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ASBSU works to provide for students, improve administration relations
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Campus politics can be intimidating and confusing for students who are unfamiliar with the process.
The ASBSU senate is the legislative body that has direct control over the generation and apportionment of student fees. The senate must decide on any proposed increase or use.
“Fees generate over $400,000 each year, this makes up the main component of our budget,” said Nate Peterson, ASBSU President. Student club dues and activities generate another $160,000 per year.
Chief of Staff for ASBSU, Imran Ali said, “this year, Nate Peterson has increased the grant fund for clubs to $6,000.”
This fund is for clubs and organizations to draw from for competition and activities they hadn’t budgeted for this year.
ASBSU also serves as the official voice of the student body, sitting on every committee that meets on campus and representing student concerns in the state legislature and the State Board of Education.
“Our power in the decision making process has been granted by the administration,” said Peterson, “We can present policy and offer policy changes.”
Ali is working to appoint students to various committees.
“We are shooting for Oct.15 as the date to have all committees filled,” he said.
“The thing about Boise State is that all committees have a student voice, ranging all the way up to the President’s cabinet,” said Brooke Baldwin, an ASBSU senator.
While ASBSU does not have direct control over legislative decisions within these bodies, it does have direct influence as a presence within them, according to Peterson.
According to Ali, ASBSU has been working over the summer to strengthen its ties to the administration.
“We’re working hand in hand with them on the MGT study,” he said. “ASBSU sent six representatives to Coeur d’Alene to testify on behalf of BSU.”
The study, independently contracted by the Idaho legislature, confirmed that state money was not fairly distributed among Idaho’s four-year colleges.
“The best way to work with the administration is in committees,” said Baldwin. “We’re not doing any good if we’re not going to meetings.”
“Student concerns should be brought to ASBSU so we can get an understanding of the issue and what we can do,” said Peterson.
Students interested in becoming involved in student government should contact ASBSU at 426-1440.
Matt Neznanski
