senate
The UBCA Senate is the official policymaking body of the United Black Collegiate Association. Each month, senators from registered Black student organizations gather to discuss funding requests, shape programming priorities, and pass legislation that impacts the Black student experience at UT Austin.
WHAT DOES THE SENATE DO?
Votes on UBCA funding, co-sponsorships, and legislation
Shapes community priorities through official statements
Collaborates with the Executive Cabinet and BPLC
Trains future leaders in student governance and advocacy
Senators serve as the link between their organization and UBCA, making sure your voice is heard at the table.
The Senate meets once a month during the Fall and Spring semesters.
(Active participation is required for your organization to maintain benefits.)
HOW TO JOIN
You must represent an organization.
UBCA does not accept self-appointed senators.
Here’s how to get involved:
Find a UBCA umbrella organization
Ask if you can serve as their senator
If they're recruiting, they'll share their senator application or appointment process
Is your org not an umbrella organization yet?
It’s FREE to register with UBCA, and doing so grants your org access to grants, storage, mail service, Black Inauguration, and more.
senate PORTAL
Your central hub to access:
Meeting agendas and minutes
UBCA Constitution
Voting procedures
Leadership resources
And more tools to help you serve your org effectively
(For registered organizations only)
SENATOR
OF THE MONTH
YOUR NAME HERE
YOUR ORGANIZATION HERE
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