Constitution and Bylaws | Associated Students of Western Oregon University

Constitution and Bylaws

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Constitution of the ASWOU

We, the students of Western Oregon University, in order to form an association to protect and advance the interests of the students of the university, do establish this Constitution and authorize the Student Government of the association thus formed, to represent the students of Western Oregon University in the formation and application of institutional policies affecting both academic and student affairs.

Bylaws of the ASWOU

The Articles of the Constitution for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University require clarification and direction, and WHEREAS, The Articles of the Constitution for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University require regulation and delineation: BE IT KNOWN THEREFORE, that we, the members of the Associated Students of Western Oregon University, do hereby sustain the following Bylaws.

The Statute for ASWOU Chartered Organizations

We, the Associated Students of Western Oregon University (ASWOU), in order to form a clearly outlined understanding between the ASWOU Government and its chartered organizations, do establish these standing rules, and do authorize the ASWOU Government to enforce and uphold the policies therein.

ASWOU Governing Documents

You can find the up-to-date Constitution, Bylaws, and Statue for Chartered Organizations below!

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Western Oregon University’s Land Acknowledgement
Western Oregon University in Monmouth, OR is located within the traditional homelands of the Luckiamute Band of Kalapuya. Following the Willamette Valley Treaty of 1855 (Kalapuya etc. Treaty), Kalapuya people were forcibly removed to reservations in Western Oregon. Today, living descendants of these people are a part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians.

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WOU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by WOU.