Student Governance - University Level

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Within Rush University, each college has its own policies and procedures, which students are encouraged to read. All colleges have made special provisions for including students on many committees as full voting members. If students are interested in serving on a committee within a specific college, they should contact an administrator in the college or the Office of Student Life and Engagement. Only students who are enrolled and registered for Rush University degrees (undergraduate or graduate) have the right to vote, according to the rules for governance. Students must also be in good academic standing, as defined by the colleges and/or programs, to hold office or vote in plenary affairs of the students or faculties.

A student representative government may be organized in each college, as outlined in Article III, Section 2 of the Rush University Rules for Governance. It must be organized in such a manner as to provide appropriate representation for all students. The members of these groups serve as the designated representatives for students in matters between the student bodies, faculties and administrative officers of the colleges.