Topic - “SGA”
SGA appoints six new senators
The Student Government Association unanimously approved six new senators Wednesday to fill vacant positions on the SGA’s general council.
The six senators are: Joseph Solomon for the College of Arts and Sciences, Andrew Palomares for the College of Education and Psychology, Ian McDaniel and Marco Weidmer ...
Three SGA positions open after senators don’t show
Student Government Association members opened three senatorial seats last week after one-fifth of the newly-elected senators failed to show for their first three required meetings.
Elected senators Megan Thomas, Randy Owens and Jason Heard never accepted nor denied the position after the Sept. 24-25 elections, ...
SGA needs more openness, agendas posted
In order to have an open and honest student government on campus, the Student Government Association must post their agendas and meeting times at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
The Texas Open Meetings Act’s purpose is to maintain an open government, where the ...
Student Government Legal Status Questioned
Despite its name, University officials say the Student Government Association isn’t a governmental body and doesn’t have to post an agenda as required by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
SGA officials aren’t sure if the law applies to them, and said they’re looking at other ...
News Briefs
Ambort voted UTSAC Chairwoman
Student Government Association president Kerrie Ambort has been elected chairwoman for academic affairs committee for the UT system Student Advisory Council.
She will represent the student bodies of all 15 UT System universities.
“The Student Advisory council consists of student representatives from ...
Students, faculty gather by Harvey Lake to remember Sept. 11 attack victims
More than 70 students gathered on the Harvey Lake deck to commemorate the most devastating attack on American soil. Members of student organizations, faculty and staff spoke.
Seven years ago Thursday 19 terrorists highjacked planes and ...
SGA members plan monthly student information forums
Members of the Student Government Association unanimously passed a resolution last week to create an open forum on the last Wednesday of every month to discuss SGA business with the student body.
SGA president Kerrie Ambort said the forum is scheduled for 11 a.m. to ...
Group involvement helps votes count
It is the time of the year when the University is abuzz with political debate. Some are absolutely positive we need a change in office and policy while others are confident we should stay the ...
SGA publishes budget for 2008-2009 academic year
The Student Government association unanimously voted to pass their 2008-2009 fiscal year budget last week.
The budget, which remains the same amount as the previous year at $29,972, cut back on several items and increased the Student Government Appropriations Committee funds which are handed out on ...
McAlpin voted SGA treasurer despite not serving full term
University students elected David McAlpin as Student Government Associate Treasurer, a position on the executive council, in an unprecedented summer election.
McAlpin won the June 18 election with a total of 31 votes out of 42 total. He ran against Keeley Barr, who received nine votes.
McAlpin, ...
SGA President Kerrie Ambort answers questions about her role in the future of the University, the campus alcohol policy and what she does in her free time
Student Government Association President Kerrie Ambort, an Austin native is beginning her first year as SGA President succeeding Austin O’Kelly’s two-terms in office. Unlike O’Kelly, Ambort ran uncontested in the April election but has proven ...
Ambort wins SGA president
Former Student Government Association senators Kerrie Ambort and Amy Whitehouse won the president and vice president seats, respectively, during the April 9-10 elections, and they intend to assume their new SGA leadership roles on May ...
