Student Handbook - Sweet Briar College

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a. Extracurricular activities (except in those instances where state, regional, and national sports organizations have authority over intercollegiate athletics). b. Residence hall activities (except those matters deemed by the President to affect the health and safety of the community or the property of the College). 4. The President, as the chief executive of the College, has the responsibility of implementing all matters properly referred to her by the other decisionmaking groups of the College. In matters of conflict, the President’s judgment shall prevail, subject only to the superior authority of the Board of Directors. Preamble Whereas, we, the students of Sweet Briar College, understand that all authority originates with and is delegated by the Board of Directors and, Whereas, we, as the members of a community devoted to intellectual pursuits, do individually and collectively desire to instill in each other a sense of responsibility for the welfare of students in that academic community, and, Whereas, in addition to meeting fully its obligations of nondiscrimination under federal and state law, the College is committed to supporting a community in which a diverse student population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual, regardless of economic status, ethnic background, political views, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics and beliefs. Whereas, we believe that such responsibility promotes the best interests of the College and prepares the students to take their place in a democratic society, we do hereby adopt the following Constitution and By-Laws. Article I: Name The name of the organization shall be the Student Government Association (SGA) of Sweet Briar College. Article II: Purpose The purpose of this organization shall be to: 1. Strengthen the sense of individual responsibility implicit in the ideal underlying the foundation of Sweet Briar College, which is to impart to its students such education in sound learning and such training as shall, in the judgment of the Directors, best fit them to be useful members of society. 2. Promote the highest standards of honor and integrity in all phases of college life. 3. Coordinate and promote student activity within the community. 4. Provide a forum for the expression and discussion of student opinions and sentiment. 5. Complement the educational aspects of student life. 6. Advance the spirit of loyalty to the College and its undertakings. ______________________________________________________ 8
Article III: Membership 1. All students at Sweet Briar College shall be members of the SGA. 2. The rights of the members of the SGA include: a. The presentation of petitions, appeals against the decisions of the Executive Committee, or proposals for amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws. Such petitions, appeals, and proposals must be considered by the Executive Committee. b. Participation in campus discussions. Article IV: Legislative Powers 1. The SGA officers shall exercise the legislative powers. 2. These powers shall be to: a. Ratify the rules, regulations, and policies concerning extracurricular activities except as otherwise provided. b. Propose and discuss rules and regulations that must be referred to the Executive Committee prior to a vote. c. Approve the budget derived from the Student Life Fund, as proposed by the Budget Committee, only after notification to the entire student body of the proposal prior to approval. 3. The SGA reserves the right to change rules and regulations within its authority at any time during the academic year. Upon alteration, the Constitution will be updated online. Once posted, the online copy will be the copy used for all proceedings. Article V: Executive Powers 1. The SGA officers shall exercise the executive powers of the SGA. 2. The voting SGA officers shall consist of the following: a. President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and the Electoral Officer and the Publicity Officer of the SGA, who shall be the Executive Committee. b. The Co-Chairs of the Judicial Committee. c. The Vice Presidents of the four classes. d. The President of the Campus Events Organization. e. The Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee. f. The SGA Representative of the Non-Residential, Turning Point and Transfer students. g. The Residence Life Representative. h. The President of Inter-Club Council. 3. The non-voting SGA officers shall consist of the Presidents of the four classes. 4. The executive powers of SGA shall be exercised by the officers of the Executive Committee and shall be to: ______________________________________________________ 9
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Fire Safety All residents must evac
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