SGA president Jonathan Jackson has been in office for 122 days. Let’s evaluate his progress so far.
Jackson said his administration’s purpose is to re-establish a foundation for quality progression within the academic, athletic, and extra-curricular spectrums.
Because of the increasing number of safety issues on campus, Jackson and his executive board have teamed with Campus Police to establish new procedures.
In his address to students this past spring, Jackson said he was going to start several programs, including “Programming Assistant Initiative”.
The Initiative gives students the opportunity to submit an idea and receive funding from SGA.
“Our [to-do] list continues to grow as we continue to complete tasks,” Jackson said.
The Jackson Administration is also trying to improve academics by working with administration to extend library hours.
Under Jackson, SGA has also increased communication with students by publishing the first-ever SGA Newsletter.
Alessia Phillips, a junior rehabilitation studies major, said she likes the direction SGA is going.
“They are more involved with students and campus life,” Phillips said.
“I always feel informed about what’s going on and looking forward to new things and upcoming events.”
All these accomplishments do not come without some disappointment. Jackson said the turnout for the Student Senate opening was less than pleasing.
“I wish we would have been able to get more attendance at our Student Senate Opening,” Jackson said.
“We had a great speaker come in, and Yolanda [Paylor, vice president of internal affairs] did a great job in planning; students simply did not show up.”
Jackson told the student body in his spring speech that, with their help, this is going to be a big year for WSSU.
“It definitely has been [a big year]. The energy being displayed by our students in our academics, athletics, and extra-curricular activities has been awesome and I look forward to more great things coming as the year continues.”