What does student government do on a state level? Minnesota State College Student Association  (MSCSA) The Student Senate is  part of a state student organization, Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA). This state organization is very active with educational concerns within the Minnesota Legislation. MSCSA is comprised of students from 2-year community and technical colleges and is run by students. MSCSA’s ruling body is a governing council comprised of regional representatives from all over the state. This council meets once a month to keep the organization on course with its objectives. There is also 4 staff positions within the organization, held by non-students, who work with state legislators and the media. Staff members are in constant contact with legislators and keep the organization updated on any proposed action that might affect students. MSCSA is a nationally recognized organization which many other states are modeling their state student organizations after. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) MnSCU has 2 Board of Trustee positions held by a student and unlike most states, in Minnesota the students are actual voting board members. The governor’s office looks to MSCSA for a 2-year college representative, as this is an appointed position by the state’s governor. Any person wanting information about MSCSA and its platform can contact the Student Senate.