Thank you for visiting the Capital University Student Government website! As you navigate our site, we invite you to learn about our mission, to stay updated on our meetings and projects, to meet and contact our members, and to review our past legislation.
The Role of CUSG
The main functional role of CUSG is to fund student organizations. Each year, Capital University provides Student Government a budget which is controlled by the Legislative and Executive Branches. With it, we fund service learning projects, student organization-sponsored campus activities, charity fundraisers, concerts, and speakers. Our hope is that with our financial contribution, students will have the means to enrich their Capital experience with meaningful activities in accordance with the University's mission to inspire life-long learners. We also hope that our campus continues to grow and to improve with each incoming class.
As the voice of the undergraduate student population of nearly 3,000, the 30-member Student Senate makes decisions which impact the academic and cultural environment of our small campus community. Through resolutions, we suggest policy reform, improvements to buildings and information technology, and academic program reform. We also use resolutions to thank outstanding student organizations, faculty, staff, and administrators for their service to Capital.
Here is just a short list of how Student Government has affected our campus community in the past four years; check our "Public Records" page to see our recent legislation.
How to Get Involved
CUSG is always looking for ideas. The best way to engage in the Capital community is to think critically about the rigor of our academic programs, the effectiveness of our administration and student services, the quality of campus life, and the level of satisfaction of the student experience. Please visit us in the Student Government Office in the campus center or email us with your questions, concerns, or ideas about Capital to sg@capital.edu
Each spring, the student body elects Senators and a President and Vice-President to serve SG in the following academic year. Check out our "Elections" page for current information on running for office. During the school year, it isn't uncommon that positions become available on the Senate. Please complete the "Senate Interest Form" on the "Forms" page to secure an interview with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The President and Vice-President also appoint students to serve the Executive and Judicial Branches. Visit the "Executive" page for more information.
Thanks again for visiting our website; it is my hope and the hope of CUSG that we can serve you in any way possible. We look forwarding to hearing from you!
Sincerely,