This platform outlines the goals and initiatives of the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government (USG) for the 2026–2027 academic year. It was collaboratively developed by USG directors, committee chairs, and executive leadership.

Academic Affairs
  • Unit-Specific Legislation: Address Individual College Concerns
  • Degree Audit Updates: Add Progress Graph (with student input)
  • Tippie Senate Partnerships: Increase Student Involvement
  • Mock Exam Day Expansion
  • Big Ten Collaboration: Address Shared Student Issues
  • Campus Resource Awareness: Napping pods, sleeping nests, headshot booths.
  • FAFSA Guide
  • UI Grades Integration: Work with AAC to connect grades to advising
  • ICON Accessibility + Notes Depot improvements
  • ESL Placement Support
  • Co-Curricular Transcripts Promotion
  • OER Advocacy: OpenStax, OpenHawks
  • AI Grading Advocacy
  • School Supply Drive Expansion
  • Required Materials Funding Support
  • Iowa City Repair Cafe Partnership
  • Downtown Charging Stations
  • Bus Stop Shelter Advocacy
  • USG Collaboration: Boards, commissions, committees
  • Uber Voucher Expansion: Winter + spring break
  • Student Storage Space Program

Finance
  • Finance Audit of Student Organization Funding by Funding Guideline Item
  • Run SABAC Historical Data Review
  • Funding Workshops
  • Funding Guideline Audits
  • Senator Spreadsheet Updates
  • Establish Funding Guidelines for Non-Finance Funding Sources
  • Create a Student Org. Treasurer/President Email List for Funding Outreach
  • Establish Director of Purchasing Process Guidelines
  • Increase Cross-Committee Collaboration (Utilizing SPA Account)

Governmental Relations
  • Assist in ABTS Steering Committee
  • Continue Fentanyl Test Strips and Harm Reduction
  • E-Bike Program
  • Facilitate Student Engagement with Elected Officials
  • Increased Visits to Capitol During Legislative Session
  • Invite Lawmakers to Campus
  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • SNAP Work Hour Requirement Exemption Advocacy
  • University-Specific Laws and Regulations for International or Immigrant Students

Health & Safety
  • Rec Services Comprehensive Drives 
  • Treadmill Pads 
  • “How-To” Guides: Sleep Health, Time Management, and Productivity Skills
  • Emergency Preparedness Information & Training (CPR, weather, fire) 
  • Resource Handouts: Portable chargers, windshield scraper handout 
  • Kit Expansion: Car safety, winter safety, pre-bar crawl, chronic illness care package, sensory overload survival kit 
  • Res Ed Partnership 
  • Game Day Alcohol Harm Reduction Initiatives
  • Work on Bionic Bus Scheduling
  • Medication Education and Affordable Access
  • Tissues and Hand Sanitizer Dispensers 
  • Feminine Product Evaluation Across Campus 
  • Downtown Charging Stations with Safe Space Access
  • Ponchos and Handwarmers at Football Games 
  • Sunscreen Handout 
  • ASSIST Training
  • Nightcaps
  • Birdie Alarms 
  • Therapy Dog Events
  • Flower Handout 
  • One Pager on Resources
  • Resident Hall Bulletin Boards for Resources
  • Medical Amnesty Awareness and Information
  • Hydration Stations 

Internal Affairs
  • Appeals Process
  • Bylaws Updates to Match JOs and JRs
  • Career Center Resources and Tips and Tricks
  • Chair Elections Process
  • Charter Committee Procedure Process
  • Constituency Senators Elections (Commission)
  • Elections Reform
  • PCC Process Revamp
  • Plan SJC Meetings with Internal – Injunctions, Orders, and Reviews
  • Senate Applications Guide for Consistency
  • Senate Applications Push – Brainstorming Events and Outreach
  • Senate Applications Resource Guide for Applicants

Justice & Equity
  • Increase Student Organization DEI Protections
  • Funding Cultural House Graduations
  • USG Open House at Cultural Houses
  • Highlighting Events for Students with Unique Backgrounds and Experiences
  • Joint Events with MISSE
  • Equity Training
  • Update ‘Not Rich @ UIowa Guide’
  • Promotion of BRIDGE, Org Tip$, and GIF Funds
  • Reevaluate BRIDGE Usage and Consider Increase at End of FY

Public/External Relations
  • Alumni Mentorship Program
  • Alumni Newsletter
  • FAFSA Help Event with External Relations
  • Create a LinkedIn Page
  • More Presence During Homecoming Week
  • Spring Alumni Day
  • State of the Campus Forum
  • Student Interviews Across Campus
  • Update Website Thoroughly

Student Life
  • 100 Orgs in 100 Days Campaign
  • Advocating for Student Workers
  • Basic Needs Funding Increase
  • Campus Parking Reform
  • Centralized Student Service Document
  • Clothing Bin/Trade
  • Dead Week Coffee Truck
  • DEI Panel
  • Destressing Guide
  • Expanding Awareness of SNAP Program
  • FSL and UI Reach Collaboration
  • HawkIdeas
  • Increase Filtered Water Fountain Accessibility by Working with Sustainability
  • Increase First Gen Hawks Engagement
  • Increasing Student Worker Wages
  • Internal Professional Development within USG
  • More Printers Around Campus
  • Parking Ticket Relief
  • Student Org Shared Equipment
  • Student Services Ambassador Program
  • Study Spaces Around Campus / Specifically in Chem and Bio Buildings
  • Transfer Student Platform Initiatives
  • University Apartments
  • Updating Water Fountains
  • USG Annual Scholarship

Sustainability
  • Increase Tree Coverage Along T. Anne Cleary Walkway
  • Build a Big Ten Sustainability Initiative Sharing Platform
  • Host Environmental Service Competitions Between Student Orgs
  • Graduation Photo Confetti Alternatives
  • Promote Gutter Gardens
  • Improve Building Energy Efficiency (heating, cooling, lighting)
  • Work with Facilities to Prioritize Sustainability in Renovations
  • Promote the CanShed Program
  • Host Sustainability Events in LEED-Certified Residence Halls
  • Partnerships with Iowa City Bike Library
  • Create Sustainability Guides and Infographics
  • Expand Solar Energy Usage on Campus
  • Increase Green and White Roof Installations
  • Support and Promote Bee Campus Efforts
  • Increase Water Bottle Refill Stations
  • Restructure Green Initiative Fund (GIF) Bylaws
  • Increase Awareness and Usage of GIF Funding
  • Convert Unused Green Spaces into Native Prairie
  • Advocate for an Increase in Bus and Bike Shelters with City Council
  • Battery Recycling in Residence Halls