Speaker of Senate: Kal Petersen (any/all)
Email: assousenate@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBD
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
Hi! I’m Kal, your Speaker of Senate for the 2025-2026 school year. I’m a senior majoring in Theatre with a certificate in Teaching English Language Arts. This is my second year as Accessibility Senator after transferring to SOU last year. I’m honored to be a part of ASSOU, and I encourage everyone to show up to meetings to learn about important parts of our school like tuition, healthcare, and extracurricular events. I would also love for anyone to reach out to me or show up to my office hours to discuss anything you want to see changed at SOU. I am a strong believer in prioritizing your mental and physical health, and my goal as a Senator is to make it easier for SOU students to succeed in school while taking care of themselves.
Academic Advocacy Senator: Rory Line (she/her)
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday 11:15am – 1:15pm
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
My name is Rory Line, I am from Lacey, Washington and I am a Criminal Justice Major. I would love to be a voice for other students here at Southern Oregon University. This experience will help me further my experience with other students and my education.
Accessibility Senator: Vacant
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
Campus Life & Housing Senator: Vacant
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours:
Location: 202 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Lounge)
Clubs and Organizations Senator: Emilee Nielsen (she/they)
Email: TBA
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 202 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Lounge)
Hello everyone! My name is Emilee Nielsen and I am honored to be your new Club and Organization Senator. I am currently a senior studying Business Management. I have many different hobbies including sports, traveling, gaming, and cooking. I will be doing my best to help with club issues that may come up and help coordinate in any way I can. I also will make sure each club gets treated fairly. I am excited to collaborate with you all and be apart of this organization and very proud to represent SOU in this position.
Gender Equity and Sexual Diversity Senator: Madison Chambers
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 308 Stevenson Union (Social Justice and Equity Center)
Madison is a biology major here at SOU with hopes to go to PA school once completing their undergraduate. She is passionate about helping people and cultivating a community. In her free time she loves to do yoga with friends and is an avid reader.
Multicultural Affairs Senator: Vacant
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 202 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Lounge)
Non-Traditional, Military Affairs & Higher Education Senator: Nicholas Littlefield
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 321 Stevenson Union (TRIO Office)
Air Force veteran, born and raised in the Rogue Valley, majoring in psychology.
Recreation, Outdoor, Athletics Program (ROAP) Senator: Nareg Koshanian
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: Hannon Library first floor math/science annex
Hi! My name is Nareg Koshanian, and I’m your 2025–2026 Recreation, Outdoor, and Athletics Programs (ROAP) Senator. I’m a Computer Science major who’s passionate about health, fitness, and helping students feel their best. Since starting college, I’ve lost nearly 100 pounds and discovered a love for wellness that changed my life. Now, I want to promote that message across campus, by advocating for extended gym hours, accessible outdoor programs, and inclusive recreational opportunities for all students. If you have ideas, questions, or just want to talk about your own wellness goals, feel free to reach out. Let’s build a healthier SOU together!