Student Government
The Student Government of Siena Heights University strives to be the voice and advocate of the student body. The Student Government shall act as the liaison between Siena Heights University administrators, faculty, staff, students, and campus organizations. In a collaborative effort with the University, Student Government shall promote a model of citizenship that encourages students to be more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment that respects the dignity of all.
To learn more about Student Government, contact one of our members, e-mail us at studentgovernment@sienaheights.edu or visit us on the second floor of the University Center in The Hub! Also, follow @SHUGovernment on Instagram and
@shuofficialstudentgovernment on Facebook for updates about meetings!
Stay in touch and updated!
Office: Second Floor University Center, HUB, Office
Instagram: @shugovernment
Facebook: @shuofficialstudentgovernment
Email: studentgovernment@sienaheights.edu
What does Student Government do?
- Work in collaboration with students, staff, administration, and campus organizations to create change on campus that students desire.
- Hold Townhall meetings: Get feedback from students about the positives of campus and how to better positively change the campus.
- Hold allocation meetings: Approve event funds for campus organizations.
How do you get involved?
- Make the Student Government aware of issues on campus.
- Give suggestions on to improve the campus, activities, communication, etc.
- Run to become a Senator or be on the E-board.
- Start a new club on campus – Contact Student Government Historian to get started on your journey
Executive Board
President
Paige Westergaard
Year: Junior
Major: Biology
Email: pwesterg@sienaheights.edu
Office Hours: In-person student government office- Second floor of UC HUB| Thursday 9:00-11:00am
Hello, everyone! I’m Paige Westergaard, this year’s Student Government President. I’m a biology major and chemistry minor. I’m on the women’s bowling team and a part of Res Life as an RA. One fun fact about me is that I love to crochet! Please feel free to contact me to collaborate on events or to make changes around campus!
Vice President
Kira Proffitt
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Email: kproffit@sienaheights.edu
Office Hours: In-person student government office- Second floor of UC HUB – Monday 12:00-2:00pm
Hello! I’m Kira and I’m a psychology major. I’m the president of Psychology Club and the secretary of the Pride Club. Some fun facts about me are that I am double-jointed and I can also do a decent Shakira impression. Reach out to me if you have any ideas to improve campus, or want to become a senator!
Treasurer
Lee Clinton
Year: Junior
Major: Accounting
Email: mclinton@sienaheights.edu
Office Hours: In-person student government office- Second floor of UC HUB – Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm
Hi there! I’m Lee and I am the Student Government Treasurer. I’m a third year accounting major, and some of my involvements include softball, photography, and being a student representative for SALT. My fun fact is that I live on Cedar Point! Feel free to contact me about the allocation process!
Historian
Faith Breinager
Year: Junior
Major: Communications and Law & Politics
Email: fbreinag@sienaheights.edu
Office Hours: In-person student government office- Second floor of UC HUB – Wednesday 10:00-12:00
Hi! I’m Faith Breinager, a junior at SHU! I am a double major in Communications and Law and Politics, and am working on completing my JEDI certification. I am on the softball team and the Student Government representative for SALT. I love Chipotle and rom-coms, and my favorite playlist is the Bridgerton Instrumental soundtrack. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns about starting or joining a club or organization on campus!
