Student Announce March 4, 2026

Need help completing your 2026–2027 budget request? Stop by the SLC Small Event Space any time between 4:00–6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4th for one-on-one support and feedback.

We’ll walk you through:

• what to include in your request
• how to format/justify costs
• common mistakes to avoid
• how to strengthen your submission before you turn it in

Get assistance from:
VP of Finance, Nakido Guy-Diaz, Director of Finance & Operations, Tyler Ribble, and other experienced board members.

✅ Reminder: Budget requests are due Friday, March 6.

Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for the International Women's Empowerment Mixer on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace in the Student Leadership Center. The night will include a keynote speaker and interactive stations celebrating influential women, women's history, sisterhood, and empowerment. All are welcome! 

Are you ready to lead and make an impact at Alfred State? The Student Senate is now accepting candidates for the 2026–2027 Executive Board!

Available Positions:

• Vice President of Finance
• Vice President of Records and Organization
• Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Vice President of Student Activities
• Vice President of Academic and Technology Affairs
• Vice President of Student Life
• Vice President of Wellsville Affairs
• Vice President of Commuter Affairs

Compensation:
All positions earn a base pay of $16.00/hour for up to 9 hours per week.

Important Information & Deadlines

Interest Form (Required to Run)

All students interested in running must complete the interest form by:

Thursday, April 2nd at 4:00 PM

Submit here:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/submitter/form/start/475552

Once the form closes, nominations are closed. Student Senate will not accept newly interested candidates after this deadline.

Mandatory One-on-One Meeting

After submitting the interest form, the current holder of the position you are seeking will contact you to schedule a mandatory one-on-one meeting.

These meetings must take place between:
Monday, March 22nd – Monday, April 6th

This meeting must be completed within this timeframe in order to secure your place on the ballot. Failure to complete the meeting will result in removal from the ballot.

Election Dates

April 8th – April 10th

Eligibility Requirements

• Must maintain a minimum 2.25 GPA (last semester and cumulative)
• Must be available every Tuesday from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM during the 2026–2027 academic year
• Must review the Student Senate Constitution:
  https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/ssenate/documents/view/1896697

March Madness is hitting the Campus Store! 👟🔥

Join us Thursday, March 19th from 4pm–6pm for a Shootout Event you won't want to miss.

• Prizes & Discounts for participants.
• ONE GRAND PRIZE winner.
• Hoops & High Energy before you head back to the dorms.

Don't miss your shot—literally!

Nominations are now being accepted for Student Commencement Speakers.

Students, faculty, staff, or administrators may nominate candidates. The nominees must be graduating students who feel comfortable speaking to an audience and are representative of the graduating class within their school (SAS, SAMET). We plan to feature brief (3 minute) speeches by one student from each school. Students interested in representing SAT and Northland should contact their instructors to express interest.

The nomination form can be found here: Commencement Student Speaker Nomination 2026 – Fill out form

The priority deadline for nominations is Friday, March 6. Please direct any questions to stefannl@alfredstate.edu or solisep@alfredstate.edu.