The Student Government Association held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 20, and looks to work hard to make a positive difference on campus for the students its serves during the 2011-12 academic year.
In his remarks, SGA President Isiah Lyman encouraged the members of the student association to serve their constituents and to work towards making the campus a better place for students. He reiterated the SGA’s motto for this year, “Striving for excellence and making an unforgettable difference daily!”
Each of the members of the SGA shared his or her goals for the association with a majority expressing a wish to better serve the students, be more visible on campus and to accomplish goals that make concrete changes for the betterment of the college community.
One of the first changes to be made is an effort to make the budget process more transparent and fair, which is being led by Bess Gutenstein, SGA treasurer. Gutenstein outlined the process that organizations should follow in seeking SGA funds. The SGA distributes funding to the student organizations on campus.
Associate Justice Gary Morgan administered the oath of office to the various class, residence hall and house representatives on the SGA.
Jonita Ashley-Pauley, associate dean of students who is the advisor for SGA this year, told the group about her responsibilities in regards to advising SGA and also shared how being a leader on campus while in college has benefited her in her career.
The SGA also learned a new fishing club is being organized on campus, and its representative was told about the steps to be taken to make it a college-sanctioned organization.
Members of the SGA and students who helped with the fall elections posed for a photo after the first meeting.