OFFICE OF THE STUDENT ADVOCATE GENERAL

Office Mission

The Office of the Student Advocate General (SAG) is an independent and neutral branch of ASUCI, committed to ensuring transparency from our student government and implementing support structures for students navigating the University’s policies in a number of different areas – from student conduct to financial aid. Our office dedicates our time to enhancing the efficiency and efficacy of ASUCI, holding our officials fiscally and ethically accountable to the organization’s core mission of serving the student body.

Please note that the Office of the Student Advocate General does not replace or substitute for formal grievance, investigative, or appeal processes made available by the University. Additionally, the Office does not have any authority to make decisions or enact policy on behalf of ASUCI.

The Office of the Student Advocate General is empowered by Article IX of the ASUCI Constitution.

Serene Li (she/her)
2025-2026 Student Advocate General
advocategeneral@asuci.uci.edu

Under Article IX of the ASUCI Constitution, the Student Advocate General:

  1. Presents ASUCI’s position to University and campus administration concerning student rights, campus rules, and other areas of student conduct;
  2. Imposes appropriate structural measures on ASUCI offices such as mandating more training or better record management;
  3. Receives, investigates, and addresses student complaints with regards to ASUCI elections;
  4. Reviews non­financial instances of nonfeasance, misfeasance, and malfeasance regarding ASUCI elections;
  5. Brings reports of nonfeasance, misfeasance, and malfeasance within ASUCI to the Judicial Board;
  6. Investigate charges of violations of the ASUCI governing documents committed by officials in other branches of ASUCI; and
  7. Reports the findings of investigations to the Judicial Board, except for cases alleging violations by members of the Judicial Board.

Disclosures

Confidentiality

Please note that the Office of the Student Advocate General is not legally required to maintain confidentiality. Though in most cases, the Student Advocate General will practice confidentiality with any information disclosed under the ASUCI Student Advocate General Policies & Procedures, students should be aware that state law mandates that information be appropriately shared if you are in imminent harm to yourself or to others, when there is an indication of child or elder abuse, or if you have a disability of significant consequence, as defined by the State of California.

Impartiality

The Office of the Student Advocate General is a neutral body within ASUCI and does not represent the University or individuals in matters brought to its attention.

Disclaimer

The Office of the Student Advocate General does not serve as an office of notice or record for the University.