Letter from SGA president

Dear Students,

This month has all been about service and commitment.....on Nov. 6, 20 members of your Student Government Association volunteered man hours at Project Build A Park. Project Build A Park is Student Life's main service project and has been happening at Zilker Park for 9 years now.

Also on Nov. 6, six members of SGA traveled to Dallas to attend the American Student Government Association (ASGA) annual conference. President Downing, Vice President Pera, Director of Communications Hermes, and three Senators; Brandon Wetzel (Northridge), Harinder Kaur (Riverside), and Stacy Moreno (Eastview), escorted by Advisor, John Jacobs.

Summing up the experience: Invigorating and empowering. During the conference, we interfaced and networked with other Student Government Associations from all across the United States. I pride myself in knowing that I am ACC! The larger universities seemed surprised by the number of students we have attending, and the organizational structure of our Student Government. During several workshops, suggested tips on improving Student Government were mentioned; some of which our SGA already had in place. One thing that I did learn is that there is always room for improvement, which we aim to do. Get ready, as we will be bringing you a New SGA this spring, implementing ideas and concepts learned at the conference.

Currently all campuses are represented by at least one Senator. This spring however, several of our Senators will transfer to their four-year schools. Elections are also coming up in the spring. Now is the best time to participate and become a voting member of SGA so that you can experience hands on what SGA does, and prepare for spring Elections. You could be a future President of SGA!

In closing, I would like to invite all of you to our end of semester event – Frost Bite. Enjoy free food, activities and fun while networking with other students and SGA members. The event is hosted by South Austin Campus, December 1st from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m.. Check our online calendar of details and location of this and future SGA events.

On behalf of Student Government,

Sophia Downing,

2010-2011 SGA President