/Institutions/William-Wood-University/json/2023-2024/Student-Handbook-local.json

/Institutions/William-Wood-University/json/2023-2024/Student-Handbook.json

Student Assembly

The administration of William Woods University believes that learning and growth occur both in the classroom and outside the classroom; that mature citizenship develops as the student learns social responsibility; and that daily experiences in the classroom, in the residence halls, in the dining hall, in day-to-day courtesies, in association with faculty and other students, and in active participation in student government are the ingredients for the development of a truly educated person.

Enrollment as a student at William Woods implies acceptance of administration-directed means for achieving the desired goals of student development. It does not imply the “natural right” of students to determine such means. However, since capacity for self-direction is one of the traits of the truly educated person, the administration encourages the maximum degree of student government consistent with the overall goals of the institution and, therefore, recognizes the Student Assembly as a governing body that acts for the students in matters involving the students’ interests. The Student Assembly will work with the administration, staff and faculty to build and preserve a learning community for William Woods students. General responsibility rests on the University administration to provide for the development of a truly educated person. Fulfillment of this responsibility is delegated both to staff members and to students.

The Student Assembly is given responsibilities that include:

• The writing and submitting to the President of the University a constitution and/or by-laws for the operation of the Assembly. This information is subject to review by the President, student assembly leadership, and the Vice President of Student Life. Any amendments proposed by the Assembly in the interim are subject to the approval of the President. 
  
• The operation of certain non-academic student activities, as defined in the by-laws. 

• The right to submit for approval changes in regulations for residence and non-academic living.
  
  

University authorities serve the Student Assembly in an advisory capacity. The University administration agrees to support the powers granted to the Student Assembly so long as these powers are in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the institution. The administration reserves the right to accept, reject, or alter any decision made by the Student Assembly.

The President reserves the right to withdraw any or all of these powers to the Assembly at any time. If questions arise concerning the jurisdiction of the Student Assembly, they shall be referred to the Vice President of Student Life. The members of the Student Assembly promise to cooperate with the President and the University in maintaining a high standard of university living.