The 58th Student Government Association is like the glue that binds all of UOG’s student organizations together. This organization helps to rewrite student rights through the political bill writing process.
SGA plays an integral role in communicating student needs with UOG’s administration, such as Dean Michael Gunn Ph.D., who is in charge of Enrollment of Management and Student Success Division. EMSS manages all student services like admissions and records, student housing, student counseling, and student health services.
According to SGA’s office manager Kyle Sandbergen, SGA comprises of student leaders who want to try and make the university a better place for students.
“We are the bridge between the students and the administration,” said Sandbergen. “We have the power to bring up concerns that we relay to the administration.”
Students are encouraged to speak with the officials of SGA about any needs or concerns that have not been addressed because the officials are well-versed in the procedures and policies around the UOG campus. If a student addresses a particular issue to an SGA member, a bill or a resolution will be drafted by the senator and voted upon in the next SGA open session.
After a bill or resolution is passed by the SGA officials, the process begins to make its way for approval toward EMSS.
Despite how formal SGA’s duties can be, the organization is still comprised of students who value networking and hosting fun events for other students across the UOG campus.
Pollar Idesou-Ngiralulk is a senator of SGA who has written bills and resolutions. Idesou-Ngiralulk also understands the duties of hosting events like Charter Day and the Spring Assembly.
“We work for the students and try to be the students’ voices,” said SGA Senator Idesou-Ngiralulk. “Being a senator is a lot of fun because we get to meet new people and get to know them. We help each other.”
SGA Senator Darryl Navarro said he tries to provide students with his best work.
“I enjoy being a Senator because I enjoy serving the students,” said SGA Senator Navarro. “I love working with people, getting to know students, and working in a team.”
Navarro mentions that lack of student participation can be frustrating, but through SGA, they continue to reach out to the students and hold events.
Navarro is also an active general member of UOG’s American Marketing Association and majoring in Business Public Administration.
Additionally, SGA offers a point system incentive program to student organizations increase participation throughout the academic year. There are 49 recognized student organizations on campus. Student organizations can earn points by hosting events or by participating in other events.
The top-three student organizations from last year were the Pohnpeian Student Organization, the Chuukese Student Organization, and the Residence Hall Governing Council.
The diligent group of students at SGA in collaboration with other UOG students work to solve problems, giving students a supportive hand and a strong voice.
SGA encourages students to stop by their office located at the student rotunda to chat or just hang out.
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