Mentoring
About three times a semester, our SGA hosts a Program Council, in which a representative from each of the Clubs and Organizations are asked to send a representative from their leadership board. This is a mandatory council. Here the VP of Clubs and Orgs and VP of Finance help club leadership understand the SGA procedures for student organizations as well as funding guidelines. It is a mentorship program that offers clubs a chance to ask questions as well as network with leadership in clubs that they may want to partner with. Often times we even get a sponsor from a local company to guest speak. This serves as an opportunity for recruitment as they are immediately in the company of student leaders who are desirable from an employment perspective.

Campus traditions
We host an SGA Facebook page where we post all of the events that are happening around campus. The students who 'like' our page have access to all of the information that we put out. This helps improve intra campus communication and keeps our students informed. Such events may include certain professional opportunities, events hosted by organizations, big speakers coming to campus, SGA giveaways and more. It is ran by our VP of Communications.

Source: SG Signature Programs Smart Form submitted by 15-16 SGA Vice President of Clubs and Organizations, Arjun Rajesh, on 7/6/15

RamRide Basics

Popular Services

• SafeRide
• Seasonal Shuttles
• Student Organization Funding
• Parking Citation Appeal Form

Safe Ride Sign-Up

Instructions: Please review the following Rules and Regulations. Then proceed to take the short quiz. After successful completion of the quiz, you will be forwarded to the Safe Ride Request Form.

Safe Ride, a service of the Student Government Association, allows Embry-Riddle students to receive a free ride home when they are in an unsafe situation. I agree to abide by all Safe Ride rules and regulations.

In doing so, I agree to the following:

• To use the Safe Ride service between the hours of 6pm and 6am on Monday through Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday
• To announce myself to the dispatcher as an Embry-Riddle student in need of a SAFE RIDE and that failure to do so will cause me (the student) to be responsible for the entire cost of the taxi fare
• To understand that Safe Rides taken from the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus, outside of an unsafe situation, or taken within non-service hours will result in a flat fee of $8 and an additional $1 for each additional student to the same location
• To present my Safe Ride card and Eagle ID to the driver before getting into the vehicle
• Understand that I am representing Embry-Riddle; therefore, I will act in a responsible, considerate manner within the cab as stated in the Honor Code
• Understand the boundaries of the Safe Ride must be North of Dunlawton Blvd., South of Granada Blvd., and East of I-95. Safe Rides outside of the zones will result in standard metered rates.
• Understand that abuse of the Safe Ride program will not be tolerated. Abuse will be defined as the following:
  • Using Safe Ride services for free transportation outside of an unsafe situation
  • Using free Safe Rides excessively (four or more times per month) or as a means of regular transportation
• To accept responsibility of my Safe Ride card. If my Safe Ride card is lost, I will pay a $25 fee to replace the card
• I am also responsible for all policies and regulations outlined in the Embry-Riddle Student Handbook
• The Student Government Association and the Safe Ride committee strongly encourage tipping based on the quality of service received

Violation of any of these statements outlined above or violation of any written or verbal communication or sanction regarding the Safe Ride program will result in a Student Court Hearing, potentially resulting in a fine and/or immediate termination of my Safe Ride card.

I Agree to the Above Rules and Regulations

Student Organization Funding

Campus traditions 
We have worked to streamline the move-in process by publishing exact room assignments and roommate details on BisonWeb at least two weeks before the move-in day. This allowed us to cut down on the long lines and housing assignment conflicts that arise at the start of every year.

One-stop web site portal
We have purchased TurboVote, an online service that makes it easy for college student to vote while outside of their home state.

Source: SG Signature Programs Smart Form submitted by 16-17 HUSA President, Allyson Carpenter, on 12/16/16

Transportation Solutions

Transportation Solutions (TS) helps alleviate automobile traffic to SJSU and reduce impact on the University’s parking facilities.TS is dedicated to serve the commute needs of the students and employees of SJSU. Its region-wide operation emphasizes alternatives to driving alone.

What We Do

SmartPass Clipper Card Request

For more information on unlimited rides on VTA buses and Light Rail with               SmartPass Clipper and SJSU Tower Card, visit the SmartPass Overview.

Bicycles

Learn more about bike use, storage, and safety on campus.

Trip Plans

Find the best way to get to, from and around campus with custom and pre-         planned trips.

Regional Transit

Discounts on HWY 17 Express, Altamount Corridor Express and Capitol              Corridor.

Carpool

Share the costs of your commute. Carpool with a fellow Spartan, our                   resources make it easy!

VTA Park and Ride Lots

Park free at any of the VTA lots  and take light rail to SJSU using your                   SmartPass Clipper. 

VTA’s New Transit Service Plan will go into effect on December 28, 2019. Changes include some areas that may lose service coverage, have altered service coverage, or have the same coverage under a different route number. The following routes to campus will be affected: 63, 64, 65, 66, 73, 81, 82, 201 DASH, and 323 . 

For individuals who take an Express Route to campus:

Express Bus 181 - Due to the delay of BART, the Express bus 181 will continue to operate until BART service opens in the future stopping at the I-880/Milpitas light rail station. 

Express Bus 168 - This route will continue to run as an Express Route until 2021, potential changes to Express bus 168 will be part of VTA’s robust community engagement next year. 

We have put together a summary of the SJSU routes that will be affected. If you have any concerns about these changes might impact you or if you need assistance finding an alternative route to campus please email transportation@sjsu.edu.

Funding:

Transportation Solutions operates under the auxiliary organization Associated Students (AS). TS receives funding from the following sources:

1. Part of the campus miscellaneous fees for Associated Students
2. Annual grant ($95K) from UPD Parking Services’ Alternative Transportation Funds
3. Grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA). To date, TS has received $2.1 million in grant funds from TFCA since 2001.

Awards & Recognitions

• Bicycle Friendly University presented by the League of Bicycle Friendly America, September 2015
• The Clean Air Award presented by Breathe California, April 2009
• University of California, California State University and California Community Colleges Sustainable Transportation Award, June 2006
• The Bay Area’s Best Workplaces for Commuters Award, November 2002, June 2003, October 2005, June 2006, and January 2018 
• Environmental Protection Agency Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative Award, February 2003

Contact Us

Diaz Compean Student Union, 1st Floor, Suite 1800
San Jose State University, One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0129
Telephone: (408) 924-7433
Fax: (408) 924-6220

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

2. Leadership courses
ASUCI teaches a leadership course twice a year. In the winter and spring quarters students (upperclassmen) with experience in leadership teach a class to about 40 freshman that covers the basics of leadership, networking, public speaking, etc. The class also introduces them to the involvment opportunities on campus, such as, clubs, internships, SG, housing opportunities, etc.

3. Student legal services
ASUCI provides a free legal clinic for students. Students sign up an request legal counseling and then we arrange a date and time where we bring in an attorney for students to meet with.

With distinctive blue checker logo, Cats Cabs hitting streets to give UK students safe rides

By Katy Bennett and Clayton Bailey
Special to KyForward

University of Kentucky's Student Government Association today launched Cats Cab, a new safe ride home for UK students. The Cats Cab program, operated by Bluegrass Cab, aims to give students a free straight-line transportation option from anywhere within New Circle Road to their personal residence.

Cats Cab replaces the previous safe ride pilot program, Cats Cruiser, which provided transportation for students via fixed bus routes in partnership with LexTran. The new cab-based concept will provide more adaptable service at a lower cost.

"We expect ridership to increase dramatically because of the flexibility of the service," said Jake Ingram, SGA vice president, "and with a lower cost, we estimate the cost per rider to be about one-third that of the prior pilot program.

"Ever since we began developing the program last year, we have received strong support from the UK administration, the Lexington community and, most importantly, the students we serve. We are confident this has the potential to make a real impact in our community."

Five Cats Cab taxi vans, marked with a distinctive blue checker design, will operate between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Beginning Aug. 29, students can ride for free within New Circle Road with a valid student ID. For destinations outside of New Circle, students will pay a discounted fare.

To accommodate visitors, each person with a student ID can bring one person without a student ID. The Cats Cab will only take students home, to a residential hall, apartment or house. The program is about helping students end their nights safely.

"Bluegrass Cab is excited about our partnership with UK Student Government to provide safe, reliable transportation to UK students," said La Elkohli, owner of Bluegrass Cab. "We are impressed with the energy and enthusiasm of the UK student body to help make this program happen."

Students can make a reservation during operating hours by calling 859-252-CATS (2287), by visiting catscab.com or by downloading the mobile application from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Students will not be able to ride the Cats Cab without a reservation.

"Student health and safety is one of Student Government and UK's highest priorities," said SGA President Roshan Palli, "so we are proud to unveil a program that works towards one of our most important goals."

For more information about Cats Cab, visit www.catscab.com.

Katy Bennett and Clayton Bailey write for UKNow

http://www.kyforward.com/2013/08/with-distinctive-blue-checker-logo-cats-cabs-hitting-streets-to-give-uk-students-safe-rides/

Signature Program #2
We provide a shuttle service on Saturdays that runs to the local mall, train station, and other locations, free of charge to students.

Signature Program #3
The VSA funds and helps put on the annual Founder's Day festivities, which include carnival rides, local food vendors, a concert, and fireworks.

Source: Submitted by 14-15 VSA Vice President for Operations, Ramy Abbady on 11/20/14