Student Government Association
David L. Eisler Center
805 Campus Drive, Mailbox 53
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Ferris Student Government
We are here to give a voice to the student body and promote the core values of Ferris State University: Collaboration, Diversity, Ethical Community, Excellence, Learning and Opportunity.
We meet every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the David L. Eisler Center in the Founder's Room.
Mission Statement
The mission of the FSUSGA is to represent Ferris State University student interests in all aspects of campus life and to maintain open channels of communication between students, faculty, staff, administration, and the Big Rapids community.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Office of the President during the 2022-2023 academic year is to promote the efforts of FSUSGA and raise awareness of various social issues which impact students on campus and the surrounding community.
Through efforts in programming and facilitating events, promoting engagement in registered student organizations, and allocating funds responsibly, the vision of the Office of the President and the General Assembly will be accomplished.
Join SGA
Interested in representing your registered student organization in Student Government? If you meet the requirements listed below and have a passion to voice concerns for your fellow students, we encourage you to apply and join.
Requirements
Senator
As a Senator in Student Government, you represent your academic college. Senators meet with their college deans on a regular basis to discuss issues within the college. They also serve on various internal and external committees, which allows them to give direct input on the future of Ferris State University.
Representative
Representatives voice the concerns of their organization, as well as their fellow students, in the General Assembly. They report back to their organizations and share information between the two groups. They also serve on various internal and external committees, which allows them to give direct input on the university.
Student Activity Fund Allocation Committee
Are you interested in representing students at-large in the allocation process of funds to student groups? Do you meet the minimum requirements listed above? If so, we encourage you to read more about the Student Activity Fund Allocation Committee (SAFAC) and the purpose it serves to the campus community.
The BIG Event
Interested in being apart of the largest service project in Michigan? If you want to get involved in the Big Event you have a few options. Check out OrgSync for applications for Coordinator positions. You can automatically become a committee member by being a member of the General Assembly. If you are looking into volunteering please check out OrgSync to register yourself or your RSO for the day of.
Committee Membership
Student Government is structured into different committees, in which the make up of these committees are by voting members.
However, any student may join an internal committee to volunteer their time in making a better campus.
Meet the Members
Executive Board
Paige Abromaitis
SGA President
Callie Johnson
SGA Vice President
Meredith Whitmer
SGA Administrative Assistant
Laila Duncan
SGA Director of Finance
Doug Verellen
SGA Director of Philanthropy
Faculty and Staff Advisors
Angie Hollister
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs
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(231) 591-3578