SGA plans goals for semester

SGA at Georgia College is actively working to better campus experiences by achieving their goals on this semester’s agenda.

First and foremost, SGA intends to wrap up loose ends from last semester and continue previously established projects. One of these projects is the recycling program, which they hope will continue to gain momentum, enthusiasm and support for this endeavor.

SGA will continue to sell bell tower bricks for the monument that will establish tradition at athletic events. The bell tower symbolizes the significant history of Georgia College and by selling bricks and plaques, SGA is inviting the student body to be a part of that history.

In addition to the bell tower project, SGA is encouraging school spirit through the Licensing and Expansion Committee. The committee is working to make Georgia College apparel more readily available at larger retail stores, such as Wal-Mart. Promoting school spirit in the community and at large is of the utmost importance.

“This year we are increasing efforts to establish campus ethos through Bobcat pride. We have been working closely with the Thunder Crew to promote university athletics,” said SGA Press Secretary Meg Harth.

This past semester, an amendment was made to the SGA Constitution stating that the president has the power to create additional staff positions within Student Government and abolish such positions if needed.

“This power comes with checks and balances in that my decisions must be confirmed with a two-third majority of the Senate,” said SGA President Zach Mullins. “Ideally, creating staff positions will help with the functioning of Student Government as well as encourage more student involvement.”

As a senior, Mullins is serving his last semester as the Georgia College SGA president. He is the fifth president in the universities’ history to hold two terms.

“I intend to successfully implement every goal I’ve had for this school since I entered as a freshman,” Mullins said.

Creating positive relations and cooperation between the student body and SGA is essential for successful semesters.

“Through the establishment of staff positions, such as my own, SGA is creating more opportunities for students to get involved,” Harth said. “This is also closing the communication gap between the student body and the organization by helping senators and executives become more accessible.”

The staff positions are expected to make the organization more visible and accessible to the campus. Along with the creation of staff positions, SGA hopes to make other campus positions more active and prominent throughout the community.

Senators recently passed a bill that will outline the roles and responsibilities of Mr. and Ms. Georgia College. The goal of the new roles and responsibilities is to create a positive role model among the student body. One of the new responsibilities is to conduct a community service project while wearing the crown that will benefit both the university as well as the Milledgeville community.

Other members of SGA have their own individual goals for the semester.

“As the treasurer, my goal is to make all possible funds available to the students, allocating all of those funds to students seeking assistance in financing their academic trip,” said SGA Treasurer Megan Moss. “The Academic Travel Fund Committee is a great way to get money for a conference, whether you are presenting or not, and these funds are available to all students. We want you to use the funds and I want to make SGA funds accessible to anyone who would like to utilize them.”

Posted by Lauren Davidson on Jan 27 2011. Filed under News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.