Kennesaw State University’s Student Government Association convened at Prilliman Hall for an Aug. 20 general body meeting to begin the finalization of senators and the formation of committees.
This was the first general body meeting of the 2025-26 school year, and was the first led newly-elected Student Government President Allisa George and Vice President Aliyah Johnson.
This semester, SGA hopes to focus on improving relations between Student Government and the rest of the university, increase study spaces on campus, improve accessibility and expand SGA outreach.
The meeting began with President Allisa George leading swearing-in ceremonies, beginning with the executive board college and then senators.
After finalizing the roster, senators were assigned to one of three committees: Academic Affairs, which focuses on curriculum and classroom concerns; Student Life, which enhances campus engagement and wellness through activities and clubs; and Diversity and Inclusion, which advocates for equity and representation across university spaces, a topic of great concern for students following the university’s altering of campus resource centers and deactivation of majors like black studies late last semester.
SGA President Allisa George expressed confidence in the newly selected senators.
“They’re already asking questions about how to contact their deans. I’ve already had some of them sending me their senator reports of their plans that they’re going to do this year,” George said. “I really do believe, like in my spirit, that these batches of senators are going to fight the good fight and represent their constituents well and build university relations with the leadership.”
George said her primary focus for this new Senate is to improve SGA engagement and demonstrate the positive impact that SGA can have on student’s lives.
“I really do believe for the life cycle of SGA and to get better quality senators and presidents and directors is really just to get our name out there to students and also be a hub for student voices and student concerns, because that’s our primary focus and goal,” George said.
SGA also has a procedural operational committee, headed by two senators, which reviews the bylaws to improve student life.
The meeting formally adjourned around 7:56 p.m. after preparing the newly selected senators for Senate training, scheduled for Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
