Student Senate Elections
The Spring Student Senate Elections Declaration Period has started! This is an opportunity for interested undergraduate students to run for a Student Senate seat to represent their respective constituency. There are over 40 different senator positions that represent each academic college, students living on and off campus, and at-large representatives. Students will also be able to run for the President / Vice President ticket.
All the information can be found here on the Student Senate Website. If you have any questions, please email elections@rhodysenate.org.
Important dates and deadlines:
- Declaration Period: Opens Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM – Closes Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Requires submission of the Student Senate Declaration of Intent Google Form (online), the signed and dated Election Rules document, and the Signatures in Support of Declaration of Intent (25 for Senators, 50 for President/Vice President) (in-person delivery senate office).
- Eligibility Confirmation: Friday, March 7, 2025
- Campaign Period: Through Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM
- Election Dates: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 8:00 AM – Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 5:00 PM via URInvolved
Off-Campus Housing Representatives – represent the interests of students living in the near by off-campus neighborhoods (i.e Narragansett, Bonnet Shores, Pt. Judith, Eastward Look, etc). The representatives make up the Off-Campus Housing Caucus and meet with the Commuter Housing Office to work on issues relating to off-campus living and commuting.
URI exclusively partners with Off-Campus Partners (a subsidiary of Apts.com) to offer a comprehensive database of property offerings for students in the immediate area.
Note:
- The housing database (offcampus.housing.uri.edu) is separate from the Office of Housing and Residential Life (HRL) and Fraternity Managers Association (FMA).
- Landlords use our off-campus housing database to advertise their properties to students, staff, and faculty at the university.
- Our office is not involved in the process of students signing leases with landlords who post properties with our service. This process is arranged between the student and the landlord.
- The town of Narragansett has specific restrictions; students be aware.
Student Affairs Spring 2025 Survey
The University of Rhode Island Division of Student Affairs is seeking input about your connection to our many programs, resources, and services available to students.
Please take this opportunity to share your thoughts with me about the Division of Student Affairs and your experiences. Your feedback will help me—and our team—improve our customer service, marketing, and offerings for you throughout the year.
The survey is now live!
Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. To incentivize participation from as many URI students as possible, those who respond by Feb. 21 may enter their name in a random drawing for a variety of giveaways in support of their continued student involvement and campus engagement.
As a member of our diverse community, thank you for the important role you play in fostering an engaged campus at URI.
Sincerely,
Ellen M. Reynolds, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Commuter Parking
Parking in Emporium lots discouraged
Students, faculty and staff are reminded that their University parking permits do not allow them to park their vehicles in the Kingston Emporium lot or the adjacent lot. These parking lots are privately permitted by the Emporium’s owner, and anyone without an Emporium permit risks having their vehicle ticketed or towed. Please take note.
More recommendations about commuter parking.
TAP and Student Senate launch Rhody Shuttle feedback survey What’s the goal? How to Participate: Why Should You Participate? Don’t miss this opportunity to voice your opinion and make a lasting impact on campus transportation. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to TAP (TAP@uri.edu ) and/or Student Senate Vice President Sanah Feroz (vp@rhodysenate.org). Rhody Shuttle Survey
URI’s Student Senate has partnered with URI Transportation and Parking (TAP) to gather student feedback on Rhody Shuttle services, with hopes to introduce bidirectional shuttles at URI. This collaboration aims to assess the community’s interest in bidirectional shuttles and the overall Rhody Shuttle experience.
The short, 10-question survey will collect input on Rhody Shuttle users’ overall experience, ranging from frequency of use to cleanliness to driver courtesy/professionalism. Most importantly, this survey introduces bidirectionality to the campus. Your feedback is crucial, as TAP is interested in implementing this innovative idea on the basis of rider interest.
Your insights are crucial in shaping a more efficient and accessible campus environment. Whether you’ve had positive or negative experiences, or if you have suggestions for the proposed bidirectional services, we want to hear from you!
Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that we gather as the University of Rhode Island on the traditional land of the Niantic and Narragansett people in past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. This calls us to commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the land we inhabit as well.
