College of Arts & Sciences Senate
College of Arts & Sciences Senate
College of Arts & Sciences Senate College of Arts & Sciences Senate
Welcome to COAS Senate’s page!
Here you’ll find recent legislation passed, resources, and upcoming events you won’t want to miss. You’ll also meet the 11 Senators committed to representing the College of Arts & Sciences.
Want to author a piece of legislation? This is the perfect place to reach out and ensure your voice is heard.
As Howard’s legislative student body, we are dedicated to advocating for the needs, concerns, and well-being of you, our COAS community. Together, we can drive change forward.
What Senate Does:
Securing operational funding to support student organizations and their initiatives through budget proposals.
Amending the HUSA Constitution every semester to adapt to the needs of students.
Reviewing and passing legislation that directly impacts the student body’s well-being.
The Senate has many responsibilities on and around campus, however, our work centers around 3 main functions:
📍Senate Student Resources
*All students are eligible to write a piece of legislation as long as they have a Senator sponsor their bill.*
*All items or services listed in an organization’s funding proposal must be on Howard’s approved vendor’s list to be considered.*
MEET YOUR SENATORS
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LEAH PETERSON
CHAIRWOMAN
HUSA SENATE
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KALEENA FOWLER
VICE CHAIR
HUSA SENATE
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JOJO OKRAH
Public Relations Committee
University & External Affairs Committee
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Abibatou Diallo
Elections Committee
Constitutional Review Committee
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EMANUEL PERRY
Public Relations Committee Chair
Constitutional Review Committee
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Suma Sesay
Student Advocacy Committee
Lavender Committee
Appointments & Confirmations Committee
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LUKE PIERRE
Finance Committee Vice Chair
Constitutional Review Committee
Appointments & Confirmations Committee
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TAINO MORENO
Elections Committee Chair
Constitutional Review Committee
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NADIA SMITH
Finance Committee
Elections Committee
Appointments & Confirmations Committee
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BRIAN SINGLETON
Student Advocacy Committee Chair
Oversight & Reform Committee
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ZION ELDRIDGE
Oversight & Reform Chair
University & External Affairs
Our 8 Committees and
their Initiatives 📝:
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INITIATIVES
-Reviews budget proposals.
-Hosts bi-monthly finance workshops.
-Streamlines the budget proposal process.
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-Oversees and plans the execution of Lavender lunches.
-Advances LBGTQ+ community-building through inclusive policy.
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-Leads DMV community and government outreach programs.
-Expands on current community service projects.
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-Keeps student body up to date on initiatives, programs, and legislation within Senate through engaging, informational graphics posted on different social media platforms.
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-Hosts Senate on the Yard sessions: which gives students the opportunity to voice their concerns and learn more about what the Senate does.
-Acts on feedback given to create legislation or donation sites responding to the needs of overlooked communities on campus.
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-Reviews and reforms the elections code.
-Works to uphold a standard of fairness, accountability, and transparency in all elections.
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-Amends the constitution for clarity and continuity.
-Hosts "How to Write Referenda" workshops.
-Coordinates the Senate’s semesterly Constitutional Convention.
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-Maintains and executes bill oversight.
-Ensures elected officials uphold their constitutional duties.
-Reviews the effectiveness and function of each branch of student government.
Student Opportunities
More Coming Soon!
Stay tuned
📌 SENATE events Calendar
Stay up to date with Senate meetings, events, and workshops!
