Letters to the Editor

SGA doing plenty for students

Dear Editor,

    I am writing this letter in response to the blunt non-factual remarks made towards SGA in last week’s message listed in “The Litter Box.” The writer states that “SGA has ignored the student body to satisfy their own political agenda.” Let me say first hand that the main agenda on the mind of the people in SGA is to be the voice of the students, for the students.
    The writer then questioned the purpose of the organization – also calling out to what issues have been addressed and if the people within it even care. I can assure to everyone that these students do more than just care about tending to the concerns of the students. SGA consists of 30 student volunteers who give anywhere between 3 and 12 hours a week, just to aim to make a difference in our collegiate community. The allegation that there is some corrupt ideology behind SGA is false and has no concrete information associated with it.
    Last fall SGA fought for and got the hours of the Depot increased along with the amount of available commuter lot spaces. Senators spent countless hours drafting nearly $6,000 in bills to be allocated to and benefiting the RSOs (Recognized Student Organizations) on campus. SABC (Student Activities Budget Committee) and ATFC (Academic Travel Fund Committee) also received several thousand dollars to fund student endeavors.
    This semester SGA is funding the Sister Hazel concert on Feb. 29. Along with increasing night safety on campus, the organization is planning to bring a free online music system available to all students as well as the possibility of Fall Break. The Executive Council rigorously continues to meet with school faculty and advisors to discuss the concerns of the student body to be addressed.
    SGA thrives to listen to the students and work diligently to resolve their concerns. GCSU students can submit any issues or suggestions they have directly on the front page of Mycats, the SGA suggestion box located in the main entrance of the library or by contacting the Executive Council directly at sga.gcsu.edu.

    Sincerely,

David McLaughlin
SGA Senator

RSA goes out of way for students

Dear Editor,

    “The Resident Student Association is established to represent resident students in matters which concern their welfare; promote academic, cultural, intellectual, social, and leadership development among resident students; and to stimulate an interest in and responsibility for self-governance.” – The RSA Mission Statement.
    We would like to take a moment to discuss what the RSA Mission Statement means to us as the General Assembly of RSA and to you the on-campus students of GCSU. 
    It is our goal to represent the views and opinions of on-campus students not only to the administration but to the campus and community of Milledgeville. 
    In addition to the numerous social programs RSA has hosted so far this year, the organization has worked to improve our campus and community in many ways. By hosting resident forums and working with administrators, we have successfully redefined visitation policies – impacting every resident on campus.  Through grass-roots efforts and hours of hard work, we are making progress toward a housing-wide recycling program.  In the near future, you will see additional benches and bike racks thanks to the work of RSA.  We have also coordinated community service projects benefiting organizations such as Relay for Life and the local cancer center here in Milledgeville.  These are some of the many examples proving the value of RSA. 
    RSA is comprised of elected representatives form each hall and meets weekly to discuss any issues that may impact on-campus students.  As an on-campus student you are already a member of RSA and at any time you may attend our opens meetings and bring to light any topic for discussion. 
    If the motives or actions of RSA are in question in your mind, we invite you to our next meeting on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the Foundation Hall classroom where you will have the opportunity to discuss your concerns.  It is only through the honest exchange of ideas and opinions that we will truly benefit students and the GCSU community. 
    Sincerely,
The Resident
Student Association
General Assembly

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