Executive Branch and Affiliated Projects

The Executive Branch of Florida State University’s Student Government Association includes the Offi ce of the President, the Executive Cabinet, Agencies, Bureaus, Class Councils and special Executive Projects such as the Freshmen Leadership Institute and Transfer Leadership Institute. The Executive Branch is the administrative, advocacy, and programming branch of SGA. The Executive Branch represents the student body, through the Student Body President, on the Board of Trustees and on various committees and university-wide collaborations to work towards improving the quality of life of all students at Florida State. While there are standard processes, duties, and signature events for each component of the Executive Branch, each year’s administration may shift projects and agenda in the best interests of the student body.

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The Executive Cabinet is created by the Student Body President to assist the Executive Branch in their duties and goals for each administration. Cabinet positions are most often project or area-based positions, in which individuals work independently to support initiatives and programs of the Executive Branch. They are created and selected each year based on the priories of the Offi ce of the Student Body President.

Secretary of Accessibility: Serves as a liaison between the Student Disability Resource Center and community to make Florida State’s campus safer. Also responsible for formally pursuing creating initiatives like a Disability Student Union.

Secretary of Co-Collegiate Affairs: Responsible for collaborating and communicating with other collegiate entities. This cabinet member will attend Florida Student Association meetings, work to cultivate relationships with other student governments in Florida and the Atlantic Coast Conference. Additionally, they will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with FSU’s Panama City Campus, Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, and Tallahassee Community College.

Secretary of Health and Wellness: Responsible for making sure the health, wellness, and safety of the Student Body, ensuring executive branch has undergone Allies & Safe Zone Training, supporting the Mental Health Council, the safety of housing for all students, student sustainability, sustaining partnerships with Title IX and organizations that work with students with developmental disabilities.

Press Secretary: Maintains strong and consistent relations with various media outlets, eff ectively communicates to them the policies and stances of the SGA administration, and oversees all public relations and social media eff orts of the administration. Required to be skilled in graphic designing and videography or have previous experience managing a team of individuals skilled in graphic design and videography.

Secretary of Engagement: In charge of promoting the active recruitment and development of all the students at Florida State University. Responsible for Navigating College Test, Nole 60 and in partnership with organizations, such as Seminole Boosters, Offi ce of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Works to cultivate school spirit and in charge of coming up with initiatives that support students professional development.

Secretary of Fulfi llment and Strategic Initiatives: Follows the proceedings of the legislative and judicial branches and capitalize on opportunities for checks and balances. Responsible for the Platform Tracker, Annual Report, and working alongside the Deputy Chief of Staff and makes sure the administration and executive cabinet can fulfi ll their platform points. Works to support the Florida State strategic plan through intentional programming eff orts.

FSU Childcare and Early Learning Program We care for and nurture young children of student parents so they may pursue their studies knowing their children are in a safe environment that promotes life–long learning. We capture and extend childrens natural eagerness to learn so that it is not lost or dampened by drill, rote or other mind-numbing practices. For young adult students, we provide an extension of the classroom that allows hands–on, learning opportunities to develop professionally. @fsuchildcare childcare.fsu.edu

WVFS The Voice WVFS Tallahassee 89.7FM (also known as ‘The Voice of Florida State’ and aff ectionately referred to as V89) operates as a non-commercial, educational, public radio station. WVFS is on air 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and maintains a terrestrial broadcast radius of 25-30 miles while also streaming audio worldwide on the web. WVFS is staff ed by 150-200 hard working volunteers from both the campus and the community, all of whom work with the primary goal of providing a diverse source of new and diff erent music, news, sports, and entertainment for greater Tallahassee and beyond. @WVFSTallahassee @WVFS wvfs.fsu.edu

Medical Response Unit The Medical Response Unit functions as a basic life support and quick response unit at FSU. Staff ed by trained student volunteers, the Medical Response Unit off ers support to existing emergency medical and safety units during campus events, such as intramural sports, 5K’s, the FSU Flying High Circus, Dance Marathon and many others.

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Student Publications Student Publications (Student Pubs) provides free graphic design, color printing, and event photography for Recognized Student Organizations, Student Government Association, and the Department of Student Governance and Advocacy. Student Pubs also provides professional and creative development opportunities through student employment, InternFSU, and the Experiential Recognition Program. The Student Pubs team of student creatives is dedicated to cultivating diversity, inclusion, and freedom of expression on campus through their services. @FSUStudentPubs sga.fsu.edu/student-pub.shtml

S.A.F.E. Connection S.A.F.E. Connection (Student Alert Force Escort Connection) is a free service provided to FSU students that off ers travel around campus at night, and promotes awareness of the dangers of driving under the infl uence of alcohol. S.A.F.E. Connection is sponsored by the Student Government Association and is an affi liated project with FSU Transportation and Parking Services.