ASUM
University Center 105
243-2451
(ASUM email addresses below)

MISSION STATEMENT

     We the Senate of the Associated Students of The University of Montana shall work diligently toward a more involved student body, thus becoming a more influential liaison between students and the University administration.
     While being dedicated and striving for excellence as a political body, we maintain our expectations as students desiring quality education for all The University of Montana. We will do all in our power to achieve this goal.
     In achieving any of our goals, we shall assertively take thoughtful and informed actions while never losing perseverance. At all times we shall never forget that we must be open-minded, ethical and accepting to all.

THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

     The Associated Students of The University of Montana (ASUM) is the student government for The University of Montana-Missoula campuses. ASUM is recognized as the representative voice for UM students and is administered by three elected officers – the president, vice president, and business manager. In addition, a 20-member governing body, known as the Senate, is elected each spring for a one-year term to carry out the charge of ASUM as established by the ASUM Constitution, Bylaws, House Rules, Personnel and Fiscal Policies.
     The ASUM membership is composed of all undergraduate and graduate students who are registered for seven or more credits and pay the required $33 per semester student activity fee and $16 each summer session when taking four or more credits. This fee is optional for students taking less than seven credits during the academic year or four credits during summer session. By paying the student activity fee, students are entitled to the following: use of ASUM Legal Services, use of ASUM Resolution Officer services, reduced rates (when available) to UM Production events (concerts, lectures, movies, etc.) use of the ASUM short-term loan fund, notary services, tutoring services, summer garden plots, ASUM Office of Transportation services (bike check-out, bike purchase loans and shuttles to/from campus), ASUM Off-Campus Renter Center services and participation in the ASUM Child Care Program, just to name a few.
     One of the primary functions of ASUM is the annual allocation to student clubs, organizations and services of over $500,000 collected through the student activity fee. These ASUM-recognized groups represent a wide variety of academic, pre-professional, political, spiritual and sports clubs, and UM student publications. Currently there are over 150 ASUM-recognized clubs and organizations, of which approximately three-fourths are receiving direct funding from ASUM. A complete list of ASUM-recognized clubs and organizations (with contact emails) for your participation is available by visiting our web site at the following location: http://www.umt.edu/asum/government/studentgroups.htm.
     ASUM also coordinates activity within over 35 student and University committees involving the participation of approximately 125 students. A sampling of the committee system includes the ASUM Board on Budget and Finance, UC Board (which oversees the University Center), Constitutional Review Board, Academic Standards and Curriculum Review Committee, Campus Development, Publications Board, and the ASUM Student Political Action Committee. Each committee varies in time commitment and objective and allows students the opportunity to gain valuable educational and practical experience.
     ASUM is your student government, and through it you can play an active role in what happens on campus. ASUM is an organized, effective student government that offers a variety of opportunities for enhancing one’s university education. If you are interested in finding out more about ASUM or would like to become involved, you are invited to stop by the ASUM offices located in the University Center, Room 105, or phone 243-2451 or 243-ASUM. We look forward to hearing from you!