Katelyn Canon
Annually, the Student Government Association allocates 20 percent of the budget to Student Affairs. According to the SGA Bylaws and Policy Guide the money allocated to Student Affairs primarily funds the Center for Multicultural Education, the Center for Student Engagement, intramural programs and Student Leadership Programs. Judy Grimes, the interim vice president for Student Affairs ...
Ellis Cross
In March of this year, the SGA voted to allocate $99,558 to purchase new chairs and tables to replace aging furniture across campus. The announcement came with some criticism at the time from those who thought it was strange that student fee money would be used to purchase property for the university. “There was some ...
Katelyn Canon
The Student Government Association was called to order for the first time this semester on August 27. While the senate was in session, some seats remained vacant. After two Senate resignations, Clifford Petersen and Matthew Hunt, there are eight seats to fill in SGA. President Jacob Scott hopes to have the positions filled in time ...
Albert Shelby
Newly elected SGA President Jacob Scott and Vice President Lauren Upton were inaugurated Wednesday, April 18. The night also included award celebrations where organizations around the campus were awarded for the work they have accomplished at Western. The night’s main goal was to honor students on campus for not only their hard work, but also ...
Dave Hon
Student Senate passed new fees for students Monday night at their second to last Senate meeting. The Student Success Act, which spent weeks in committee before being brought to the Senate, implements a $75 fee on full-time students, a $50 fee on part-time students and a $25 fee on summer students. Student Success Act, Meeting ...