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Welcome to The University of Alabama! I am truly honored to serve as your SGA

President. It is the driving goal of my administration to create a student government that works for and works with every student on campus. In order for SGA to truly be effective, we need to hear valuable input from every student. Let us know what your needs and concerns are, and we will work tirelessly to find a solution. The purpose of SGA is not to be above the student but rather about the students. With your help, we can transform our UA campus into a UA community.

Welcome from your SGA president

Grant Cochran

What is SGA?The Student Government Association is the

governing body that represents the entire student body at UA. We are tasked with channeling the voice of the students into positive actions for all students on campus.

The SGA is comprised of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The executive branch, led by the SGA President, implements projects and initiatives, and oversees the day-to-day management of the SGA office. The legislative branch is comprised of the Senate and is tasked with issuing resolutions, acts, and bills which directly affect the lives of students. The judicial branch reviews student parking and non-academic misconduct cases and ensures the adherence to SGA rules, laws, and operating procedures.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

SERVICE ■ LEADERSHIP ■ INTEGRITY

STUDENT GUIDE2011-12sga.ua.edu

CONTACT USFeel free to stop by the SGA office in the Ferg, call us at 205-348-2742, or visit our website at www.sga.ua.edu.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

STUDENT GUIDE2011-12

The High Tide Club serves as an incentive for students to take advantage of the new student seating in the upper deck. The High Tide Club will create a new way for students to experience Alabama football by providing many benefits and opportunities to enhance the football experience.

First Year Council is the official voice of the freshman class at UA. Made up of fifty selected freshman, the First Year Council comes together weekly to discuss the important issues facing the freshman class. Each member represents their respective residence halls and will work alongside each branch of SGA ensuring the freshman voice is heard. First Year Council will provide students with the skills necessary to become effective advocates for their peers.

First Year Council

SGA InitiativesServices and Programs■ EMERGENCY LOANS: Any full time students can take out a loan of up to $500 with an interest free loan period. Forms are available in the Student Receivables section of the Student Tab on myBama.

■ FREE TEST BOOKLETS: The SGA offers complimentary test booklets to all students for use on exams. These booklets are available in the office while supplies last.

■ MY FOOTBALL TICKET TAB: The SGA and the Action Card office has implemented the award-winning My Football Tickets tab on actcard.ua.edu to ensure east access for students managing their football tickets. Through the tab, students can check balances, transfer tickets, and donate tickets through one streamlined process.

■ STUDENT ORGANIZATION FUNDING: The Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) provides funding from the SGA budget for hundreds of student organizations each year. Organizations can appear before the FAC monthly to request funds. The application can be found on the SOURCE website.

■ STUDENT ORGANIZATION SEATING: SOS allows all registered student organizations the opportunity to apply for reserved seating in the south end zone of Bryant Denny Stadium. Each fall, applications can be found on the SGA website.

■ SENATE COLLEGE FORUMS: SGA Senators hold monthly open forums in their colleges to hear ideas and concerns from the student body. These forums foster democracy and ensure that senators hear the needs of their constituents.

■ UAID: The SGA has streamlined all financial assistance information on campus, including scholarships, financial aid, jobs, etc., into a central location on sga.ua.edu. It can be found under the “Resources” section under “UAid.”

Student 2 Student is a new meal donation program that provides meals to students in hardship from students with excess meal plans. Donated meals are given out on the basis of need. Donations and requests can be taken and given throughout the year.

Student2Student

Have an idea on how to improve the UA community? Ideas to Action is designed to give you a more direct voice in your SGA. Every idea submission is reviewed by a project-oriented selection committee with the goal of identifying the best ideas. If your submission is selected, you will be given the opportunity to organize your idea with resources provided by SGA.