What are some US colleges where the student assembly President recieves a sallery?

Question

My college is looking into changing the structure of our student government. We are looking for examples of colleges where the student assembly President recieves a sallery or does not take classes while serving. Does anyone know of any examples? Help is greatly appreciated!

Answer 1

In some countries the Student Council President or similar offices are serious organizational positions with real salaries and real power in managing the university. This is DEFINITELY not true in the USA. In the USA the student council generally has no significant power in regard to the management of the school, and mainly concerns itself with minor issues of campus life such as amenities in the dorms, entertainment or visiting speakers, parking conditions, etc. Very few student council members in US colleges receive any significant funds.

American private universities are generally controlled by their Board of Trustees who appoint the President of the college. The Faculty control the curriculum. In public universities there are officers appointed by the state governments who oversee the general operation of the univerisities, but again the curricula are controlled by the Faculty. Students have little or nothing to say when it comes to setting the curriculum or directing the funding or activities within the university.