There are three different branches and a cabinet within SGA: the executive, legislative, and judicial. Here is a breakdown of how each branch and the cabinet functions, how they get put into that position, and what they do for the student body. 

Cabinet 

The cabinet consists of the president, Vice President, and the President’s Cabinet. 

SGA’s Cabinet is chosen by the President and Vice President and confirmed by the Senate.

President

• Main source of communication between the student body and upper administration, like the University President and the Board of Trustees 
• Make all big decisions regarding SGA initiatives and must approve legislation from the senate
• Elected by the student body for a 1-year term

Vice President

• Head of the legislative branch
• They are the head of all Senate meetings, oversee the writing of legislation, and aid Senators in initiatives
• The main liaison between the executive and legislative branch
• The second source between the student body and upper administration
• Elected with the President by student body for a 1-year term

Chief of Staff 

• The President’s right hand
• Complete any task the President needs and meet with other cabinet members to see how they are doing with their independent work
• Chair of the First-Year Council
• Oversee all operations of the SGA Hub

Chief Justice

• Head of the judicial branch
• Oversee the Court of Review and impeachment
• Handle interpretation and modification of the SGA constitution and by-laws and consequences for when the by-laws are broken or discrepancies arise
• Oversees Iggy’s Cupboard and advocates for social justice issues

Director of Finance

• Handles all the monetary aspects of SGA
• Creates SGA’s budget with the President which decides where all the money is going for the semester
• Approves allocation requests from registered student organizations to provide them money they need to operate

Director of Communications 

• Runs SGA’s communications committee
• Take photos at SGA events, make flyers, and manage SGA’s social media
• Aid in SGA image and branding with events such as the Merch Drop
• Manages all aspects of all SGA social media platforms
• Oversees the operation and updating of the SGA website
• Creates the SGA newsletter

Director of Programming 

• Oversees the University Programming Board
• Coordinate traditional programming events on campus such as Third Fridays, Wolf Pack Wednesdays, Sneaux, Stuff a Wolf, and more
• Discuss the execution and organization of these events with their E-Board where each member oversees a specific type of event

Director of Equity and Inclusion

• Identifies under-represented groups on campus and finds ways to better support those groups through programming and advocacy work
• Coordinate the Multicultural Leadership Council to better understand these issues and how they can help solve them
• Work with the Equity and Inclusion Committee
• Serve on the University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
• Communicates with upper administration regarding multicultural student needs

Homecoming Chair 

• Seasonal position, start working at the end of September and end working following the execution of Homecoming Week
• Work with the Homecoming Committee to plan Homecoming in its entirety

Executive

The executive branch organizes internal SGA affairs with the goal to “better benefit the students as well as to provide benefits for students in different areas of focus,” according to SGA.

The branch consists of the Executive Committees and First Year Council. 

Cabinet members choose committee positions from applications on HowlConnect.

Equity and Inclusion Committee 

• Work in events to promote equality and diversity
• Elect recipients of the Grace of Ignatius Award which is awarded each semester to multiple students
• Host focus groups, educational seminars, and community service events

University Programming Board

• In charge of putting on events for the student body
• Has the most direct contact with the student body so they can create events to increase school spirit and student engagement

Finance Committee 

• Review and vote on allocation requests for events
• Approve allocations for graduate testing and graduate test prep software and books
• Plan and host financial wellness events twice a semester

Communications Committee 

• Create a solid connection with student body through social media
• Report all SGA initiatives, events, and update through social media
• Responsible for almost all SGA merchandise
• Positions in this committee include: social media managers, publicists, photographers, and members-at-large

Homecoming Committee

• In charge of organizing and fulfilling the event requirements of Homecoming Week
• Work to serve the student body with a week of festivities to promote inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility to all students
• Positions included in the Homecoming Committee are royalty chair, marketing chair, events chair, and War of the Wolves chair. The Homecoming Committee helps aid in ideas and execution of events

First Year Council

• Focus exclusively on first-year students 
• Plan an event for the entire campus and make an official address to the Senate about issues they have experienced during their time on campus
• Members of this council get the opportunity to join a committee in the spring semester

Legislative

The Legislative Branch serves to “advocate and connect with the student body on a base level,” according to SGA. 

This branch finds the issues students face and solve them either through legislation or through conversations with the Cabinet or upper administration. They serve as the direct liaisons between the student body and the rest of SGA. 

Speaker of the Senate

• A senator-at-large elected by the Senate
• The right hand of the Vice President
• Sign all legislation
• In the line of succession for the Vice-Presidency

Senators-At-Large

• 4 senators-at-large in the Senate
• They chair the Senate Committees 
• Aid in the writing of legislation
• Occasionally interact with upper administration
• Meet with the Vice President weekly
• Complete tasks assigned by the Vice President
• Elected by the student body and serve a 1 year term

Senators

• Elected according to college
• There are different numbers of seats for every college based on population
• Interact with the student body directly to identify and solve issues that directly affect students
• Solve problems they find through writing legislation
• Vote on legislation at Senate sessions
• Elected by the student body and serve a 1 year term

Committees

• There are 6 standing committees in Senate: Student Involvement, Assembly for Sexual Assault Prevention, Advocacy and Outreach, Sustainability, Facilities, and Disability
• Committees are chaired by a senator-at-large and have a membership of SGA Senators
• Committees focus on and specialize in resolving different types of issues on campus

Judicial

• Analyze and interpret the governing documents of SGA
• Make sure that everyone in SGA follows their constitutional duties and responsibilities
• Decide punishments if duties aren’t fulfilled or broken
• Focus on social justice initiatives and national government-based holidays

Clerk of the Court

• Serves as the right hand of the Chief Justice
• Meets weekly with the Chief Justice
• Aids the Chief Justice in whatever tasks are assigned to them

Court of Review

• Plan and execute events that are related to social justice and Iggy’s Cupboard
• Work to assist the other branch in interpreting the constitution and proposing amendments
• Responsible for reviewing applications for the Social Justice Grant and hosting community service events

Elections Commissioner

• Handles the execution of elections which includes upholding campaign rules, promoting elections, hosting electoral debates, and conducting voting
• Aided in this by their Elections Committee, who help execute all the events
• Selected by the Chief Justice and Court of Review