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Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch of the Stetson University Student Government Association (SGA) plays a crucial role in representing the student body and ensuring that their voices are heard. Comprised of elected senators from various colleges and schools within the university, the Legislative Branch is responsible for proposing, debating, and enacting legislation that addresses student concerns and enhances the overall campus experience.
 
Our senators work diligently to advocate for student interests, allocate funding for student organizations, and collaborate with university administration to implement policies that foster a vibrant and inclusive campus community. Through regular meetings, open forums, and active engagement with their constituents, the Legislative Branch strives to create a transparent and responsive governance structure that empowers all students to contribute to the betterment of Stetson University.

President Pro Tempore - This position is held by Savannah Miranda. Appointed by the Senate, the President Pro Tempore assists the Vice President in setting the agenda for meetings of the Senate, records official minutes of each meeting and other clerical duties for the Senate.

Speaker of the House - Senate is led by the Vice President, Asher Sochaczewski, who maintains the effective operation of the legislature. The Vice President is the Speaker of the House. 

The driving force of Senate, there are 6 standing committees to research and vote on resolutions for the Senate’s consideration. 

Finance 

Director: Robbie Champa

The committee works on the SGA budget or other legislation dealing with general finances, as well as legislation that deals with any changes to our internal governing documents.

Marketing & Outreach

Director: Riley Tarvin

The committee works to engage with student organizations on campus, ensuring SGA and organizations have a strong partnership in ensuring a vibrant campus community.

Student Organization Outreach

Director: Candela Tourné Muñoz 

The committee works to engage with the general student body on campus, ensuring SGA shares the initiatives, programs, and legislative wins are shared with the entire campus community.

Academic Affairs

Chair: Cesar Mayorga

The committee works on legislation pertaining to the academics of the University.

Campus Life

Chair: Kelly Ferrell

The committee works on legislation dealing with the general campus experience, and manages the student organization approval process.

Diversity and Inclusion 

Chair: Carlissa Gudino

The committee ensures inclusion within a changing University, assisting to make the voices of minorities on campus heard in Student Government.

Fourth Year Senators

Clifford Deitelbaum

Maria Kelly

Third Year Senators

Aiden Ramsay

Logan Walden

Second Year Senators

Grace Grogan

Aaron Henning

First Year Senators

George Wendt

TBD

Academic Senators

Andrew Procell, College of Arts & Sciences 

Jessica Cruz-Urbano, College of Arts & Sciences

RJ Benion, College of Arts & Sciences

Destiny Rivera, School of Music

Nicholas Steinbeck, School of Music

Emily Santana-Balbuena, School of Business

Haydyn Fay, School of Business

Commuter Senators

Sophia Mercado

Geneva Hether

At-Large Senators

Cesar Mayorga

Kelly Ferrell

Carlissa Gudino

Savannah Miranda

Lilly Emery

Paris Jernigan

Gabriel Caldiero

Sophia Trista

Senator for International Students

Maria Eduarda Freitas do Nascimento

Senator for Greek Life

Ary Gordillo

Senator for NCAA Student Athlete

Sage Seaman

Elections are held each spring in late March to early April, as well as in September. Vacant seats during the academic year are filled through an application/interview process.

Electoral Committee – The Electoral Committee is charged with the effective running of the Presidential election cycle for the Student Government Association.
Presidential Election Dates – To be determined by the EC, this date usually falls late in the Spring semester, with voting over a select few days. Voting is done through HatterSync.
Electoral Committee Rules – To be determined by the EC each election period and will be provided at the mandatory pre-elections campaign information sessions.
Senator Elections – Senators are elected based on class year, the school which their major falls into, commuter status, as well as 10 Senators-at-Large. Elections are held in the late spring and early fall.
The Student Government Association welcomes everyone to come and join Student Government in ensuring the student’s voice is heard. Positions appointed through an election process are listed below:
  • School of Arts and Sciences - 3 Representatives
  • School of Music - 2 Representatives
  • School of Business - 2 Representatives
  • First Year - 2 Representatives
  • Second Year - 2 Representatives
  • Third Year - 2 Representatives
  • Fourth Year - 2 Representatives
  • Commuter Students - 2 Representatives
  • Senators-at-Large - 6 Representatives
  • Senator for Student Athletes - 1 Representatives
  • Senator for Greek Life - 1 Representative
  • Senator for International Students- 1 Representative