Senate Branch

The Academic Senate branch of UVUSA reflects the different schools and colleges within the University. Student senators, with the help of department representatives, meet and work with deans and department chairs to provide the campus with speakers and forums aimed at providing academic involvement outside of the classroom. The student senate the student voice at the department and school/college level to help academic administration recognize and accommodate student needs.

2024-25 Student Leaders

Portrait of Ian Gotcher

Ian Gotcher

Vice President of Academics

Portrait of Maddie Larsen

Maddie Larsen

Assistant to the Vice President of Academics

Brianna Bastian

Brianna Bastian

Senator – School of the Arts

Portrait of Emma Bauman

Emma Bauman

Senator – Smith College of Engineering and Technology

Portrait of Ashleigh Borders

Ashleigh Borders

Senator – School of Education

Portrait of Kevin Kuehne

Kevin Kuehne

Senator – College of Science

Portrait of Laudy Lindsey

Laudy Lindsey

Senator – Woodbury School of Business

Portrait of Miguel Mayorga

Miguel Mayorga

Senator – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Liam Thiess

Liam Thiess

College of Health and Public Service


Get Involved

Join the UVUSA Senate

Students can make change when they make their voices heard. Join the UVUSA Senate to have an impact at UVU. Applications to join UVUSA in 2025 – 26 open in March 2025. Follow us on Instagram  for more information on applications.

Department Representative Volunteers

Department representatives are an important part of UVUSA as they not only represent our organization to the wider Utah Valley University community but also are advocates for all the students that share their chosen major.

Become a Department Representative

Student Voice

Academic Senate represents all students and brings student concerns, needs, and suggestions to UVU academic administration.

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