ASWOU

The ASWOU President is the chief executive of the organization. Elected by his/her peers, the President serves a full academic year and can only serve another year if re-elected in the spring. The primary job of the ASWOU President is to represent the students of Western Oregon University to not only the WOU administration but at a local/state level as well. To better the representation at a state level, the President sits on the Oregon Student Association Board of Directors along with other Oregon university and community college representatives.

On top of advocating for the rights of students, the President is responsible for the inter-workings of ASWOU. He/She selects the cabinet staff, attends Senate and Judicial board meetings, and appoints hundreds of students to committees across the campus.

For a complete list of the ASWOU President's duties, please refer to the ASWOU Constitution (Article III).

The ASWOU Vice President is the second individual responsible for the ASWOU organization only after the ASWOU President. The Vice President acts as the office manager and is responsible primarily for the maintanence of the cabinet staff. He/She is responsible for holding one-on-one's with staff members, coordinating staff trainings, and making sure the office has what it needs. In addition, the Vice President works internally (on the WOU campus) to ensure student's have the best possible education and life at Western.

For a complete list of the ASWOU President's duties, please refer to the ASWOU Constitution (Article III).

Student Activities Board is responsible for planning and coordinating dozen of creative events across campus throughout the year. We act as entertainment for students to have fun in these events such as Homecoming Week, Halloween Dance, Holiday Tree Lighting, Spirit Week, Comedians and several other magnificent events. Be a part of this dynamic and energetic group and gain valuable leadership experience---and friends, too! That's a fact!

Raeann (on the left in picture) is in her third year as the Director of the Student Activities Board. Prior to becoming the director of SAB, Raeann served in ASWOU as the Director for Student Organizations working to ensure student organizations on campus had access to resources and help to ensure their continued success. Raeann is in her fifth year at Western Oregon University and is quickly approaching graduation at the end of the spring term. After graduation, Raeann plans to attend grad school in the field of student affairs. Ultimately she would like to work in student leadership at the college level. In her spare time (aka summer time), Raeann likes to volunteer at Camp Ucando, a camp for kids fighting cancer.

Jessica (pictured on the right) is currently serving in her first year as the Assistant Director for the Student Activities Board. If you spend any time with Jessica, you will quickly discover that she is an AVID disney fan. Got a disney question? Ask Jessica! Prior to becoming the assistant director, Jessica worked with SAB for three years. She is currently in her junior year at Western Oregon University working on a communications major. After graduation, Jessica wants to become an event planner working in particular with weddings (which she also LOVES).

The Senate President oversees the ASWOU Senate who is the body that is responsible for passing legislation and resolutions on issues that effect students on and around campus. The senate also approves the IFC Budget every winter which effects how much students will pay in fees. The senate may change the constitution through legislation, but the changes must be approved by the student body in the Spring elections.

The Judicial Administration leads and is responsible for the Judicial Board, who interprets the ASWOU Constitution and oversees the ASWOU elections.

The Book Exchange serves as an alternative to the WOU Bookstore and offers students the opportunity to sell their books directly to other students. This enables students to buy books at lower prices and sell books at higher prices then they would otherwise receive from the WOU Bookstore. The Director of the Book Exchange oversees this program as well as other duties as assigned.

Biraj is a Sophomore from Nepal majoring in Math and Economics. His favorite color is blue, and he loves the fact that Professors at WOU remember your name on the second class meeting.

The Director of Business and Finance handles the finances of ASWOU clubs and organizations. He evaluates and approves purchase orders, as well as grant and loan requests made by clubs and organization and provide recommendations to the ASWOU Vice President and President on amounts granted. He also reviews expenditures and meets with  club presidents, vice presidents, and  treasurers about account inquiries.

Jonathan works directly under the supervision of the Vice President to provide assistance to specific IFC requests and needs. He works closely with the Office Coordinator to monitor clubs and student organizations. Other duties are as assigned.

Jonathan describes his class standing as "Junior-ish", and he is double majoring in Education and Communications.  Jonathan once successfully put an upright flagpole THROUGH a '91 Chevy Cavalier.

The ASWOU Gender and Sexual Diversity Advocate is responsible for

The ASWOU Multicultural Student Advocate is responsible for promoting diversity on campus and serves as a liaison between ASWOU and all the diverse groups on campus which include multicultural students. This includes (but is not limited to) all different ethnicities and international student groups. This position is responsible for advocating on the behalf of multicultural students and increasing awareness and education of students on the issues surrounding multicultural diversity.

Hannah is a Sophomore Sociology Major from Salt Lake City, Utah.  In her free time Hannah enjoys knitting, eating Bugles, and looking at pictures of cats.  Her favorite thing about working in ASWOU is all of the people she gets to work with. 

The Director of Public Relations is responsible for all of the communications and advertising for ASWOU. As a cabinet member, the Director of Public Relations collects all of the events happening around the office and works on posters, flyers, internet advertising, and more. She is also responsible for the TP times (calendars hanging in the bathrooms), and the chalkboard and LCD Screen outside of ASWOU. In her spare time, the Director of PR works on projects for clubs and organizations should they ask for extra assistance.

Tayleranne is a Sophomore Political Science major from Eugene, Oregon.  Her favorite color is fuschia, she loves flowers, and is not afraid of heights. Tayleranne loves being involved on campus, and loves working in ASWOU.

The ASWOU Director of State and Federal Affairs works with the Oregon Student Association (OSA), a coalition of the State's public colleges and Universities. In working with the OSA, the ASWOU Director of State and Federal Affairs will work on campus, state, and national campaigns including campaigns on voter registration, fighting for lower tuition, and increased financial aid. Through the OSA, the ASWOU Director of State and Federal Affairs also has the opportunity to work with the United States Student Association (USSA).

Cristal is a 5th year Senior majoring in Sociology with a minor in Chican@ Studies. She loves her dog, Justin Beiber, and being involved on campus.  She enjoys lobbying and/or protesting and protecting students rights.

The student organizations director acts as a liaison between ASWOU and the chartered Student Organizations on campus. This position is designed to enhance the success of student organizations. The organizations director is responsible for not only maintaining contact with organizations/clubs but ensuring that organizations recharter once a year (to obtain student services free of charge), plan the Student Organizations fair held each term, and plan the inter-Student Organization Council meeting held at the discression of the director or executive staff.

Nicole is a Senior Psychology major. Her favorite color is blue, and she loves Netflix, nail polish, magazines, friends, and family.  Nicole has won many skateboarding competitions. Her favorite thing about WOU is campus in the fall.

The ASWOU Sustainability/Outreach Coordinator acts as a liaison between ASWOU, students at WOU, and the surrounding community. The Sustainability/Outreach Coordinator works closely with the ASWOU staff to promote campaign and recruitment drives. The Sustainability/Outreach Coordinator also participates in university affairs, events, and campaigns.

Derek is a Senior Political Science/Social Science major. Derek enjoys traveling, learning different languages, playing soccer and learning about other cultures.