Article III: Functions & Scope

Section 1. Official Charge

Per Article VII, Section 7 of the University Council Constitution, the USS is charged as follows: “The Undergraduate Student Senate shall be representative of the entire undergraduate student body and have the authority and responsibility to act on their behalf through legislative recommendations concerning campus life; academic and learning environment equity; undergraduate student health and wellness; dissemination of a portion of the student activity fee to registered student organizations; matters of equity, inclusion, and access that affect undergraduate students; and the learning conditions of the undergraduate student body.”

Section 2. Functions and Scope

To improve the undergraduate student experience.
To enhance inclusion and diversity for all undergraduate students.
To promote UT Prosim (That I may Serve) and servant leadership among the undergraduate student body.
To promote the values of Virginia Polytechnic and State University.
To advance the reputation and goodwill of all members of the Virginia Tech community.
To develop and provide programs, information, and communications that enhance community among the undergraduate students that align with the goals of Virginia Tech.
To consider resolutions and advance legislation that supports a positive student experience for all undergraduates.
To refer appropriate matters within this function and scope to commissions, senates, groups, or individuals for consideration and recommendations.
To allocate funds from the student activity fee to the recognized student organizations.
To represent and demonstrate UT Prosim in all endeavors.