“I really wish more people would attend the meetings,” said Jill Remenar, Panhellenic Council representative. “It would be great if students got more involved in it — it’s the student voice to things that are going on in the city and city government.”

The USC is comprised of 11 student volunteers who represent various student groups and organizations affiliated with the university, such as ASMSU, the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council and Residence Halls Association.

There also are three at-large seats for students who don’t represent specific organizations.

“We’re pretty much the bridge between the city and the university,” said Brett Baker, vice-chairperson of the commission.

The group meets every other Tuesday to discuss issues affecting students and when applicable, proposed ordinances that could impact students, Remenar said.

“We talk about problems going on with the university students and city,” the finance senior said. “If any of us have anything we think needs bringing up, we bring it up.”

At every meeting, members of the audience are given the chance to discuss issues they would like the USC to delve into, but not many people are aware of that, said Annette Irwin, staff liaison to the USC.

“I would encourage any student who’s interested to come to our meetings and then if there’s an issue in particular that they’re interested in, to come in and speak to that issue,” she said.

Family studies graduate student Erin Keough said she hasn’t attended any USC meetings but thinks the group is a vital resource for students to have.

“(The USC) makes sense because this way the students feel like they do have a voice,” she said. “A large proportion of the population is affected by what does and could happen here.”

Students interested in joining the USC for a one-year term beginning next fall should apply at the end of the school year.

“It’s a great opportunity for students to get involved in making a difference with the city,” Irwin said. “Sometimes I hear students say that there’s no way they can get involved, well this is great way to get involved and for the student voice to be heard.”