In recent months, student government leaders at Oklahoma City University have reached a remarkable milestone for the student body. Following a nearly two-year commitment spanning over two administrations, the OCU Student Government Association has partnered with several faculty to deliver students a much-needed break before Finals Week. The newly established Inquiry Day will take effect…
Campus community gathers for celebration honoring the student body
Recently, Oklahoma City University hosted its annual Campus Leadership Awards, honoring students, student organizations and organization advisors. Several new awards were introduced this year, including New Organization of the Year, Content Creator of the Year, and Student Government Association Leader of the Year. This remarkable moment for students also marked a pivotal moment for members…
Campus Student Body Prepares for Student Government Association Elections
Anticipation is building for students at Oklahoma City University as the Student Government Association’s elections loom nearer. Several positions are up for grabs for student leaders, but many have their eyes set on the Presidential & Vice-Presidential joint ticket. The filing period for prospective candidates was open until Friday, March 15 to run for any…
Burger’s Burger Becomes Permanent Kitchen 1904 Menu Item
Oklahoma City University’s Student Government Association passed its first piece of legislation to add the Smashburger permanently to the Kitchen 1904 menu under the name Burger’s Burger. Some may remember that the Smashburger was a limited-time item that Kitchen 1904 had already run, but under its new name, it will be a full-time item. The…
Student Government Association Meeting 9/25/2023
The second Student Senate meeting was held on September 25th and saw the swearing-in of new Freshman At-Large senators, the swearing-in of a new Associate Justice of the Student Court and the first Grant Funding Requests to be brought to the Student Senate’s attention. The meeting began with an executive report from Student Government Association…
Student Government Association Meeting 9/11/2023
The Student Government Association is back in full swing as they had their first Student Senate Meeting of the 2023-24 school year on September 11th, with several new members being sworn into their respective positions. Chief Justice Sonny Tabor began the swearing-in with the Executive Cabinet. Kayla Nguyen was sworn in as the President Chief…
SGA Vice President-elect prepares for future semesters
Reid Powell, political science sophomore, plans to increase student impact as the newly announced SGA vice president.
SGA senators plan meet and greet with students
OCU students are going to get a chance to meet their Student Government Association representatives.
SGA creates newsletter to connect with student senators
Student Government Association is starting a weekly senate newsletter.
Student Senate vice president not impeached, found not responsible
“After hours of consideration, the OKCU Student Court has determined that VP Austin Gipson-Black is not responsible for Dereliction of Duty as pertains to the Senate Meeting held on February 26th, 2019.”
Student senators request resignation of Senate vice president
Student senators voted for Austin Gipson-Black, vice president of Student Senate to resign from his position at the meeting.
Student Senate falls short of quorum for two meetings in a row
Student Senate failed to meet quorum at two consecutive meetings last semester.
Student Senate discusses, passes bill via email
Some student senators are upset after they say student money was given to an organization in private.
SGA amends budget bylaws, debates salaries
Student Government Association has a new budget, but it came later than expected.
SGA applications open for students
Applications are open for positions within Student Government Association and will close 5 p.m. March 5.
Former St. Gregory’s dean of students joins administration
A new official is advising Student Senate and handling conduct issues. Lilly Bermudez was appointed Jan. 4 as the new associate dean of students.
UPDATED: SGA membership, final Student Senate meeting date
Student Government Association is the governing body for all student organizations. Members represent the student body and pass legislation and bills for a variety of reasons. Learn about your representatives and Student Senate meeting dates.
Applications open for freshmen at large Senate Seats
Freshmenat large senators represent and vote on behalf of their class within Student Senate. Their responsibilities include attending meetings, voting on legislation and evaluating bills and resolutions in committees.
SGA encouraged to spend allocated funds wisely
It’s great that SGA is starting the year off right, but students still need to pay attention to their representatives’ actions.
Repurposing club, housing to host clothes drive
Housing is partnering with the Repurposing Club to carry out a clothes drive that will prevent the wasting of items that others may need.
President vetoes recycling bill, suggests smaller program
Ken Williams, chemistry senior, started the Repurposing Club on campus to promote individual efforts to improve the environment.
UPDATE: Freshman At-Large Candidates
Student Government Association is having an election to fill two Freshman At-Large senate seats.
SGA prepares for the end of terms, new officers
Student Government Association members are focused on tying up loose ends a month before new officers take office.
Committee changes funding, reimbursement policy
The individual funding policy was added to the Student Senate Standing Rules, saying SGA will only fund organizations not individuals.
Student Senate votes to redistribute seats
Student Senate passed a vote to redistribute the seats of student senators last week.
Student Government Association changes rules in prep for elections
Student Senate voted to change the wording on a part of the election rules to prohibit candidates, election staff or any SGA member from being a voting booths or soliciting votes via any electronic device. The changes were approved Feb. 24 after the Senate voted by secret ballot.
