The Executive Branch ensures the smooth operation of the Student Senate and oversees the implementation of SGA initiatives. This branch works to support senators, manage campus-wide projects, and uphold the mission of serving the student body effectively.
Serena Semere is a senior Criminal Justice major and Political Science minor from Canton, Georgia, who has the honor of serving as the SGA President for the 2025-26 term. Prior to serving as President, Semere served two terms as the SGA Treasurer and Chairwoman of the Student Travel Fund Committee, as well as a Student Senator, Secretary of the Retention committee, and Secretary of the Belonging and Inclusion committee. Outside of SGA, Semere serves as the Vice President of the Criminal Justice Society, Director of Community Outreach for Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, a member of Delta Gamma Fraternity, and a member of Amnesty International. Throughout her service in SGA, President Semere has been dedicated to strengthening shared governance, expanding student resources, and promoting inclusivity and engagement across campus. After graduation, she plans to obtain a Master's in Public Administration followed by attending law school to build a career in criminal law.
The terms "Student Body President" and "SGA President" are interchangeable at Georgia College. The SGA President's primary jobs are to work as a liaison between the students and the University Administration, to oversee the operations of the Student Government Association and represent students at dedications, receptions, and other university events. The president also contacts and works with other SGA colleagues and participates in the Student Advisory Council with the Board of Regents.
The president serves as the chair of the Student Activities Budget Committee (SABC) whose duty is to oversee the Student Activity Fee Budget.
The president has the duty to approve bills and resolutions passed by the Student Senate while reserving the right to veto entire bills and resolutions and also line-item vetoes.
The president approves the Student Senate agendas but does not preside over the Student Senate. They do, however, call and conduct executive officer meetings and SGA meetings.
The president has the power to appoint a great number of positions including but not limited to:
Chief Justices
Chief of Staff
Student Judicial Board Members
SGA Staff Members
Standing Committee Chairs
University-Wide Committee Members
Finally, the president is an advisor to Senators and Committee chairs in SGA. The President is always open to hearing directly from the student body and encourages all students to engage with SGA. They can be reached at sga.president@gcsu.edu.
The President's Office is located in room 315 of the Student Activities Center
Hello, my name is Ezra Ryall and I’m an MIS major from Loganville, GA. This year, I have the privilege of serving as your SGA Vice President. Student Government and service to the student body has been important to me throughout my time at GCSU, from serving as the SGA Attorney General to sitting on the school’s University Senate.
I am passionate about people and providing a safe learning environment for all students. The function of student government, in my eyes, is to be the voice of students to our community. I look forward to hearing what our students want addressed, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the change that students want to see on campus.
Office Hours:
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: 10 am-11 am
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 10 am-11 am
Office of the Vice President
The Vice President is an Executive officer in the Student Government Association who is directly below President in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning "in place of."
The Vice President's primary job is two-fold. They must preside over the Student Senate, work directly with and manage the committees of the Senate. In doing this, they have the power to approve the agenda for the Senate sessions and direct parliamentary procedure in those sessions.
It is also the Vice President's job to declare the results of elections. Ranging from Fall Senate Elections, Spring Executive Elections, and Mr. and Ms. Georgia College, the Vice President declares and makes public the results.
The Vice President's duties to uphold the SGA Constitution also come into play quite frequently as it is the Vice President's job to resolves constitutional inquiries. They also must ensure that the proper procedures are carried out to enforce and enact a bill or resolution passed by the Student Senate.
The Vice President also has a duty to fellow Executive Officers as they aid with budget preparation and schedules visitors into the Senate agenda and reporting such to the Secretary. In the President's absence, the Vice President may also preside over an Executive Officer Meeting.
The Vice President serves on many statutory councils and university committees while chairing SGA's own Campus Issues Committee and appointing ad hoc committee members and chairs thereof. They also appoint Senators to standing SGA committees, excluding Academic Travel Fund Committee, which all members are appointed by the Treasurer.
Finally, it is their duty to serve in a public relations capacity to see that the student body is informed of all actions taken by SGA.
Tamara Bean is a senior Philosophy and Liberal Studies major with concentrations in Pre-Law and Race & Social Justice and a minor in Criminal Justice from Atlanta, Georgia. She has the honor of serving as the Secretary of the Student Government Association for the 2025–2026 academic year. Bean currently serves as Student Trustee on the Georgia College Foundation Board, President of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, Chief of Staff for Amnesty International, and Treasurer of Best Buddies. Prior to her role as Secretary, Bean served as Chair and Founder of the Student Culture Committee within the Legislative branch and was also a member of the Mock Trial A Team. Outside of SGA, she has interned with both the District Attorney’s Office and a Superior Court Judge, experiences that deepened her commitment to ethical leadership and public service. As SGA Secretary, she is dedicated to fostering transparency, communication, and collaboration across campus. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in health law and bioethics policy within government service
Office Hours:
Monday: 11 am- 2 pm
Tuesday: 10 am-1 pm
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: 10 am- 1pm
Friday: By appointment only
Secretary
The Secretary's job is mainly dealing with the recording, processing, and maintenance of the official business of the Student Government Association. In the case of legislation coming before the Student Senate, the secretary may rewrite bills and resolutions before sending them through the process. The secretary is the one who directs this process which is roughly outlined below:
Assigns Senator to complete a bill if one is requested by an RSO
Copies of legislation are made for the Student Senate, the Vice President of Student Affairs and the SGA Advisors.
If the legislation passes, the Vice President's and President's Signatures are made on the legislation and a record is kept in the official archives.
If the legislation is a bill, the Allocated Funds Usage from is secured after a 'Pass' by the Senate and the expenses are incurred.
On a more day to day operational note, the Secretary ensures that all Senators receive mail in the SGA office and informs Senate of the status of legislation and prepares copies of minutes and agendas.
The Secretary also ensures that meeting rooms and equipment are reserved when necessary and records meeting attendance and corresponds with the Attorney General after every meeting. They are also responsible for informing senators of meeting dates, times, locations and any changes that may arise. When absences are required, the Secretary documents and logs them in the records.
Hello! My name is Veronica Lively and I’m a junior economics major. I am so excited to serve GCSU students this year as the treasurer for the Student Government Association. I have been involved with SGA for a year, serving on the senate last year, before having the opportunity to run for a leadership position.
My role as the treasurer is to manage the SGA budget. This budget helps student organizations receive funding for many different projects or events they may need assistance with. I also serve as the chair of the student travel fund, where I am able to help students receive funding for travel related expenses while they are representing GCSU.
Office Hours:
Monday: 12pm- 2pm
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: 12pm- 2pm
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 12pm- 1pm
Treasurer
The Treasurer is the elected SGA Executive that is responsible for seeing that all aspects of SGA's financial recording, communication, audit, and governance are conducted with integrity and University Policy. The Treasurer works day after day to process and prepare payment requests for students and companies to get reimbursed through SGA funds. With the assistance of the President and the Vice President, the Treasurer sets the budget and adjusts accordingly throughout the fiscal year. Each week, budget reports are provided to the Student Senate to ensure that the budget is clear, on track and transparent.
In addition to maintaining the budget, the Treasurer is the chair of the Academic Travel Fund Committee which provides limited financial support to students who are presenting scholarly research or a project presentation at an academic conference or workshop. They also appoint senators to this committee. Finally, the Treasurer may serve on other statuary councils or university committees to represent the students.
Need Funding for an Academic Conference?
The form below must be completed in full and submitted to the SGA Treasurer a minimum of 72 business hours prior to departure for any travel to be funded. The committee Chairman will schedule a hearing upon the receipt of your application. Once the hearing is scheduled and held, you will be informed on how much the committee wishes to allocate for reimbursement.
During his time at GCSU, Maxwell Gohn is a finance major with a rhetoric minor from Savannah, GA. He joined SGA in the 2023-24 school year as a senator. Elected to a new role, he served as the chair of the retention committee the following year. Keeping the cabinet's workflow efficient is a key duty as Chief of Staff. Supporting student needs through structured initiatives remains his ultimate focus, a priority from his previous committee work. Continuing this effort, he works to enhance communication between student government and the administration. Keeping his career goal in view, he plans to become a professor of financial planning after graduation.
Office Hours:
Monday: 3:20pm- 4:30pm
Tuesday: 1:20pm- 3:20pm
Wednesday: 3:20pm - 4:30pm
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: By appointment only
Chief of Staff
The Job of the SGA Chief of Staff:
The SGA Chief of Staff's primary job is to complete the initiatives of the SGA President and manage the SGA Cabinet.
The Chief of Staff serves as the senior advisor to the SGA President and reports to the President on the advice of the SGA Cabinet.
The Chief of Staff assists the SGA President in selecting students to serve in staff positions.
The Chief of Staff is always open to hearing new & innovative ways to make Georgia College a better campus overall. He can be contacted at sga.chiefofstaff@gcsu.edu
The Chief of Staff's Office is located on the third floor of the Student Activities Center.
Hey my name is RileyKate and I am honored to serve as SGA’s 2025-2026 Attorney General! I joined SGA my freshman year and knew I found my place in campus. From the community to the opportunities to help other student on campus I was amazed by the people that surrounded me. Being Attorney General I will do my best to be there and provide help to students that need it!
Office Hours:
Monday: 2pm- 3:30pm
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: 2pm- 3:30pm
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 12pm- 1pm
Attorney General
The Job of the Attorney General:
The SGA’s Attorney General presides over the Judicial Board, composed of appointed Justices. The Attorney General handles preliminary hearings and presents cases and charges before the Student Judicial Board.
The Attorney General makes recommendations to the Chief Justice regarding opinions of appropriate outcomes of cases.
The Attorney General is always willing to help students with any concerns or issues they are struggling with. They can be contacted at sga@gcsu.edu
The Attorney General's Office is located on the third floor of the Student Activities Center.
Hi everyone! I’m Sam, and I serve as the President Pro Tempore for the Student Government Association. As an international student, I’ve always been passionate about building bridges and helping students from all backgrounds feel seen, supported, and heard. I joined SGA to be part of an organization that turns ideas into impact and makes student voices count in real decisions. Outside of SGA, I’m deeply interested in technology, leadership, and how data can shape the future of decision-making.
Office Hours:
Monday: 10:15am- 12:45pm
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: 10:15am- 12:45pm
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: By appointment only
President Pro Tempore
President Pro Tempore Section
The President Pro Tempore or "PPT" is a constitutionally recognized officer of the Student Government Association who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer. The phrase "pro tempore" means "for the time being." Aside from the chamber duties of the President Pro Tempore, they chair the Senate Rules & Oversight Committee, which deals with the internal workings of Student Government as well as assisting with public relations, elections, and the approval of new RSOs.
The President Pro Tempore is charged with reviewing and bringing up conflicts within the internal workings of SGA to the Executive and Legislative branches. They are required to perform the duties of a senator, and in the event that the Office of the Vice President becomes vacant, they assume the role. In assisting the other officers, the President Pro Tempore handles any Secretary or Treasurer overload. As well as oversees philanthropy and campus engagement activities for Homecoming Royal Court (King, Queen, Duke, & Duchess).
The President Pro Tempore's Office is located in room 314 of the Student Activities Center.
