Get Involved
There are many opportunities to get involved in Student Government. We encourage you to contribute ideas, share your unique perspective and opinions, and take part in making a difference on-campus. The voice of our student body is essential for our Student Government to function effectively. For more information about us, you are welcome to contact our office or stop by and chat with your representatives in person; we are always looking for new students who want to get involved with Student Government.
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch works to address student concerns on campus. The Executive Branch is comprised of the Student Body President and Student Body Vice President, Executive Cabinet, and Executive Agencies.
Applications are now available for the 2013-2014 Executive Branch:
Application
Deadline to apply is Friday, March 29th at 5:00 p.m. to the Student Government office or via email at sgasbt@unf.edu. For questions, call our office at 904-620-2750.
Executive Cabinet
The purpose of the Executive Cabinet is to advise the President and Vice-President on general matters and to assist in the coordination of the Executive Branch. The main duties of the Cabinet are to complete any initiatives, projects, events, and others deemed necessary by the President.
Executive Agencies
An agency is an administrative division of the Executive Branch created to provide support, entertainment, and education for particular select interest group of the University of North Florida whether it be racial, ethnic, academic, or philosophical in nature.
Please visit the Agencies page for more information or click on the logos below:
Legislative Branch
Student Senator
The Student Senate is composed of fifty-two senatorial seats, twenty-six fall seats and twenty-six spring seats. Senators are charged with the great responsibility of serving as a voice of the student body and representing the best interests of the students in both fiscal and statutory matters. More specifically, Senators have the ability to allocate the $4.5 million dollar Activity and Service fee budget, draft legislation, amend or create statutes, and vote on both fiscal and legislative bills.
Elections
Senators are elected twice a year in the elections held in the spring and fall. The Student Body President and Vice President are elected annually in the Spring. to serve on a one year term. Voting takes place for two days at various polling locations on campus. In order to vote, students must have their UNF ID. This year's Spring Elections will be held on March 12th and 13th.
The deadline to submit a declaration of intent to run in the Spring Elections is Friday, February 8, 2013 by 5:00 p.m.
President Application
Senator Application
For more information or questions please contact the Elections Supervisor at sgaesac@unf.edu or call (904) 620-2750.
Appointments
It is also possible to become appointed to Student Senate in the event of vacancies between elections. Please see the Appointment Application
for more information.
*Guests are always welcome to attend Senate meetings and are encouraged to make announcements or ask questions at the beginning of the each meeting during the ‘Student Remarks’ section.
Judicial Branch
Associate Justice
The Student Government Judiciary consists of nine justices. Out of those nine, a Chief Justice is elected annually to preside over the Office of the Judiciary. It is the duty of these persons to interpret the Student Government Constitution and Statutes. The judiciary also settles disputes or complaints that students may have with Student Government, its agencies, and SG funded clubs. The Judiciary is the final say on issues of noncompliance, judicial complaint, or impeachment. Members gain important experience in the areas of due process and proper judicial procedure. They also represent the student body on the Academic Appeals Committee, Student Conduct, Parking Appeals Board, J-hold and Fee Appeal Committees.
Please submit the Associate Justice Application to the Student Government Office.
