ABOUT US
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Vision
2023-2024
By the end of the year, we aspire for members of our community to confidently name a tangible, positive impact created by the Student Government Association, showcasing our commitment to meaningful service and accountability.
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Strategic Goals
2023-2024
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Cultivating a United Community
The Student Government Association will foster a community where students, faculty, and staff come together to uplift minority students, celebrate unity, promote inclusivity, embrace diversity, and engage in respectful dialogue. This unity will empower us to collectively address challenges, embrace differences with understanding, and demonstrate courageous citizenship for the good of Concordia College.
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Enhancing Accessibility and Access for All Campus Members
The Student Government Association will commit to developing and maintaining a safe campus environment where every member feels secure and protected. We will implement measures to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.
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Developing a Safe Campus Environment
The Student Government Association will commit to developing and maintaining a safe campus environment where every member feels secure and protected. We will implement measures to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.
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Building a Healthy Campus Community
The Student Government Association will focus on cultivating the physical and mental well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. We will promote resilience in the face of change and practice transformational leadership, working collaboratively to create a healthy community that prioritizes the health and needs of both our students and local neighbors.
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Governing Documents
2023-2024
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Constitution
Preamble
Accepting the responsibility of citizenship, we, the students of Concordia College, do hereby establish the Concordia College Student Government Association an the following Constitution, which shall govern our organization. The power and the provisions of the Constitution have been derived from and are consistent with the Concordia College Corporation Charter.
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Bylaws
The bylaws of a Student Government Association (SGA) serve as a fundamental set of rules and regulations that govern our organization's internal workings and decision-making processes. These bylaws establish the structure of the SGA, defining roles and responsibilities for positions such as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. They outline the criteria for membership, including eligibility requirements and the rights and responsibilities of members. They address the process for electing and removing SGA officers, including nomination procedures and terms of office. Ultimately, these bylaws ensure that the SGA operates organized and accountable, serving the interests and needs of the student body while complying with any applicable campus or university regulations.
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Resolutions
A resolution is a motion that has been voted on and passed by the Senate. A resolution can be a formal written statement or decision passed by our governing body to express a specific stance, intent, or course of action on a particular issue or matter of the Student Government Association. Resolutions are limited to the powers the Student Government Association has been granted by our Constitution, Bylaws, and international operations. Once a resolution has been passed it will be enforced by the stated parties to the resolution or by the Executive Office of the Student Government Association and must be respected by the Senate if not resolution to dissolved it has been passed.