Dear Seminoles,

As you look to explore Florida State and all it has to offer, we hope that this publication will give you a better understanding of your Student Government and link you to the many opportunities and resources we have available for you. The proud history of Student Government dates back to the 1950’s. Since then, we have made great strides in the ways services are provided to students. Florida State University offers students a variety of opportunities and initiatives to become involved in ways that will help them find their place in society. The Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches all work to serve the FSU student body. Through this publication and other avenues, we aim to improve our communication to you, the students.

On behalf of the Student Government Association, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning students of The Florida State University. It is with great pride that we present to you our annual publication, The Torch. Through this book we hope to connect with you in some way and inspire you on your path to leaving a legacy here at Florida State.

In Seminole Pride and Spirit,

Aviram “Avi” Assidon Caroline ChanceStudent Body President 63rd Student Senate President2011 – 2012 2010 - 2011

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 2 Letter from the Student Body President and the Student Body Vice President

Page 3 The Executive Cabinet

Page 4 The Executive Cabinet

Page 5 The Office of Governmental Affairs & The Agencies

Page 6 Bureaus & Affiliated Projects

Page 7 Letter from the Student Senate President and the Pro Tempore

Page 8 Letter from the Student Senate President and the Pro Tempore

Page 9/10 The Aims of the Assidon/Hutchinson Administration

Page 11 Fund Distribution Committees, Senate Committees, FSU Divisions, and Legislative Branch

Page 12 Congress of Graduate Students and Judicial Branch

Page 13 Senior Class Council & College Leadership Councils

Page 14 Nole Cab

Page 15 Safety Information Services

Page 16 Night Nole

Page 17 TRUE Seminole

Page 18 SGA Administrations

Page 19 The History of SGA

SUPERVISING EDITOR Aviram “Avi” Assidon

EDITOR Gerardo J. Cruz

DESIGNER Ben Young

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THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH

The Executive Branch features a variety of offices designed to enhance our ability to serve students. We invite you to look over the descriptions provided below and decide which interests you. If you would be interested in working with one of these areas to improve student life please contact us at 850-644-0078 and we will put you in contact with the appropriate Executive Branch Representative.

The Student Body Chief of Staff, appointed by the Student Body President, is responsible for the effective operation of the Executive Office of the President (EOP), and executing discretionary programs and/or projects for the executive branch. Other duties include interviewing applicants for positions within agencies, bureaus, and the Student Government Association. Deputy Chief of Staff: Samantha Harper srh08@fsu.eduThe Deputy Chief of Staff will support the Chief of Staff and oversee all Deputy Secretaries and shall report to his/her office. It shall also be the job of the Deputy Chief of Staff to work with the Offices of the Executive Branch to ensure the success of novel programming ideas.

Academic Affairs: Jason Fixelle jnf09c@fsu.eduThe Office of Academic Affairs will be in charge of creating and maintaining all projects and initiatives that concern partnerships with colleges and academic departments, research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students and all areas of academic life. The office will be at the forefront of all academically driven goals of the administration.

Athletics and Recreation: Madison Grant mkg07d@fsu.eduThe Office of Athletics and Recreation will be responsible for engaging students in Intramural Sports, act as a liaison between Student Government and the appropriate departments and find ways to improve student services provided by these departments. The Office will build strong relationships with Campus Recreation, the Leach Center and the FSU Athletics Department.

Community Affairs: Keturah Brown kb09k@fsu.eduThe Office of Community Affairs will be in charge of reaching out and developing relationships with community, state and national organizations, public officials, and other educational institutions. The office will be responsible for connecting SGA to programs that create a productive professional relationship between other government entities around Tallahassee.

Campus Development: Jillian Tapper jjt09@fsu.eduThe Office of Campus Development will be charged with the task of improving existing student services and developing new initiatives for Student Government to play a role in. With this aim, the Secretary and Deputy Secretary must be familiar with the policies and stances of the Assisdon/Hutchinson Administration and work to support them.

Campus Involvement: Kathryn Porwoll klp09c@fsu.edu The Office of Campus Involvement will be in charge of connecting students to different programs and leadership opportunities that promote multicultural experiences, personal and professional development, and a productive college experience both on campus and beyond. The office will work closely with areas of campus including the International Center, the Center for Leadership and Civic Education, The Office of Multicultural Affairs, The Student Activities Center, etc. to help students to stay informed about involvement prospects, while working to constructively expand student participation.

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THE EXECUTIVE CABINET

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Campus Security: Michael Brady mab09@my.fsu.eduThe Office of Campus Security will be in charge of maintaining contact with all FSU security entities, such as the FSU Police Department and develop new programs and strategies to improve campus safety and awareness. The office will be in charge of such issues as the improvement of the FSU Alert System and expanding the services provided by the SAFE Connection.

Internal Affairs: Chelsea Tombley ctombley@gmail.comThe Office of Internal Affairs will be responsible for keeping consistent communication between all entities of the Student Government Association, including the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Student Activities (SOAR Board), Union Board, and Campus Recreation (Campus Recreation Board). The office will also work to create new structures and initiatives to help SGA support the efforts of different campus and academic departments.

Press Secretary: Gerardo Cruz FSUsga.press.sec@gmail.com The Press Secretary will be the voice of the Executive Branch. They will be responsible for keeping strong and consistent relations with various media outlets, which would be done through weekly press releases and occasional press conferences. The Press Secretary must be familiar with the policies and stances of the Assisdon/Hutchinson Administration and communicate those effectively. The Office of the Press Secretary will oversee all public relations and social media efforts of the Administration.

The Office of Health will be responsible for promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for all Florida State University students. The office will build strong relations with Thagard Health Center and Seminole Dining. The Assidon/Hutchinson Administration will collaborate with these units to bring more programming and health awareness to the student body.

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OFFICE OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

The mission of the Student Government Association’s Office of Governmental Affairs is to provide Florida State University students with representation and advocacy within the university community and at all levels of government. Special emphasis is placed on monitoring the Florida governmental process from which the University receives a majority of its funding. In addition the Office of Governmental Affairs Board of Directors is committed to informing the student body of key Governmental issues of interest

and impact.

The Student Government Association’s Office of Governmental Affairs Board of Directors envisions a society in which generations

of representative leaders understand their power and engage in diverse communities to create social change. The Student Government

Association’s Office of Governmental Affairs envisions a symbiotic working environment in conjunction with both the Executive and Legislative Branches.

Through this relationship the Office of Governmental Affairs plans to effectively advocate the key legislative issues and interests that impact the Florida State University student body.

Email FSUsgapresident@admin.fsu.edu for more info | Follow on http://twitter.com/#!/FSUOGA

THE AGENCIES OF SGA

The Asian American Student Union provides for the social welfare of the Asian student body. It functions as an educational instrument for FSU by providing cultural programs and materials that promote the awareness of various Asian cultures.

The Black Student Union works to bring about better racial relations on campus by promoting mutual respect for all cultures. The BSU provides panel discussions,

distinguished lecturers, community service and campus-community interaction.

The Hispanic/Latino Student Union provides students opportunities to explore the cultural experiences of the Hispanic people. HLSU informs and serves students with Hispanic interests and people in the local community.

The Pride Student Union seeks to create a positive environment for students no matter their sexual orientation, and it strives to

increase the awareness of LGBT issues.

The Women’s Center promotes a positive approach to women’s concerns in the FSU community. It works to build a spirit of camaraderie and strength among women, and offers aid concerning sexual discrimination or support needs.

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BUREAUS

The Office of Servant Leadership offers students volunteer experiences that allow them to develop new skills, interests and friends. The FSU Volunteer Center acts as a liaison between students and service organizations within the campus and community.Director: Application due Friday September 3rd at 3PM

Visit Their Site Here: http://sga.fsu.edu/osl/

The Inter-Residence Hall Council, composed of campus residents, offers a way to meet new people while creating an atmosphere conducive to learning. IRHC governs residence hall governments.

Visit Their Site Here: http://sga.fsu.edu/irhc/

The Center for Participant Education sponsors extracurricular classes, workshops, films and speakers dealing with progressive and alternative views on education, the arts and politics. It offers free and low-fee courses.

Visit Their Site Here: http://fsucpe.org/

Student Resource Center The Student resource center will ensure that all students will be provided with personalized information and resources about off campus living. The Student Resource Center will also ensure that legal advice and counsel is available to all Florida State University students in need.Director: Ben Young (850)644.0089 http://sga.fsu.edu/src/

The Student Government Association Movie Channels makes it possible for you to tune any campus residence hall TV to Channels 16 and/or 20 the Student Government Movie Association Movie Channels on Seminole Cablevision 24 hours a day.Director: Ben Young (850)644.0089 byoung@admin.fsu.edu

AFFILIATED PROJECTS

The Alumni Village Child Development Center takes care of children from 2 1/2 - 5 years old whose parents are FSU students or faculty. The Center also provides work experience in early childhood development and observational research.http://www.childcare.fsu.edu/ 644-8305.

The First Responder Unit functions as a Basic Life Support Life Emergency Medical Quick Response Unit at FSU. Thagard Student Health Center, FSU Police Department and the SGA work together to provide this service.http://www.tshc.fsu.edu/fru/ 644-3349.

M.A.R.C. - Men Advocating Responsible Conduct is a group of male students who relate the ideals of responsible conduct and the message of rape prevention and education.http://marc.fsu.edu/ 644-4165.

Safe Connection escorts FSU students and faculty to and from all areas on campus and some off-campus locations for free. It offers free rides home from Tallahassee drinking establishments from dark until 3 a.m.http://www.fsu.edu/~sga/campus_security/safe.html 644-SAFE.

Student Publications offers students practical experience in graphic design. Volunteers and paid staffers work on projects for the Student Government Association and campus organizations.Student Publications 644-0037.

Student-run radio station V89 broadcasts diverse alternative programming that includes a wide range of music. WVFS 89.7 FM operates 24-hours a day. Volunteers work in nearly all posts. http://www.wvfs.fsu.edu/ 644-3871.

Student Government Webmaster designs and maintains the Student Government Association’s web site.

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Fellow Seminoles:

It is with great honor that we serve as your 63rd Student Senate President and President Pro Tempore for 2011. The Student Senate is the legislative body that is comprised of 80 seats representing each academic division at FSU. We are one of the primary liaisons between the administration and the student body. Members of the Senate sit on many boards and committees to ensure that students’ voices are being heard. The Student Senate serves the student body in the capacity of the Legislative Branch of Student Government. The Student Senate oversees the allocation of the Activity and Service Fee (A&S Fee) which is an $11.69 fee per credit hour that each student pays. The Student Senate allocates these monies each year. For the 2010 fiscal year, these fees totaled $12.15 million dollars. This money is distributed to different areas of campus that are dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the Florida State University. The annual budget created by the Student Senate each year funds the Leach Center, the Student Union, the FSU Reservation, SAFE Bus, and many other resources that serve the student body. This money is also used to fund our five agencies: The Women’s Center, PRIDE Student Union, The Black Student Union, The Hispanic Latino Student Union, and the Asian American Student Union, as well as other entities of Student Government. Finally a large portion of student money goes to fund Recognized Student Organizations (or RSOs). This money is allocated through two funding boards, Programming Allocations Committee (PAC) and Resource for Travel Allocations Committee (RTAC). The Student Senate also oversees the Student Body Statutes, which are the laws that we abide by. Senators can delete from, add to, or amend the Student Body Statutes via a bill. The Student Senate elections take place within the first eight weeks of the Fall and Spring semesters. Students can run independently or with a political party based on student issues alone. If you would like to run with a party, you should contact the party that interests you as early in the semester as possible. The Student Senate meets every Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Senate Chambers on the 3rd Floor of the Union. All meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to come and view a Senate meeting. The Senate Offices are located on the 2nd Floor of the Union in rooms A210D and A210E and we can be reached by phone at 850-644-1811. If you are interested in running for Senate, please stop by the offices, give us a phone call, send us an e-mail, or check out the SGA website at sga.fsu.edu.

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

The 63rd Student Senate has a comprehensive agenda aimed at bettering student life and being more open and inclusive to the student body. We hope that you enjoy your time here at the Florida State University and that we can serve you to best of our ability. In Seminole Pride,

Caroline Chance63rd Student Senate Presidentsgaspres@admin.fsu.edu

Anwar Thomas63rd Student Senate President Pro Tempore sgaspro@admin.fsu.edu

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THE AIMS OF THE ASSIDON/ HUTCHINSON ADMINISTRATION

ARE LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, CAMPUS HEALTH AND CAMPUS SAFETY.

OFFICE OF THE TREASURY

Reduce the bureaucracy and steps that student organizations undergo for funding.

Increase spending efficiency by implementing Event Sponsoring Guidelines that limit

overlapping event planning and promotes organizational co-sponsorships.

Launch sponsorship campaign to secure additional external funding in order to supplement

student activity fees to prevent future fee increases.

Streamline the Student Government Budget to promote and increase fiscal responsibility.

HEALTH

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xpand hours of operation at the Leach to promote physical fitness.

Work to streamline pedestrian and bicycle traffic on campus.

LEADERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP

Initiate a fund-raising campaign to increase undergraduate scholarship opportunities.

Work to improve the Writing Center on campus to be more adequate

Establish a Debt Education Program that is available to students on Blackboard to provide interactive debt

education tools and management.

Improve current technologies on campus, including but not limited to the FSU Mobile Application, wireless

internet access on campus, and Web-based Bus Tracking.

Increase transparency and accountability of student government through greater student body education of

the role of SGA.

THE AIMS OF THE ASSIDON/ HUTCHINSON ADMINISTRATION

ARE LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, CAMPUS HEALTH AND CAMPUS SAFETY.

SAFETY FSU Holiday Travel-

Seminole TRACE- Develop and implement smart phone application to facilitate emergency response.

OFFICE OF THE TREASURY

Reduce the bureaucracy and steps that student organizations undergo for funding.

Increase spending efficiency by implementing Event Sponsoring Guidelines that limit

overlapping event planning and promotes organizational co-sponsorships.

Launch sponsorship campaign to secure additional external funding in order to supplement

student activity fees to prevent future fee increases.

Streamline the Student Government Budget to promote and increase fiscal responsibility.

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FUND DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEES

There are over 500 Recognized Student Organizations also known as RSOs at Florida State University. Recognized student organizations not funded by the annual budget or any other funding board or committee shall be eligible to receive funds from the two fund distribution committees. The distribution committees are Resource and Travel Allocations Committee (RTAC) – RTAC will fund expenses for travel, and the Programming Allocations Committee (PAC) – PAC will fund in the food, contractual services, expenses (excluding travel), and clothing and awards.

The committees will meet on a weekly basis for both fall and spring semesters. The chairs will announce the meeting time and location by the end of the first week of classes.

Organizations may request up to $200 at the beginning of the fall semester for general organizational needs if their organization received and spent A&S funds in the prior fiscal year

SENATE COMMITTEES

There are six Senate committees

Budget Finance Judiciary Internal Affairs Student Affairs Rules and Calendar

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY DIVISIONS

Senate is divided into 17 FSU divisions:

Arts and Sciences Business Communication Criminology Education Engineering Graduate Studies Human Sciences Information Studies Motion Picture, Television and Recording Arts Music Nursing Social Sciences Social Work Special Student Undergraduate Studies/Basic Studies Visual Arts, Theatre, and Dance

THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Each of the 80 Senators represents one of FSU’s 17 divisions. First- and second-year students are listed under undergraduate studies. Third- and fourth-year students are classified by their majors.

Senators are elected in the fall and spring about five weeks after classes begin. To run for the Senate, you must file your candidacy application with the Supervisor of Elections office by the advertised deadline, usually four weeks after classes begin. If you run as an Independent (without a party affiliation), you must file your candidacy application.

Campus political parties usually help their candidates complete candidacy applications and submit them for their candidates. Most parties interview students to choose those whose campaigns the parties will support. To run with a party, promptly contact the party in which you are interested to be sure you meet its deadlines. A party can help you follow the Election Code and rules, meet election deadlines and plan your campaign.

The Student Body President can appoint a student to a vacant senate seat after advertising the vacancy two times in a campus newspaper. Appointed senators require senate confirmation. To be considered for an advertised open senate seat for which you qualify, immediately complete an application at the SGA Office in Union 205.

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The Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) is the official representative body of all post-baccalaureate special, masters, specialist, professional, and doctoral students at Florida State. COGS is a funding body of the Student Government Association and has been granted its own set of administrative rules and procedures. In other words, the COGS assembly is solely responsible for allocating all of the A&S fees it receives from graduate students each year.

COGS is led by an elected Speaker who is supported by an Executive Board comprised of an elected Financial Officer, Judicial Officer, and Information Officer. The Speaker of the House is the official representative for all graduate students to the university and community, and coordinates all administrative work necessary for the efficient operation of COGS. Along with the Speaker, the Financial Officer authorizes the expenditure of all A&S fee allocations. The Financial Officer is second in line to the Speaker and assumes all of the Speakers responsibilities in the Speaker’s absence. Congress of Graduate Students general assembly meetings are held every first and third Monday of each month at 6:30pm in Room 250 of the Askew Student Life Center. If you are interested in becoming a representative be sure to visit the COGS offices in the Student Government Association located in the Union.

THE CONGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

The Judicial Branch decides alleged violations of the Student Body Constitution and Statutes. It includes the Supreme Court and the University Defender, a Law student the Chief Justice appoints to represent students appearing before the Student Conduct Review Board or the Supreme Court.

The Student Conduct Review Board, a panel of students, hears cases alleging violations of the Student Conduct code. The Review Board is selected and organized by Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Dean of Students office.

The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice, four Associate Justices and a Clerk of the Court. The Student Body President appoints justices from among second- and third-year students at FSU’s College of Law. The Chief Justice appoints the Clerk of the Court, who can be any student, and the Florida State University Elections Commission, which is comprised of five students at FSU’s College of Law.

Any student may file a complaint with the Supreme Court by filling out a complaint form which can be downloaded from the SGA website at http://sga.fsu.edu/forms.html#judicial

THE JUDICIAL BRANCH

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SENIOR CLASS COUNCIL

The Senior Class Council works on projects such as the Senior Class gift and graduation. Elected each spring, the Council is headed by a Senior Class President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Four Seniors-at-Large are appointed.

Each year the Senior Class leaves the University with a gift that is unique to the Senior Class and exerts Seminole spirit and pride. The Senior Class Gift is an opportunity for graduating seniors to make a contribution to a special project on campus. This could be a campus beautification project, an academic scholarship or any number of other worthwhile causes at Florida State. The point is to create a lasting and visible legacy for our class.

Top Left: Brian Cosgrove Senior Class VPTop Right: Kimberly Siddle Senior Class PresidentBottom left; Jasmine Styles Senior Class TreasurerBottom Right; Alyssa Smathers Senior Class Secretary

COLLEGE LEADERSHIP COUNCILS

The College Leadership Councils acts as the ambassadors of their respective college and provide a direct link to the student body.They work directly with the Dean and other college administration to provide a student perspective in the deciding and implementation of the goals and initiatives of each college and create and oversee beneficial programming for students in an attempt to improve opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Each College Leadership Council will be composed of the following membership: 1. A designated number of undergraduate student representatives, preferably an adequate representative from each department within that college. 2. A designated number of graduate student representatives to be determined by each college.

A Student Senator appointed by the Senate President from their respective college will serve as a liaison between the council and Student Government. They are not considered official members of the council unless approved by the dean. Each College Leadership Council will have a department advisor that will be either a faculty member or administrator in that respective academic department and the body of the Council will elect from these members, a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.

To serve on a College Leadership Council, students must go through the following process: 1. Be nominated by a faculty member or department administrator, or fill out a membership application provided by the respective council. 2. After being nominated or applying, the student will be given the opportunity to interview with the current members of the Council, and forwarded to the Dean for confirmation. 3. Upon confirmation, the student will serve a one- year term, starting in the fall or spring, which may be renewed at the end of their tenure through an evaluation process, overseen by the advisor and the current members of the council. 4. Student needs to be in good standing with their college and university.

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7 days a week

10pm - 4am

$4 per ride

up to 4 students

one student must present their FSUCard

645-TAXI (8294)

In Partnership with Transportation Services

IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS PLEASE WRITE DOWN THE CAB NUMBER AND REPORT IT TO FSU PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION AT 850/644-5278

S.A.F.E. CONNECTIONS.A.F.E. Connection, Student Alert Force Escort Connection, is a free transportation service provided to students. Students who plan to be transported off campus and who are under the influence of alcohol, need to take advantage of the Night Nole program. S.A.F.E Connection promotes awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol. A portion of the S.A.F.E. Connection program is sponsored by the Student Government Association and S.A.F.E. is an affiliated project with the FSU Police Department. The project promotes education, activities and pro-grams concerning crime prevention and safety to the students, faculty, staff and visitors of Florida State University. Operating hours vary throughout the year as people are escorted about the service areas.

If you have questions about S.A.F.E’s services, employment or concerns please use the following e-mail address: safeconnection@fsu.edu. For general information, please contact 850-644-1234.

If you need a ride call 850-644-SAFE or 850-644-7233

Hours of Operation: 7:00pm-3:00am 7 days a week

EMERGENCY BLUE LIGHT TELEPHONES (EBLT)

The Blue Light Trail consists of over 400 strategically placed light poles equipped with emergency speaker phones and topped with strobe lights. If you are threatened, see anything suspicious or require any type of police assistance quickly, just push the emergency button to be connected with the FSU Police dispatcher.

Instructions

1. Look for a blue light. The blue light identifies the location of the emergency phone.

2. Press the Emergency Phone button (No dialing is necessary) A strobe light will flash and you will be connected to the University Police Department.

***Note the locations of the blue light telephones as you move about the campus. You may never need to use one, but you should be aware of their locations.

To report a problem with a blue light phone,

call 644-HELP (4357).Provide the blue light tower number.(This number is posted at the top of the bluelight phone, for example: E073).

FLORIDA STATE / POLICE DEPARTMENTMission Statement

Supports the mission of the Florida State University by promoting a safe and secure higher education environment while providing proactive police and customer-related services aimed at reducing crime.

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STUDENT BODY PRESIDENTS/VICE PRESIDENTSOF THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

1946-47John P. SullivanSarah L. Marxsen

1947-48Phillip RountreeDalia Santos Meza

1948-49James R. CrabtreePauline Tuttle BlocherCharles McMillan

1949-50James B. Tippin

1950-51Reubin O’Donovan Askew

1951-52William Thomas Pennell

1952-53Mary Ruth Summers

1953-54Milton Stover Carothers

1954-55Peter Llewellyn Nimkoff

1955-56Coyle E. Moore, Jr.

1956-57David Dwight Bachman

1957-58Arnold Lester Greenfield

1958-59Arthur B. Moore

1959-60Mattox Strickland Hair

1960-61Carl Hawley Buttler III

1961-62Robert William Byrd

1962-63Henry Kenza Van Assenderp

1963-64John Robert Smith, Jr.

1964-65John Webster Merting

1965-66James L. Groot

1966-67Lawrence Alan Gonzalez

1967-68Eugene E. Sterns

1968-69Lyman Thomas Fletcher

1969-70Edgar Canter Brown, Jr.

1970-71Charles W. Sherman, Jr.

1971-72Raymon O. Gross

1972-73Donato A. Petrodangelo

1973-74Charles L. ThompsonBob Kellum

1974-75David J. AronoskyJan Pietrzk

1975-76Apollo E. ViskoDebbie Pistana

1976-77Stephen Joseph PowellCharles Hackney

1977-78Gregory GirardDouglas M. GuetzloeCharlie Crist

1978-79Neal S. FriedmanVivian Rivera

1979-80Randal Horace DrewLeeanne Stables

1980-81Robert B. AuslanderIsreal Andrews

1981-82Timothy John Meenan, Jr.Ivy Rogoff

1982-83Jill Elaine McConnell

R. Kent Shoemaker

1983-84Thomas Louis Abrams

Sue Schussler

1984-85Tyron Brown

Glen Criser

1985-86Michael B. Bornstein

Blair Henderson

1986-87Zelda Zarco

Michael Andrews

1987-88Mike J. Garcia

Kelly Pervis

1988-89Patricia M. Haisten

Sean A. Pittman

1989-90Sean A. Pittman

Amy Arnold

1990-91A. Trey Traviesa

DD Hornsby

1991-92Brian G. Philpot

Yvonne McGheePaula Robinson

1992-93Jeanne Elizabeth Belin

Charlie Ward, Jr.

1993-94Tracy L. Newman

Fred Maglione

1994-95Ryan J. OrnerLeticia Garcia

1995-96John E. Daily

Ginny Cambre

1996-97Liza A. Park

Wayne Messam

1997-98Nick Iarossi

Spiceda Davis

1998-99Matthew Felix

Brennen Fields

1999-00Kimberly A. FedeleChristopher Harris

2000-01Brett D. Cook

Nan Rothstein

2001-02Delmar W. Johnson III

Joseph G. Paul

2002-03Michelle Pletch

Patrick C. Sullivan

2003-04Patrick C. Sullivan

Cordy Richardson, III

2004-05Jarrett R. Eady

Jessica HansonChristopher M. Schoonover

2005-06Christopher M. Schoonover

Ahmad Abuznaid

2006-07Christopher S. Evans

Chad Reeves

2007-08Joseph S. O’Shea

Clifford W. Counts

2008-09Laymon A. Hicks

Ryan Powers

2009-10Robert J. Jakubik

Cornell Hamilton-PaulLauren Robertson

2010-11Dustin R. Daniels

Leonard R. “Bobby” Seifter

2011-12Aviram “Avi” AssidonDayne M. Hutchinson

Page 2 Letter from the Student Body President and the Student Body Vice President

Page 3 The Executive Cabinet

Page 4 The Executive Cabinet

Page 5 The Office of Governmental Affairs & The Agencies

Page 6 Bureaus & Affiliated Projects

Page 7 Letter from the Student Senate President and the Pro Tempore

Page 8 Letter from the Student Senate President and the Pro Tempore

Page 9/10 The Aims of the Assidon/Hutchinson Administration

Page 11 Fund Distribution Committees, Senate Committees, FSU Divisions, and Legislative Branch

Page 12 Congress of Graduate Students and Judicial Branch

Page 13 Senior Class Council & College Leadership Councils

Page 14 Nole Cab

Page 15 Safety Information Services

Page 16 Night Nole

Page 17 TRUE Seminole

Page 18 SGA Administrations

Page 19 The History of SGA

FSU has had a strong history of student self-governance. In 1909 the institution became the Florida State College for Women, and in 1935 the College Government Association (CGA) was formed with executive, legislative and judicial branches.

Admitted in 1946, men quickly succeeded in the CGA, and the first campus political parties, the All-Florida Party and the Independent Party, began. After the birth of FSU in 1947, the CGA created a separate Men’s and Women’s Government Association, headed by Phillip Roundtree and Dalia Santos Meza. In 1948 the groups merged, and Charles McMillan was elected the first Student Body President of Florida State. In 1949 the CGA became the University Government Association (UGA). Men held the top two executive offices until 1957, when Jan Kaminis Platt was elected Vice President, the first female to hold that post since FSCW days.

During the 1960s, Student Government grew immensely. In 1962 Student Body President Kenza van Asserderp received use of an official car for SG business. Student Body Vice President Joyce Killan Godwin recalls students protesting the Cuban Missile Crisis and the drafting of college men. A year later UGA established a student-owned bus system, the revision of women’s social regulations, and the merger of the Men’s and Women’s Senates into one legislative body.

In 1973, Charles Thompson, an African American, was elected as the first black Student Body President at FSU. Many other minorities have followed in his footsteps and FSU SGA continues to be a testimony as to the diversity that is present on this campus.

In 1974 Student Body President David Aronofsky, Vice President Jan Pietrzyk and Senate President Doug Mannheimer were the first student leaders to set and allocate A&S fees. Gov. Reuben Askew, the 1950 Student Body President, signed the act into law. In 1975 President Apollo Visko and Vice President Deborah Pistana Bennett set the first A&S budget and registered more than 10,000 students to vote, causing the defeat of an anti-student sheriff.

In 1989 President Sean Pittman and Vice President Amy Arnold Mayer developed the SGA Movie Channel and returned the Homecoming PowWow. In 1993 president Tracy Newman had FSU named one of 13 worldwide sites to participate in President Clinton’s inauguration.

In 1998, the Felix/Fields administration began lobbying for PowWow in the stadium, and that effort was carried on by the Fedele/Harris, Cooke/Rothstein administrations and was obtained for 2003 under the Johnson/Paul administration.

In 2000, the Cook/Rothstein administration successfully lobbied for the SGA president to be a voting member of the newly created Board of Trustees. In 2001, President Delmar W. Johnson III became the first named member of the FSU Board of Trustees in the modern era.

In 2002, the Johnson/Paul and Pletch/Sullivan administrations successfully implemented a fall break for students.

In 2004 the Eady/Hanson/Schoonover administration successfully lobbied against the implementation of block tuition at FSU. The administration was also able to allocate the funds to build the new and improved intramural fields, which will opened in 2007, as well as funds to create a brand new career center for the student body.

In 2008, The O’Shea/Counts administration created the TRUE Seminole Campaign in collaboration with the Seminole Student Boosters.

In 2010, the Daniels/Seifter Administration successfully lobbied for the implementation of an inclusive non-discrimination policy, the creation of the College Leadership Councils and the NoleCab taxi service.

Student government leaders have helped shape FSU and created power for students. Because of their work, the Student Government Association holds an important place at Florida State University.

THE HISTORY OF SGA

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