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Southern University at Shreveport Academic Catalog > Student Government

Student Government

There are two (2) governing bodies on the Southern University at Shreveport campus that serve and represent the student body. They are the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Student Center Board (SCB).

The Director of Student Activities and Services serves as advisor and liaison to these organizations. Students interested in the Student Government Association and the Student Center Board should contact the Director of Student Activities and Services. These offices are located in the Johnny L. Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center.

Student Government Association –

The SGA represents all students enrolled at Southern University at Shreveport. This association provides a method of communication between the administration and the student body. It coordinates and sponsors, along with the Office of Student Activities and Services and the SCB, a series of social, cultural and educational events. The SGA sponsors student elections that are held during the April Spring Fest of each year and the month of September each year for the Freshman Class. In these elections, officers of the Student Government Association are elected; along with Miss Southern University at Shreveport, Miss Sophomore, Miss Freshman and the Freshman and Sophomore Class officers.

Student Center Board –

The SCB is an integral and vital part of the educational process; sharing the university’s goal of intellectual and personal growth. It encourages self-directed activities under the supervision of the Office of Student Activities and Services. The SCB’s continuing goal is the creation of an environment that fosters self-expression, debate of issues, exchanges of and exposure to new ideas, and a concern for humanity and its environment. It, too, coordinates and sponsors, along with the Office of Student Activities and Services and the SGA, a series of social, cultural and educational events. Membership on the SCB is by election and appointments.

Registering a New Student Organization

Any SUSLA student is eligible to register a new student organization. The following is required for registration:

• Completed application with signatures; available in the Office of Student Activities and Services
• Full-time faculty or staff member of SUSLA to serve as the organization's advisor
• Constitution and By-Laws for the organization
• Minimum of one (1) officer (President)

Once these requirements are met, call the Office of Student Activities and Services to schedule a meeting to review application materials for approval.