The Student Government Association (SGA) at Florida Tech is designed to represent and serve the student body and promote leadership, collaboration, and advocacy across various facets of campus life.
SGA is a group of elected or appointed student representatives that comprise the student body senate, judicial board, executive cabinet, and executive board, who meet regularly to discuss matters of importance and general concerns or suggestions brought forward by the student body. The SGA serves as a liaison between the student body and the faculty, staff, and administration of Florida Tech.
The motto of the SGA is "By the students, for the students,” reflecting its commitment to ensuring that student needs and interests drive all decisions and activities.
What we do:
- Info table at Market Day
- Constitution Day
- March Madness
- Food Pantry
- Florida Tech’s movie streaming system
- Evans Hall renovations to improve student common areas and club offices
- Free printing in the Evans Library
- Professional attire student closet
- Fund CAB and their signature events
- Funded many student activities and programs
Positions
Senate: Each primary election occurs towards the end of the spring semester, and the entire Student Body votes on candidates. Applications are available on SGA's Engage page if there are open senate seats throughout the year.
Executive Board: Each primary election occurs towards the end of the spring semester, and the entire Student Body votes on candidates.
Freshman Elections: Freshman representatives are elected after filling out an application during or before Orientation week and are given a week to vote on their representatives.
Liaisons, Justices, House Representatives: Liaisons and Justices are appointed positions, and students must fill out an application to be considered. The individual organizations determine house Representatives.
Committees
Academics: The Academics Committee is responsible for developing strategies that enhance the educational experience at the Florida Institute of Technology, aligning with the needs of current students. The committee's primary focus is on creating initiatives that foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Awareness: The DEIA Committee strives to be a voice for our diverse population, create a more inclusive and equitable campus, and increase awareness for various issues and topics that affect our international, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other minority students. The DEIA Committee's aim is to create an inclusive and accessible campus that fosters equity, diversity, and acceptance.
Public Relations: The Public Relations Committee’s purpose is to promote the activities and operations of the Student Government Association to the campus community while creating dialogue between the student body and the Student Government Association. The committee also works to host events for SGA, as well as in collaboration with other student organizations on campus.
Quality of Life: The Quality of Life Committee focuses on improving the daily experiences of students, ensuring well-supported in their everyday needs. The aim is to address a wide range of improvements that can be made to better the overall quality of life on campus.
Student Facilities: The Student Facilities Committee focuses on managing SGA spaces in Evan’s Hall and the Grissom Hall basement. By enhancing these facilities, the committee works to ensure that students have access to comfortable and functional environments that support both academic and social activities.