Leadership Opportunities
The Student Government Association is the voice of the student body of more than 20,000
students attending MTSU. The Student body has representation in almost all facets
of campus life from University Standing Committees to Homecoming Events.
There are many ways that you can get involved and be a voice for the students at MTSU.
Elections for Executive Board and Senators take place in the spring semester of each
academic year. Applications for Student Trustee are available during each spring semester.
Executive Board
The Executive Branch is responsible for the proper administration of the SGA, for
the development of policy and the implementation of legislation. It is composed of
elected officials and appointed officials.
Elected Positions |
Appointed Position |
President |
Attorney General |
Vice President |
Homecoming Director |
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Events Director |
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Election Commissioner |
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Communications Director |
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Chief of Staff |
There are specific requirements of eligibility for anyone wanting to run for an Executive
Board position. The SGA Constitution outlines these requirements in Article IV beginning on page 3. Additional information
regarding the process of running for a position can be found in the Electoral Act.
Executive Board Officers
Officer |
Duties |
President |
The President is the official representative of the student body. and is empowered
to appoint all officials, assistants, and committees within the SGA necessary to discharge
his/her duties with the approval of the Student Senate. |
Vice President |
The Vice President (VP) presides over the Student Senate and preside in the absence
of the President at Student Government meetings or functions. The EVP serve as an ex-officio member of all standing committees and serves
as the director of Freshman Council. |
Communications Director |
The Communications Director shall be in charge of public relations for the SGA and
will direct the marketing of Student Government programs. This position helps keep
all students informed of important issues concerning them, works closely with the
Office of Student Organizations and Services to serve as the liaison between student
organizations, the Senate, and President of the SGA, publicizes all events and creates
marketing materials for the SGA. |
Election Commissioner |
The Election Commissioner presides over the Election Commission and oversees all SGA
elections. This position is appoints member of the Election Commission, schedules
all SGA elections and coordinates programming events like athletic road rallies and
banquets. |
Attorney General |
The Attorney General serves as administrator for the Court of Traffic Appeals (COTA),
which hears appeals by students who feel they have received a parking citation erroniously.
The Attorney General serves as the adviser to the Executive Branch and Legislative
Branch of the SGA on the Constituion and Laws and has the power to investigate any
alleged violations by any SGA member. |
Homecoming Director |
The Homecoming Director is appointed by the current SGA president and works with the
Director of Student Organizations and Service and other necessary offices to coordinate
MTSU Homecoming activities with the assistance of an appointed homecoming committee.
Applications are available this site every February for the upcoming year.
Apply Now
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Events Director |
The Events Director coordinates all philanthropic programs sponsored by the SGA and
work closely with a representative from the office of Leadership and Service in order
to coordinate with Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build efforts. |
Chief of Staff |
The Chief of staff shall assist the President and Vice Presieden in communicating
with SGA or with outside organizations as delegated, responsible for all SGA training
and preservation of artifacts. |
How To Run for an Executive Board Office
Executive Board elections are held each spring semester. Check back then for details.
Senators
The Senate serves as the official representation of all students and is the outlet
for individuals to let their voices be heard. Each college at MTSU is represented
by Senators with majors in a certain college.
There are specific requirements of eligibility for anyone wanting to run for an Executive
Board position. The SGA Constitution outlines these requirements in Article V beginning on page 8. Additional information
regarding the process of running for a position can be found in the Electoral Act.
What is a Senator?
Senators are students who represent the college of their major and make up the legislative
branch of the SGA. This is an elected position, voted on by the students of each
college.
Senators meet regularly to present and vote on bills (procedures that affect the internal
operation of the SGA) and resolutions (those things that affect the campus as a whole).
How To Run for the Senate
Senate elections are held each spring semester. However, if all Senate seats are not
filled during this election period, you can apply to be considered for an open Senate
seat.
Senate Application
Student Trustee
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of MTSU and is responsible for appointing
the president, setting the operating budget, establishing tuition and fee rates among
other responsibilities. The Student Trustee is a non-voting member of the Board and
serves a one-year term. Application information will be available during the spring
semester.
Student Trustee Application