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SGA
The Student Government Association is the voice and governing body of the students. All
University of South Alabama students are members of SGA and are encouraged to get involved.
Mission
The University of South Alabama Student Government Association is committed to supporting
and advocating for the interests of students through excellence and empowerment.
Values
The Student Government Association plans to continuously meet this mission through the
commitment to four comprehensive values:
• Experience: The Student Government Association is committed to improvement and
excellence in all University efforts & experiences.
• Diversity: The Student Government Association is committed to fostering an
environment of diversity and inclusion.
• Representation: The Student Government Association is committed to advocating for
the needs and interests of students in all areas of the University.
• Integrity: The Student Government Association is committed to high ethical standards
and integrity in all actions and processes.
Branches of SGA
The Executive Branch is responsible for upholding the SGA Constitution, carrying out the
policies of SGA, and enforcing the laws of SGA. The officers of the Executive Branch are the
President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Attorney General. All of the officers of the Executive
Branch are elected by the student body.
The Judicial Branch is responsible for interpreting the SGA Constitution and all laws passed by
SGA. In addition, the Judicial Branch hears student disciplinary cases as requested by the Dean
of Students. The Judicial Branch is comprised of the SGA Chief Justice and 12 Associate Justices.
The Chief Justice presides over the Supreme Court, whose membership is comprised of the
Associate Justices. The Chief Justice is elected by the student body, and the President appoints
Associate Justices with the approval of the Senate.
The Legislative Branch formulates SGA policy in accordance with the Constitution and
provides a forum for discussion and input every Monday night in the Student Center open to all
students. The Senate is composed of students elected from every college and school proportional
to student enrollment. The Senate elects a President Pro-Tem from within its membership
who supervises the Senate Committees and presides over the Senate in the absence of the Vice
President.
SGA Committees
The Rules Committee attends to internal rules and regulations of the Senate including
attendance and committee requirements of all Senators. This committee is only open to Senators.
The Appropriations Committee oversees and administers the fund allocation process to
non Student Government Association entities including student organizations and University
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