Officers

Executive Officers

Jackson Vaughn – SGA President

Bryce Miller – SGA Vice-President

TBD – SGA Treasurer

Sumaiya Illyas – SGA Secretary

SGA developed a sustainable strategic plan focused on improving the student experience by creating an inclusive, tight-knit community – on and off campus – via advocacy, representation, culture building and event planning.
Village Relations Committee hosted several events with South Orange partners, including Beyond the Gates, Yoga and Boba (Chipoba & Three Birds Yoga Studio), Mental Health Panel (Family Connections), Motivational Quotes (South Orange Middle School).
SGA partnered with Public Safety & Security to launch the rebrand the SHU Shuttle and SHU Ride.
SGA centralized information relating to financial procedures and developed additional training for registered student organizations.
SGA partnered with Student Services and Gourmet Dining Services to propose a new franchise for the University Center (coming Fall 2026).

Hosted Opioid Prevention Training (OPT) with Dean of Students Office (NARCAN training) in Fall 2023.
Changed Senate constituencies from schools and colleges to include both schools/colleges and class years. Senators will not only have school/college representatives but there will also be representatives for each of the undergraduate class years.
Hosted 1st annual "Clubsgiving" event to celebrate the work our clubs and organizations do on campus.
Instituted Senate Leadership evaluations to help develop leadership skills.
Completed audit of all clubs and organizations to increase SGA engagement and assistance.

Created a Mental Health Taskforce with SGA, Counseling & Psychological Services, and the Dean of Students Office representatives.
Developed a Title IX Taskforce and provided a list of recommendations to the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Chief Equity and Compliance Officer based on benchmarking and student feedback.
Updated the SGA Bylaws to add the Gender Equity Commission.
Collaborated with the Disability Support Services Office to host informational sessions.

Implemented the Engage platform for SGA recognized clubs/organizations, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and the broader campus community.
Brought free menstrual products to campus bathrooms for accessible use.

Updated the SGA Bylaws to add the Environmental Protection & Conservation Commission.