Student Affairs

Student Government

Visit the website or call 645-2954 for more information. Sub-Board I is a not-for-profit student service corporation, founded by students to enhance the quality of student life at UB. It provides the following services:

• Generation Magazine
• WRUB Radio
• Student Clinical Laboratory
• Health Education and Human Services
  • Sexuality Education Center
  • Anti-Rape Task force
  • UB-AIDS Coalition
  • Sub-Board Players
• Student Pharmacy
• Student Medical Insurance
• Group Legal Services
• Off-Campus Housing
• Sub Board I Student Ticket Office
• University Union Activities Board

For information stop by 325 Squire Hall or call 829-2821.

GSA is the representative body for graduate students at the State University of New York at Buffalo. The GSA membership consists of all graduate students (i.e. students NOT enrolled in medical, dental, law, MBA, or undergraduate degree programs). Membership is organized by departmental clubs, each of which elects Senators to the GSA Senate. The Senate is the key governing body of the GSA. It meets on the first Wednesday of every month and its approximately 100 Senators vote on decisions of policy and allocations of moneys the GSA possesses. The GSA Executive Committee consists of the officers: President, Vice President, and treasurer, all of whom are elected by the graduate students. Stop by 310 Student Union or call 645-2960 for more information.

The Graduate Management Association is dedicated to enhancing the MBA experience by providing academic, professional, and social activities. Through GMA, students can refine their classroom skills, meet potential employers and coworkers, learn about other cultures, give back to the community, and forge lasting friendships. For more information, visit 206J Alfiero Center.

POLITY is the University at Buffalo School of Medicine's Student Government. The main goal is to provide for the betterment of student life within the Medical School Community. Polity attempts to accomplish this by catering to the needs of the students whether they be academic, social, or emotional. Polity is also responsible for the disbursement of funds mainly received through students' activity fees to the 30 clubs and organizations. Polity Representatives and Executive board members also act as liaisons between medical students and the faculty, staff, and administration of UB Med. For information on this student government stop by 135 Cary Hall (South Campus) or email smbs-polity@buffalo.edu

The Millard Fillmore College Student Association is the student government for the University at Buffalo's Millard Fillmore College, which consists of part-time, evening, and continuing education students. Check out the web page for information.

The Student Bar Association is the University at Buffalo Law School's student government. University at Buffalo Law School students are known for their cooperative, teamwork-oriented culture. The Student Bar Association, through its committees and decision making ability, provides students with the opportunity to develop leadership and presentational skills. For information stop by 101 O'Brian Hall or call the office at 645-2748.

1. The Executive Branch
   • Become President, Vice-President, Treasurer or more while gaining valuable experience and help finance your education. Stop by 350 Student Union for information on how to become involved in this branch of the Undergraduate Student Government.
2. The Legislative Branch
   • The Assembly The ideal pursuit for students who are interested in getting involved in student government but cannot commit to the 30-40 hours per week that the executive officers put in. All it takes to join are 40 signatures on a petition available in 350 Student Union at the beginning of the fall semester and due back in the middle of September. The Assembly holds monthly meetings to pass legislative action, helps to prioritize SA's agenda, and approves certain presidential appointments.
   • The Senate The Senate is comprised of 24 members, 12 of whom are elected-four commuters, four on-campus residents, and four temporary off-campus students. The Senate's main responsibility is to approve the budget. If you want more say in the way SA spends its $1.8 million, you should think about running. Elections traditionally take place the last week of September.
3. The Judicial Branch
   • The Student-Wide Judiciary (SWJ) The Student Wide Judiciary is SA's answer to a jury of your peers. Student justices, not residence hall directors, have the final say in the sentencing of students for on-campus infractions. Students are brought before a court comprised of 21 justices and alternates who run the trial and abide by a strict code of laws and procedure. The SA President appoints all undergraduate justices. If you want to get involved, contact the SA office (645-2950).