The Student Government Association created this program to benefit the student(s) of Illinois State University. Parents may send their students a care package at several different holidays and right before Finals. The Care Packages are ordered by the Student Government Association and delivered directly to the students. The Care Packages are a great way to send some love from home and help the students get through the stress that comes with being a student. For more information, contact the Secretary of Programs at
SGAPrograms@ilstu.edu SGAPrograms@ilstu.edu SGAPrograms@ilstu.edu SGAPrograms@ilstu.edu SGAPrograms@ilstu.edu SGAPrograms@ilstu.edu.
Community Clean-up is a way for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) to earn money while, at the same time, helping to keep the campus clean. It takes place every weekend either Saturday or Sunday from 10am-1pm. One RSO can participate each weekend. RSOs are eligible to participate once a semester.
Weekends are listed below. Please fill out the application and turn it into the SGA office. If you would like more information please e-mail Katie Colaric at
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Application
***Community Clean-Up is now being offered on Saturday OR Sunday of the following weekends (but not on both days). When applying, please specify if you would like to clean up on Saturday or Sunday. One RSO may clean up per weekend.
January 22-23
January 29-30: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
February 5-6
February 12-13
February 19-20: Alternative Spring Break
February 26-27: Sigma Lambda Gamma
March 5-6 *No Community Cleanup - Spring Break*
March 12-13 *No Community Cleanup - Spring Break*
March 19-20: Pi Kappa Alpha
March 26-27: Phi Kappa Psi
April 2-3: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
April 9-10: Delta Phi Lambda
April 16-17: Phi Sigma Pi
April 23-24: College Democrats
Senator of the Month
This program is designed to recognize a legislative member of the assembly for going above and beyond his/her assigned duties throughout the month. The Senator is chosen by the Executive Branch of the Association and is given a gift to reward his/her extra efforts.
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Signature Program #1: Discount program
The Commuter Meal Program is a program that subsidizes meals at the on-campus cafeteria. This program has as an overall goal to increase the commuter integration into a very residential campus. Currently, the program is being subsidized with LUSG funds, but the Commuter Club is being established as organization which will take this issue upon themselves in the future. Also, the Commuter Club will deal directly with commuter issues such as keeping them informed of on-campus events as well as forming a social group for normally isolated commuters.
Signature Program #2: Leadership courses
The Colloquiums are events where LUSG, in partnership with the Center for Development of Christian Leadership, hosts discussions on controversial topics. Usually, 3 known speakers on the subject come in to defend their stand. Usually, they represent two extreme stands and one middle stand. Each speaker presents their main point in 15 minutes. Sequentially, each speaker offers critiques on the others' points and has the opportunity to defend after the critique is made on his point. After the positions are viewed, students are able to ask questions to panel members. Some topics discussed in the past have included Copyright laws in digital media, US Involvement in Iraq, & Old-Age Earth vs. Literal 7 Day Creation.
Signature Program #3: Campus block parties
STOMP - Student Organization Mall Party This event happens at the beginning of the academic year. LUSG, in partnership with the YellowJacket Activities Council, sponsors an event where dinner is served on the central mall in campus. All organizations are invited to participate in order to increase the awareness of the student organizations on campus. Organizations run booths with activities to engage the students. Last year, more than 35 student organizations participated and there was a dunking booth, a climbing wall, spacewalks, and many other interesting activities.
SG_Most_Successful_Programs: Town hall meetings and leadership conferences. Town hall meeting is an opportunity for students to voice their opinions at an open forum to the student government. Two leadership conferences take place throughout the school year where motivational speakers come and talk to students within different organizations.
SG_Most_Unique_Thing: Our SG is unique because we try to sponsor our own events while helping the other clubs and organizations on campus. We sponsor speakers and leadership conferences to improve the leadership qualities within all the organization at Saint Francis.
1. Homecoming events
For years we have had a well planned Homecoming week. The most recent one was the first century birthday. The event was mainly planned a little more towards returning alumni. There were however events planned for students as well. The quality of the events are somewhat irrelevant, the level of planning that was put into the event was exceptional.
2. Leadership courses
Every year there is an SGA leadership retreat. There are quality lectures given on effective leadership. There are also activities to show what kind of leader you are and to build teams. There are oriented towards SGA members, however, everyone else on campus is invited, and there are usually extra people who come.
VolunteerismCampus-wide Day of Service - Every fall, SGA-Dallas plans a day of service and invites all students, as well as faculty and staff, to participate. It is fully funded and planned by SGA with the support of the administration. Previous projects have included the North Texas Food Bank, Keep Lewisville Beautiful, Goodwill Industries, and the Salvation Army.
Leadership courses
Leader's Forum Retreat - Each semester, all the student organization leaders are invited to participate in the Leader's Forum Retreat. The event includes a half-day of community service and and a half-day of leadership training and planning. The event is free, fully funded by SGA, and student organizations can receive programming grant funds for their participation.
Campus traditions
Redbud Leadership Awards - The Redbud Leadership Awards have been a TWU tradition since the 1930s. The Dallas Center started their own awards ceremony in 2011 to carry on the tradition for those student not located at the physical main campus. This allows the students, faculty, and staff at the Dallas campus to recognize the outstanding l eaders at their own campus. The event occurs every April, and there is a nomination and selection process throughout the fall and early spring semester.
Source: Submitted by Assistant Director of Student Life, Chre Parnell, on 6/10/15
1. Campus transportation
The ASUCI Shuttle system has nine routes that run around campus, to nearby housing units, malls, beaches, etc. We transport thousands of students each day and over 1 million each year. Our fleet has over 20 buses and we have over thrity student drivers, two operators, a manager, and a director. Most of our stops have a bus shelter and we are currenlty isntalling security cameras and flat screen TVs that let students see where the shuttle is on its route. This is coupled with out new GPS system that tracks the buses in real time and displays the info on our website and on the TVs at shuttle stations.
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.
1. SG newsletter/publication
SG funds the campus newspaper in addition to publishing its own monthly "Governance" that is distributed to all organizations. Any organization or student is welcome to submit to the "Governance." It usually begins with an article written by our President or Vice-President, and also includes important information regarding meeting schedules or upcoming elections.
2. Campus transportation
UTSG funds LASER Team, a campus service that runs from 9PM-2AM every night to transport students between dorms and the parking garages. The service employs work study students as well as student employment. SG funds the leasing of all golf carts used for the program as well as any repairs needed. The service assures both safety and convenience for students.
3. Leadership courses
SG funds all of our Student Activities' Leadership programs. These include seminars, retreats, and off-campus leadership experiences like "Leadership and Sailing." The Leadership and Sailing experience is offered twice a semester and allows students an afternoon on a sailboat in Tampa Bay. After a crash-course in sailing, the captain turns over control of the rigging to the students, and with moderate supervision, they must work together in order to make their voyage.