Student GovernmentAssociation
The LegacyAdministration
President: Jala Johnson
Vice-President: Te’Viana Harris
Platform Pillers
L – Lead and Legacy Build
E – Empathy
G – Growth
A – Academic and Financial Support
C – Culture and Community
Y – Your Voice, Your SGA
SGA Platform Points
L – Lead and Legacy Build
We will launch the HSSU Legacy Initiative to showcase alumni success stories and create mentorship opportunities for students. A Leadership Pipeline will be developed to engage students, promote leadership, and provide hands-on training through workshops, guest speakers, and Greek panels.
E – Empathy
We will partner with counseling services to increase mental health awareness campaigns and provide better resources for students. By fostering an open and supportive environment, we aim to prioritize student well-being and create safe spaces for mental health discussions.
G – Growth
We will advocate for campus infrastructure improvements, including updated study spaces, expanded Wi-Fi, and enhanced campus safety measures. Additionally, we will support student entrepreneurs by providing resources, networking events, and business development programs.
A – Academic and Financial Support
We will push for increased scholarship opportunities through fundraising and partnerships to ease financial burdens for students. To support academic success, we will organize tutoring services, study nights, and professor Q&A panels to ensure students have the resources they need to excel.
C – Culture and Community
We will strengthen student engagement by hosting cultural events that celebrate diversity and inclusion. By increasing funding and support for student organizations, we will help clubs and campus groups thrive and make a greater impact.
Y – Your Voice, Your SGA
We will enhance SGA transparency by holding monthly town halls, open forums, and launching an SGA website for real-time updates. Our “SGA on the Go” initiative will bring SGA members directly to students, ensuring every voice is heard and represented.
Administrative Plan
Executive Vision
Our administration is dedicated to fostering student success, engagement, and advocacy by focusing on Leadership, Empathy, Growth, Academic & Financial Support, Culture & Community, and Student Voice. Through collaborative efforts, we will build a lasting legacy that empowers students and enhances their collegiate experience.
Platform Implementation
Lead and Legacy Build
1. Launch a "HSSU Legacy Initiative" highlighting alumni success stories and mentoring opportunities.
2. Develop a Leadership Pipeline to engage students and promote campus leadership.
a. The Student Leadership Conference will be held for the entire student body to encourage more students to get involved. This is to equip students with the right tools to be successful in leadership. We understand that students may underestimate themselves or be nervous about taking up these roles due to them not having prior experience.
i. Workshops, Guest Speakers, Greek Panel
Empathy
• Partner with counseling services to increase mental health awareness campaigns.
Growth
• Advocate for campus infrastructure improvements (updated study spaces, safer campus facilities, and expanded Wi-Fi).
• Support entrepreneurial initiatives, providing students with resources to start businesses and network with professionals.
• Launch a "Future Focus" series featuring successful professionals and alumni from various fields.
Academic and Financial Support
• Advocate for increased scholarship opportunities through fundraising partnerships.
• Work with faculty to create a textbook affordability initiative and promote open educational resources.
• Organize academic success events, including study nights, tutoring services, and professor Q&A panels.
Culture and Community
• Strengthen student engagement by hosting cultural events that highlight diversity and inclusion.
• Support student organizations by increasing funding and resources for org development.
Your Voice, Your SGA
• Improve SGAtransparency by implementing monthly town halls and open forums.
• Develop an SGAApp & SGAto Student Email Communication for real-time student feedback and SGAupdates.
• Establish Student Liaison Committees to connect with different campus groups and ensure their voices are heard.
• Implement an "SGAon the Go" Initiative, where SGAmembers actively engage with students around campus.