Interested in being a student leader that can be a CHANGEMAKER at MSU Denver?

Student Government: the Student Advocacy Council, is a non-traditional form of student government. There are 12 council positions available, with three positions holding additional responsibilities. Candidates are able to run for as many positions as they choose, it will not change the odds of being elected as voting will be ranked choice voting with single transferable votes.

2023 - 2024 Elected Council

Michael Warner

Student Trustee

Kristen Nergaard

SACAB Representative

Gabriel Trujillo

SACAB Representative

William Coats

Councilor

Thomas Chaney

Councilor

John E. Nelson

Councilor

Ree Varcoe

Councilor

Alejandro Casillos

Councilor

Mathew Rathburn

Councilor

Denny Palacios

Councilor

Naomi Jacquez

Councilor

Paul Nelson Jr.

Councilor

Available Positions

Two students sitting in the grass studyingCouncilor

Student Government: The Student Advocacy Council is a board of student leaders at MSU Denver that are committed to the advancement and advocacy of students. Council members utilize all means necessary for the incorporation of students into the university experience and are the governing body that shares responsibility with administration to bring about changes.

Two students smiling and walking on campusSACAB Representative

The Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board (SACAB) representative serves in a key leadership role for MSU Denver. The SACAB representative represents Student Government: The Student Advocacy Council (SG: TSAC) and the student body on the Student Advisory Committee to the Auraria Board. The Representative must attend all regular SG: TSAC and SACAB regularly scheduled commitments, including recurring meetings. This is a significant leadership responsibility requiring a commitment of approximately 15 hours/week during the academic terms and significant time in off periods as well. The SACAB representative should have well-developed leadership skills and a commitment to advancing the University in meaningful ways. Also, note that the SACAB representative will also have the same responsibilities as a councilor.  

Two students talking during classStudent Trustee

The Student Trustee serves in a key leadership role for MSU Denver. The Student Trustee represents Student Government: The Student Advocacy Council (SG: TSAC) and the student body on the University’s Board of Trustees. The Trustee must attend all Board of Trustee meetings and committee engagements, as well as regularly scheduled Student Government: The Student Advocacy Council (SG: TSAC) commitments, including recurring meetings. This is a significant leadership responsibility requiring a commitment of approximately 12-15 hours/week during the academic terms and significant time in off periods as well. The Student Trustee should have well-developed leadership skills and a commitment to advancing the University in meaningful ways. Also, note that the trustee will also have the same responsibilities as a councilor.  

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