Student Government Association
Looking to get involved on campus and make a lasting impact? Bridgewater’s Student Government Association (SGA) might be the perfect choice for you! The SGA, located in RSU 009, is an organization that ensures students’ voices are heard on campus. If you are an advocate for accessibility, equity, community building, and bringing a good quality of life to campus, the SGA provides ample opportunity to do so.
The SGA wants to bridge the connection between students, staff, and faculty at BSU. It is easy to feel powerless as a student, especially in a transitionary period such as college. The SGA has a mission to simulate participation in a democratic system and encourage independent self-reliance while also providing resources and structure for those who need it.
The SGA also works with both The Comment and BSU’s student radio station, WBIM. These organizations and clubs work closely together to ensure students’ ability to speak about BSU openly and honestly while working on solutions and resources necessary for success. Additionally, the organization is responsible for projects on campus that make it a more accessible, reliable place for students.
Annually, the SGA conducts a campus safety walk alongside President Fred Clark and searches for any spots on campus that are either unsafe or unaccommodating. Together the SGA works with the school to start projects that will improve any discrepancies found. Furthermore, the SGA looks for ways to improve student life either through adding refillable water bottle stations in buildings or implementing and upholding free speech policies on campus.
If you are interested in joining the SGA and becoming either an executive board member or part of the senate, elections are held twice during the academic year. The senate has several different positions, but the main tasks for senate members consist of holding office hours, attending all events held by SGA, and being part of the governance committee they are appointed to. If you were to take on the role of resident-at-large, then you would be responsible for serving the Resident Hall Association.
Serving on the executive board can look like being president, vice president, treasurer, or student trustee. The president and vice president work together with overseeing the senate; the president also works as the main form of communication between SGA and BSU. The treasurer works with the budget and finance progress. Student trustees are responsible for advising the executive board and senate when they see fit. They additionally submit reports and updates following Board of Trustee meetings.
