Officers
Student Government Association
Your representatives.
Your executive branch of the Student Government Association consists of the student body president, vice president of legislation, and vice president of finance. The three officers are elected each spring by the student body and serve one-year terms, which begin in May.
President
The student body president serves as the primary representative and advocate for students to the university leadership; represents the Student Government Association at official university events and at board of trustees meetings; holds veto power over legislation passed by the student senate; and presides over all Student Government Association meetings. The president also makes student appointments to university committees, including the Student Travel Committee and the Campus Appeals Board.
Vice President of Legislation
The vice president of legislation serves as the president of the student senate and is responsible for recruiting and training senators; presiding over meetings of the student senate; appointing senate committee chairs; and assisting with the implementation of senate legislation and resolutions. This position also serves as a nonvoting, ex officio member of all senate committees.
Vice President of Finance
The vice president of finance serves as the chief financial officer of the Student Government Association and represents the Student Government Association on matters related to the budget and academic issues. This positions serves as the chair of the Allocations Committee, works closely with the Student Government Association Media Board, and represents student government on the University Budget Committee.
Student Body President
McKayla Henry
You can contact the president about a variety of issues, including
- student appointments to university committees,
- Student Government Association programs and initiatives,
- student-related issues and concerns, and
- questions or concerns about the board of trustees.
Office Hours:
Walb Student Union, 225C
Monday: 12pm-6pm
Tuesday: 3pm-6pm
Wednesday: 1pm-6pm
Thursday: 3pm-6pm
Friday: 1pm-6pm
Vice President of Legislation
Maleah Boyd
Maleah Boyd is a communications major with minors in music and psychology. She has had the privilege of holding many positions on campus, including student success coach, National Society of Success & Leadership President and is now serving her second term as SGA vice president of legislation. In this role, Boyd hopes to beautify campus and create a more welcoming environment. She desires to be someone all students can come to for help, or even just as a friend. Boyd encourages all Mastodons to stop and visit with her.
You can contact the vice president of legislation about a variety of issues, including
- general information about student senate,
- senate funding for student organization events and initiatives,
- the student organization chartering process,
- updating your student organization’s constitution,
- senate resolutions or recommendations, and
- student concerns.
Office Hours
Walb Student Union, Room 225A
Monday: 9am-1pm + 3pm-6pm
Tuesday: 4pm-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-1pm + 3pm-6pm
Thursday: 4pm-6pm
Friday: By Appointment Only
Vice President of Finance
Srikar Lanka
Srikar Lanka is a junior majoring in Electrical Engineering. He is an active member of the Bollywood Jhoom Club, works with the Athletics Department broadcast team, and is also involved in the School of Music. A passionate sports enthusiast, Srikar brings his strategic mindset and diverse campus experiences to his role as VP of Finance, where he focuses on supporting student initiatives and infusing campus life with innovation.
You can contact the vice president of finance about a variety of issues, including
- funding for student organization events and initiatives,
- Student Government Association programs and initiatives,
- student-related issues and concerns,
- the Student Government Association budget,
- the Student Government Association–funding processes, and
- the Allocations Committee.
Office Hours
Walb Student Union, Room 225E
Monday: 1pm-2pm + 5pm-6pm
Tuesday: 10am-1pm
Wednesday: 1pm-2pm + 5pm-6pm
Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm
Friday: 10am-3pm
