Welcome back Missouri State Bears! This week’s post is exciting because we are collaborating with an on-campus organization. The Center for Academic Success and Transition and the Student Government Association (SGA) thought it was important to come together and share each other’s services and opportunities. If SGA is something you want to learn more about after this blog post, you can find contact information in the attached link concluding the post.  

SGA’s Mission 

The tagline of SGA is “Your student body, your student voice.” SGA is an organization made up of students from all across Missouri State’s campus looking to improve the MO State experience for all students, whether that’s through the opening of the Commuter Corner in the PSU or serving as a student voice in the hiring process of the new university president. The Student Government Association provides students with an excellent opportunity to truly make their Missouri Statement.   

Recent Resolutions

SGA has the opportunity to listen to the campus body and enforce changes that better the university. The SGA website has a tab titled “Student Proposals” where you can learn more on this topic, but in summary, any student has the chance to present their ideas of change to the representatives. Examples of recent resolutions that SGA has helped with are listed below:  

• Establishment of a Commuter Corner in the Plaster Student Union 
• Hosting a Leadership Summit for student leaders from across the university to develop their skills 
• Hosting a Women in Leadership Mixer for female student leaders to connect with each other 
• Construction of Bear Line shelters for stops along Greek Row 
• Hosting Sustainability Week events that encourage students to practice environmentally conscious and friendly behaviors 

Student Testimonial

For a student member perspective of the SGA experience, we turned to Addie Kimmerle, a current first year student and senator. She says, “Through my membership in SGA, I have found that even though we each come from different experiences, we all share the common goal of creating a safe, inclusive, and entertaining environment on campus.” Addie also says that SGA is a great way to connect with other students with similar interests and diverse backgrounds. “SGA provides the opportunity for students to advocate for themselves, their peers, and their communities to inspire change that benefits everyone.”  

Takeaways

The Student Government Association has and continues to do a lot of great things for Missouri State, many of which you have probably seen around campus. Not only do they advocate for the needs of students, but they are also an amazing opportunity for student involvement, especially if you want to gain leadership and advocacy experience. If you are interested in getting involved with Student Government Association, consider visiting the Student Government Association’s webpage on the Missouri State website. This page includes all of the information about involvement with the organization, as well as answers to any other questions you may have.  

We hope that you enjoyed learning more about this incredible organization! As the semester approaches its conclusion, keep working hard and be sure to finish strong!  

~Aubrey and Hallie