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, 2021 – March 31, 2022
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
Douglas Weng
DPM 2024
Chair:
By-laws committee
Attends Meetings:
Board of Trustee
Administrative Student Affairs Council
VP WesternU-Oregon
Saakshi Dulani
DO 2024
Co-Chair:
Senate
Outreach Committee
Coordinates:
Class elections
Secretary
Alexis Llaneras
DPM 2024
Chair:
Newsletter Committee
Outreach Committee
Records:
Senate meeting votes and minutes
Club Coordinator
Eilka Salimi
DO 2024
Chair:
Student Organization Committee
Coordinates:
Campus-wide club events
Manages:
Club relations
Executive SGA Newsletter
February-March 2021 ISSUE
Featured Topics
Monthly Provost Meeting
Committee Updates
Welcoming the New Board
Interested in becoming an Executive or Class officer? See below for the application processes!
How to become 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.
Available positions
On-campus executive officer positions are President*, Vice President (Pomona)*, Vice President (Lebanon)*, Secretary, Treasurer and Club Coordinator.
*Only current senators may apply to the President and Vice President positions.
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.
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- 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.
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How to become a CLASS officer:
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 class officer positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Recreation Leader, Curriculum Representative, Alumni Representative and Library/Technology Representative
Off-campus class officer positions are Class Representatives.
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:
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- 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)
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Elections Schedule
Fall Elections
Elections will occur for the following classes in September:
First Year classes for DMD, DO, DO-NW, DPM, DPT, DVM, OD, PharmD, MSNE and MSMS.
Second Year class for MSNE.
Third Year class for PharmD.
Spring Elections
Elections will occur for the following classes in March:
All classes for MSHS, MSMS and MSBS.
Second Year classes for MSPA and PharmD.
Second & Third Year classes for DMD, DO, DO-NW, DPM, DPT, DVM and OD.
Fourth Year class for DMD.