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The objective of the SGA shall be to promote a democratic and representational form of student government, to provide students a forum for student issues, to offer the opportunity for leadership development in the individual, and to promote social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities for students of the University of Illinois Springfield.

SGA members posing for a photo after one of their meetings
SGA second meeting of the Spring semester on February 4th, 2024
Chancellor Gooch speaking at info session to a group of people
SGA info session. Chancellor Gooch giving university updates
SGA posing in front of the Student Union Ballroom dressed in business professional attire.
SGA representatives at the SGA info session on January 30th, 2024
SGA with the Chancellor posing in front of the lit up colonnade
SGA Colonnade lighting.
SGA posing in the TV studio after their meeting.
SGA last meeting of the Fall 2023 semester
chancellor, SGA, and guests in a capitol office talking
U of I system Day. Washington DC Capitol: April 19th 2023. 
chancellor Gooch and SGA posing with politicians in capitol office
U of I system Day. Washington DC Capitol: April 19th 2023. 
Chancellor Gooch and members of the SGA posing in front of the federal capitol
U of I system Day. Washington DC Capitol: April 19th 2023. 
Chancellor Gooch, members of the SGA, and guests posing in the rotunda of the federal capitol
U of I system Day. Washington DC Capitol: April 19th 2023. 
SGA posing in the state capitol
Network with Local Politicians and Advocate for UIS at the Illinois State Capitol
SGA posing in front of US National Capitol building
Network with National Politicians at Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.
SGA rallying in front of the student union
Organize Rallies to Promote Student Voices
SGA heading a public student meeting
Participate in Forums to Facilitate Questions and Answers About UIS for Students
SGA during their regular meetings
Learn Government Processes and Implement Real Change at UIS
SGA hosting campus event
Host Events to Enhance Student Life on Campus
SGA attending a conference
Attend Events as Representatives of the Student Government
4 females members of SGA posing in the state capitol
Meet Major Political Players in Illinois Politics
SGA posing in the rotunda of the state capitol
Practice Public Speaking and Create a Marketable Self Image

News

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A new chapter: UIS transfer students share their experiences
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