SGA

Dear Students:

On behalf of the Student Government Association, I would to welcome you to the Fort Valley State University. I am thrilled that you chose this institution to pursue your higher level of education. During your tenure at Fort Valley State University, you will be faced with many obstacles standing in your path to excellence, but what you take from your experiences will allow you to be successful in your desired field of study and life itself.

Student Government Association (SGA) acts as the voice of the study body and is the liaison to the staff, faculty, and administration. We also serve as a central agency at which students may express any suggestions for the enhancement of the university.
Again, I would like to welcome you to the Fort Valley State University and we look forward to working with you and for you. Always remember that SGA is here to serve you. I wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors.

Sincerely,
Byron Doyle
SGA President

Executive Board

The Executive Board of SGA consists of six (6) elected officials. Under the leadership of the SGA President, the Executive Board is responsible for student activities budget matters, and representation of the Student Body in major decisions made by the university involving students. The positions include the office of President, Vice-President, Business Manager, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Chief Justice. Each role is defined in the SGA Constitution.

Byron W. Doyle, President

Jarrett N. Proctor, Vice-President

Jarrett is a Senior, Presidential Scholar, majoring in Chemistry. Born in Columbus, GA; home of the Fountain City Classic, Jarrett has aspirations of becoming a superintendant. Throughout his matriculation “in the valley”, he has proved his loyalty and dedication as a Wildcat serving as a SGA Senator, Mr. Presidential Scholar 2006-2007, President of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates Chapter, and Public Relations Officer and Vice-President of the JC Hill Forensic Society. Jarrett agrees with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the quote that “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter”.

Jerrell Knight, Business Manager

Terrance D. Rice, Secretary

Terrance is from the city of Ellenwood , GA. As a Sophomore, Accounting Major, he is determined to become a Certified Public Accountant. Terrance is no stranger to hard work, serving as the Freshmen Class President to one of the largest classes in FVSU history! Terrance continued to bring about change by serving as a SGA senator and working with the Academic Affairs Committee. He is a believer in “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it” by Aristotle.

Ericka King, Assistant Secretary

Ericka is a senior from Columbus, GA.

Kennisha Sumpter, Chief Justice

Cabinet and Senators

The President’s Cabinet is comprised of elected members of the Executive Board and appointed Committee Chairs. For the 2008-2009 school year, the Committee Chairs are as follow:

  • Academic Affairs Committee – Keri Cooks (Senior Chemistry Major), Chair
  • Campus Activities Director – Shaneice King (Senior Math Major)
  • Community Service Committee – Mabya Nyannor (Senior Chemistry Major), Chair
  • Fundraising Committee – Cesunica Ivey (Senior Math Major), Chair
  • Student Affairs Committee – Denee Brewster (Senior Biology Major), Chair

Senators are selected by the Vice-President of the Student Government Association who serves as President of the Senate. The Senate is compiled of 30 members; 4 being the class officers, and meets bi-weekly. Senators as well as any student at FVSU may serve on any committee. This year’s appointed Senators are:

  • Turquoise Alexander, Senior Biology Major
  • Jarin Boone, Junior Biology Major
  • Marcus Bowens, Junior Biology Major
  • Raeah Carroll, Sophomore Journalism Major
  • Amber Davis, Senior Biology Major
  • Erica Eason, Senior Vet-Tech Major
  • Octavia Felton, Junior Animal Science Major
  • Ashley Fuller, Senior Vet-Tech Major
  • James Gregory, Senior Business Major
  • Ennisia Henderson, Sophomore Biology Major
  • Tomia Hines, Junior Biology Major
  • Jessica Jakes, Sophomore Psychology Major
  • Tanjanika Lewis, Junior Psychology Major
  • Darrell Lockhart Jr., Sophomore Electrical Engineering Major
  • Domonique Lowe, Senior English Major
  • Brittany Mack, Sophomore
  • Shameeka Maxwell, Junior
  • Jessica Montgomery, Senior Criminal Justice Major
  • Jamila Morgan, Sophomore Commercial Design Major
  • Shanna Presume, Junior Criminal Justice Major
  • Carlton Releford, Sophomore Biology Major
  • Creshaun Sanders, Sophomore Criminal Justice Major
  • Shandaleia Shephard, Sophomore Psychology/Spanish Major
  • Tashia Lowe, Senior Criminal Justice Major
  • Darrius Williams, Senior Business Major
  • Shawn Williams, Senior Biology Major

If interested in serving on a Committee with your 2008-2009 Senators, simply contact SGA.

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