Student Government Association

Opportunities: Get Involved Across Campus

Tennessee Tech thrives on student involvement, and your voice and actions can make a real difference beyond the Student Government Association (SGA). While the SGA provides crucial avenues for self-governance and advocacy, numerous other valuable opportunities exist across the university for you to contribute, develop new skills, and connect with the campus community.

This section is dedicated to highlighting numerous ways you can get involved in university-wide efforts, advisory roles, and programs that shape the student experience and the future of Tennessee Tech. Explore where your interests match the impact below:

 

Jump into Leadership - Join the SGA

NOTE: Some of these positions have been filled. Please contact the SGA Secretary with any questions if interested.

Position/Group	What You'll Do	How to Get Involved	Key Qualifications	Typical Time Commitment	Term Length
Senators (Academic, Freshman, Transfer, At-Large, Special Interest)	Represent constituent views Debate/vote on legislation & funding (S.O.L.O.) Serve on SGA and non-SGA committees	Academic: Elected by College/School (Spring Election) Freshman: Appointed from First Year Assembly (Fall) Transfer: Appointed by Commission for Nominations At-Large: Via changing college/school as an Academic Senator (2/3 Senate vote) Special Interest: Selected/Appointed by specific organizations or offices Vacancies: Appointed by Commission for Nominations, confirmed by 2/3 vote of the SGA Senate	Full-time or Part-time status 2.75+ GPA Meet requirements of constituency	Moderate: Bi-monthly Senate meetings, bi-monthly committee meetings, communication with constituents.	One (1) Academic Year
Executive Cabinet	Manages specific operational areas related to student concerns (internal ops, comms, technology, environmental programs, etc.) Advises Executive Council Carries out other initiatives as needed. Precise duties listed in Policies Manual	Appointed by newly elected Executive Council in the Spring, confirmed by 2/3 Senate vote.	Full-time status Sophomore standing @ start of term 2.75+ GPA. Skills relevant to position desired	Moderate to High: Cabinet & Senate meetings, project management, reporting to Senate.	Approx. one (1) Academic Year (Confirmation to next Council swearing-in)
Executive Council	Top leadership Sets overall vision Drafts and ensures compliance with budget (Treasurer) Oversees records and legislation management (Secretary) Presides over Senate (Vice President) Approves/vetoes legislation (President) Liaises w/ admin (all)	Elected by the entire student body during the Spring General Election.	President/Vice President: Full-time status Junior Standing @ start of term 1 year of prior SGA service 3.00+ GPA Secretary/Treasurer: Full-time status Sophomore Standing @ start of term 1 year of prior SGA service 2.75+ GPA	High: Regular Executive Council & Senate meetings (Vice President/Secretary), committee service, office hours, admin meetings, events.	Approx. one (1) Academic Year (Swearing-in during late Spring to next Council swearing-in).
Supreme Court (Chief Justice, Associate Chief Justice, 7 Associate Justices)	Hear cases under Constitution/Policies Manual Review branch actions Ensure due process (impeachment) Serve as Student Citation Appeals Committee	Nominated by Commission for Nominations, confirmed by 2/3 Senate vote. (CJ/ACJ elected internally by Court)	Full-time or Part-time status Sophomore Standing @ start of term 2.75+ GPA Impartiality & analytical skills essential	Low-Moderate: Biweekly Court meetings, occasional case prep/deliberation, and parking appeals hearings (during biweekly meetings).	From confirmation until graduation or loss of qualification.
Attorney General	Chief legal advisor Ensures compliance Investigates misconduct Interprets internal documentation Serves as Supreme Court Secretary/Reporter/Parliamentarian	Appointed by the Supreme Court from outside its membership. Serves at the pleasure of the Court.	Full/Part-time status Sophomore Standing @ start of term 2.75+ GPA Strong understanding of SGA's governing documents critical	Moderate to High: Attends Court meetings, advises branches, research/investigations as necessary, maintains Court records.	Until successor appointed, or resignation/removal.

When Do These Positions Typically Become Available?

• Spring Semester: The main General Election is held for the four Executive Council positions (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) and all Academic Senator positions for the following academic year. Look for information from the Commission for Elections starting mid-semester.
• Late Spring/Early Summer: Following the election, the new Executive Council appoints members to the Executive Cabinet. Application processes are typically announced then.
• Beginning of Fall Semester: Appointments are often made for Freshman Senators (from the First Year Assembly) and Transfer Senators. Various Committee/Commission memberships are also finalized.
• Throughout the Year: Vacancies can occur unexpectedly in any branch (e.g., due to graduation, resignation, study abroad). These vacancies are typically filled by appointment through the Commission for Nominations (for Senate/Judicial) or the Executive Council (for Cabinet), subject to Senate confirmation where required.

Available Positions:

Executive Branch	Legislative Branch	Judicial Branch
None	One (1) Senate seat in the College of Agriculture & Human Ecology	5 Associate Justices
	Two (2) Senate seats in the College of Emerging & Integrative Studies
	Six (6) Senate Seats in the College of Engineering
	One (1) Senate seat in the College of Graduate Studies
	Two (2) Senate seats in the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing

 

Have an Opportunity to Share?

If you are a Tennessee Tech faculty, staff, or student coordinating a university-related opportunity and are seeking student involvement, please contact the SGA Secretary at sgasecretary@tntech.edu to inquire about listing it here (and having it announced to the Senate if desired).