Senate Meetings Update
New Time & Location
Bi-Weekly Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
UWM Student Union, Room EG80

Elections happen during both the Fall and Spring semester. Elections are coordinated by the Independent Elections Commission (IEC).

The Independent Elections Commission has verified Election Results for the Fall 2025 First-Year and Transfer Elections with a VPAA Special Election, the results can be viewed below:

NameRoleVotes
Kelsey AppelbaumFirst Year Senator73
Paul AmponsahVice President of Academic Affairs77

Thank you for voting in the election, please see the “Get Involved” tab for information about additional Senate Seats, Committee Openings, and other opportunities!

Election Cycle

Spring
The main election in which students vote in their Student Body President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, Academic Senators and Advocacy Senators. Voting occurs in April, but nominations begin in late January.
Fall
Specifically for First-Year and Transfer Students because these populations generally do not get to campus until the fall semester and they are elected in early October.

Debates

The IEC will host two debates this spring: the formal debate and the town hall debate. Students are encouraged to submit a question for the town hall.