SGA Freshman Senate Applications Now Available
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 23, 2016) — The University of Kentucky Student Government Association (UKSGA) has released the application for Freshmen Senate. Those interested must turn in signatures of 2 percent of their class, which adds up to 120 freshmen, along with applications and a $30 deposit. Elections will be held Oct. 12 and 13, and the top four will be chosen to serve on the senate to represent their freshmen class.
“Freshmen Senate allows students to learn how to represent their fellow classmates in a meaningful way," said Rowan Reid, SGA president. "It’s a great opportunity for freshmen that want to devote their involvement to Student Government and change institutional policy for the better."
Students running for Freshmen Senate conduct campaigns individually. In the past, tickets were available but that is no longer an option. Candidates are allowed to create posters, handbills, banners and other campaign items as long as they fall within the rules included in the application.
Applications are due by 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, in Blazer Dining room 349. For more information on rules and how to apply, visit www.uksga.org.
The mission of the UKSGA is to represent all undergraduate, graduate and professional students enrolled at the university. UKSGA exists to increase student influence over academic policy, provide necessary student services, protect and expand student substantive and procedural rights, and to better represent the student body in relations with the faculty, administration, Board of Trustees and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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SGA CONTACT: Blair Johnson, SGA director of communications, uksgacommunications@gmail.com.
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