FSU Voice

Issue date: 1/27/10 Section: Features

SGA President Monica Carson

The Student Government Association of Fayetteville State University has implemented several new programs and campaigns designed to strategically improve the quality of campus life for students while preparing them for the workforce. SGA also aims to help students fund their goals for higher education, and ensure the generations to come are groomed for success. So far, the Carson administration made considerable changes during the fall 2009 semester, including being an instrumental tool in helping to increase tuition & fees and adopting a resolution in honor of the Bronco football team's 2009 CIAA Championship win.

Headed by SGA President Monica Carson, and Francine Dunbar, SGA Vice-President, a popular program, the Pauline Jones Leadership Academy has thrived. The program started last year. Volunteers visit Pauline Jones Elementary School to mentor young children, some of whom lack structure and example at home. The program includes lessons on leadership development, parliamentary procedures and time management skills.

Executive Treasurer Jacqueline Choice, Executive Secretary Yasmine Aljuwani, Chief-of-Staff Jermaine Pittman and Attorney General Rosslyn Ross also play vital roles in the functions of FSU's student government association. A new Carson Administration initiative, the SGA Scholarship Campaign, aims to generate funding for purposes of lending a helping hand to students of Fayetteville State University. The Board of Trustees, Chancellor's cabinet, administration, faculty, staff, and students have banded together to support the worthy cause. The campaign will continue through the end of the academic year. 100 percent of the proceeds are awarded to deserving students in the form of scholarships. Scholarships will be distributed beginning in fall 2010.

Executive assistant Porscha Forney, Corresponding Secretary Che Washington and Director of Volunteers Angel Robinson, have helped to cultivate ideas to get students active. Dressing for Success Wednesdays is a weekly promotion geared towards promoting a positive and professional image on campus. Each Wednesday, students, faculty and staff are asked to wear professional business attire to school and work. Many Broncos have heard the term BLUE-TI-FUL Friday's. SGA has declared each third Friday of the month a community service effort in which students will have the opportunity to participate in efforts to "green" the campus up and learn about sustainable practices.

The Student Government Association hosts several events each semester. SGA also holds meetings that are open to the student population for suggestions, comments, and concerns. Check out the upcoming events!

Public Senate Meeting
4pm, February 10, 2010
Olivia D. Chavis Multipurpose Room (Rm. 236)
Rudolph Jones Student Center

Dangerously in Love
8:30pm, February 12, 2010
Fayetteville State University Cafeteria
Rudolph Jones Student Center

Public Senate Meeting
4pm, February 24, 2010
Olivia D. Chavis Multipurpose Room (Rm. 236)
Rudolph Jones Student Center

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