University of Redlands
ASUR Senate is a culmination of students. Members of the Senate are chosen each year by the student body via a direct democratic voting process. The members come together to resolve the issues and make the changes that the student body wants to see in the University.
Hello, my name is Byran Whitehead and I'm your senate chair for the 2022-23 school year. As chair I aspire to create a greater connection with the university and the Redlands community. To add a bit about myself, I'm a political science and English double major. I'm also President of Bulldogs Vote and I will be running several independent projects for students. As for my personal interests, I love antiques, classic architecture, bowling, cooking, and walking downtown.
There are several causes I stand for and communities I fight for, such as environmentalism, social justice, the LGBTQ community, etc. I also am a part of the commuter community on campus which needs and deserves more representation.
Hello. I am Jessica Ball, class of 2023 senate. My goal this year is to make as many voices heard as possible. I would love to help grow our sense of community as much as possible in my time as senate. This is my fourth year here as a cello performance major. I really love to also read and do art. If you ever see me around, please feel free to come and say hi and introduce yourself. I can't wait to get to know you all.
I want to help students feel more welcome at Redlands and provide more avenues for them to get included. My goal is to help everyone, especially transfer students and every other student that feels outcasted, to have a place they can belong. Above all, I want to listen to students' needs and make sure they're met.
Hi! My name is Beatrice Turner (She,Her), and am a ASUR senator representing the junior class. I’m a Johnston student here at the University of Redlands with an emphasis of Media and Communications with a focus in Art, Environment, Politics, and Psychology. Outside of ASUR I’m a part of the Bulldog Ambassadors team, Outdoor Programs, and the Johnston community. As a senator this year I intend to accomplish projects that benefit student life and our university. I look forward to hearing from students about how we can improve our university, so please feel free to reach out!
Hello, my name is Enrique Alverde and I am one of the representatives for the class of 2025. As a Senator it is my goal and duty to best represent my constituent class as well as the entire student body to make a greater University. As for myself, I intend on focusing my studies on Softwear Engineering through the 3/2 program to finish my degree at the University of Columbia. I enjoy books, coding, but most importantly spending time with my friends and family. I want to be the person who best represents your needs and wants for this University. I ask that you please reach out to me during my office hours or email me with any suggestions you may have.
Hello, my name is Helena Bukacek-Frazier and I am a senator for ASUR class of 2025. During my time on senate, I want to improve communications between students and faculty, focusing on improvements and compromises between Harvest Table and the student body.
I wanted to engage in our school's student council and find a way to make changes in improving our school for the better of our students. I also believe I will be a very active senator that will accurately represent the sophomore class
I am running for senate because I want to leave a legacy behind at this institution. The University of Redlands has done so much for me and has given me a home where I feel safe. This is my way of giving back to, not just the school itself, but my class as well. I have so much planned for our future at this school and I look forward to hopefully getting that opportunity, Go Bulldogs!
A major reason behind me wanting to run for office is to make a difference on campus. It's important to me because it allows me to give back to the community we have here, while also meeting new people and talking to fellow students. I think running for office is one of the best ways to stay involved on campus and to have a lasting effect on campus.
I want to run for office, because I would like to clearly represent our students of 2026 and be a voice for those who do not have one.
SUB-COMMITTEES
MEMBER LIST
Camila Rodriguez
Breanna Naylor
The campus experience committee seeks to better the student experience at the University of Redlands. The goal of the committee is to engage with the student body to help them achieve their goals and overall increase the student’s quality of life here on campus.
SUB-COMMITTEES
PROJECTS
MEMBER LIST
Beatrice Turner
Demiah Barbosa
Enrique Alverde
INITIATIVES
MEMBER LIST
Sierra Thompson
Arnav Mathur
Camila Rodriguez
Xavina Walbert
INITIATIVES
MEMBER LIST
Xavina Walbert
Arnav Mathur
Breanna Naylor
Helena Bukacek-Frazier
Camila Rodriguez
Beatrice Turner
Enrique Alverde
INITIATIVES
MEMBER LIST
Jessica Ball
Sierra Thompson
INITIATIVES
MEMBER LIST
Helena Bukacek-Frazier
Arnav Mathur
Camila Rodriguez
Breanna Naylor
Xavina Walbert
Jessica Ball
The Sustainability Committee is an ASUR Senate committee established to promote environmental sustainability on campus by collaborating with departments and students.
To guide our projects and collaborations the committee focuses on implementing a mixture of research, administrative, and department efforts. Projects about recycling and waste management, optimization of transportation and water consumption on campus, and food production and sourcing. Partnerships include Facilities, the SURF garden, Harvest Table, events services, Students for Environmental Action, and the Sustainability Council.
The Committee is responsible for acting as a partner and liaison with these departments and clubs, as well as, supporting them as best as they can.
SUB-COMMITTEES
INITIATIVES
MEMBER LIST
Beatrice Turner
Camila Rodriguez
Demiah Barbosa
Enrique Alverde
Helena Bukacek-Frazier
Xavina Walbert
These are projects that have been approved, via majority vote, and founded by ASUR Senate.
The goal of the water bottle filling station project is to replace and install drinking fountains with new fountains that fill water bottles. Currently, there are plans to replace the fountains in Melrose, Founders, and California.
A project that promotes recycling on campus and makes it easily accessible for students and faculty. The project directly affects Duke and will substitute all the Duke classrooms and offices with recycling cans that have smaller trash cans attached to them. A pop-up booth outside the commons will aid in informing students of on-campus recycling, waste, compost, and sustainable practices on campus and in the City of Redlands.
The Senate only works when we hear from YOU the student body. We rely on your perspectives and visions for the University of Redlands. Tell us what you want us to do!
You can find each of our university emails under the Members header. Please feel free to email us! We do ask that you PLEASE put “Student Email” as the subject of the email. We will try our hardest to get back to you ASAP.
For anonymity purposes, we have a virtual Form and physical Boxes where you can come to us with any concerns, project ideas, campus issues, etc. that you want us to review and/or work on.
Our physical Drop Boxes are located in the Armacost Library and The Table (the commons).
Click HERE to access the virtual Dropbox
Senators hold office hours open to the entire university in the S.I.S (Student Information Services) room. Located on the second floor of Hunsaker above the Mail Room. Senators are required to hold 2 office hours a week stationed in the S.I.S. room and 5 total office hours each week. Senators choose their office hours schedules each week, so it is possible that there will not be any Senators holding office hours in S.I.S. at any given time. We are working on getting set schedules finalized for each senator, so you know when we are holding office hours in person.
