NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Student Government Association
The Northeastern University Student Government Association (or SGA for short) is the representative body serving over 15,000 undergraduate students and to change our Boston campus for the better. We take on different projects and initiatives, write legislation, and advocate to members of the University administration to improve student life, classroom programs, and the overall Northeastern Boston campus undergraduate experience.
We are run by students for students. Your success at Northeastern is central to our mission, and we are always seeking new ways and ideas to improve the Husky experience.
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100 Years of Impact
This year, the Student Government Association (SGA) at Northeastern University proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary. For a century, SGA has been at the forefront of championing student interests, advocating for positive changes, and fostering a vibrant campus community. Our journey has been marked by significant accomplishments and dedicated efforts to improve the Northeastern experience for all students.
Here are some of our most major recent accomplishments:
Created and Implemented Wellness Days.
Created TRACE Course Evaluations
Developed Swipe2Care Meal Donation Program
Revised the 2024 Meal Plan
Passed Referendum to Improve SafeZone App
Passed Referendum for Off-Campus Gym Subsidies
Passed Referendum to Limit Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles
Hosted Annual Sustainability Events
Conducted Bike Blitz for Parking Improvements
Open Space Tabling & Focus Groups for Student Spaces
Established Relationships with London & Oakland Student Governments
Explored Pathways for Boston Orgs on Global Campuses
Updated SGA Documents for Northeastern Global Network
Passed Legislation for UHCS Medical Abortion Readiness Plan
Organized NARCAN Training & COVID Info Distribution for Wellness Week 2024
Hosted SGA 100-Year Celebration & Engaged Alumni
Launched Campus Affairs Instagram for Initiative Updates
Hosted Large School Spirit Events (e.g., Beanpot Watch Party)
Created Senator Name Pronunciation Form
Conducted DEI Training & Census for SGA Members
Ran Winter Clothing Drive with First Generation Low-Income Student Union
Developed Attendance Manager for Senate Membership
Transitioned SGA to Slack for Internal Communication
Created Purchase Form for Budget Tracking
Launched Global Club Pairing Program (6 London-Boston, 12 Oakland-Boston)
Developed DEI & Organizational Resource Guides
Created Student Organization Policy Manual & Template Constitution
Reviewed 260 Organization Constitutions
Restructured Student Involvement Board
Investigated 60 Policy Breach Complaints
Created Investigation Guidelines
Guided 12 Orgs Through Preliminary Recognition Process
Guided 53 Orgs Through Tentative Recognition, 37 Fully Recognized