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The Associated Students of Oregon State University 

Your Student Government

Checks & Balances

ASOSU is divided into three branches that provide balance of student government. The three branches are the Executive, the Legislative and the Judicial branch. To learn more about these governing bodies and the differences between them, go to each branch's page.

Executive Branch

The Executive Branch consists of two elected positions (President and Vice President) as well as a wide array of hired staff members and interns. To learn more about the Executive Branch, please follow this link: Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch is ASOSU's fully elected representative deliberative assembly with the power to adopt resolutions that affect students in many different ways. To view up-to-date passed legislation and view minutes of Senate hearings, please follow this link: Legislative Branch

Judcial Branch

The Judicial Board of ASOSU is made up of five members. Members are appointed in ways designed to protect their deliberations from potential conflicts of interest with the other branches. To read more about the role of the Judicial Board, please follow this link: Judicial Branch

Contact Information:

Title: President
Name: Greg Purdy
E-Mail Address: asosu.pres@oregonstate.edu
Phone Number: 737.6344