Senate Branch

The Academic Senate branch of UVUSA reflects the different schools and colleges within the University. Student senators, with the help of department representatives, meet and work with deans and department chairs to provide the campus with speakers and forums aimed at providing academic involvement outside of the classroom. The student senate the student voice at the department and school/college level to help academic administration recognize and accommodate student needs.

2025-26 Student Leaders

abbie-fisherAbbie Fisher

Vice President of Academics

nathalia-dominguezNathalia Dominguez Hernandez

Assistant to the Vice President of Academics

londan-duffinLondan Duffin

Senator – School of the Arts

chanley-gledhillChanley Gledhill

Senator – Smith College of Engineering and Technology

samuel-wellerSam Weller

Senator – School of Education

laureana-lazarteLaureana Lazarte

Senator – College of Science

jp-estradaJp Estrada

Senator – Woodbury School of Business

gary-laiGary Lai

Senator – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

ava-rossAva Ross

College of Health and Public Service


Department Representative Volunteers

Department representatives are an important part of UVUSA as they not only represent our organization to the wider Utah Valley University community but also are advocates for all the students that share their chosen major.

Become a Department Representative

Student Voice

Academic Senate represents all students and brings student concerns, needs, and suggestions to UVU academic administration.

Make Your Voice Heard