Student Government Association
Student Center 3rd floor, Suite 370
Telephone: 404/413-1600
Fax: 404/413-1602
Web: www.gsu.edu/sga
Fall and Spring Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Summer Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Overview
The Student Government Association (SGA) exists to serve many of the needs of
the student body of Georgia State University. Some of the purposes of the SGA,
as outlined in the constitution of the student body of Georgia State, are to provide
a responsive forum for student concerns and interests; to actively seek out,
investigate and resolve student complaints and concerns; to supply students with
services, programs and activities to meet their needs and interests; and to be the
official voice of students in academic, institutional and campus affairs. The SGA
consists of three branches of government: executive branch, legislative branch
and judicial branch (Student Judicial Board).
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch serves as the central coordinating committee and enforces
the legislation, policy and resolutions of the SGA. The Executive Branch consists
of the President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Academic Affairs,
Vice President of Budget and Finance, Vice President of Public Relations, Vice
President of Student Life, Vice President of Student Services and Chief Justice of
the Student Judicial Board (ex-officio).
Legislative Branch (Senate)
The legislative branch of the SGA actively voices the opinions of Georgia State
students regarding student life, services and academics. The primary responsibility of theLegislative Branch is to pass all legislation and approve expenditures necessary for operation of the SGA on behalf of the student body. There are five
standing committees within the Legislative Branch: Academic Affairs, Budget and Finance, Public Relations, Student Life and Student Services. The Legislative Branch consists of approximately 30 senators who are elected each year during spring
semester. Vacancies are filled by the SGA President with approval from the Senate.
Judicial Branch (Student Judicial Board)
Office of the Dean of Students
Student Center 3rd floor, Suite 370
Telephone: 404/413-1515
Web: www.gsu.edu/deanofstudents
The Student Judicial Board (SJB) is the judicial branch of the SGA. The jurisdiction of the SJB is explained in the SGA Constitution and the Board Bylaws. The SJB is the
only student-based hearing option available to students or student organizations with alleged violations of the Georgia State Student Code of Conduct. The board consists of 16 members who serve as student justices. Students who wish to apply to serve as student justices should contact the Student Judicial Board Advisor in the Office of the
Dean of Students (300 Student Center). Participation on the Student Judicial Board provides students with a wealth of leadership development opportunities.
Alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct should be reported in
writing to the Office of the Dean of Students. Incident report forms for reporting
violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be obtained at www2.gsu.edu/~wwwdos/incident.html.
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