The Student Government Association is a student group organized to:
- Promote and maintain an active communication between the administration, faculty, and students;
- Supplement academic goals through the development of appropriate co-curricular programs;
- Aid in the social adjustment and maturation of students;
- Provide leadership training and the promotion of democratic action and ideals;
- Provide a medium for student expression;
- Directly reflect student needs and interests in the promotion of campus activities;
- Offer services to Motlow State Community College and the community;
- Develop loyalty and enthusiasm for Motlow State Community College.
The duties of this organization shall be:
- To serve as student representatives on any committee designated by the Student Affairs Committee;
- To recommend to the Student Affairs Committee and implement activities and programs to improve the morale of students;
- To conduct all elections of student officers, to include their own successors and officers of classes for ensuing years.
The Student Government Association is composed of every registered student at Motlow State Community College. There are two branches: the executive branch consists of the President and Executive Vice-President on each campus and their appointees; the legislative branch consists of Senators from each class. These officers serve one calendar year beginning the fourth Monday in April or as soon thereafter as elections are held.
The SGA meets at least twice a month, with dates for meetings decided by a majority vote of the members. Additionally, a general assembly of all SGA officials is held once each semester at a site to be designated by the SGA President in consultation with the Executive Vice-Presidents.
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History
February 7, 2007; approved by the Leadership Council on May 24, 2016; effective date: May 24, 2016
Responsible Party
Vice President for Student Affairs