Must constantly be reaching out to students and gathering information about their concerns. In this way, Senators are responsible for acting in the best interest of students, balancing and vetting executive decisions, and advocating for the student voice. Senators must attend all of the regular meetings as well as the signature programs that are an important part of the Senate’s annual schedule. During the weekly meetings Senators are expected to be actively engaged and participate in the discussions taking place. Furthermore, Senators should be eager to work with a committee and assist their fellow Senators whenever possible. The Student Senate is comprised of elected members representing each College and various special populations on campus.

Shall serve to advise and assist the President in the execution of the will of the Senate and the members of the Association and to communicate the activities of the Executive Branch to the Senate. The Cabinet shall be composed of all the members of the Executive Branch who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate or elected by the members of the Association. The Student Body President and Vice President are the only elected members of the Executive Branch.

Shall have jurisdiction in cases arising from the Constitution, Statutes, and Bylaws of the Association. The Court shall hear appeals from Traffic Court, Parking Appeals, and Library Court of Appeals and shall render decisions in these cases. The Court shall have the authority to render advisory opinions at the written request of any member of the Association. An advisory opinion will be provided by the Court which then will be sent to the Senate. Any further jurisdictional areas are only granted by the Senate and approved by the President of the Association.

May run for office during the spring election. If you plan to run for a seat on SGA and intend to hold a campus wide campaign, you need to thoroughly review the election rules listed below. Candidates and/or their supporters MUST adhere to these rules. If a candidate (and/or their supporters) is found in violation of any of these rules that candidate may be disqualified.