The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative governing body of the students at Western University of Health Sciences, and consists of representatives from each class. The SGA works with the Board of Trustees, administration, faculty and staff, and other student organizations to bring about changes that will benefit the student body.
Executive Officers | Term of Office April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020
Class and club officers are overseen by the Executive Board pictured below. The primary function of the SGA Executive Team is to serve as a liaison between the students, faculty and administration. To get an idea of the role of each executive officer, we have listed some of their responsibilities.
President
Gregory Marchese
DMD 2021
Chair:
By-laws committee
Attends Meetings:
Board of Trustee
Administrative Student Affairs Council
Secretary
Catherine Graham
OD 2022
Chair:
Newsletter Committee
Outreach Committee
Records:
Senate meeting votes and minutes
Club-Coordinator
Keana Mendoza
PharmD 2021
Chair:
Student Organization Committee
Coordinates:
Campus-wide club events
Manages:
Club relations
Interested in becoming an EXECUTIVE officer?
Per the Student Body Bylaws, elections are held no later than the last week of February. The officers of President-elect and Vice-President-elect (Pomona and Lebanon) are to be someone who has been a member of the Student Senate.
If you are interested in becoming an executive officer, complete the Executive Officer application and be sure to watch for e-mails about the election process.
The Application Process
All candidates must apply by the announced deadline, be in good academic standing and adhere to the election process outlined in the Student Body Bylaws.
- Complete an EXECUTIVE officer application.
- Meet with the Student Affairs Professional for you college (they must sign your application) and University Student Affairs.
- Attend the mandatory candidate meeting (watch for an e-mail) and bring your signed application.
- Present at open forum.
Class Officers | Term of office varies by program
Available Positions
The Senate consists of class officers from all of the programs/colleges. Each class consists of the following positions. Refer to the Class Officer Application for a description of responsibilities by position.
On-campus classes:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Recreation Leader
Curriculum Representative
Alumni Representative
Library/Technology Representative
Off-campus classes:
Class Representatives
Fall Elections
Elections will occur for the following classes in September:
First Year:
DMD
DO (Pomona & Lebanon)
DPM
DPT
DVM
OD
PharmD
MSNE
MSMS
Second Year:
MSNE
Third Year:
PharmD
Spring Elections
Elections will occur for the following classes in March:
All:
MSHS
MSMS
MSBS
Second Year:
MSPA
PharmD
Second &Third Year:
DMD
DO (Pomona & Lebanon)
DPM
DPT
DVM
OD
Fourth Year:
DMD
The Application Process
All candidates must apply by the announced deadline, be in good academic standing and adhere to the election process outlined in the Student Body Bylaws. Be sure to watch for e-mails about the election process.
If you are interested in running for a position:
- Complete a CLASS officer application.
- Meet with the Student Affairs Professional for your college (they must sign your application).
- Attend the mandatory candidate meeting (watch for an e-mail) and bring your signed application.
- Present at open forum for your class (watch for an e-mail).