The AUSA Senate at its meeting last week discussed student involvement with Senate activities, future changes to the AUSA’s constitution and funding for an upcoming event that hope to prevent sexual assaults on campus.

The long-running issue of how involved and informed DU students are about Senate activities and accomplishments was a main issue at the meeting.

One senator pointed that many students do not really know what the Senate is involved in or does and some students view a position on Senate as something that will look good on a resume.

However, the Senate’s role is important and it has the power to make many decisions regarding things that directly effect student’s lives.

In an e-mail after the meeting, Junior Senator Jacob Rokeach said, “Although we do not have complete governing authority, we do carry out tasks that involve most, if not all, aspects of student life. If students knew about our weekly accomplishments individually, I think they would be more inclined to pay attention in the future.”

The weekly Senate meetings are at 6 p.m. in the Driscoll gallery unless otherwise noted, and are open to the public, the first part of the meeting is designated for student concerns.

Senators stated they would like to make an effort to hold meetings in public places, in hopes that student attendance would increase.

Another topic brought up at the meeting was the Senate’s current constitution.

Senator Kelsey Yamasaki, as well as other senators, said that the current constitution is insufficient in several areas that are in need of revision.

The Senate Affairs Committee is to review the document and bylaws and propose changes, no later than Nov. 22 for a vote by the Senate.

Yamasaki also proposed a funding a project on the prevention of sexual assault on campus and to give $500 to be used to buy materials for several mini-workshops on the subject.

The workshops will be led by Donald. McPherson, a former Philadelphia Eagles football player who is involved with the prevention of sexual assault.

The Senate voted and the resolution passed unanimously.

Additionally, the elections for freshman senators, with seven candidates running was discussed.

The Senate voted and agreed on giving $400 to the Diversity Committee.