Article VII – Senator Training

Article VII – Senator Training

Section A – Initial Training

1. Prior to being sworn in, all Senators elected in the spring General Election shall receive training as directed by the Vice President.
2. This training shall take place before the end of the spring semester.
3. Initial training shall consist of:
   • An overview of Senate guiding laws including the Constitution of the Student Body, Constitutional Bylaws, and Senate Bylaws;
   • An overview of Senate officer positions;
   • A description of all committees and their functions;
   • Instruction on the use of Senate webpages and resources;
   • An overview of Senate’s standing rules (Robert’s Rules) as they apply to normal Senate functions;
   • A brief overview of the structure of Student Government.
4. Training shall be conducted by the Vice President or any senior Senator as directed by the Vice President.
   

Section B- Vacancy Training

1. Any senator elected in a vacancy election shall receive training as specified in Section A of this article.
2. The senator shall not be sworn in nor assume any duties until this training has been completed.
3. The Vice President shall make efforts to complete this training as expediently as practicable.
4. The contents of this training shall be equivalent to that of initial training.
   

Section D – Fall IMPACT Retreat

1. The Vice President, the PPT, and all committee chairs and co-chairs are expected to attend the fall IMPACT Retreat, as defined by Student Life.
2. On a case-by-case basis, senators not covered by the above part may be allowed to attend the fall IMPACT Retreat, provided they have the permission of the Vice President and Student Life.
3. If not attending the fall IMPACT Retreat, senators are expected to arrive on campus one week prior to the beginning of classes to allow for pre-semester planning.
4. If, for any reason, a senator cannot return early, this must be communicated to the Vice President as expediently as possible.
   

Section E – Spring IMPACT Retreat

1. The spring IMPACT Retreat shall be for incoming leaders that will take office the following fall.
2. The Vice President-elect is expected to attend.
3. Senators expressing interest in either an officer or committee chair position for the following fall shall be invited to attend.
4. Unless otherwise invited by the Vice President-Elect or Student Life, the current officers and members shall not be invited.