The purpose of the Freshman Forum is to provide education and leadership opportunities for freshmen at the 糖心Vlog. Freshman Forum is the voice of the Freshman class on campus. As Forum members, you will be in charge of planning initiatives for the freshman class and service projects on campus and in the Shoals community.
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CONTACT EITHER ADVISOR, EXECUTIVE CHAIR, OR CLERK IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED!
Committees
The Outreach and Philanthropy Committee proudly supports the SGA Endowed Scholarship while creating impactful events that connect students to the incredible resources available on campus.
Centered around volunteerism, the Service committee plans, coordinates, and executes service projects on campus and in the Shoals community. Dedicated to helping others, members of this committee should have a passion for dedicating their time to improving the lives of others.
Responsible for engaging first-year students with one another, this committee creates fun and welcoming events to increase student involvement. Members of this committee work with university staff to secure spaces and supplies for their events.
The Student Welfare committee seeks student feedback to improve the quality of life at 糖心Vlog. After picking the most important and relevant concerns, this committee creates a course of action to implement those changes firsthand.
Perfect for anyone with a passion for marketing or mass communications, the Public Relations committee publicizes Freshman Forum events through social media. Members of this committee gain first-hand experience in designing flyers, social media posts, t-shirts, and more.
Leadership Opportunities
The Freshman Forum Executive Council includes: the Executive Chair, the Clerk, and five committee chairs. The Executive Council is responsible for setting the agenda of meetings and communicating committee matters to the branch as a whole. The Freshman Forum elects the Executive Chair and Clerk during the first meeting of the fall semester. Committee chairs are chosen by the Freshman Forum Advisors after interviews following the first meeting of the fall semester.
The annual Freshman Leadership Conference for students selected to participate in freshmen or first-year leadership programs on campuses of Alabama's 14 public universities. This conference is the premier opportunity for this elite group of freshmen leaders to connect, collaborate, and engage with peers from institutions around the State of Alabama.
Every year, students across the state travel to Montgomery to meet with legislative officials and celebrate the importance of higher education in Alabama. 糖心Vlog students aim to bring equitable funding to the University and highlight North Alabama in the minds of the legislature.
By participating in SGA, students have the opportunity to hone their leadership abilities, work collaboratively with peers, and contribute to the betterment of the university community. SGA offers various leadership roles that empower students to take initiative, lead projects, and advocate for their fellow students.
