWRENCE! 701 W.9th 841-6043 10:30 mornings - 11:00 late night We proudly serve: Columbo's Frozen Yogurt Ice cream: Gourmet Cookies and Brownies Haagen Daz Edy's Grand & Grand Light Ben & Jerry's --with this course BUY A LARGE YOGURT OR FOR THE PRICE OF A REGULAR YOGURT FOR THE PRICE OF A SMALL YOGURT BUY A REGULAR SIZE YOGURT FOR THE PRICE OF A SMALL YOGURT with this coupon --- HOMEMADE SOUP & DELI SANDWICH COMBO 50¢ OFF K0823 with this coupon --- Come Visit Lawrence's Most Complete "JEAN STORE" - Serving Lawrence for 20 Years - Clothes for Guys and Gals Introducing: - Arrow • Guess - Girbaud - Pepe - Swatch Watches Levis • Lee - Guess Watches - Guess Watches - Lawman Sportswear - Lawman Sportswear • And much, much more Compare and save at King of Jeans We have the largest selection of jeans in Lawrence at everyday low, low prices. CHECK IT OUT Bring in this coupon and get $3^00 OFF Any Jeans or Pants (sale items excluded) 740 MASS KING+Jeans Expires 9/9/89 843-3933 KING Jeans 740 Massachusetts 843-3933