About Student Government
Purpose of the Student Government Association
The members of the Student Government Association are dedicated to: staying aware of the general welfare of the student body; serving as a channel of communication between the student body, faculty and administration; establishing and executing programs and projects beneficial to the student body, and promoting and improving relations between the local community and the student body.
SGA Executive Officers
Every spring semester the student body elects three Executive Officers. Each Executive Officer is over a branch of the Student Government Association (SGA). The President oversees the Executive Branch, the Vice President oversees the Legislative Branch, and the Chief Justice oversees the Judicial Branch. The 2024-2025 SGA Executive Officers are:
President – Kyle Hidalgo
Vice President – Levi Spiers
Chief Justice -Rosemary Matthews
SGA Advisory Team
With the assistance of the Student Government Association Graduate Assistant, the Coordinator for Student Government Association provides guidance to the officers and members of SGA to aid them in their growth as student servant-leaders.
Student Government Association Advisor– Dr. Taneshia Drake, Assistant Director of Student Engagement
Dr. Taneshia Drake oversees the Student Government Association, ExCEL Fellows Program, as well as Student Leadership Development.
Student Government Association Graduate Assistant – Khamri Alexander
Khamri Alexander received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with minors in Communication, Political Science, and Sociology in 2023. She is currently enrolled in the Strategic Communication Masters Program.
Student Government Association Resources and Programs
Office Services
In the Office for Student Engagement, Student Union Room 2307, SGA offers free Scantrons, BlueBooks, Pens, Pencils, and fax use.
Scholarships
Every year the SGA Senate allocates money to fund scholarships for students enrolled in the Study Abroad Program. Along with the Study Abroad Scholarships, SGA also offers an endowed scholarship in every academic college.
Travel Grants
Students can apply for grants each year to help assist in funding for educational conferences and conventions.
Departmental Grants
Departments can apply for grants each academic year to assist in funding for educational projects, programs, or events that will enhance the image of the university or benefit the student body.
Organizational Grants
The Student Government Association awards Organizational Grants to provide opportunities for Southeastern recognized student organizations and Fraternity and Sorority Life Organizations to host educational events on campus. Organizational Grants may be awarded up to $500.
*Any questions regarding any of the grants can be addressed on our grant page, check it out here!
Capital Outlay
The Student Government Association provides funds for campus beautification and renovation projects to better our campus community. If you have an idea for a project to improve Southeastern’s campus, please let us know by emailing [email protected].
Campus Programs and Events
The Student Government Association sponsors programs and events such as Homecoming, The Big Event, voter registration events, speakers, athletic partnerships, and many other campus events.
