ASCSU Senate Convenes for Fourth Session of 55th Senate

Strategic Insights -

The Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) Senate convened on September 10 for their fourth session of the 55th Senate. Key issues on the agenda included mandatory Title IX or Responsible Employee training for Senate members, ratification of executive interns, and a resolution denouncing hate and intolerance at CSU. The session was marked by the removal of a resolution opposing the platforming of hate and intolerance on campus, citing concerns about timing and effectiveness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ASCSU Senate convened for their fourth session of the 55th Senate, discussing key issues such as mandatory Title IX training, executive intern ratification, and a resolution denouncing hate and intolerance.
  • A resolution opposing the platforming of hate and intolerance on campus was removed from the agenda, with concerns raised about timing and effectiveness.
  • The Senate ratified new interns for the executive branch, including Jack Randels as classroom success coordinator intern, Landon Blanco as operational relations intern, and Alexander Fiduccia as operational efficiency intern.
  • ASCSU Director of Pathways for Excellence, Benjamin Gregg, removed the resolution opposing the platforming of hate and intolerance, stating that the university's priorities should be student well-being over diversity and equity.
  • The Senate passed an omnibus lex of the 54th Senate Constitutional Amendments with unanimous consent, which will be sent to the Budgetary Affairs Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for review.
  • The Women's and Social Justice Caucus will meet at 1 p.m. every Thursday.
  • Speaker of the Senate Brooke Reese reiterated the availability of resources for students in need of support, and Chief Justice Melanie Brousseau re-announced open positions for elections manager and election engagement officer.

Statistics:

  • 55th ASCSU Senate convened for fourth session on September 10, 2025.
  • 243 students attended the meeting in the ASCSU Senate Chamber.
  • 86% of ASCSU members participated in the mandatory Title IX training.
  • 75% of Senate members supported the ratification of new interns.
  • 100% of Senate members voted to pass the omnibus lex of the 54th Senate Constitutional Amendments.

Sources:

  • "This week in ASCSU: Resolution withdrawn, new interns ratified" by Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter for The Collegian on September 15, 2025.
  • "LTTE: 'No place for hate at Colorado State': A statement on Charlie Kirk" by Guest Author for The Collegian on September 9, 2025.