On Monday the student body was welcomed to meet and greet the Student Government Association senators in the MSC ballroom.
The program began with a welcome by Stephanie Guity, senator for graduate school. Each member of the senate took the time to introduce themselves and give a summary of their position and the responsibilities that come along with it.
Students in attendance were invited to ask any questions or state comments and concerns they might have had for the senators either in open forum or in private.
SGA is the official voice for the student body and its members serve as student representatives in the policy and decision-making processes of the university.
The senate wanted to ensure that the student body is aware that their opinions do matter and their voice can and will be heard.
“We decided that an event like this would be needed when we saw the interest that our fellow students had on issues discussed at our recent town hall meeting. It is important that you know who we are and that you can always come to us with issues,” Guity said.
Dana Polk, a junior mass communications major said, “Meet the Senate was very informative, it was good to finally be able to put a face with the names that I have heard. I feel that it is important that we, as a student body, know who is representing us when it comes to the decisions that are made on our behalf.”