Advocacy

ASUM
The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) is the student governing body at the University of Montana. ASUM serves as an advocate for UM’s study body to many different stakeholders including but not limited to UM Administration and Faculty, Board of Regents (BOR), Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE), Montana Associated Students (MAS), etc. ASUM’s President serves as the student body’s voice and takes appointments to talk about various concerns regarding education, student life, UM Policies, etc.

Contact: ASUM President (406) 243-2038 or asum.president@mso.umt.eduLocation: University Center Office Suite 104

ASUM Legal Services
ASUM Legal Services provides low-cost legal assistance to students at UM. They are comprised of two attorneys, Lou Villemez and Jessie Lundberg, a Legal Assistant, and law school student interns working under the supervision of the attorneys. Legal advice is free for students and small fees are charged for legal services beyond advice appointments. Services offered include but are not limited to Landlord & Tenant, Housing, Family law, Consumer Matters, Criminal cases, Civil rights, Property damage, Document Drafting, Name change, etc.

Contact: Lou Villemez (406)243-6213 or asumlegal@mso.umt.edu Location: University Center Office Suite 104, Room 116

Branch Center
At the University Center, one of our core values is Diversity. The Branch Center is the space for student diversity and inclusion at the University of Montana. The Branch center is a space dedicated to promoting respectful and collaborative dialogue, programming, and resources, in an effort to foster understanding, support, and inclusion for underrepresented students. 

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
All University of Montana students are entitled to an inclusive and diverse learning environment free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX offers resources and assistance to eliminate barriers for students, staff, and faculty so that individuals may reach their full potential at UM. Retaliation Policy prohibits retaliation against a person for reporting to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

Contact: Alicia Arant(406) 243-5617 or eoaa@umontana.eduLocation: University Hall, Room 006 Office for

Office for Disability Equity (ODE)
ODE is an on-campus resource for disability-related information. ODE works with students to provide requests for accommodations and/or services, these include but are not limited to flexibility with attendance and deadlines, accessible parking permits, housing accommodations, note-taking accommodations, testing accommodations, interpretation services, etc.

Contact: (406) 243-2243Location: LommassonCenter, Room 154

Advocacy

ASUM
The Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) is the student governing body at the University of Montana. ASUM serves as an advocate for UM’s study body to many different stakeholders including but not limited to UM Administration and Faculty, Board of Regents (BOR), Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education (OCHE), Montana Associated Students (MAS), etc. ASUM’s President serves as the student body’s voice and takes appointments to talk about various concerns regarding education, student life, UM Policies, etc.

Contact: ASUM President (406) 243-2038 or asum.president@mso.umt.eduLocation: University Center Office Suite 104

ASUM Legal Services
ASUM Legal Services provides low-cost legal assistance to students at UM. They are comprised of two attorneys, Lou Villemez and Jessie Lundberg, a Legal Assistant, and law school student interns working under the supervision of the attorneys. Legal advice is free for students and small fees are charged for legal services beyond advice appointments. Services offered include but are not limited to Landlord & Tenant, Housing, Family law, Consumer Matters, Criminal cases, Civil rights, Property damage, Document Drafting, Name change, etc.

Contact: Lou Villemez (406)243-6213 or asumlegal@mso.umt.edu Location: University Center Office Suite 104, Room 116

Branch Center
At the University Center, one of our core values is Diversity. The Branch Center is the space for student diversity and inclusion at the University of Montana. The Branch center is a space dedicated to promoting respectful and collaborative dialogue, programming, and resources, in an effort to foster understanding, support, and inclusion for underrepresented students. 

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
All University of Montana students are entitled to an inclusive and diverse learning environment free from all forms of harassment, discrimination, and sexual misconduct. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX offers resources and assistance to eliminate barriers for students, staff, and faculty so that individuals may reach their full potential at UM. Retaliation Policy prohibits retaliation against a person for reporting to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

Contact: Alicia Arant(406) 243-5617 or eoaa@umontana.eduLocation: University Hall, Room 006 Office for

Office for Disability Equity (ODE)
ODE is an on-campus resource for disability-related information. ODE works with students to provide requests for accommodations and/or services, these include but are not limited to flexibility with attendance and deadlines, accessible parking permits, housing accommodations, note-taking accommodations, testing accommodations, interpretation services, etc.

Contact: (406) 243-2243Location: LommassonCenter, Room 154

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