Mary Catherine Steenberge

Name: Mary Catherine Steenberge

Year: Senior

Position: President

Studying: Political Science and French with a concentration in Peace Studies

Why did you join Senate: I joined Senate because I want to empower the amazing women on our campus, and help them realize their full value and potential.

How long have you been on Senate: This is my 3rd year on Senate!

Favorite study spot on campus: I enjoy studying in the Computer Room of the library.

Other activities on campus: On campus, I am involved in Climate Action Club, Sustainability Alliance, Campus Ministry and the McCarthy Center.

Email: [email protected]

President Duties:

• Chair all Saint Ben’s Senate meetings according to Sturgis Parliamentary Procedure with no speaking terms.
• Call special meetings of the Saint Ben’s Senate when necessary.
• Serve as a member of the Saint Ben’s Senate for two semesters.
• Chair the Executive Board meetings.
• Vote in case of a tie, when that vote affects the outcome, or when votes occur in ballot.
• Interpret the Saint Ben’s Senate Constitution and by-laws, except in cases of violation.
• Assist any responsibilities and duties of each senator.
• Meet with Saint Ben’s Senate faculty advisor when necessary.
• Aid the Saint Ben’s Senate Vice President in coordinating correspondence with any affiliated state or national organization and other student governments.
• Meet with the President of the College once a semester.
• Assist the Public Relations Representative with press releases and final approval of all messages sent on behalf of the Saint Ben’s Senate.
• Meet twice per month with the Saint John’s Senate President.
• Keep a detailed record of Saint Ben’s Senate member absences and board report submissions.
• Meet twice per month with the CSB Dean of Students.
• Oversee senate project goals and individual senator goals.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the Saint Ben’s Senate office.
• Aid and oversee the Saint Ben’s Senate Vice President in the planning and implementation of the fall and spring retreats.
• Create the agenda each week for the Saint Ben’s Senate meetings.
• Present Saint Ben’s Senate goals to the President of the College and her Cabinet at the beginning of the fall semester.
• Receive a 10-12 hour work award through the Student Employment Position through the Student Development Office.