2012-2013 Student Government Association Goals

2012-2013 Focal Points: Four Components of Student's Success

• Academic Excellence and Career Preparation
• Finances and Budgeting
• Resources and Support
• Co-Curricular Involvement and Activities

2012-2013 Goals:

• Advance the mission, the values, and goals of the university
• Improve the quality of student life and services through valuable advocacy for student's academic and co-curricular success
• Increase the awareness and the significance of Student Government Association and its function
• Vocalize the issues, the concerns, and the opinions of students with rationale, credibility, and professionalism
• Build a bridge of support and comradery with administration, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Advisory Council, and the recognized student organizations
• Serve as accountable agents to generate a sense of Pirate Pride inside and outside the classroom
• Build an effective and enduring cohesiveness among the recognized student organizations
• Inspire student leaders to recognize their potential
• Provide vital tools for productive and exceptional servant-leadership
• Embrace diversity amongst all students through promoting cultural awareness at university functions

Branches of Government: Interest in the Leadership

• The Executive Branch: Executive Council and Board
• The Legislative Branch: The Senate
• The Programming Branch: The Campus Union Board
• The Judicial Branch: The Student Court
• The Organizational President's Council
  • It is not a branch of government, but it is an essential part of the Student Government Association