Student Government
Jordan/Garrett: ‘Maltreatment,’ ‘lynchings’ need to end
|With no further recourse, ousted student body president and vice president candidates Michael Jordan and Donald Garrett released an official statement Wednesday saying they are now “throwing full support” behind Liam Hennelley and Mohamed Ahmed ticket.
The duo also again expressed strong emotion regarding student governance at Mason, which they equated to ‘maltreatment’ and ‘lynchings.’
SG working on SafeRides program like JMU’s
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Student Government expects over the next few weeks to send a proposal for a SafeRides program to be approved by university administration members. The SafeRides initiative is being discussed as an option for students who feel unsafe and are in need of nighttime transportation.
SG ballot removal finalized after second appeal fails
|The faculty review board tasked with the second stage of an appeal process upheld the Student Government Election and Disputes Commission’s decision to remove Michael Jordan and Donald Garrett’s ticket from the ballot for next year’s student body president and vice president.
C2M to host Livestream of Student Government debate
|(Click on the play button starting after 5:55 p.m. to start the broadcast.)
Get acquainted with the candidates for next year's Student Government at the debate on Wednesday, March 28 at 6 p.m., livestreamed right here at Connect2Mason.
[UPDATE] SG candidates appeal after Facebook photo leads to ballot removal
|UPDATE: Tuesday, March 27, 2:48 p.m. The EDC reaches vote on appeal.
Student Government’s Election and Disputes Commission decided Thursday to remove Michael Jordan and Donald Garrett’s ticket from the student body president and vice president ballot after determining they violated the election code by campaigning too early.
SG campaigning begins with new spending limits, write-in rules
|Campaigns for next year’s Student Government's executive and senate positions began Monday with new rules requiring documentation for write-in candidates and limits on campaign spending.
SG Senator resigns, plans Virginia FOIA petition [BROADSIDE] + [VIDEO]
|A student senator resigned Friday at an Election Dispute Commission hearing after a resolution passed at Thursday's Student Senate meeting called for an impeachment hearing.
Student appeal leads to new ‘family emergency’ policy
|Provost Peter Stearns announced a new policy last Wednesday outlining protocol for dealing with student family emergencies, specifically a death in the family. The policy decision follows a student appeal to address the issue.
Student lobbying group petition calls for increase in financial aid in VA
|Virginia21, a bipartisan student lobbying group based in Richmond, Va., is working with student government this semester to encourage students to sign a petition calling for an increase in financial aid in Virginia. The group also asks students to share their own experiences with debt.
'Catalyst' for Student Government forum on advising: 'general student dissatisfaction'
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The forum, hosted by Student Government, will address student concerns with academic advising at Mason. (Jake McLernon)
Student Government is hosting a forum on Tuesday, Nov. 29 as a way to further discussion between students and faculty and staff regarding “general student dissatisfaction” with Mason’s advising system, according to a Student Government member planning the event.