Student Government Association (SGA)
Taylor Hall 203
sga.jmu.edu
The Student Government Association:
- Includes every undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking student at JMU
- Cooperates with the faculty and administration within the precepts of the university’s internal governance system
- Houses leadership of the SGA vested in the Executive Council, Class Councils and the Senate
- Allocates student activities fees to campus clubs, organizations and major events sponsored by recognized groups
- Provides many opportunities for involvement
To view the SGA constitution visit http://sga.jmu.edu/billsRollCall.html
Student Government Contingency Account
The contingency account is available to recognize student organizations (through the Office of Student Activities & Involvement), for funding during the year. The account is monitored by the SGA finance committee, and all requests will be heard by this body before its recommendations are sent to the Senate and Executive Council for approval. The purpose of the SGA contingency account is to support those events or functions that appeal to all JMU students and are most likely to benefit the student population. (See SGA constitution for further details.)
Allocation and Disbursement of Student Fees
In the spring of each school year, the SGA Finance Committee holds hearings for organizations that want to receive front-end budgeting. A portion of student fees is set aside, making up the fund from which these organizations receive their funding.
