USS Positions
Position Roles and Descriptions
Cabinet Positions
The USS President chairs USS Senate meetings, represents undergraduate students in administration interactions, oversees Cabinet, creates ad hoc committees, issues executive communications, and participates in the University Council.
The VP for I&P chairs the Issues and Policy Committee, reviews legislation for alignment with governing documents, serves as the Senate parliamentarian, and participates in the University Council.
The VP for Shared Governance chairs the Commission for Undergraduate Student Affairs, coordinates undergraduate student appointments to university committees, and participates in the University Council.
The VP for E&I chairs the Equity and Inclusion Committee, reviews legislation on matters pertaining to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, oversees the Director of Governmental relations and annual advocacy trips.
The Vice President for Finance serves as the Chair of the USS Appropriations Committee and oversees the Hokie Effect program. The VP for Finance also serves as the Chair of SAFAB. This joint committee between the USS and GSBB manages the appropriation strategy to all student organizations and is a policy board that strives to fund organizations in a fair and equitable manner.
The VP for Administration chairs the Administration committee, oversees internal communication channels, maintains all legislative records, and oversees the Directors of Communications and Marketing and Membership Development.
Elected Senator Positions
Senators represent various constituencies, participate in Senate discussions and legislative actions, collaborate with USS Cabinet members, and serve on USS Committees and University Committees and Commissions.
Represent the general undergraduate student body. They focus on broader university issues, work on initiatives that impact all students, and engage with a variety of student groups and committees.
Represent specific colleges within the university. Their responsibilities include voicing the concerns and interests of their college's students, participating in relevant committees, and facilitating communication between their academic college and the USS.
Represent specific on-campus residential communities. Their responsibilities include regularly meeting with their constituents, voicing the concerns and interests of students who live in specific Residential Housing Districts and Living Learning Communities, and work on relevant initiatives that impact students that live on-campus.