Advocacy Committee for Diversity on Campus
o World Cultures Fair
o SGA hosted monthly “Diversity Round Tables” in conjunction with other student organizations and the Office of Institutional Diversity
o Promotion of external diversity-related events on campus

Allocations
o Microsoft Excel Seminar
o Expansion of the SGA Video Library
o Recycling awareness campaign in Addlestone Library

Community Outreach
o Contribute canned goods/donation to Crisis Ministries in support of Hunger and Homelessness
o Salvation Army clothing drive
o Best Buddies event
o Non-Profit Night at Mellow Mushroom
o Bike Auction
o Blood Drive

Executive Board
o Skateboard/bicycle advocacy
o SGA Day in Columbia
o Push for Coming Street change
o Dining Dollars for the Homeless
o Elections
o SGA Serves Liberty

Public Relations
o Maximize student outreach through extensive social media usage and all other campus resources
o State of the Student Body Address
o SGA Panel Discussion

Student Organizational Review Board (SOR)
o Basketball tailgate
o Snow Ball
o Student Organization Fair

Student Involvement
o Pep Rally
o Attend student organization meetings for outreach
o Push for improvement of ESAC facilities

Vaveris has been an active member of the Student Government Association since 2010, serving previously as Parliamentarian on the executive board and as a student senator. Most recently, Vaveris helped to maintain the organization’s order and direction. This included upholding structure in Tuesday Senate and Thursday executive board meetings, as well as determining the appropriate and proper courses of action per specific situations.

“Matt easily rose to the top of the applicant pool for the position,” said Wright. “His even temperament and familiarity with both Parliamentary Procedure the inner workings of the student senate make him highly qualified for the position. I have confidence in his ability to lead and look forward working with him throughout the remainder of the school year.”

Vaveris, who has previously held a congressional internship with the U.S. House of Representatives, is also incredibly involved on campus. As an active brother of both Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and co-educational honors fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi, Vaveris is also a member of the South Carolina Student Legislature and the Golden Key International Honor Society.

The Student Government Association was founded in 1922. The purpose of the Senate is to propose and debate bills and resolutions pertaining to Student Life at the College. It is the job of the Senate to allocate funds to over 160 student organizations, provide educational events, and be a mediator between the administration and the students of the College. The Student Senate meets every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Stern Center Ballroom, 4th floor Stern Center. It is currently working on a series of initiatives, which include increasing student involvement on campus, legalizing skateboarding as a mode for transportation, creating a safer environment for bikers, and constructing a more diverse and engaged community on campus. Learn more about the Student Government Association at sga.cofc.edu, follow them on twitter: @cofcsga, and Like the Facebook page for regular updates on the organization’s happenings.

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For more information please contact the Student Government Association Public Relations Chairperson Erica Arbetter at ecarbett@g.cofc.edu or (972) 951-5151

New Deputy Chief of Staff, Nathan Wills, on right.

Newly appointed Vice President Matthew Vaveris

President Elliott Wright (on left) with Vice President Matthew Vaveris

CHARLESTON, South Carolina—November 1, 2011—The College of Charleston Student Government Association’s Executive Council today announced that Ross Kressel has resigned as President of the Student Body and the Board has named Elliott Wright, previously Student Body Vice President, as The College’s new Student Body President.

“Ross has given many years of service to the SGA, the college, and the student body,” said Matthew Vaveris, Senior Senator and Parliamentarian speaking on behalf of the Student Government Association, “His passion for the Student Government Association was evident in his constant presence and hard work on behalf of the students.”

“The Senate has complete confidence that Elliott is the right person to be our next Student Body President,” added Vaveris. “Elliott’s two and half years of service to The College have been marked by strong devotion and hard work for the students.”

Kressel submitted his resignation to the Student Senate today and strongly recommended that the Executive Board implement its succession plan and name Elliott Wright as the next Student Body President, as mandated by the bylaws.

As Vice President of the Student Body, Wright was previously responsible for serving as Chair of Senate, including mediating and guiding the legislative process. His tenure as Vice President has been one of distinction and significance.

The Student Government Association was founded in 1922. The purpose of the Senate is to propose and debate bills and resolutions pertaining to Student Life at the College. It is the job of the Senate to allocate funds to over 160 student organizations, provide educational events, and be a mediator between the administration and the students of the College. The Student Senate meets every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Stern Center Ballroom, 4th floor Stern Center. It is currently working on a series of initiatives, which include, but are not limited to: legalizing skateboarding as a mode for transportation, creating a safer environment for bikers, and creating a more diverse and engaged community on campus.

For any further questions, please contact Erica Arbetter at ecarbett@g.cofc.edu.