Newly elected senators met Feb. 29 to discuss parliamentary procedures, introduce new executive officers and participate in a mock senate run-through.
During executive introductions, SGA Vice President Brandon Honeywell introduced the newest position on SGA’s executive board: assistant vice president of outreach.
“This is a new executive position this year,” Honeywell said. “We’re really excited because this is a new area for exec, and we feel like this is one where we have a really huge opportunity to kind of blow up and expand our communication outside and internally, so we’re really looking forward to that.”
Harlan Bailey, appointee for executive vice president of outreach, said he is still learning about his new job along with fellow senators.
“It is a new position, so my goal basically is to make sure that everyone feels that they have a voice from SGA, so that will kind of through liaisons for organizations or us just going to organizations…and just making sure they feel heard and understand what SGA has going on and understanding what they have going on,” Bailey said.
Bailey said he is excited to figure out how to make sure every students’ voice is heard.
“Since it’s new, I have a bunch of questions, and if you have a bunch of questions, ask me," Bailey said. "And if you have any suggestions, also let me know because we are looking for outreach from SGA.”
Jesse Westerhouse, SGA president, said he is ready for the year ahead in his new position.
“I have the honor of serving as SGA president this year, and I’m really, really excited for the year ahead,” Westerhouse said. “My office is always open upstairs, so feel free to contact me with any questions.”
James Beauchaine, SGA treasurer, said he as a former senator at-large, he can relate to the new senators’ positions.
“I sat there last year,” Beauchaine said. “I’m excited to see what your vision for student senate is this year, and I’m also super excited to get to work with budget and finance a little bit.”
Emma Grace Laird, appointee for chief of staff, said she encourages all senate members to apply for cabinet and hopes for a good application turnout this year.
“If y’all ever have questions about kind of bridging the gap between senate and cabinet, I would love to help y’all out, and we’re really going to work on that this year,” Laird said.
Trey Fields, former liberal arts senators, was introduced as the appointee for executive vice president of initiatives and Hunter Gibson, former senator at-large, as the appointee for executive vice president of programs.
Taylor Wood, appointee for executive vice president of marketing and engagement, also spoke to the senate and encouraged senators to apply for cabinet.
Jacqueline Keck, liberal arts senator, was nominated for pro tempore at the meeting and accepted the position after her nomination was seconded.
“This year I really want to serve you guys as a liaison,” Keck said. “It’s a hard thing, but it’s definitely a self-start and so I’m going to put a document together that kind of gives you all an opportunity to lay out the projects you want to work on."
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