The Associated Students is the primary advocate for students at CSUN and provides excellent, meaningful programs and services designed to create and enhance a spirited, learning-focused campus environment. All registered students are members of the Associated Students of CSUN. This incorporated campus entity is governed by elected student leaders including a President, Vice President and a 22-member Senate. The Senate sets policy, governs financial matters, provides student service programs, provides input on University policies and recommends students to serve on University advisory boards. All students are assessed a semester-based fee that generates revenue to support more than 200 clubs and organizations, leadership programs, Intercollegiate Athletics, and Financial Aid. The Associated Students provides programs and services that include the Ticket Office, Outdoor Adventures, Sport Clubs, the Children’s Center, Campus Recycling Services, and a wide variety of cultural programs, concerts, films and speakers.