UCA Student Government Association
The Student Government Association of the University of Central Arkansas, SGA, represents the student body at all times and in all circumstances, in areas such as: allocating and administrating student activity funds; advising the administration in regard to student-related policies; cooperating with faculty in determining student obligations and honors; considering all student petitions to SGA; planning and supervising all SGA elections; and approving charters or cancellations of RSOs.
The SGA was created to represent student interests on campus and push for initiatives that are beneficial for the student body. It exists to make sure that students are the number one priority in every decision made at UCA. The Slogan of SGA is: Students First!
The SGA is composed of total of forty senators divided into: "The Executive Board" consisting of a Executive President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-President of Operations, Vice-President of Finance. SGA representation from each class shall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Five (5) Representatives. Additional Members: Five (5) Senators at Large, Three (3) Graduate Senators.
The full Senate meets every Monday at 5 pm in Student Center 208. All students are invited to attend. This is the time when all the classes and committees come together, under the direction of the Executive Board, to report on goals and projects that are being carried out by the body. Any student can be appointed to a committee.
History
Dorothy Long — served 16 years as Senate Advisor
Early 40's
Most Memorable Events
- SIC — Student Interest Committee
- 5 members appointed by the President
- sponsor receptions, dance, teas)
- There was an activity fee, same ratio as now
