Student Senate
The Student Senate serves as advocates for all Anoka Technical College students. In addition to being the voice in front of local and state elected officials for fighting for lower tuition and more financial aid, the Student Senate represents the student body at meetings and in college committees.
They also subsidize the cost of professional conferences and competitions for students and provide social, educational, cultural and leadership activities for the entire college.
The Student Senate consists of a president, a vice president, a director of development, a public relations coordinator, a secretary, a treasurer, a director of internal affairs and representatives from each program area.
Become a Member
The requirements to be on the senate is 6 credits or more with a GPA of 2.0 for senator and 2.0 for eboard and in good standing at the college. PSEO students are also encourage to join.
We are always looking for new members who want to be more active and involved on their campus while improving the social atmosphere. Events that we are involved with include Open House, Orientations, College/High School fairs, and more.
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Upcoming Events
Student Senate meetings are Mondays at noon. Please join us on the following link: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/9381222302
Social Lounge
The lounge area includes board games, video games, new furniture, TVs, pool table, air hockey and more. We also have free coffee, water, and popcorn.
We are currently looking for student workers to keep the lounge open. If you are interested, please contact Angela Shevchuk at ashevchuk@anokatech.edu
National Voter Registration Campaign
The student senate will be working on registering new voters as well as getting pledges from those who are looking to vote in the next election.
Please watch around campus for upcoming events!
LeadMN Upcoming Events
- Sept. 23, 2021: September Student Leadership Conference
- Oct. 21-24, 2021: Minnesota Student Leadership Summit 2021
- Jan. 6-8, 2022: Student Leadership Conference
- Feb. 21-22, 2022: Advocacy Day at the Capitol
- March TBD: D.C. Summit
- April TBD: General Assembly
You must be an active member to join. Speak to any student senate member or adviser Angela Shevchuk for more information.
Voter Resources and Information
Hunger Free Campus Designation
During the 2019 Minnesota legislative session, students championed The Hunger Free Campus Act into state law. This law recognizes colleges in Minnesota that are actively working to reduce food insecurity.
Anoka Technical College successful fulfilled all the requirements of a Hunger Free Campus that includes the following:
- Having a food pantry, partnership with a food bank, or some type of food distribution system on campus available to students.
- Having a designated staff person on campus to educate students on SNAP and other public services aimed to reduce food insecurity.
- Providing emergency funds to assist students who may be experiencing basic needs insecurity.
- Having a taskforce dedicated to addressing food insecurity concerns.
- Hosts or participates in at least one hunger awareness event each year.
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Contact
Advisor
Angela Shevchuk
Officers
President
DeAnna Ralph
Vice President
Samantha LeCuyer
Public Relations Coordinator
Vacant
Director of Food Insecurity
Lydia Cooper
IT and Requisitions
Vacant
Interim Director of Internal Affairs
Vacant
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