ABOUT US
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the student body at Georgia State. The primary purpose of the SGA is to represent the students’ interests to the university and lobby on their behalf. The SGA provides a conduit for students to influence how the university operates by dealing directly with Georgia State staff and faculty. Moreover, the SGA selects the ten individuals who represent the students in the University Senate as voting members.
The SGA appoints students to serve on numerous committees in the university. Some of these committees deal with aspects of student life, such as the student life committee of the university senate and the student activity fee committee. Other committees deal with the finances of the university, planning and development, sustainability, admissions and standards, etc… Thus, committee members learn about the financial aspects of the university and can share these with the rest of the student body.
Students may not be aware of how a major research university operates. As an integral part of the university, the SGA understands many of the internal workings of Georgia State and can inform the student body and concerned students about the procedures, structure, organization and issues within the university.
Awards
The following awards are available to members of the Student Government Association. Select the award to see the award description and past recipients.
Liaison of the Year (Atlanta campus only)
| 2021-22 | Jennifer Ogbodo |
| 2020-21 | Isatu Bah |
| 2019-20 | Hermela Assefa |
| 2018-19 | D. Campbell Diaz |
| 2017-18 | Dominic Fabian |
| 2016-17 | Markeesa Walker |
Senator of the Year
| 2019-20 Recipients | |
| ATL - John Le, Robinson College of Business | DEC - Janii McIver, clubs & organizations |
| ALP - Marguax Abella, government & community affairs | DUN - Sirrus Darr - student services |
| CLK - Ashrakat Hassan, academic affairs | NEW - Charlie Gongorra, clubs and organizations |
| 2018-19 Recipients | |
| ATL - Kiersten Nicholson, public health | DEC - Erica Abdur-Rahim, academic affairs |
| ALP - Julia Estes, student services | DUN - Coralie Libam, clubs & orgs. |
| CLK - Kristin Nwadike, academic affairs | NEW - Cassie Turner, spirit & sustainability |
| 2017-18 Recipients | |
| ATL - Jessica Siemer, academic affairs | DEC, Gregory Wright, academic affairs |
| ALP - Jorge Viveros, clubs & orgs. | DUN - Allysha Watson, clubs & orgs. |
| CLK - Anthony Swift, spirit & sustainability | NEW - Aarjavi Patel, spirit & sustainability |
| 2016-17 Recipients | |
| ATL - Usra Mohamed, arts & sciences | DEC - Ikram Awad, academic affairs |
| ALP - Aisha Khan, perimeter college | DUN - Vetaliah Davis, perimeter college |
| CLK - Ariana Roberts, perimeter college | NEW - Omoruyi Ologbosere, clubs & orgs. |
Presidential Leadership
2021 Gabriel Pelayo, Newton Executive Vice President and Emma Sullivan, Freshman Liaison
Volunteer of the Year
| 2020-21 | David Stubbs, Newton Campus Panther Activities Council President |
History
1968 – Students vote to merge the Day and Night Student Government Associations of Georgia State College.
1979 – SGA streamlined by new Constitution and SGA’s Program Board is removed to become an independent entity.
2016 – Georgia Perimeter College SGA’s consolidated with Georgia State’s SGA.
2021 - Amended the Constitution to include all students at Georgia State as members, adopted Ranked Choice Voting for elections and established the SGA Judiciary
Mission
We the students of Georgia State, a multi-campus institution within the University System of Georgia, in order to preserve and defend the rights and privileges of student self-governance, serve as the official voice of students in academic, institutional and community affairs. We will promote understanding and involvement among all the members of the University community; represent, advocate, and legislate the interests of the student body; to serve as partners in the administrative process of the University; assume the responsibility to provide a means of expression for students, and encourage individual responsibility. We assume the fullest responsibility and power of self-governance consistent with the Constitution, policies of Georgia State, and the laws of the State of Georgia.
In-Person:
Student Center West
66 Courtland Street
Suite 270
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address:
Student Government Association
P.O. Box 3966
Atlanta, GA 30302-3966
Phone: 404-413-1600
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Communications Director - Carolyn Hardin
Finance Director - Jonclaire Musa
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."
In-Person:
AA Building
Suite 1310
3705 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022-4408
Phone: 770-274-5607
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Executive Vice President - Arya Shah
Speaker of the Senate - Vaishnavi Adepu
Communications Director - Rajath Nair
Finance Director - Vacant - Aleeza Sherwani
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."
In-Person:
Student Center West
66 Courtland Street
Suite 270
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address:
Student Government Association
P.O. Box 3966
Atlanta, GA 30302-3966
Phone: 404-413-1600
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Executive Vice President - Sarah Forberger
Speaker of the Senate - Julius Redden, Jr.
Communications Director - Sofia Eraydin
Finance Director - Apply here.
Academic Affairs - Apply here.
Student Engagement - Oluwadolapo Thomas
Student Services - Apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."
In-Person:
College Center (CN)
Suite 1400
555 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021-2396
Phone: 678-891-3225
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Executive Vice President - Ilaria Bernardi
Speaker of the Senate - Brianna Britton
Communications Director - Hildana Jara
Finance Director - Vacant - apply apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."
In-Person:
Student Center (SC)
Suite 2130
3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Phone: 678-891-2741
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Executive Vice President - Vacant - apply here.
Speaker of the Senate - Vacant - apply here.
Communications Director - Vacant - apply here.
Finance Director - Vacant - apply apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."
In-Person:
Student Center (NB)
Suite 2200
2101 Womack Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 770-274-5391
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Executive Vice President - Vishnavi-Abhishikta Bollapalli
Speaker of the Senate - Jillian Guye
Communications Director - Kouame Boni
Finance Director - Vacant - Michelle Nekati
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."
In-Person:
Building 2N
Suite 1210
239 Cedar Lane
Covington, GA 30014
Phone: 678-891-2683
E-Mail:
President - James Wilson
Executive Vice President - Elizabeth Osorio
Speaker of the Senate - Shay Johnson
Communications Director - Vacant - apply here.
Finance Director - Vacant - Vacant - apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Visit "Meet Your Government."