Student Government Association

The 2017-2018 Western Dakota Tech Student Government Association officers are:

• President - Erika Bement
• Vice-president - Sean Kelly
• Secretary - Josh Williams
• Treasurer - Pal Van Doren

The SGA Advisor is Laura Benson. Meetings are scheduled for noon every Wednesday in LC 254.


(Left to right: Paul Van Doren, Sean Kelly, Erika Bement, and Josh Williams.)

Mission

We the Student Government Association are dedicated as a governing body to serving our individual students, their organizations, and the diverse community of Western Dakota Tech; fostering leadership, enhancing communication, and supporting an interactive and successful college experience.

Purpose

The Western Dakota Tech Student Government Association supports and serves the Western Dakota Tech community through:

• community building activities and events.
• facilitating communication between Western Dakota Tech students, staff, and the Board of Education.
• providing developmental opportunities and training for students.
• the responsible and equitable management of Western Dakota Tech Student Activity Funds.
• recognizing the establishment of the Western Dakota Tech student clubs and organizations.
• assisting and supporting Western Dakota Tech student clubs and organizations to effectively meet their goals and initiatives.
• the support of campus-wide student-driven initiatives.

VIEW THE SGA CONSTITUTION

President and Vice President Responsibilities

Article V: Officers

Section I
The officers of the SGA shall consist of:
President
Duties and powers of the President:

• Represent the Student Government Association on campus and in the community
• Ensure that the organization is operating in conformity with the standards set forth by Western Dakota Tech and the Student Government Association Constitution and Bylaws
• Preside over meetings and create meeting agendas; call special meetings when necessary
• Address student complaints, suggestions, problems, and ideas
• Hold regular meetings with the WDT administration to discuss student issues and concerns
• Maintain communication with organization advisor
• Attend Rapid City Board of Education meetings three times a year to give SGA report
• Initiate discussion on issues and measures relevant to the institution and SGA constituents
• Attend WDT and SGA functions, ceremonies, and events Serve as a member of the SGA Executive Board Serve as co-signer for SGA account
• Other duties as assigned

Vice President
Duties and powers of the Vice President:

• Assist the President in his/her duties
• Preside over meetings in the President’s absence
• Communicate/Coordinate activities and events of WDT community and the Rapid City community at large
• Present VP Report of activities and events at SGA Meetings
• Assist Activities Coordinator
• Serve as member of the SGA Executive Board
• Other duties as assigned

SEE THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION BYLAWS