SGA Rundown: Senators discuss goals for the fall semester

In the first senate meeting of the semester, SGA outlines plans for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • September 2, 2021

SGA Rundown: Senators discuss goals for the fall semester

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During the Student Government Association’s first meeting of the year, senators discussed the annual budget, responsibilities and potential student activities. With no senators representing Alpha and Stewart, SGA has empty seats in the senate room to begin the semester.

CONNECTING TO STUDENTS

Looking to fill empty senate positions, SGA plans to continue searching for students interested in representing Alpha and Stewart. Additionally, senators will continue to hold SGA-hour following Singspiration as an opportunity to connect to their constituents. This year, SGA-hour will be limited to 30 minutes.

While senators will continue to post newsletters, SGA also plans to utilize their Instagram account to engage with the student body. Incorporating a social media component called “Behind the Gabble,” senators plan to have Instagram-takeover days for each member of senate.

POTENTIAL CHANGES

This year, SGA will incorporate task forces to complete independent projects without specific deadlines. Senators discussed creating a task force focused on expanding open hours in Biola’s dorms. Additionally, SGA expressed the need to organize events throughout the year that give students an escape from their studies, which will also be organized by a task force.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

SGA Diversity Coordinator Clarissa Aubin also discussed expanding opportunities for inclusion and establishing monthly diversity training. Aubin explained the importance of making minorities feel included on campus.

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Amanda Frese, Managing Editor

Amanda Frese is a senior journalism major who sends too many exclamation points in all of her texts and loves to make coffee. [email protected] Studying journalism at Biola University has given me so many opportunities — I don't even know where to start. I took classes on magazine writing and public affairs reporting. I interned at the Borgen Project, Pan de Vida and H3R Magazine. I studied in Quito, Ecuador for a semester. I learned about my voice not only as a journalist, but as a person, and how to connect with people. As a senior this year, looking back at my experience at Biola, I remember writing my first article for The Chimes. Thinking that my article was perfect, I submitted it and soon received copious edits from the editors who published it. The Chimes, since my first article, has taught me the importance of growing, adapting and learning from every experience. Whether it is my relationships with my roommates and friends, travelling to a place that feels unfamiliar or interviewing someone for an article, the Chimes taught me the importance of entering into these opportunities with a desire to learn. This year I am excited to be the managing editor for the Chimes. I look forward to continuing to grow as I serve the Chimes staff and the Biola community in this position.