Resolutions

One of the most important and influential means Student Congress has to express the student voice is the passing of resolutions. A resolution is a document expressing an opinion or a desire for change. A few important and influential Student Congress resolutions are shown below.

Anyone may write a resolution to be considered by Student Congress, but a current Student Congress Senator must sponsor it. After being introduced, a resolution is sent to a committee for research, discussion, possible revision, and a committee vote. If it passes committee, it is sent to the general body for a vote. Successfully passed resolutions are presented to the administration.

Why use Student Congress? Anyone can send an email or a letter to members of the UT Arlington administration. Resolutions are important for two reasons. One - the administration knows that a resolution has been researched by a team of students and voted on by elected student leaders. Two - whereas the administration is not required to act upon any Student Congress resolutions, it is supposed to provide a response to explain any decisions.

We invite you to peruse the Student Congress Resolution Database to see what resolutions have been passed in previous years.

If you are interested in writing a resolution of your own, please contact us.



A few past resolutions:

Resolution 93-31
"Enrichment Hour"

Helped establish Enrichment Hour, ensuring that no UTA classes be scheduled at 12:00 on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday, to provide a structured time for student organizations meetings.

Resolution 05-B
"UTA + Plus/Minus Grading = Problem for Us"

Expressed the student body's desire not to switch to a plus/minus grading system.

Program Assistance Funds

Student Congress oversees and distributes a sum of money available to student organizations to help with activities, programs, or travel expenses.

Updated forms may be available on the Archives page. To find out more, please email the Student Congress Parliamentarian at sc-parl@uta.edu.

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Internal Committees

Student Congress has four internal committees.

  • Academic Affairs
  • Community Affairs
  • Student Affairs
  • Rules and Appropriations

The first three meet bimonthly to discuss and research resolutions appropriate to the respective committee. The latter deals with issues related to Student Congress rules and the appropriation of funds.

All senators serve on one internal committee.


University Committees

Student Congress plays an important role in placing students on university-wide committees. This provides a high level of student input into university policy.

These committees include:

Advisory Committee on Student Affairs

Advisory Committee on Student Publications

Election Committee

International Student Advisory Committee

Library Appeals Committee

Multicultural Collection Advisory Committee

Registration, Calendar, and Scheduling Committee

Student Initiative Fund for Technology

Traffic and Parking Appeals Panel

Tuition Review Committee

University Center Advisory Committee

University Library Committee

University Parking Committee


Maverick Discount Program

Student Congress manages the Maverick Discount Program, encouraging local businesses, retailers, and restaurants to provide discounts to UTA students.

Click here to see a list of current participants in the Maverick Discount Program.

University Guide

Every year, Student Congress helps produce the University Guide, part of the UT Arlington Apartment Guide, so that it is full of information helpful to students.

Mav Connection

Student Congress also assists with the publication of the Mav Connection, UTA's phone book, providing helpful information in the early pages and designing the cover.

Academic Speakers Fund

Student Congress is in charge of allocating the Academic Speakers Fund, a sum of several thousand dollars, for which Constituency Councils may apply to help bring in a famous speaker to talk on campus.

Nightwalks

Student Congress members routinely take nightime walks around campus, looking for anything that needs to be serviced, such as burned-out lightbulbs, and safety hazards.