| Student
Government (SGA): 448-8424
The Student Government Association is composed
of representatives selected from the freshman, sophomore,
junior, and senior classes and executive officers
elected at-large from the student body. The Student
Government Association acts as liaison between the
student body and the administration through its work
on University councils, boards, and committees. The
Senate holds student voice symposiums and town hall
meetings, passes bills in support of student issues,
and also initiates projects designed to meet student
needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joining
the Student Government Association
How can I apply for the appointed position
of Press Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, Secretary, or
Parliamentarian?
- Fill out the application for the specific office.
- Complete, sign, and date the Candidate Agreement
form for the specific office.
- Email us a 100-word essay answering the question
found on the above form.
- Turn in these three pieces of information to
the Student Government Office no later than September
5, 2003 at 6:00PM.
How are these positions chosen?
- Once your application has been received by the
Vice-President of Intergovernmental Affairs, the
Executive Board will review the application at the
next scheduled Executive Board meeting. You may
be asked to attend the meeting in order to complete
a short interview.
- After all the applications are received, the President
will select his/her desired appointment.
- The person (and all applicants) will be notified
of the selection. In order to serve in the positions,
and the appointment must be confirmed by a majority
of the Senate at the next scheduled Senate meeting.
What do I need to do to apply for a Non-Freshman
Senate position?
- Fill out the Senator application.
- Complete, sign, and date the Candidate Agreement
form for the specific office.
- Complete, sign, and date the Registration Verification
form.
- Email us a 100-word essay answering the question
found on the above form.
- Fill out your schedule for the fall semester
on the blank sheet provided.
- Turn in these five pieces of information to the
Student Government Office no later than September
5, 2003 at 6:00PM.
How are these positions filled?
- Once your application is received by the Vice-President
of Intergovernmental Affairs, the Executive Board
will be notified.
- Your Class Executive Senator will be responsible
for notifying the current class senators, and at
the next scheduled meeting will place your name
on the agenda to nominate you for the office.
- Once a nomination is made (you may nominate yourself!),
a majority of your senators, who were elected representatives
of your class, must vote to confirm your nomination.
- You will officially be recognized following the
vote, and will assume all powers, responsibilities,
and duties immediately.
What do I need to do to apply to run for
a Freshman Senate position?
- Fill out the Freshman Senator application.
- Complete, sign, and date the Candidate Agreement
form for the Freshman Senate position. Make sure
you circle if you will serve as the Class Executive
if elected.
- Email us a 100-word biography answering the questions
found on the above form, and include a picture if
desired.
- Read (in detail) both the Campaign Rules and Guidelines
form and the University Policy for On-Campus Publicity
form.
- Sign and date the Campaign Agreement form.
- Fill out your schedule for the fall semester on
the blank sheet provided.
- Turn in these five pieces of information to the
Student Government Office no later than September
5, 2003 at 6:00PM.
I am a freshman and I don’t want to
run for office. Can I still be involved in SGA?
If you are interested in student government but decide
not to run for a senate position, we welcome you to
join as an “Associate Member.” These members
serve in similar capacities to senators, but have
no official voting power on the senate floor. All
you have to do is fill out the application, come to
a meeting and let your Class Executive Senator know
you wish to join SGA, and you are in!
What if I want to run for more than one position?
You may only serve as a senator for your respective
class, however if you do not receive the number of
votes needed to become a senator, you may still join
SGA as an Associate Member. All you have to do is
notify the president and/or Class Executive Senator
and follow the steps above.
You may also be considered for one of the appointed
positions if you do not receive the number of votes
needed to become a senator in the election; however
you must submit applications for both a senator and
any appointed position by the deadline.
Student Government Association
St. Edward's University
Student Life Office
3001 S Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78704
(512)-448-8424
seugovernment@yahoo.com |
