cabinet
President Maria Stephen
Major: History, Political Science, & Philosophy
Concentration: Legal Studies
- An elected position
- Sits on various University Committees including the University Governance Council and Council for Diversity and Inclusion
- Communicates the administration’s point of view to the student body – often initial contact for student governance for other governing bodies and administrators on campus
- Attends Executive Board of Trustee’s meeting as an observing member
- Holds weekly Cabinet meetings to discuss updates and projects.
- Meets weekly with Student Government Moderator (AVP/Dean of Students) to discuss Student Government activities and initiatives
- Meets as needed with the VP for Student Formation & Campus Life to discuss recent resolutions and policy coming from Senate
- Meets as needed with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations to discuss events and expenditures for the week
- Advises Vice President on committee appointments, Senate initiatives, and other Senate related activities.
- Schedules, along with the Vice President, semesterly one-on-ones with Student Senators
- Assists with the development of retreats and trainings for student senators
- Sets goals and objectives for the Student Government with input from Cabinet, Senators, Moderator, and students.
- Responsible for making decisions of Student Government Reserve Funding Deposits and Expenditures in tandem with VP for Student Formation & Campus Life
- Upon request, appoints students to University committees such as the Publications Board, etc.
Vice President Amanda Campbell
Major: Nursing
- An elected position
- Chair of the Senate
- Organizes and plans Student Senate agendas with assistance from Cabinet and Senators
- Compiles and submits post-meeting packet from Student Government Senate meetings within one week of senate meetings to the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations, Student Government Moderator, Vice Provost for Student Formation & Campus Life, and the Director of Technology
- Meets with potential groups for club and organizations charters
- Holds weekly meetings with Committee Chairs to discuss updates and committee projects.
- Meets weekly with Student Government Moderator (AVP/Dean of Students) to discuss Student Government activities and initiatives
- Meets as needed with the VP for Student Formation & Campus Life to discuss recent resolutions and policy coming from Senate
- Meets as needed with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations to discuss events and expenditures for the week
- Schedules, along with the President, semesterly one-on-ones with Student Senators
- Coordinates Student Senate training and/or retreats
- Sets goals and objectives for the Student Government with input from Cabinet, senators, Moderator, and students.
- Sits on the Board of Trustees committees and University Planning Committee or delegates duty to appropriate Committee Chair.
Chief of Staff Lamar Bishop
Major: Business Administration
- An appointed position
- Encouraged to have experience in Student Government
- Advises the President and Vice President regarding vision and goals of organization, Senate on-goings, and various issues
- Serves as Senate Parliamentarian by ensuring the Constitution, By-Laws, and Roberts Rules of Order are followed in each Senate meeting
- Coordinates Cabinet
- Schedules and coordinates weekly Cabinet Meetings
- Manages all day to day affairs of the Cabinet, including but not limited to ensuring staff attend office hours and are completing tasks on time
- Represents Student Government and updates clubs and organizations on Student Government programs/initiatives at monthly Club Council meetings
- Meets regularly with the Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations/SG
- Solves issues or problems before they reach the executive level
- Directs and facilitates Fall and Spring Student Government Elections with the assistance of two Election Commissioners as approved by the President, Vice President, and moderator.
- Oversees the planning and execution of Grocery Bingo with support from Athletics and Programming Committee
- Manages comprehensive list of all SG projects and initiatives and their progress
- Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
- Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
- Hold three Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
- May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
- Completes other duties as assigned.
Executive Treasurer John Sinclair
Major: Political Science & Public Policy
- An appointed position
- Reports directly to the Chief of Staff
- Approves Student Government expenditures, provides direction on financial projections and articulates spending parameters
- Responsible for monetary transfers for Clubs and Organizations
- Oversees the budgeting process, including club allocation meetings, for the clubs with the aid of the Appropriations and Student Transitions Committee
- Meets weekly with Finance Intern to ensure proper use of Student Government allocated funds
- Records and analyzes all spending activities of clubs to keep accurate reports and ensure spending is compliant with the Constitution and Bylaws
- Meets daily with Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations to discuss club and organization activities and expenditures
- Meets with club leaders on an as-needed basis when requested
- Meets weekly with Appropriations and Student Transitions Committee Chair
- Advises the Appropriations and Student Transitions Committee in regard to club's and organization's requests for Appeals and New Initiative Funding (NIF)
- Presents budget-related topics at Club Council Meetings as necessary
- Provides monthly updates to the President, Vice President, and moderator on club, organization, and Student Senate spending
- Updates the Student Senate on club, organization, and Student Senate spending on a monthly basis
- Attend weekly Cabinet Meetings
- Hold five Office Hours per week in Student Government Office
- May be asked to sit on University Committees as assigned
- Expected to respond to any emails received within a 24-hour time period
- Completes other duties as assigned.