Connor Hilly is a senior Economics and political science major from Cumming, Georgia. Before becoming President, Connor was active in SGA for nearly his entire time at GCSU, joining in late 2020 as a freshman. He has also been active in the Club Tennis Team, GC Mock Trial, the Georgia College Political Society, and the Economics and Debate Club. This year, President Hilly's focus is helping as many students as possible before graduating. To do this, he needs help from all students across the campus. To help identify issues that SGA might be missing. Ultimately our sole purpose is serving students, and President Hilly's door is always open.
Office Hours:
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 11am-2pm
Office of the President:
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. She does, 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. President Lord is always open to hearing directly from the student body and encourages all students to engage with SGA. She can be reached at sga.president@gcsu.edu.
The President's Office is located in room 105 of the Student Activities Center.
Axel Hawkins is a junior History major and Political Science minor from Henry County, Georgia. She has served in various roles within SGA, most recently completing a term as Treasurer (2022-23) and priorly serving as a Senator and Chair of the Student Emergency Fund (2021-22). She also served as Acting Secretary for much of Fall 2022. As Vice President, Axel is fighting to make real change to improve the day-to-day lives of the entire student body. Outside of SGA, Axel is a proud member of United Campus Workers of Georgia and serves as an officer in GCSU’s Eta Chi chapter of Delta Gamma. Having a background in community organizing, she is also a member of various statewide political and community groups. Following graduation, she plans to attain a joint Masters of Public Administration and Juris Doctorate and enter into a career in public interest law.
Office Hours:
Monday: By appointment only
Tuesday: 2pm-pm
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: 2pm-4pm
Friday: By appointment only
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.
Charlotte Middlebrooks is a junior Studio Arts major and Art History minor from Cumming, Georgia. Prior to being Secretary, she has been a member of Student Government since 2021 and served in multiple committees. Aside from SGA, Charlotte is honored to serve as Vice President: Finance of GCSU’s Delta Gamma chapter and as Treasurer of the Creative Arts Alliance. After graduation, she is looking to go into the field of art history as a curator or archivist.
Office Hours:
Monday: 5pm-6pm
Tuesday: 1pm-3:15pm
Wednesday: By appointment only
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 11:50pm-2pm
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.
Serena Semere is a Sophomore, Nursing major, from Canton, Georgia. Before Treasurer, Serena was involved in SGA as a senator (September 2022 - May 2023) and as the Chairwoman of the Sustainability committee (September 2022 - May 2023). Serena is also a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity and GCANS.
Office Hours:
Monday: 8am-10am
Tuesday: By appointment only
Wednesday: 8am-10am
Thursday: By appointment only
Friday: 8am-10am
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.
Colin Hall is a senior, Political Science Major from Jones County, Georgia. Colin served as a Senator in SGA last year. Colin is very passionate about representing and assisting students, which contributed him to running for President Pro Tempore. He is very involved in the community and on campus. Colin is optimistic that SGA will be effective this year and leave a mark on Georgia College for years to come. Colin aspires to have a career in Public Service.
Office Hours:
Monday: 5:15pm-6:15pm
Tuesday: 5:15pm-6:15pm
Wednesday: 5:15pm-6:15pm
Thursday: 5:15pm-6:15pm
Friday: 12:50pm-2pm
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 105 of the Student Activities Center.
