Get Involved as a Student
Are you a student currently enrolled in a Minnesota State university? There are tons of ways to get involved with Students United! Read below to find opportunities that match your interests.
Give Feedback on Governing Documents
Students United seeks student feedback on a variety of issues. But we also seek feedback on ourselves. As a student-led organization, it’s important we hear from you! Our governing documents guide our Board of Directors on the governance structure of our organization as well as the issues we’re fighting for.
Head to our governing documents page to read the documents and share input.
Formally Advise our Board of Directors
While any student can give feedback to any board member directly, the Students United Board of Directors has multiple committees students can serve on. Committees of the board talk about system, state, and federal-level advocacy issues, matters pertaining to Students United’s governance, and more.
Learn more about committees of the board and request to be appointed.
Represent Students United on a Minnesota State Council or Committee
The Students United State Chair appoints students to multiple Minnesota State councils, committees, and work groups. These spaces bring students, faculty, staff, and administrators together to meet about shared priorities to improve the quality of the Minnesota State higher education experiences for everyone. Learn more about the various Minnesota State councils and committees and express your interest in representing Students United!
Share Your Story with the Board of Trustees
The Minnesota State system is governed by the Board of Trustees, a 15-member body that includes one state university student, one community college student and one technical college student. The members are appointed by the Governor of Minnesota to guide the overarching work of the system, including major policies and key budget decisions.
Want to share your story with the Board of Trustees? Email the Director of System Relations, Samantha Raghu.
Lobby the State Government
Students United meets with elected state representatives to advocate for our state legislative agenda, our policy priorities for the session. We do this by testifying in front of legislative committees and meeting directly with elected officials.
Once a session, Students United brings groups of students from each of our seven campuses directly to the State Capitol in St. Paul to meet with elected officials throughout the day about these issues. These individuals are chosen by the board members from each campus. Additionally, Students United has students testify in front of legislative committees to ensure elected officials know the stories of the real people impacted by their decisions.
If you’re interested in speaking with state officials, contact our Director of Government Relations, Ben Reimler, who can connect you to the right opportunities.