Student Government Association

1. Ensure that delegation is growing professionally and building necessary skills to be successful.
2. Plan and execute retreats and trainings for delegation members, and will notify members of the agenda no later than two (2) weeks before the event.
3. Attend delegation meetings and update delegation about upcoming events.

1. Address academic policy concerns of the student body.
2. Recommend to the SGA appropriate suggestions to be taken to the appropriate Academic Department and Administration.
3. Ensure open communication with the CNU Administration by bringing committee proposals to the EVP for proposals to the administration.

1. Address policy concerns of the student body on Dining Services, Housing Services, Student Activities, Parking Services, and others as needed.
2. Recommend to the Delegation appropriate policy suggestions to be taken to the University Administration.
3. Ensure communication of the Student Body wishes to the respective CNU officials concerning dining, housing, student activities, and parking by bringing proposals to the Executive Vice President for proposals to the administration.

1. Review the SGA constitution and bylaws and propose changes as needed to the SGA.
2. Recommend to the SGA appropriate policy suggestions.
3. Be a resource for the SGA for in-house legislation

1. Update and manage all social media pages of the SGA.
2. Develop avenues for students to contribute ideas and feedback for the SGA.
3. Support and promote complimentary campus events and programs through social media and campus resources.

1. To fulfill the SGA’s core value of “we serve” by providing ample opportunity for the delegation and the CNU community to give back to the Hampton Roads region.
2. Create and promote volunteer opportunities for the CNU.
3. Plan and execute at least 1 CNU Day of Service every year.

1. Vet requests for any allocations to be given by the SGA that include, but are not limited to, awards and monies under control of the SGA.
2. All monies should comply with the “Policies of Monetary Allocations” section.
3. Vet requests for small grants, conference funds, and front-end-budgeted organizations, in conjunction with the Office of Student Activities.

A college representative at Christopher Newport University serves as a liaison between students and administration, advocating for student needs, voicing concerns, and helping shape initiatives that enhance the campus experience.

A class representative at Christopher Newport University advocates for their class by communicating student concerns, ideas, and feedback to the Student Government Association and university administration to improve the overall student experience.

An athletic representative at Christopher Newport University advocates for student-athletes by voicing their needs and perspectives to the Student Government Association and administration, ensuring athletics are well-represented in campus decisions and initiatives.

A transfer representative at Christopher Newport University advocates for transfer students by representing their unique experiences, addressing their needs, and promoting a smooth and inclusive transition into the campus community.

A commuter representative at Christopher Newport University advocates for commuter students by voicing their needs, enhancing their campus experience, and fostering stronger connections between commuters and the university community.

A faculty senate representative at Christopher Newport University serves as the liaison between the Student Government Association and the Faculty Senate, ensuring student perspectives are represented in academic policies and university decisions.