Associated Students of Oregon State University

The origins of student government at OSU are rooted in an 1897 campaign to fund the football team through the establishment of incidental fees. Although the College Board of Regents rejected this initial move toward the systematic funding of student activities, a student conference three years later set forth a proposed constitution and a set of bylaws for the establishment of a student governmental body that would have the power to institute and regulate student body fees. This proposal was approved by a vote of the student body and faculty in 1900 and resulted in the formation of the college's first student government, at that time called the Student Assembly.

From the description of Associated Students of Oregon State University (ASOSU) records, 1917-2006 (bulk 1966-2000). (Eugene Public Library). WorldCat record id: 77554128

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