What is Miami’s Associated Student Government?
History of ASG
In 1974, Miami University students unified their governing bodies under a sovereign Constitution and formally declared the creation of the Miami University Associated Student Government. Students leaders from across campus joined together "in the belief that students have the right, as well as the obligation, to play a clearly defined and significant role in the formation and application of institutional policy." The framers envisioned an organization guided by four principles that would strengthen the student experience:
To promote communication and understanding between the student body and the University
To promote and further the educational experience and opportunities of the student body by working to expand student participation and involvement
To coordinate activities, communication, and services of general benefit to students
To protect the individual rights and freedoms of students
Our Vision
ASG is dedicated to serving the current and future students of Miami University. We strive to ensure pure representation of the student population in hopes of making the best decisions on behalf of our constituents. Work that we are doing today will change the experience of future students who attend our wonderful University.
Who We Are
ASG is made up of two branches, Executive and Legislative. The Executive branch is divided up into 13 members of the Executive Cabinet who work with administrators in all areas of student life as well as academics. The Legislative branch is made up of 50 senators, divided up into On-Campus, Off-Campus and Academic Seats as well as 3 members of Senate Leadership. This branch voices student concerns, writes, and votes on legislation weekly.
What We Do
ASG is dedicated to putting student concerns first. We cover anything from dining concerns, to bike lanes to academic advising. Members of Associated Student Government are motivated to improve the Miami experience for current and future students. Alongside, to voice concerns, ASG allocates money to over 250 student organizations on campus.