Student Handbook - Sweet Briar College

Student Government AssociationPresident’s MessageThe Student Government Association was established in 1906, when thestudents petitioned the College to form a body that would maintain legislativeand executive control over a wide range of student issues. Since then, the SGAhas evolved into a group of elected student leaders who serve to represent thestudent body through a variety of committees and organizations, such as theInter-Club Council and the Academic Affairs Committee.First, I would like to thank you for allowing me to serve as your student bodypresident; it is truly a privilege. Sweet Briar has taught me that all things arepossible through diligence, teamwork, and collective action, and I am veryexcited for this academic year.One night, as I was casually scanning the Student Handbook, I came acrossthese words: “We, as the members of a community devoted to intellectualpursuits, do individually and collectively desire to instill in each other a sense ofresponsibility for the welfare of students in that academic community.” I feltcompelled by this idea. Along with so many other unique features, SweetBriar’s sense of community is so wonderfully distinctive. It is what we lovemost about this place. This upcoming year, I pose that we all strive tostrengthen those communal bonds, and in doing so we shall reaffirm theindispensable “sense of responsibility.”As the student electorate, I ask you to hold myself, as well as the SGA Board,accountable throughout the year. We are nothing without you; your input andparticipation is vital. We invite you to come to SGA meetings every otherMonday at 8 pm. By ensuring that the SGA Board acts solely on what is bestfor the welfare of the students, we will fulfill our purpose of “promoting thehighest standards of honor and integrity in all phases of college life.”If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me atAlkire12@sbc.edu or sga@sbc.edu.Yours,Lauren Alkire ’12SGA President________________________________________________________________7