OVERALL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2014
Advised student organizations in leadership development, programming, response to national and local issues, and development of student voices in campus campaigns, such as #kNOwMORE and #FSUStrong. The identity-based SGA Agencies hosted over 175 cultural, educational, and social events open to the entire campus community, highlighting the diversity of the student body and attended their first All Agency Advance to develop leadership skills and knowledge.
Hosted world-renowned speakers to students and the Tallahassee community through SGA entities and the Golden Tribe Lecture Series including Bill Nye the Science Guy, African-American author and television personality Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry, transgender activist Laverne Cox, the first Indian American woman selected as Miss America Nina Davuluri, and former Congressman and Presidential candidate, Ron Paul.
Expanded the campus-wide Seminole-Allies & Safe Zones training program, adding in-depth workshops on particular issues affecting our community and increasing trained and visible on-campus allies by 177% from 2013. Collaborated to create “Celebrating the Spectrum: A History of LGBTQ+ Progress and FSU’s Pride Student Union,” a historical narrative and resource and continued to work with departments to make strides in All Gender restrooms availability across campus.
Allocated activities and service funding of over $13,700,000 to the Oglesby Union, Campus Recreation, Student Activities and Organizations, and the Congress of Graduate Students. Encouraged fiscal responsibility, planning and stewardship through the expansion of the online budgeting process.
Increased Student Publications graphic-design projects by more than 140% from 2013, providing photography and artwork services to Recognized Student Organizations, SGA entities, and university-wide events. Implemented internship opportunities in writing, photography and video-production.
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