About Our Entities
The Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW) is the student government on campus. We are funded and supported by student fees, and provide services that directly and indirectly benefit them. There are many ways that the ASUW affects the lives of all students on campus. The following is a brief overview the major groups of the ASUW.
Administration
The Board of Directors is the executive body of the association. They are elected at the end of each academic year for the following year. There are also two hired positions that sit on the Board- the Personal Director as well as the Finance and Budget Director.
The ASUW Student Senate is comprised of students from campus organizations, living groups, and the ASUW diversity commissions. Every week we gather to discuss issues important to students at the University of Washington and establish resolutions of student opinion. These resolutions help guide our elected leaders and dedicated volunteers as they represent us on Shared Governance Committees. All students are welcome to submit legislation for the Senate to debate, and while only Senators may vote, there are openings available for students interested in serving as a term as a Senator.
Commissions
American Indian Student Commission (AISC)
HUB 204-U 206.685.4147
Director: Vacant
e-mail: asuwaisc@u.washington.edu
The AISC is a University of Washington Inter-Tribal organization which exists to promote Native culture, education and Native students' interests, needs and welfare, while encouraging the expression of Native students' opinions and interests to the University of Washington and the community at large on issues affecting Native American student life and culture.
Asian Student Commission (ASC)
HUB 204-Q 206.685.1908
Director: Kaori Miyake
e-mail: asuwasc@u.washington.edu
As part of the Associated Students of the University of Washington, the Asian Student Commission (ASC) serves to promote Asian cultural awareness on the UW campus, for all students. The Commission is a representative of the voices and issues surrounding the UniversityÕs Asian community. Throughout the academic school year ASC is involved in fostering social, political, as well as community activities.
Black Student Commission (BSC)
HUB 204-V 206.543.9242
Director: Michele Prince
e-mail: asuwbsc@u.washington.edu
The UW Black Student Commission strives to create an environment for academic, social and cultural success as well as political awareness for minority students on campus. BSC encourages and preserves the positive image of African Americans and all peoples of color. We host an atmosphere where students can communicate and participate in the campus community and the greater Seattle community around us.
Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian, Transgender Commission (GBLTC)
HUB 304-L 206.685.4252
Director: Yecelica Valdivia
e-mail: asuwgblc@u.washington.edu
The ASUW Gay Bisexual Lesbian Transgender Commission is one of eight diversity commission at UW. Our goal is to first support, educate, and offer a safe space to gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender UW students. In addition, we aim to provide non-hetero-sexist, anti-racist, non-ablest and non-sexist programming and services. We aim to create an anti-oppressive community by funding, sponsoring and endorsing events, ideas, and information that share these anti-oppressive principles, promote community and work to increase a nurturing environment for all students.
HUB 304-L
La Raza Student Commission
HUB 304-T 206.543.9244
Director: Maria Guillen
e-mail: asuwraza@u.washington.edu
The ASUW La Raza Student Commission is one of seven commissions established by the ASUW to help support the student voice of underrepresented communities. The center is to be used as a student resource for economic, political, and social change. This is made by several objectives, which include networking and coordinating with local, as well as, national organizations, maintaining community involvement, assist incoming students, and work toward university accessibility.
Pacific Islander Student Commission (PISC)
HUB 204-R 206.221.6318
Director: Ephraim John Butin
e-mail: asuwpisc@u.washington.edu
We are the collaborative and collective communities of Pacific Islanders here on the University of Washington campus. Our membership consists of diverse cultural backgrounds and strives to bring them together to work for the betterment of our people. We are Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia AND the Philippines.
Student Disability Commission (SDC)
HUB 201 206.616.0948
Director: Glory Auldon
e-mail: asuwswdc@u.washington.edu
Women's Action Commission (WAC)
HUB 201 206.543.1817
Director: Selma Dillsi
e-mail: asuwomn@u.washington.edu
The Women's Action Commission is one of seven diversity commissions founded by the Associated Students of the University of Washington. Each commission has a mandate to put on educational programs each quarter, as well as serve as an advocate for its constituency within the student government and the administration.
Programs
Arts & Entertainment (A&E)
HUB 302A 206.543.7663
e-mail: asuwarts@u.washington.edu
From movies to concerts, the A&E department both funds as well as coordinates many different events on campus. To take advantage of many reduced price events, oriented with students in mind, please visit their website.
Committee Organizing Rape Education (CORE)
HUB 304L 206.543.4238
e-mail: asuwcdir@u.washington.edu
The ASUW CORE is comprised of students and is committed to ending sexual assault through peer education. They serve the University community by providing presentations and facilitating discussion on the issues surrounding sexual assault.
Off-Campus Housing Affairs (OCHA)
HUB G-20 Phone: 206.543.8997 Fax: 206.616.8027
e-mail: asuwsha@u.washington.edu
Looking for off-campus housing? Don't know where to start? Come check out our on-line database of available housing. Limit your search, or open all options, it's in your control. And of course, it's free for University of Washington Students.
Office of Government Relations (OGR)
HUB 304A 206.543.6810
e-mail: asuwogr@u.washington.edu
There are two individuals that work both on as well as off campus to lobby on behalf of students.
Student Health Consortium (SHC)
HUB 304 K 206.616.0892
e-mail: asuwshc@u.washington.edu
The Student Health Consortium (SHC) provides resources to students and student groups interested in health. Our mission is to improve campus health by fostering collaboration and having a regular forum for health-interested students. The SHC strives to build a health community that will work together on initiatives to address large issues in health.
UW Leaders
HUB 104C 206.543.1780
e-mail: asuwlead@u.washington.edu
UW Leaders focuses on developing student-leaders through weekly curriculums, retreats, guest speakers, and service-learning. Leaders are paired with student-mentors, which provides opportunities for meaningful personal growth. Freshman, sophomores, and Transfer Juniors are encouraged to apply in the fall quarter. Mentors are encouraged to apply during spring quarter.
Enterprises
Bike Shop
HUB 103 206.543.2742
e-mail: asuwbike@u.washington.edu
The Bike shop is fully capable of handling any bike repair or tune-ups needed. One of the oldest ASUW not-for-profit entities, they offer quality repair, affordable prices, and a perfect location (located on campus, in the Husky Union Building).
Experimental College
HUB G-10 Phone: 206.543.4375 Fax: 206.616.1305
e-mail: asuwxpcl@u.washington.edu
The Experimental College is the largest not-for-profit student-run program of its kind. We offer fun, non-credit classes in over twenty different categories. The variety of classes presents you with a unique opportunity to expand your interests and knowledge. We publish over 50,000 catalogs a quarter and offer over 200 courses located conveniently at the University, the University District, and other locations within Seattle.
Rainy Dawg Radio Station
HUB SB-40/49 206.685.0890
e-mail: asuwrdio@u.washington.edu
A fully functional internet radio station. Listen to fellow student DJ's with music focuses towards our campus. Need to advertise an event for students on campus? Give them a call.
