[SDSMT-Seniors] Senior Senator Vacancy

Jacob Vostad jacob.vostad at mines.sdsmt.edu
Thu Oct 9 11:50:31 MDT 2025


Good Morning Seniors!

The Student Senate is currently seeking to fill a senior senator vacancy.
If you are interested in this role, please review the information below and
reply to this email.

*Objectives of the Student Senate*

   - Approve new student organizations
   - Work with university administration on program and
   institutional improvements
   - Allocate SOAP funds (~$350k / year)
   - Represent student interests before the University
   - Lobby in Pierre, SD on behalf of the student body

Qualifications

   - Senior standing
      - Either by credit or by number of semesters at Mines
   - Good academic standing
   - Desire to benefit the student body

Senatorial Duties

   - Participate in weekly Senate meetings (5PM Wednesday)
   - Serve on one of five standing committees
      - Constitution
      - Governmental relations
      - Student affairs
      - Public relations
      - Finance
   - Remain attentive to the needs of the constituency

Incentives

   - Leadership and organizational development
   - Stipend ($250)
   - Networking opportunities with government and university leaders
   - Partnership with student leaders
   - Opportunity to positively impact the campus community


Thanks for your time and consideration,



*Jacob Vostad*
*Chemical Engineering | 2026*
SD Mines Student Association President
SD Student Federation Vice President
SOUL Vice President
Rocker Days Student Director

South Dakota Mines
501 E. St Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
605-929-0166 | jacob.vostad at mines.sdsmt.edu
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