About ASUAF

The Associated Students of the 花椒直播 is UAF's student government. ASUAF gives students an opportunity to develop leadership skills while advocating for all UAF students. All UAF students who pay the are members of the association.

While ASUAF technically refers to the entire association and its membership which encompasses almost every student at UAF, in colloquial use, ASUAF typically refers to the student government officials of ASUAF.

ASUAF's constitution establishes a government of ASUAF, consisting of "a President and Vice President elected by the student body on the same ticket, a Senate elected by the student body, and a Chairperson of the Senate elected by the Senate." The student executive and legislative branch are dedicated to investigating and advocating student issues, for the betterment of all students on and off campus. 

 

Mission Statement

The Associated Students of the 花椒直播, or ASUAF, is YOUR Student Government. The function of ASUAF and all of its officials is to represent and act on behalf of the students of the 花椒直播 and their best interest.

 

Purpose

  • To provide the means for responsible and effective student participation in the organization and control of student affairs
  • To provide an official and representative student organization with powers to receive complaints, investigate student problems, and participate in decisions involving the student body
  • To take action in the best interest of the student body and the university community
  • To provide an official voice through which student opinion may be expressed
  • To provide means whereby students may gain experience and training in responsible political participation and community leadership
  • To foster awareness of the students鈥 role in campus, local, state, and national and international communities
  • To provide services and activities for the students and the University community at large

 

History 

The first students stepped on what was then the 花椒直播 College of Agriculture and School of Mines in 1922. These six students, including seven faculty members, formed original members of a student body that was dedicated to higher education and looking out for one another. As more students enrolled, this camaraderie between them grew enough to form their own student run organization in 1923. They named themselves the Associated Students of the University of 花椒直播, and chose John Sexton Shanly as their first Student Body President. The student government was present during the expansion of the student population under UA President William Wood and served as a valuable asset to the university administration regarding student issues and student engagement. ASUA was present while the 花椒直播 State Constitution was being drafted in 1956 in what would become Constitution Hall, then the student union building. The student government was also instrumental in getting various buildings and programs established for the benefit of the student body including the Wood Center, Student Recreation Center, and and Student Support Services. In recent years, the student government had to change their name due to the expansion of campuses throughout 花椒直播 and have added 鈥楩airbanks鈥 to specify the constituency that we currently represent.

 

Services

ASUAF is supporting UAF students, and ensuring you stay connected to campus health services. Here鈥檚 how:

What鈥檚 the 鈥淏ridge Fee鈥?
If you were eligible for Student Health & Counseling Center (SHCC) services in spring and plan to return in fall, but aren鈥檛 taking summer credits, you can pay a $100 summer Bridge Fee to maintain access to medical and counseling support through August 15.

How ASUAF Helps:
We鈥檙e covering the $100 fee for eligible students, so students (you) pay zero out鈥憃f鈥憄ocket for summer SHCC access.

ASUAF provides students with access to a free 30 minute attorney consultation service, offering confidential legal advice on a range of issues such as housing, contracts, and personal matters. This service helps students understand their rights and options without the cost of hiring a lawyer. 

This service cannot be used against the University.

Club Council is a subsection of ASUAF that provides funding for . The ASUAF vice president is the chair and runs Club Council. Its members consist of up to one representative from each club. Any active and registered ASUAF club may request funding through Club Council.

To join Club Council you must be a member or officer of an active and registered ASUAF club. There is a limit of one representative per club. Email asuaf.office@alaska.edu for more information.

ASUAF鈥檚 Travel Application offers funding support for students attending conferences, competitions, or academic events. This program helps cover travel-related expenses to enhance student development and represent UAF beyond campus.