Executive Branch

Axel Hawkins is a senior History major and Political Science minor from Henry County, Georgia, who has the honor of serving as SGA President for the 2024-25 term. Prior to serving as President, Hawkins served as Vice President, Treasurer, Acting Secretary, a Senator and Chairwoman of the Student Emergency Fund. She is Georgia’s 2024 Harry S. Truman Scholar, and is a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity, United Campus Workers-CWA, and various other civic and political groups in Georgia. Throughout her service in SGA, President Hawkins has been focused on improving conditions for student employees, improving relations with the Milledgeville-Baldwin County community and increasing student civic engagement at all levels. After graduation, she plans to obtain a juris doctorate and pursue a career in public interest law.

Office Hours:

By appointment only.

The terms "Student Body President" and "SGA President" are interchangeable at Georgia College. The SGA President's primary jobs are to work as a liaison between the students and the University Administration, to oversee the operations of the Student Government Association and represent students at dedications, receptions, and other university events. The president also contacts and works with other SGA colleagues and participates in the Student Advisory Council with the Board of Regents.

The president serves as the chair of the Student Activities Budget Committee (SABC) whose duty is to oversee the Student Activity Fee Budget. 

The president has the duty to approve bills and resolutions passed by the Student Senate while reserving the right to veto entire bills and resolutions and also line-item vetoes.

The president approves the Student Senate agendas but does not preside over the Student Senate. They do, however, call and conduct executive officer meetings and SGA meetings.

The president has the power to appoint a great number of positions including but not limited to:

• Chief Justices
• Chief of Staff
• Student Judicial Board Members
• SGA Staff Members
• Standing Committee Chairs
• University-Wide Committee Members

Finally, the president is an advisor to Senators and Committee chairs in SGA. The President is always open to hearing directly from the student body and encourages all students to engage with SGA. They can be reached at sga.president@gcsu.edu.

The President's Office is located in room 315 of the Student Activities Center

Leah Kelly is a senior Business Management major and MIS minor from Alpharetta, Georgia. Prior to being Vice President, she has served as a member and chairman of multiple committees in Student Government since 2021. Aside from SGA, Leah is a member of Delta Sigma Pi, Finance club, and is working with the Sustainability Office at GCSU on the compost team. This year, Vice President Kelly plans to make sure that students are heard and that their experience at GCSU is the best it can be.

Office Hours:

Monday: By appointment only

Tuesday: By appointment only

Wednesday: 11-1pm

Thursday: By appointment only

Friday: By appointment only

The Vice President is an Executive officer in the Student Government Association who is directly below President in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning "in place of."

The Vice President's primary job is two-fold. They must preside over the Student Senate, work directly with and manage the committees of the Senate. In doing this, they have the power to approve the agenda for the Senate sessions and direct parliamentary procedure in those sessions.

It is also the Vice President's job to declare the results of elections.  Ranging from Fall Senate Elections, Spring Executive Elections, and Mr. and Ms. Georgia College, the Vice President declares and makes public the results.

The Vice President's duties to uphold the SGA Constitution also come into play quite frequently as it is the Vice President's job to resolves constitutional inquiries. They also must ensure that the proper procedures are carried out to enforce and enact a bill or resolution passed by the Student Senate.

The Vice President also has a duty to fellow Executive Officers as they aid with budget preparation and schedules visitors into the Senate agenda and reporting such to the Secretary. In the President's absence, the Vice President may also preside over an Executive Officer Meeting.

The Vice President serves on many statutory councils and university committees while chairing SGA's own Campus Issues Committee and appointing ad hoc committee members and chairs thereof. They also appoint Senators to standing SGA committees, excluding Academic Travel Fund Committee, which all members are appointed by the Treasurer.

Finally, it is their duty to serve in a public relations capacity to see that the student body is informed of all actions taken by SGA.

Charlotte Middlebrooks is a senior Studio Arts major and Art History minor from Cumming, Georgia. Prior to being Secretary, she has worked as a member of Student Government since 2021 and served in multiple committees. Aside from SGA, Charlotte is a member of the Delta Gamma Fraternity and is active with the GIVE Center. After graduation, she is looking to go to graduate school and pursue a career in the field of art history as an art restoration specialist or curator.

Office Hours: 

Monday: 2pm-4pm

Tuesday: By appointment only

Wednesday: 2pm-4pm

Thursday: By appointment only

Friday: 12pm-2pm

The Secretary's job is mainly dealing with the recording, processing, and maintenance of the official business of the Student Government Association. In the case of legislation coming before the Student Senate, the secretary may rewrite bills and resolutions before sending them through the process. The secretary is the one who directs this process which is roughly outlined below:

• Assigns Senator to complete a bill if one is requested by an RSO
• Copies of legislation are made for the Student Senate, the Vice President of Student Affairs and the SGA Advisors.
• If the legislation passes, the Vice President's and President's Signatures are made on the legislation and a record is kept in the official archives.
• If the legislation is a bill, the Allocated Funds Usage from is secured after a 'Pass' by the Senate and the expenses are incurred.

On a more day to day operational note, the Secretary ensures that all Senators receive mail in the SGA office and informs Senate of the status of legislation and prepares copies of minutes and agendas.

The Secretary also ensures that meeting rooms and equipment are reserved when necessary and records meeting attendance and corresponds with the Attorney General after every meeting. They are also responsible for informing senators of meeting dates, times, locations and any changes that may arise. When absences are required, the Secretary documents and logs them in the records.

Serena Semere is a junior nursing and criminal justice double major from Canton, Georgia. Prior to being Treasurer, she has been a member of Student Government since 2022 and has severed in multiple committees. Serena is also a member of GCSU’s Delta Gamma chapter, GCANS, and works in the office of Professional Learning and Innovation. After graduation, Serena is looking to go into the nursing field as Forensic Nurse. 

Office Hours:

By appointment only

The Treasurer is the elected SGA Executive that is responsible for seeing that all aspects of SGA's financial recording, communication, audit, and governance are conducted with integrity and University Policy. The Treasurer works day after day to process and prepare payment requests for students and companies to get reimbursed through SGA funds. With the assistance of the President and the Vice President, the Treasurer sets the budget and adjusts accordingly throughout the fiscal year. Each week, budget reports are provided to the Student Senate to ensure that the budget is clear, on track and transparent.

In addition to maintaining the budget, the Treasurer is the chair of the Academic Travel Fund Committee which provides limited financial support to students who are presenting scholarly research or a project presentation at an academic conference or workshop. They also appoint senators to this committee. Finally, the Treasurer may serve on other statuary councils or university committees to represent the students.

Need Funding for an Academic Conference?

The form below must be completed in full and submitted to the SGA Treasurer a minimum of 72 business hours prior to departure for any travel to be funded. The committee Chairman will schedule a hearing upon the receipt of your application. Once the hearing is scheduled and held, you will be informed on how much the committee wishes to allocate for reimbursement.

Liam Landry is a senior double Mathematics and Philosophy major from Watkinsville, Georgia. He joined SGA in the 2023-24 school year as a Senator, and helped create the Director of Student Employment position on the Cabinet which he also served as. In SGA, Liam has been a consistent supporter of GCSU's student employees arguing for increases in pay and additional benefits such as priority registration. As Chief of Staff, he plans to continue his support for student workers, as well as promote more cooperation between GCSU and the Milledgeville community through community service and outreach. Outside of SGA, Liam was a founding member and now serves as Treasurer for the GCSU Philosophy Club. He is also the co-leader of GCSU Mutual Aid which he helped to create. After graduation, Liam plans to get his Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in Secondary Teacher Education at GCSU.

Office Hours:

Monday: 2pm-3:30pm

Tuesday: 12:15pm-2pm

Wednesday: 2pm-3:30pm

Thursday: 12:15pm-2pm

Friday: By appointment only

The Job of the SGA Chief of Staff:

The SGA Chief of Staff's primary job is to complete the initiatives of the SGA President and manage the SGA Cabinet. 

The Chief of Staff serves as the senior advisor to the SGA President and reports to the President on the advice of the SGA Cabinet.

The Chief of Staff assists the SGA President in selecting students to serve in staff positions.

The Chief of Staff is always open to hearing new & innovative ways to make Georgia College a better campus overall. He can be contacted at sga.chiefofstaff@gcsu.edu

The Chief of Staff's Office is located on the third floor of the Student Activities Center.

Ezra Ryall is a Sophomore Management Information Systems major from Loganville, Georgia who is serving as the Attorney General of the Student Judicial Board. Prior to serving in this role, he acted as Justice, Senator, University Senator, and Chairman of the University Student Affairs Committee. Throughout this year, he wants to focus on building a Student Judicial Board that is focused on advocating for the students. After graduation, he plans on serving the citizens of Georgia as a police officer.

Office Hours:

By appointment only.

The Job of the Attorney General:

The SGA’s Attorney General presides over the Judicial Board, composed of appointed Justices. The Attorney General handles preliminary hearings and presents cases and charges before the Student Judicial Board. 

The Attorney General makes recommendations to the Chief Justice regarding opinions of appropriate outcomes of cases.

The Attorney General is always willing to help students with any concerns or issues they are struggling with. They can be contacted at sga@gcsu.edu

The Attorney General's Office is located on the third floor of the Student Activities Center.

William is a sophomore majoring in Physics from Marietta, GA. He joined the Student Government Association in 2023 and helped establish the Sustainability & Infrastructure Committee, where he served as Vice Chair. William is passionate about improving student engagement and enhancing the campus experience. Outside of SGA, he works in the Condensed Matter Laboratory in the Department of Physics. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in Aerospace.

Office Hours:

Monday: 3pm-6pm

Tuesday: By appointment only

Wednesday: 9am-10:30am & 3:30pm-5:30pm

Thursday: By appointment only

Friday: 10am-1pm

President Pro Tempore Section

The President Pro Tempore or "PPT" is a constitutionally recognized officer of the Student Government Association who presides over the chamber in the absence of the normal presiding officer. The phrase "pro tempore" means "for the time being." Aside from the chamber duties of the President Pro Tempore, they chair the Senate Rules & Oversight Committee, which deals with the internal workings of Student Government as well as assisting with public relations, elections, and the approval of new RSOs.

The President Pro Tempore is charged with reviewing and bringing up conflicts within the internal workings of SGA to the Executive and Legislative branches. They are required to perform the duties of a senator, and in the event that the Office of the Vice President becomes vacant, they assume the role. In assisting the other officers, the President Pro Tempore handles any Secretary or Treasurer overload. As well as oversees philanthropy and campus engagement activities for Homecoming Royal Court (King, Queen, Duke, & Duchess).

The President Pro Tempore's Office is located in room 314 of the Student Activities Center.