Student Government Officer Responsibilities

Office of the President

• To represent the entire student population on a variety of Board and Committees dedicated to the student interests and rights. (Board of Trustees, DC Capital Consortium of Colleges, and The Federation of Leaders)
• To ensure the functioning of the SGA officers and committees with respect to the constituency representation and duties
• To ensure the functioning of the SGA as a representative and policy making body
• To chair the bimonthly Student Government Association Meetings and to cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie
• To act as a liaison between the three branches of government and maintain a running dialogue with the Faculty, Staff, and Administration
• To act as a student advocate on issues concerning the community
• To serve as a member of the Budget Committee
• To appoint SGA Parliamentarian
• To hold office hours as needed
• To attend events and may be called upon to speak publicly at certain events as seen fit
• To help  facilitate Freshwomen Orientation and organize Leadership College

Office of the Vice President

• To assist the SGA President on representative and policy matters
• To assist the SGA President in pursuing the dialogue between the three branches of the government, Faculty, Staff, and Administration
• To act as a student advocated on issues concerning the community
• To attend bimonthly SGA meeting
• To oversee April Campus-Wide Elections and September Freshwomen Elections
• To serve as a voting member of the SGA
• To chair the Campus Safety Committee