Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is a representative governing body that addresses the concerns of the undergraduate student population. All members of the Student Government Association are full or 3/4 time undergraduates.SGA exists to serve and to improve the general welfare of the undergraduate students and to accomplish the following goals:
- to express and interpret student opinion to the administration and faculty;
- to resolve common student problems;
- to achieve common student purposes within the University and civic life;
- to provide official and recognized representatives of the undergraduate students in dealing with other components of the University community;
- to participate with the University administration in the formulation and execution of policies;
- to protect student rights.
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Meet Us
The University community is comprised of many constituencies and each student is represented by multiple senators: two to four senators represent the living area of the student; one senator represents the class of the undergraduate student; one senator represents the course of study pursued by the student. The student senators work in various ad-hoc and standing committees that attempt to address issues of concern to the UD student body.
The executive officers of SGA shall be the President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Residential Affairs, and Vice President of Finance.
The Executive Committee (Excom) shall be the executive branch of SGA. The President shall serve as the Chair of Excom and have the final executive powers of the Executive Committee. The Excom shall be comprised of the officers of SGA.
The Student Senate shall be the legislative body of SGA.
Finance
In accordance with the SGA constitution, SGA is funded by a fee levied on all full-time and three-fourths time undergraduate students. At least 25% of the SGA budget shall be set aside to be allocated to other recognized student organizations through a committee selected and approved by 2/3 of the Senate. Additionally, SGA cannot spend more than 7% of its total budget on internal programs in one school year.
Spring 2013 Student Organization Funding
We will be accepting the application and budgets for your Student Organization’s events and activities for the entire Spring semester starting January 30th, and will continue to accept them until 5pm on February 24th. This includes any events and activities that occurred at the beginning of this semester up until the application deadline, as well as events or activities planned for later in the semester. Completed applications may be turned in to the Vice President of Finance in the SGA office KU 253 or in the mailbox outside of this office.
For more information about specific funding requirements and oppurtunities, please see the "For More Information" links in sidebar to the right.
For More Information
FAQ
- General SGA questions
- What does SGA do?
- SGA works for the students by being a liaison between students and administration. We provide a voice for students on issues around campus and provide guidance on what current student issues are. In addition, we help fund and support student initiatives through the budget week process for student organizations and pass bills and resolutions based on student concerns or needs.
- How can I get involved?
- To get involved as a member of the general public, you are more than welcome to attend any of our regular SGA sessions, held every Sunday at 7PM in the Kennedy Union Ballroom East. There is a section for students to sit and portions of the session in which you can raise questions or concerns.
If you would like to run for an elected position and help draft legislation, see the Elections tab on our main page. Senators in SGA can represent a wide variety of constituents, such as members of their graduating class, their school in the University, their residential community, etc. Contact udsgaelections@gmail.com for more information.
- To get involved as a member of the general public, you are more than welcome to attend any of our regular SGA sessions, held every Sunday at 7PM in the Kennedy Union Ballroom East. There is a section for students to sit and portions of the session in which you can raise questions or concerns.
- How do I apply for SGA funding?
- You can apply for funding through the application process held at the beginning of every semester. After filling out, and turning in, the application during the designated time period it will then be reviewed and voted on by the finance committee. For more information on the funding process and when the applications will be accepted for each semester please email finance.udsga@gmail.com
- When are meetings held?
- SGA public meetings are held every Sunday (excluding break weekends) at 7pm in the Kennedy Union Ballroom East (2nd Floor KU). Part of the meeting is always reserved for comments, announcements and grievances from the general student body, so you're more than encouraged to come and bring up any issue you might have.
- What are SGA’s office hours?
- Members of the Executive Cabinet in the Student Government Association are constantly available in the SGA office on the 2nd floor of Kennedy Union to assist you with any questions or comments. If you are interested in meeting with a specific member of Executive Cabinet, visit their bio section in the Meet Us tab of the main page.
- Members of the Executive Cabinet in the Student Government Association are constantly available in the SGA office on the 2nd floor of Kennedy Union to assist you with any questions or comments. If you are interested in meeting with a specific member of Executive Cabinet, visit their bio section in the Meet Us tab of the main page.
- What do Senators do?
- Senators are responsible for advocating for their constituents -- whether that includes those within their school/college, residential area, class, or other demographic. Their primary job is to figure out what the most important issues are on campus and how to fix them. Senators should be in close contact with the administrators related to their constituency so that they can communicate student opinion to these administrators and administration's initiatives to students. They can also coordinate projects or events for their constituents. Senators are the ones with the power to vote in SGA public meetings so they make the decisions about which initiatives we support and how we allocate our money.
When are meetings held?
- Senators are responsible for advocating for their constituents -- whether that includes those within their school/college, residential area, class, or other demographic. Their primary job is to figure out what the most important issues are on campus and how to fix them. Senators should be in close contact with the administrators related to their constituency so that they can communicate student opinion to these administrators and administration's initiatives to students. They can also coordinate projects or events for their constituents. Senators are the ones with the power to vote in SGA public meetings so they make the decisions about which initiatives we support and how we allocate our money.
- What does SGA do?
- Campus Questions (For more information or to voice comments or concerns regarding living on campus, contact the Vice President of Residential Affairs, Sarah Dickson, at sdickson1@udayton.edu.
- Why are basements locked?
- Basements are locked for several reasons, including student safety and security reasons.
- Basements are locked for several reasons, including student safety and security reasons.
- What is up with the housing lottery?
- As of this summer, a task force has been formed with members from a wide variety of student groups and housing/residence life administration. The goal of this task force is to concentrate on updating the housing assignment process one year at a time and move away from the outdated lottery concept. This year they are working diligently on the sophomore housing assignment process, next year will be junior, and the following year will be senior. As of right now, they have not come up with a system as you can imagine it is not a quick and easy task. The members of this task force are hosting forum's for opinions and looking for new students to sit on committees to voice their opinions in order to create the most efficient assignment process possible. For more information or if you are interested in joining one of these committees, contact Sarah Dickson, SGA's VP of Residential Affairs.
- What is SGA doing to be sustainable?
- Sustainability initiatives are occurring across the University of Dayton's campus. Dining services has an extensive composting program. Clubs and organizations, such as Sustainability Club, River Stewards, ETHOS Club, Appalachia Club, etc., promote simple, conscious lifestyles by hosting educational events, forums, and promotions. An overarching organization known as the Student Sustainability Committee facilitates communication between student organizations, the administration, and facilities. Both first year students and upperclassmen have the opportunity to live in a community that focuses on sustainable practices ranging from energy reduction to local food consumption. Furthermore, undergraduate students of any discipline can earn a minor in sustainability, energy and the environment. UD also offers a master's degree in clean and renewable energy through the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- Sustainability initiatives are occurring across the University of Dayton's campus. Dining services has an extensive composting program. Clubs and organizations, such as Sustainability Club, River Stewards, ETHOS Club, Appalachia Club, etc., promote simple, conscious lifestyles by hosting educational events, forums, and promotions. An overarching organization known as the Student Sustainability Committee facilitates communication between student organizations, the administration, and facilities. Both first year students and upperclassmen have the opportunity to live in a community that focuses on sustainable practices ranging from energy reduction to local food consumption. Furthermore, undergraduate students of any discipline can earn a minor in sustainability, energy and the environment. UD also offers a master's degree in clean and renewable energy through the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- Why is there no air conditioning in some of the neighborhood homes?
- This has recently been brought to our attention and we are working on what we can do about the situation.
- This has recently been brought to our attention and we are working on what we can do about the situation.
- Why are basements locked?
Want to join SGA? Here's how!
Elections information for Spring 2013 will be released shortly, check back soon!
For more information contact SGA elections committee at: udsgaelections@gmail.com
Questions? That's what we're here for!
Student Government Association
300 College Park
Dayton, OH 45469-0628
Kennedy Union, room 253
Phone: 937-229-4444