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13th Assembly
2023 - 2024

Representatives

Assembly Leadership:

Speaker: Jarek Schmanski

Vice Speaker: Ruben Garcia

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Assembly Representatives:

  • College of Architecture and Urban Planning

    • Sidra Smith

  • School of Art and Design

    • Isabella Minkin​

  • School of Dentistry

    • Osama Naji​

  • School of Education

    • Ethan Lancaster​

  • College of Engineering

    • Adam Thompson

    • Ayden Riley

    • Hope Techlin

    • Jonathan Dunne

    • Ryan Schmidt

    • Sophia Freyre

    • Theodore Masterson

  • School of Information

    • Emma Heck

  • School of Kinesiology

    • Michelle Xiao

  • School of Law

    • Alexander Gavulic

  • College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

    • Ava Dororthy Yan
    • Benjamin Thomas
    • Dhanya Sethuraman
    • Eric Veal Jr.
    • Jacob Amspaugh
    • James Watke-Stacey
    • Jarek Schmanski
    • Julia Odhiambo
    • Liam Bijan Reaser
    • Mario Thaqi
    • Parker Long
    • Patrick Szendro-Arceo
    • Riley Kina
    • Spencer Lynn

  • School of Medicine

    • Joanna Hua

  • School of Nursing

    • James Parker Gilbertson
  • College of Pharmacy
    • Emma Fransen​

  • School of Public Health

    • Jane Heystek​

  • School of Public Policy

    • Cory Knittle​

  • Rackham Graduate School

    • Angelica Previero

    • Chrystian Phillips

    • Curtiss Engstrom

    • Erin Neely

    • Ishaan Shetye

    • Magda Wojtara

    • Stefan Nielsen

  • Ross School of Business

    • Nate Cohen-Neamie

    • Ruben Garcia

    • Taylor Peterson

  • School of Music, Theater, and Dance

    • Valerie Xu-Friedman​

  • School of Social Work

    • Reyhaneh Najafi Koupaei​

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Assembly Ex-Officio Representatives:​

  • International Student Ex-Officio

    • Vacant​

  • First Year Graduate Ex-Officio

    • Vacant​

  • First Year Undergraduate Ex-Officio

    • Ellie Grehan

  • Transfer Student Ex-Officio

    • Vacant​

  • Non-traditional Student Ex-Officio

    • Paige Cook

  • Pell-Grant Eligible Student Ex-Officio

    • Avery Berkebile

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Assembly Interns:​

  • Matthew Castilho

  • Margaret Peterman

Committees

  • Rules Committee​​

    • Chair: Liam Reaser

    • Vice Chair: Riley Kina

  • ​Resolutions Committee​

    • Chair: James Watke-Stacy

    • Vice Chair: Stephanie Evangelista

  • Communications Committee

    • Chair: Alexander Gavulic

    • Vice Chair: Julia Odhiambo

  • Finance Committee

    • Chair: Mario Thaqi

    • Vice Chair: Nate Cohen-Neamie

  • Executive Nominations Committee

    • Chair: Eric Veal Jr.

    • Vice Chair: Patrick Szendro-Arceo

  • Ethics Committee

    • Chair: Eric Veal Jr.

    • Vice Chair: Adam Thompson

  • DEI Coordinator

    • Eric Veal Jr.​

  • Students of Michigan Delegate

    • Ilir Ziba​

  • Student Organization Committee Deputy Director

    • Benjamin Thomas​

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Resolution
Title
Result
Vote (Yes, No, Abstain)
Date
AR 13-077
A Procedural Resolution to Limit the Number of Unexcused Absences for Representatives
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-076
A Procedural Resolution to make changes to the Budget procedure to empower the Finance Chair to create a budget and ensure core accounts are funded at a minimum level.
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-075
A Declarative Resolution to Express Concern About the Proposed Disruptive Activity Policy
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-074
A Declarative Resolution to Demonstrate the Value of Central Student Government
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-073
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Elections Code to Offer Greater Flexibility to Dual-Enrolled Assembly Candidates, to Require Both Executive Candidates in a Slate to File, to Remove the Requirement for Applications to be made Available in the CSG Office, to Alter the Contents of Candidacy Filing Forms, and to Provide Flexibility to the Elections Director
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-071
A Procedural Resolution to Refine the Presidential Debate Planning Process
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-070
A Procedural Resolution to Refine the Elections Budget Process
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-068
A Procedural Resolution to Protect People’s Wellbeing in the Ethics Process by Applying Band-Aids on Article X of the Compiled Code
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-067
A Procedural Resolution to Expand the Period for Candidates to Join and Leave Parties
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-062
An Appropriations Resolution for a Donation to the Ann Arbor Tenants Union For Them to Create a Reboot Fund for Washtenaw County Renters
Passed
Unanimous consent
08/04/2024
AR 13-065
A Resolution for a donation to the National Pan-Hellenic Council at the University of Michigan for them to put on events to better form unity within the black community
Passed
Unanimous consent
05/04/2024
AR 13-069
An act to encourage the University of Michigan to install bird-friendly window decals or films on as many university buildings as possible in order to prevent bird- window collisions
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/03/2024
AR 13-066
A Declarative Resolution in support of the Affordable Access Plan (AAP) for Intellectual Property Licensing
Passed
Unanimous Consent
31/03/2024
AR 13-064
A Declarative and Directive Resolution requesting Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) leads of respective departments/units at the University of Michigan to clarify their intentions and respective timelines for implementing the DEI 2.0 central action item on enhancing Black student representation and experiences here on campus.
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/03/2024
AR 13-063
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Compiled Code to Grant the Finance Chair Authorized Signer Status
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/03/2024
AR 13-061
A Declarative Resolution to Encourage U-M to Mandate Inspections for “Beyond the Diag” Listings
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/03/2024
AR 13-060
A Declarative Resolution to Encourage the Distribution of Funds for the Installation of Charging Stations in University Unions.
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/03/2024
AR 13-072
A Declarative Resolution Urging the University to Pursue Increased Transportation Infrastructure Through Investment in “The Connector”
Passed
Unanimous consent
27/03/2024
AR 13-059
An Appropriations Resolution to Appropriate Funds to Rackham Student Government for Graduate Student Appreciation Week and Basic Needs Microgrants
Passed
Unanimous consent
18/03/2024
AR 13-057
A Directive and Declarative Resolution to Express Support for the Ann Arbor Tenants Union.
Passed
Unanimous consent
18/03/2024
AR 13-044
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Compiled Code so as to modify disqualifiable offenses in the Elections Code
Passed
Unanimous Consent
11/03/2024
AR 13-056
A Directive, Appropriations, and Procedural Resolution to Address Potential W2023 Election Reimbursement Misunderstandings and Enact Straightforward Campaign Finance Language
Passed
Unanimous Consent
05/03/2024
AR 13-055
A Directive and Appropriations Resolution to “Fostering Inclusion Together” DEI In-Service Workshop Scheduled for March 10th, 2024
Passed
Unanimous consent
23/02/2024
AR 13-053
An Appropriations Resolution to Appropriate Funds for a Donation to the Maize & Blue Cupboard Fund to Help Feed Students without Food Security
Passed
Unanimous Consent
23/02/2024
AR 13-052
A Procedural Resolution to Propose a Non-Binding Ballot Question on Election Turnout Drivers
Passed
Unanimous Consent
23/02/2024
AR 13-047
A Declarative Resolution to Call on the Michigan Daily to Implement Heightened Editing Standards and to Assign a Dedicated Journalist to Report on CSG Affairs
Passed
28-1-2
23/02/2024
AR 13-046
A Declarative Resolution to urge the University of Michigan’s administration to establish a Disability Cultural Center on campus.
Passed
Unanimous Consent
23/02/2024
AR 13-045
A Declarative Resolution Urging the University of Michigan To Restructure and Expand the Recreational Sports Funding Model
Passed
Unanimous consent
23/02/2024
AR 13-050
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Elections Code
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/02/2024
AR 13-049
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Elections Code
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/02/2024
AR 13-043
A Directive and Appropriations resolution to host an event on February 10th, 2024, from 4-7 pm to raise awareness of the importance of voting among marginalized groups.
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/02/2024
AR 13-041
A Declarative Resolution for the creation of a Forum for Part-time and Online Students in the School of Social Work distributed at the time of program orientation.
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/02/2024
AR 13-037
A Procedural Resolution to Ensure that the Vice Speaker Position is Democratically Elected
Passed
Unanimous consent
30/01/2024
AR 13-036
A Declarative Resolution Urging the University of Michigan To Designate Election Day as a University Holiday
Passed
24-0-4
29/01/2024
AR 13-035
An Appropriations Resolution to Enact a Budget for the Winter Operations of Central Student Government.
Passed
Unanimous consent
29/01/2024
AR 13-033
A Declarative Resolution to Denounce the Demolition of Pinball Pete’s
Passed
Unanimous consent
18/01/2024
AR 13-030
A Procedural Resolution to Eliminate the Waiting Period for Procedural Resolutions
Passed
Unanimous consent
18/01/2024
AR 13-029
A Procedural Resolution to Amend Assembly Meeting Requirements
Passed
Unanimous consent
18/01/2024
AR 13-027
A Declarative Resolution to Advocate for the Establishment of a Bereavement Absence Policy for the University of Michigan.
Passed
Unanimous consent
18/01/2024
AR 13-021
A Procedural Resolution to Alter Need-Based Payment Periods
Passed
Unanimous consent
13/11/2023
AR 13-020
A Declarative Resolution to Advocate for More Study Space Inside Campus Libraries
Passed
Unanimous consent
13/11/2023
AR 13-024
A Declarative Resolution to call on the University of Michigan to adhere to its Code of Conduct, denounce the ongoing climate of fear and harassment on campus, and take all available actions to mitigate and disavow it, and to sanction its perpetrators in accordance with the Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Passed
Unanimous consent
07/11/2023
AR 13-023
A Procedural Resolution to Grant the Central Student Judiciary the Permissive Power to Issue Advisory Opinions
Passed
Unanimous consent
07/11/2023
AR 13-022
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Elections Code
Passed
Unanimous consent
07/11/2023
CA 13-001
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Elections Code
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/10/2023
AR 13-019
A Procedural Resolution to Amend the Elections Code
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/10/2023
AR 13-018
A Procedural Resolution to Make Corrections to the Operating Procedures
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/10/2023
AR 13-017
A Declarative Resolution to Advocate for Removing Remote-Operated iClicker Requirements in Classrooms.
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/10/2023
AR 13-016
A Procedural and Directive Resolution to Amend the Operating Procedures to Close Issues Resolving the Executive Nominations Committee.
Passed
Unanimous consent
12/10/2023
AR 13-014
An Appropriations Resolution to Enact a Budget for the Fall Operations of Central Student Government.
Passed
Unanimous consent
15/09/2023
AR 13-011
A Directive, Declarative, and Appropriations Resolution to Create Monthly Resolution Brainstorming Meetings
Passed
Unanimous consent
15/09/2023
AR 13-010
A Procedural Resolution to Create an Oath of Office for the Assembly
Passed
Unanimous consent
04/09/2023
AR 13-009
An Appropriations Resolution to Fund a Three Year Renewal of the Current Subscription to The Wall Street Journal
Passed
Unanimous consent
13/07/2024
AR 13-004
An Appropriations Resolution to Enact a Budget for the Current Operations of the Central Student Government
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/05/2023
AR 13-003
A Procedural and Directive Resolution to Authorize an Elections Code Task Force
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/05/2023
AR 13-002
A Procedural Resolution to Authorize Standing Rules for the 13th Assembly
Passed
Unanimous consent
31/05/2023

Central Student Government

University of Michigan

The Central Student Government (CSG) of the University of Michigan, are comprised of students of different backgrounds who have come together to serve our fellow students and the entire University of Michigan community.

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Through our work and advocacy, we seek to encourage student civic engagement, give voice to student concerns, and enhance student welfare and the Michigan experience for everyone.

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CSG is motivated by the belief that there is no deeper expression of commitment to our school than to work to improve Michigan so that it realizes its greatest potential.

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530 S. State St
3011 Michigan Union

Ann Arbor, MI 48109

 

Open Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm
 

Phone: 734-763-3241

Fax: 734-763-7854

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Student leadership: csg.contact@umich.edu

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