Senators usually serve on two committees. Shortly after election, senators receive a committee preference sheet which is used by caucuses as the basis for determining committee assignments. Senators are given their first choice, if at all possible, and then assigned a second committee as needed. Committee meetings are usually scheduled monthly and last between one and two hours. Caucuses Student, nontenured, and tenured caucuses, each with a chairman, exist to perform certain organizational tasks, including the nomination of members to the Executive Committee and other standing committees.
Senators are automatically members of the caucus of the group they represent.