Student Senate Mission

We, the students of Bemidji State University (BSU), joined together in a common cause, need a governing body to give advice on the interests of the student body and to represent the student association to all levels of government, administration, faculty and staff.

Current Initiatives

  • Raising awareness for mental health
  • Affordable tuition and textbooks
  • Improve participation and support for student organizations
  • More sustainability projects to make the campus greener
  • Improving facilities for greater safety and access, particularly more availability of accessible, all-gender restrooms
  • Safety specifically involving crosswalks and sidewalk safety during winter
  • Less single-use plastic and styrofoam in dining services
  • Food quality, options, price and availability on campus