January 30, 2015

VSU Student Government Association Leaders Visit State Capitol

Student Government Association leaders traveled to Atlanta on Jan. 28, to visit the State Capitol and visit with legislators.


VALDOSTA—Student Government Association leaders from Valdosta State University traveled to Atlanta on Jan. 28, to tour the State Capitol and talk with legislators and government leaders on a variety of issues.
 
House Representatives Amy Carter (175), Jason Shaw (176), John Corbett (174), Dexter Sharper (177), and Jay Roberts (155) introduced House Resolution 50 recognizing Jan. 28, 2015, as Valdosta State University Day at the Capitol.
 
The visit to the Capitol was an opportunity for the students to learn about state government and promote Valdosta State University’s educational and economic impact to legislators. 
 
“When I was elected SGA vice president in 2014, one of my top goals was to organize Valdosta State University Day at the Capitol," said Nicholas Buford, a junior political science major from Cordele. “We want to use this trip as a learning experience and hope that it turns into an annual event.”
 
Approximately 40 members of the SGA were given a tour of the Capitol, met with members of the Valdosta-Lowndes County legislative delegation, and passed out gifts to legislators on behalf of the university.
 
The students were also afforded the opportunity to meet with Chancellor Hank Huckaby and explore issues related to governance and higher education.
 
“I am delighted that our students organized this event and had the opportunity to interact with our local delegation, Chancellor Huckaby and so many of our state’s leaders,” remarked VSU President William McKinney. 
 
On the Web:
 
HB 50: http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/en-US/display/20152016/HR/50
 
VSU’s SGA: http://www.valdosta.edu/administration/student-affairs/student-government-association/


Valdosta State University’s 2013-2019 Strategic Plan represents a renewal of energy and commitment to the foundational principles for comprehensive institutions.
 
Implementation of the plan’s five goals, along with their accompanying objectives and strategies, supports VSU’s institutional mission and the University System of Georgia’s mission for comprehensive universities. 
 
The SGA visit to the State Capitol meets the following goals: 
 
Goal 1: Recruit, retain, and graduate a quality, diverse student population and prepare students for roles as leaders in a global society.
Goal 3: Promote student, employee, alumni, retiree, and community engagement in our mission.
Goal 4: Foster an environment of creativity and scholarship.

Visit http://www.valdosta.edu/administration/planning/strategic-plan.php to learn more.
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