Ad Hoc: A position or committee created by the President that is given a specific charge; ad hoc positions and committees must be in place for one academic year before the charge can be reviewed for permanent integration or cessation.
Cabinet Elections Panel: A panel consisting of the Deputy Advisor, Election Commission members, and relevant campus stakeholders.
Chair: The USS representative who facilitates and oversees their respective committee.
Deputy Advisor: An administrator reporting to the Senior Advisor who supports the operations of USS and advises members of USS.
Election Information Session: A meeting held before elections begin to share information with potential candidates about the USS, positions, processes, etc.
Election Commission: An ad hoc commission of undergraduate students hired by the Advising Team. This commission is charged with creating and implementing a fair and equitable election cycle for USS.
Good Academic Standing: Defined by the University as a student whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) is at or above 2.0.
Inauguration: An event when newly elected USS Senators, Vice Presidents, and the President are recognized and sworn in.
Legislation: Documents produced by the USS that articulate the opinions, actions, requests, or perspectives of the undergraduate student body.
Majority Vote: More than half the total of the voting representatives present when a quorum has been reached.
Mandatory Reporter: In accordance with University Policy 1026, a mandatory reporter is a responsible employee who has authority to institute corrective measures in response to a report of Title IX Sexual Harassment. A responsible employee who receives notice of behavior that might reasonably be construed as constituting Title IX Sexual Harassment must promptly report the alleged behavior to the Title IX Coordinator. Please refer to University Policies 1026: Policy on Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Assault and 1025: Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment and Responsible Employee Reporting for further information about mandatory reporters.
Proxy: An appointed substitute named by the current USS Senator with voting privileges when the current USS Senator has an extended absence as outlined in Article XII.
Senior Advisor: An administrator appointed by the Vice President of Student Affairs as outlined in Policy 8012 that serves as a liaison between the students and administration and supports the operations of USS.
USS Representative: Any appointed or elected leadership positions, including but not limited to President, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Senators, who are expected to uphold the values of the USS at all times.
Virginia Tech Student: Undergraduate students attending the Blacksburg campus of Virginia Tech, including students studying abroad and at internships.
Vice Chair: The USS member that the committee chair chooses to directly assist them with or supervise committee operations.
