SGA reports fall semester goals accomplished; new plans for spring include new e-mail system

Two months following the first progress report of SGA and two weeks into the spring semester, SGA has made  progress.

"We are taking a different approach this semester finalizing and planning for the future, trying to identify priorities and determining what it is that needs to be spear headed," said SGA President Jonathan Jackson.

SGA accomplishments include assisting with the bookstore rental program, the extended library hours, the SGA newsletter, a parking brochure, and campus safety initiatives.

Extended library hours were implemented for the exam period.

"Administration is in full support to permanently extend library hours and there is a good chance we may be able to move forward with doing so," Jackson said.

The first SGA newsletter was initiated with the assistance of Cornell Jones, a senior mass communications major from Manassas, Va. Jones is also Mr. WSSU.

"Cornell has done an awesome job determining what news needs to be put out there that is different from The News Argus and simply through SGA for students," Jackson said.

The next issue of the SGA newsletter is projected to come out in the near future.

"SGA has been doing an excellent job of keeping students aware of what's going on, letting our voices and opinions be heard and making effective changes," said Ashley Fraser.

Fraser is a education major from Bronx, N.Y.

SGA will be working to improve the WSSU campaign, working and establishing a relationship with alumni, and maintaining the first SGA web-generated customer service survey on ways the University service can improve.

"For the campaign we want to instill a subliminal message of what is important overall: success, safety, going to class, looking out for friends, etcetera," Jackson said.

SGA has also been working with IT to bring in a new e-mail system after spring break. The system will have customizing options and PowerPoint posting abilities.

"There will be no more midnight administration e-mails," Jackson said.

Jackson said more student involvement is desired.

"I want the campus to a point where they would step up and ultimately understand that SGA is not the only one who can make things happen," Jackson said.

"Out of my office, there will be more community service opportunities," said Travis McGhee, vice president of external affairs and senior exercise science major from Charlotte.

The final gym jam of the semester will include a health initiative.

"All students that get tested will receive a free ticket to the gym jam. If not, tickets will cost $3," McGhee said.

The ROC Day of Service will begin on April 1 at 6 p.m. and will end at 6 a.m. on April 2.

"We had fun last semester, and I look forward to progress this semester," McGhee said.