ESS Student Advisory Council
Are you a current Western student?
Do you want to help improve every Western student’s experience?
Join the Student Advisory Council!
Applications must be submitted for priority review before 5 pm on Oct 7th, 2022. Applicants will be notified by Oct 14th.
Read on below to find out more about ESS Student Advisory Council.

What the ESS Student Advisory Council does:
Student Advisory Council members consult with and advise the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services on topics important to Western students throughout the academic year.
They do this by:
- Meeting monthly with the Vice President and ESS staff during the academic year (no meetings during summer term).
- Discussing ongoing and emerging topics of importance to Western students.
- Sharing meeting discussions with peers and groups they regularly participate in across campus, bringing any feedback back to SAC meetings for discussion.
Who are the Student Advisory Council members?
- Fourteen students selected from applicants across Western Washington University campus locations to serve one-year appointments.
- Selected from the application pool to represent all academic areas (majors) of the University and a diversity of student experiences from first year to graduate level.
- All currently enrolled Western students are encouraged to apply.
Why you should consider applying:
- To help improve Western’s student-life experience outside of the classroom.
- Gain experience serving on a volunteer advisory group.
- Looks great on a resume.
- Build skills representing issues and topics across groups.
- Gain greater understanding of campus decision making and administrative processes.
- In person meetings (when possible) include food!
- Great networking with peers and Western professionals.
If this sounds like something you are interested in:
Apply now to join 2022-2023 ESS Student Advisory Council!
Application Form available now
Applications must be submitted for priority review before 5 pm on Oct 7th, 2022. Applicants will be notified by Oct 14th.
Have Questions? Email: ess.sac@wwu.edu
