The Undergraduate Senate (UGS) discussed a proposal that would protect student identities under the University’s AI-enforcement policy, and another aimed at improving Associated Students of Stanford University’s (ASSU) communication with the student body at its weekly Wednesday meeting.

UGS co-chair Laila Ali ’28 introduced a motion to protect students’ identities, following Residential and Dining Enterprises’ (R&DE) recent editing of Stanford students using generative AI. The resolution would call on the University to communicate the findings of their ongoing investigation and allow for a student representative to serve on the AI-advisory committee. 

Ali and co-chair Troy Harris ’27 also spoke about their recent meetings with Due Process Guards (DPGs), trained students that help their peers navigate the Office of Community Standards (OCS) disciplinary process. They discussed attempts to improve students’ relationship with the OCS and provide resources for students to be more involved in cases concerning academic integrity. 

UGS members then laid out ongoing changes to the student organization approval process. These changes are due in part to other institutions allowing students to be in charge of approving new student-led organizations. The current plan is for an undergraduate senator to lead a group of students for this effort. 

Senator Ashton Dolce ’29 also described his plan to improve the ASSU’s communication. Per Dolce’s plan, the ASSU would adopt consistent branding for all announcements, via a standard font, imagery and logo, and will ensure all announcements and meetings are posted across a variety of social media platforms. The group would also send out a bi-weekly newsletter, host weekly coffee chats at Coupa Cafe with students and two town-hall-type events. Senators also discussed the upcoming “Issue-Complaint Form.” This form will allow students to anonymously report any university-related issues to the ASSU, streamlining the process for the student body. 

The meeting ended with funding approvals for various student organizations.