The President of the Student Government Association at Illinois State University is advocating for the passing of a bill that would grant mental health days to students at ISU.
Executive Director of Student Life Dr. Hollie Smith will be the new Student Government Association adviser beginning April 21. Her transition into the role is part of a reorganization of
Voting is being held on canopy beginning March 1 and lasting through March 5.Â
The student body president serves as the primary representative of SG and is responsible for executing legislation approved by the senate, appointing cabinet and executive staff positions, and representing the student body during university committees.Â
2021-22 candidates for student body president and vice presidentÂ
April Gable & Taylor AllgoodÂ
April Gable (right) and Taylor Allgood (left). Instagram | @gableallgood2021
Like many of those vying for the position of student body president, Gableâs candidacy follows her rise through the ranks of Undergraduate Student Government (SG).Â
Joining SG as a first-year student, Gabel started in the mentoring program before moving to a position on executive staff and then being elected last year to serve as a senator-at-large.Â
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as a voice for IUP students as well as a chance for students to get involved in representing the interests of the university.
Since its formation in the 1930s, the organization has expanded in its commitment to ensure university students are heard.
The SGA is connected to the IUP administration and thus serves on the University Senate that recommends university policies to President Michael Driscoll.
Members of the organization are responsible for numerous activities and regularly selected to serve on university committees to ensure fair representation of the student body. These include serving on Student Conduct boards, Student Organization Review boards and grade appeal committees. Additionally, they help manage the IUP Student Activity Fee with the IUP Student Cooperative Association.