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The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. Each active campus organization holds two seats on the Student Senate, as do the Executive Officers for the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. The SGA Vice-president serves as President of the Student Senate.

Two types of legislation are presented in the Student Senate:

RESOLUTIONS declare something. Requests of university administration, or general statements the Senate wishes to make would be presented in the form of a resolution. If the idea you are presenting is outside of the scope of SGA's authority (i.e. requests for the university to purchase or improve something), more than likely, it must be presented in the form of a resolution.
BILLS mandate Senate or SGA action. Senate allocations, changes in the way SGA functions, or other such legislation that requires SGA response are examples of a bill.

Clicking on the above allows you to download a MS Word template for Senate legislation. Senators who wish to present a resolution or bill should download the template, update it with findings and conclusions applicable to their legislation, and then email (sga@my.uu.edu) the finished and edited legislation to the President of the Student Senate as an MS Word format attachment.

The Senate convenes biweekly on Wednesdays at 9:30pm, though conflicts with the university calendar occasionally necessitate rescheduling. Any updates to the Senate calendar will be posted in the SGA Office and on the SGA announcement board in the Student Union Building.

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Upcoming SGA Events

Feb 22, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
Mar 7, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
Mar 13, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Petitions Available - 10:00 a.m.

If you are interested in running for a class office, please pick up the Campaign Guidelines and a Petition to complete. Class Officer Campaign Guidelines and Petitions can be found in the SGA Office or the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.
Mar 28, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!
Mar 28, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Interest Meeting - After Senate - 10:00 p.m.

If you are interested in running for a class office, then this meeting is for you! Come find out from current class officers what the job of class officer really looks like! The meeting will be held after regular SGA Student Senate.
Mar 30, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Petitions Due - 4:00 p.m.

Make sure you have turned in your petitions if you would like to run for a Student Government Association class office.
Apr 11, 2012 - SGA: Open Senate with Dr. Dockery - 9:30 p.m.

Dr. Dockery will be the guest speaker at SGA Student Senate discussing the University budget and how your tuition dollars are spent. Dr. Dockery will open the floor to any questions/concerns you have. All students are welcome and encouraged to attend. Legislation will also be presented as usual as well as class officer campaign speeches.
Apr 12, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Elections - 11:00 a.m.

Cast your vote for the next class officers!
Apr 13, 2012 - SGA: Class Officer Elections - 11:00 a.m.

Cast your vote for the next class officers!
Apr 25, 2012 - SGA: Student Senate - 9:30 p.m.

The Student Senate is the legislative body of and for the students of Union University. All students are welcome to attend!

Upcoming Leadership Program Events

Feb 17, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Organization Fair - 11:00 a.m.

Come find out how to get involved in student organizations on campus! You can stop by on your way to lunch or class to become familiar with many of the student organizations.
Feb 21, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Student Org Presidents' Summit - 9:00 p.m.

On Tuesday, February 21 from 9:00-10:00pm in Bowld 221 we will have a Student Organization Presidents’ Summit. This meeting will provide all student organization presidents with the opportunity to learn about all the policies governing student organizations, such as fundraising, t-shirt approval, space reservations, etc. and will be led by Dean Thornbury. This meeting is required for all student organization presidents, so if you are unable to attend, make sure to send someone in your place (preferably the vice-president).
Feb 23, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Focus Leader Applications Due - 4:00 p.m.

Focus leader applications are due to Karen Taylor's Office (RA-52 in the Campus Ministry Suite of the SUB Building) by 4:00 pm
Feb 24, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Barnabas Nominations Due - more info - 4:00 p.m.

In partnership with the Moore and Barney II Foundations, Union established the Barnabas Leadership Award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in the area of community and ministry service. Juniors who have demonstrated significant leadership skills and a willingness to serve the campus and community are nominated by faculty, staff or students. Two recipients are named by the Barnabas Award Selection Committee and are awarded $500. The recipients are asked to give at least $100 of their award to a charitable agency of their choice. Nominations are due by February 24.
Apr 28, 2012 - Student Leadership & Engagement: Greek Olympics - 10:00 a.m.

Come out and support the Greeks as they compete in a series of challenges!

Upcoming SAC Events

Feb 27, 2012 - SAC: Be Our Guest - more info - 5:00 p.m.
Feb 28, 2012 - SAC: Be Our Guest - more info - 5:00 p.m.
Mar 1, 2012 - SAC: Be Our Guest - more info - 5:00 p.m.
Apr 21, 2012 - SAC: Variety Show - more info - 7:00 p.m.
Apr 26, 2012 - SAC: Jackson Generals - Union Night - 6:30 p.m.
May 1, 2012 - SAC: May Day - more info - 2:00 p.m.

Outdoor music, food, and friends. A great way to celebrate May! Meet us outside the Bowld Commons. We'll see you there! sponsored by SAC
May 11, 2012 - SAC: Movie on the Lawn - 8:00 p.m.

Office Contact Information

Office phone: 731.661.5094 or 731.661.5244
Office fax: 731.661.5017
Mailing address:
Campus Box 1806
1050 Union University Drive
Jackson, TN 38305