ASUM - The Associated Students of the University of Montana

What is ASUM?

ASUM is your student government. It is composed of 20 senators and 3 executives, all elected through a student vote in the spring time. ASUM meets every week (Wednesdays at 6 pm) to discuss resolutions, committee reports, and student group requests for funding. Through its various agencies, ASUM is able to offer childcare, transportation, tenant/landlord arbitration, and a plethora of other services.

Can I run for a position within ASUM?

Any student taking 7 or more credits that pays the ASUM activity fee may run for a position on the senate or one of the three executive positions. There are also a number of appointed positions such as the Student Political Action Director and Student Resolution Officer that you can apply for. Additionally, we have a large number of seats on each of our committees that are set aside for students who would like to be appointed that are not currently elected to the senate. To fill out any of these applications, please see our “Get Involved” section of the website or come talk to us.

What happens when a senator steps down during the school year?

We have a special process that we go through with our Interview Committee to appoint a new senator. This process is open to any student taking 7 or more credits who pays the student activity fee and is usually advertised in the Kaimin, our student newspaper.

What kind of a time commitment is ASUM?

There is a meeting every Wednesday night (minus Holidays) at 6 pm that can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours. In addition, senators sit on at least three committees that meet on a regular basis (though the number of times a committee meets per semester varies.) ASUM is a fun organization but it takes a substantial amount of time and effort to effectively serve.

Where is ASUM?

The administrative offices of ASUM are located on the first floor of the University Center near the entrance to the Mansfield Mall. It is room UC 105. Our agencies such as UM productions, Legal Services, and the Office of Transportation also have their own offices located within the general vicinity.

If I have a problem on campus, what can I do?

Come talk to us! We would be happy to discuss any ideas you have for bettering the campus and let you know the avenues with which to act. We have a number of services we offer as well as knowledge about the various services campus, as a whole, has to offer.

What do I do to start a new student group?

We have a special page on our website outlined to help you with the process of being recognized. It involves filling out one of our recognition forms and submitting it to the senate for approval. After you have been approved you have the ability to ask the senate for travel money, special allocation requests, and yearly finances during the final budgeting process. All of the finance-type information can be found under “Funding Information” and is handled by the ASUM Business manager.

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