Student Government Association

In its pursuit of educating the whole person, Reinhardt University encourages student participation within all realms of the campus community; the University strives to include the Student Body in the development and advancement of the institution. Student self-government plays a significant role in shaping the quality of student life at Reinhardt University.

Established in 1957, the Student Government Association represents all segments of the student body and is organized to help formulate and voice student opinion regarding University policies and to allocate it’s funding to appropriate committees, programs, projects and student organizations.

Role and Purpose

Mission Statement

The mission of the Student Government Association is to ensure student participation in the university decision-making process, which helps to voice the needs, concerns and rights of each student and ultimately works toward the advancement of the university community.

The Student Government Association utilizes the organizational and advocacy experience and other experiential learning activities as a vehicle for:

Leadership Development
Community/Civic Engagement
Self-Empowerment
Self-Management and Appraisal

Learning Outcomes

As a result of serving in organization leadership positions, students will:

Enhance their transferable skills through leadership programs, training and development opportunities.
Articulate of the importance of good citizenship and how they can impact their community through involvement, service, and leadership.
Develop self-reliance and self-confidence through fulfillment of roles and responsibilities.
Maintain personal health and wellness in potentially stressful environments.

How to Get Involved

Apply to the Student Government Association here.

Executive Board

The Student Government Association Executive Board exercises executive power over those areas of collegiate activity that are the responsibility of students; it is the executive branch of Student Government Association. The Executive Board presides over Student Senate meetings and forms and initiates general policy of the Student Government Association.

The Executive Board is composed of the following:

Student Body President
Vice President for Administration
Vice President for Student Activities & Chair of the Student Activities Council
Treasurer
Secretary
Chief of Staff
Rules and Regulations Chair
Residence Life Chair
Commuter Life Chair

Student Senate

The Student Senate exercises legislative power over those areas of collegiate activity that are the responsibility of students; it is the Legislature of Reinhardt, developing and sponsoring legislation for the betterment of the institution.

The Student Senate is made up of both elected and appointed members. The Elected Members include: one representative from each class, two representatives from male residence halls, two representatives from female residence halls, four commuter representatives, and five representatives from the student body at large. The Appointed Members include: A representative from each academic school appointed by the Dean of each respective school, and two representatives from Athletic teams appointed by the Athletic Director and two representatives from the Extended Campuses.

Senators are elected and appointed at the beginning of the Fall semester. Senators serve for the duration of the school year; open seats are filled from appointments, by the President.

Want to be on Student Senate?

https://www.jotform.com/rustudentactivities/SGAapplication

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council exists as the Judicial Division of the Student Government Association.

The Judicial Council exercises judicial power over those areas of collegiate activity that are the responsibility of students, including the power of sanctioning individuals; it is the Judicial branch of Student Government Association. The Judicial Council holds hearings and makes judgments towards the general policy of the Student Body Association; it has jurisdiction over student disciplinary cases.
The Judicial Council is composed of:

Ten student members appointed by the Student Government Association Vice President of Administration.
Two staff members appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
Two faculty members shall be appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College.

The senior faculty/staff member shall serve as the as the chairperson of a panel of the Judicial Council during all hearings and deliberations other than in cases of impeachment of elected or appointed officer of the SGA or the interpretation of the Constitution, its Amendments, and the Bylaws of the Student Government Association, in such cases the senior most student shall serve as the chairperson.

The Judicial Hearing Council is granted authority under Article II Section 3 and Article V Section 2 of the Constitution of the Student Government Association.

*This is a very abbreviated explanation of Judicial Hearing procedure and may not apply to all cases; please see your Student Handbook for correct procedure.

Student Activities Council

The Student Activities Council (SAC) exists as the programming and event-planning arm of the Student Government Association. SAC is a student-led organization responsible for providing a balanced schedule of social, cultural, educational and recreational programs and activities. Participation on SAC encourages the development of leadership skills as students initiate, plan, develop, and participate in activities programs and events. This council works with national agencies, local organizations, students, faculty and staff to provide programs and activities for students. SAC focuses on programming on weekday, night and weekend programming.

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Student Activities Council is to plan and administer activities for the student body, in order to contribute to a well-rounded social, recreational and cultural life for the Reinhardt University campus and community. The Student Activities Council utilizes the organizational and event management experience and other experiential learning activities as a vehicle for:

Communication and Collaboration
Self-Management and Appraisal
Leadership Development
Event/Program Management
Civic Engagement/Responsibility

Learning Outcomes for SAC student leaders

As a result of serving in organization leadership positions, students will:

Demonstrate professionalism through interactions with students, professional vendors and community members.
Maintain personal health and wellness in potentially stressful environments.
Enhance their transferable skills through leadership programs, training and development opportunities.
Create and assess project goals through reflection on overall outcomes at completion of projects.
Identify and plan all aspects of an event/program.
Articulate the importance of good citizenship and how they can impact their community through involvement, service and leadership.

Learning Outcomes for Event Attendees

As a result of attending SAC-planned events, students will:

Enhance their feeling of engagement, belonging, loyalty and pride with the University.
Engage with their community with programs/events that are available exclusively on Reinhardt’s campus.
Interact with individuals that have similar and differing opinions and beliefs on a variety of subjects.

Current Student Government Association Executive Board

Student Body President

Josh Teague
Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration
Hometown: Acworth, GA

Responsibilities as Student Body President:

To serve as the President of the Student Body
To represent the Student Body at University ceremonies and functions when called upon by the Administration
To represent the Student Body at meetings of the Board of Trustees.
To serve as the chairperson of the Student Senate
To guide and direct policies, procedures, and programming related to the SGA, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To foster a positive relationship between the SGA, Faculty Senate and the University Administration
To manage the Student Government Association in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer
To oversee the selection or removal of all chairpersons and members of the SGA Standing Committees

Vice President for Administration

Jesus Guzman-Bonilla
Year: Senior
Major: Mathematics with Concentration in Cyber Security
Hometown: Roswell, GA

Responsibilities as Vice President for Administration:

To serve as the chairperson of the Elections Committee and to oversee all SGA related elections
To implement and oversee policies and procedures of the SGA, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To preside over any committees to which the President appoints the Vice President
To perform the duties of the President upon removal of the President from office by death, resignation, impeachment, or other inability to discharge the powers and duties of the office of President
To stand in when the President is unable to be present

Vice President for Student Activities

Haleigh Pate
Year: Junior
Major: Secondary English Language Arts Education
Hometown: Waleska, GA

Responsibilities as Vice President for Student Activities:

Serves as the Student Activities Council (SAC) chair, a student group which plans and executes campus programming and events
To implement and oversee all SAC programming, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To appoint student members of the SAC, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor, and the Coordinator of Student Activities
To foster and maintain a positive relationship between the SAC and the Student Body
To preside over any committees to which the President appoints the Vice President

Treasurer

Madison McElroy
Year: Senior
Major: Business Management
Hometown: Rome, GA

Responsibilities as Treasurer:

To administer and supervises all financial affairs of the SGA and all chartered organizations
To maintains all necessary financial records
To serve as liaison to the University Business Office
To serve as Chair of the Student Activities Fee Committee
To appoint student members of the Student Activities Fee Committee, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To oversee clubs and organizations
To maintain accurate and accountable records of all financial activity of the SGA
To sign all financial requisitions, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To report the financial standing of the SGA and clubs and organizations during all meetings
To be responsible for publishing the financial records section of the Annual Report

Secretary

Amber Evans
Year: Junior
Major: Creative Writing
Hometown: Marietta, GA

Responsibilities as Secretary:

To serves as a liaison between members within the Executive Board
To be responsible for recording minutes during meetings
To assists with Executive Board projects
To keep a role of all members present at SGA meetings and to advise the Executive Board as to the unexcused absences of members
To assure that all criteria, including grade point averages, are met and held by officers of the SGA
To perform other duties prescribed by the President and the Vice Presidents

Chief of Staff

Amani Jones
Year: Senior
Major: Music Education
Hometown: Waleska, GA

Responsibilities as Chief of Staff:

To serve as a resource for members of the Executive Board and SGA as a whole
To serve as the coordinator and facilitator of the SGA Committees and those individuals who represent the SGA on University Committees
To be responsible for and working closely with all of the student representatives and senators on the SGA Student Senate
To be responsible for some of the daily operations of SGA
To be in charge of coordinating with and for the Executive Branch enforcing the expectations of each Executive Board member
Other duties as assigned by the President

Commuter Life Chair

Reyna Gijon-Vasquez
Year: Sophomore
Major: Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Canton, GA

Responsibilities as Commuter Life Chair:

To serve as the chairperson of the Commuter Life Council and Co-Chair of the Gordy Dinning Services Committee and Parking & Campus Safety Committee
To serve as a non-voting member of the Executive Board and Student Senate
To serve as a resource for members of the Executive Board and SGA as a whole regarding commuter life
To implement and oversee all commuter related programming, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To foster and maintain a positive relationship between commuter students and SGA

Rules & Regulations Chair

Mason Smith
Year: Senior
Major: Communications and Media Studies
Hometown: Flowery Branch, GA

Responsibilities as Rules & Regulations Chair:

To serve as the chairperson of the Rules and Regulations Council and Co-Chair of the Elections Committee
To serve as a non-voting member of the Executive Board and Student Senate
To serve as a resource for members of the Executive Board and SGA as a whole regarding rules and regulations
To implement and oversee all SGA related rules and regulations, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To oversee the University Judicial Council, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To appoint student members of the Judicial Council, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To foster and maintain a positive relationship between students, university administrators, and SGA

Residence Life Chair

Sarah Crawford
Year: Junior
Major: Graphic Design
Hometown: Hoschton, GA

Responsibilities as Residence Life Chair:

To serve as the chairperson of the Residence Life Council and Co-Chair of the Gordy Dining Services Committee and Parking & Campus Safety Committee
To serve as a non-voting member of the Executive Board and Student Senate
To serve as a resource for members of the Executive Board and SGA as a whole regarding residence life
To implement and oversee all residences related programming, in consultation with the Executive Board and the SGA Advisor(s)
To foster and maintain a positive relationship between resident students and SGA

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Student Government Association

Role and Purpose

Mission Statement

Learning Outcomes

How to Get Involved

Want to be on Student Senate?

Mission Statement

Learning Outcomes for SAC student leaders

Learning Outcomes for Event Attendees

Current Student Government Association Executive Board

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