About the S.G.A.

The membership of the Student Government Association, Inc., (S.G.A.) includes all full time undergraduate students.  The S.G.A. is the elected representative body of the Salem State College student body and the sole voice of the students to administration, faculty and legislators.

The students of Salem State College through the representatives they elect, form a workable student government, promote student justice by insuring the rights and liberties of all students, and demonstrate professional ethics within a democratic system. The S.G.A. also provides services to students such as free legal services and funds all student organizations with money collected from the student activity fee.

The S.G.A. Executive Board consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. The Senators make up the majority of the body. There is one Senator elected for every 200 students of each class. Elections are held twice a year and all students should participate by voting or running for office.