Student Government Association

 

Mission Statement

The Student Government Association is committed to providing support, fellowship and advocacy for the students of the University of the Incarnate Word.  As the designated representative voice for the students, the Association strives to promote a greater understanding and cooperation with the faculty and administration.  It works to ensure that the students realize their rights to influence academic policies on the University campus. It promotes student membership on various University committees and boards, which directly affect the student’s formal education.

The Student Government Association encourages all students to participate within the University community through student organizations and sponsored activities.  It fosters the open sharing of knowledge of University affairs among the students.  The Association encourages the development of, and provides the means for, responsible student participation in campus affairs that promote the mission of the University.

The Student Government Association is committed to upholding the University’s longstanding traditions and to innovatively creating new traditions for the students.  It continues to help the University grow and move forward with a student minded perspective.  The Student Government Association is completely dedicated to upholding the University’s Mission Statement, and to fostering unity among the students with the utmost dignity and respect.

 

General Assemblies: Wednesdays, Noon, in the Library Auditorium. Come meet the officers, senators, and interns and give feedback on issues that affect you. EVERYONE is welcome to attend GAs. We represent your voice.

Join us during the 27th Annual Golden Harvest starting at 9:00 am on November 3, 2012. This is the annual SGA community service event. Help feed families and combat hunger in San Antonio. Participate in the competition for small, medium and large student groups by bringing in the largest amount of food.

Golden Harvest: 2011 was the best Golden Harvest ever with over 10.2 tons of food raised, including over 1400 pounds physically collected more than last year. This food has given light to those in need during the holiday season. Thanks for the hundreds of students who came out and helped!

Activities Fair: A great success! New students signed up for organizations all over campus, and were welcomes by all with food and fun!

SGA Luau: The perfect beginning to a new year! A great luau with plenty of games, food, and music.

UIW Heritage Day: Wednesday, October 10 - A day of celebration of the heritage of UIW.