Frequently Asked Questions
Per the SGA Governance Manual, our organization exists “to provide leadership for the student body, to promote spiritual growth, to provide opportunities for students to serve others, to support and recognize quality services and activities and to represent students before the Administration, Faculty, Board of Trustees and surrounding community.”
Though it’s difficult to succinctly capture the range of work fulfilled through SGA, our primary duties fall under the broad categories of lending leadership to student advocacy and student involvement. In addition to funding and overseeing 70+ student clubs and organizations on campus, SGA advocates for the concerns and needs of students through meeting with individuals to address their concerns. Through the Civil Discourse Series and Townhalls, SGA fosters conversation around topics important to the student body. Through capital purchasing, we often identify and fund physical needs on campus, with past projects ranging from the Yellow Breeches tennis courts to the Union stage and booths to new water bottle filling stations and beyond. More recently, SGA has established the Hostetter Grant for First-Year first-generation students and the Dr. Bernando Michael Grant for students of color.
Applications to serve as an Independent Student Senator are accepted on a rolling basis, as space allows. The application can be found under “Forms and Applications” on the left-hand panel. Elections for Student Body President and Student Body Vice President are held each spring, no later than the first week in March. At the same time, applications are collected for non-elected positions on the Executive Cabinet, with interviews held shortly following the conclusion of the general election. Read all about these processes and more in Section 5 of the SGA Governance Manual.
Your voice deserves to be heard and there are many ways to reach SGA!
Stop by our office (Lasren Studen Union 201) during our office hours listed below.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:45am - 11:45am, 1:30pm - 4pm
- Wednesdays 11:45am - 3:30pm
- Fridays 11:45am - 12:45pm
Email sga@messiah.edu or DM us on Instagram @messiahsga to reach the Vice President of Engagement, who can connect you with the most relevant contact for your concern.