The Student Government Association (SGA) kicked off its first general meeting of the Fall 2023 semester on Thursday. The meeting began with an update from SGA Speaker of Senate Karli Robertson, who introduced the executive and legislative members. No new business plans were announced, and the executive branch explained that they would not be going over any future ideas since it was their first general assembly of the semester.
The assembly then opened the floor for any senators to share their concerns or ideas about the UTSA campus. The senators had nothing to share, so President Zachary Nepote announced they would be jumping into icebreakers so they could get familiar with the crowd. Once the icebreakers were concluded, the legislative branch introduced themselves and their initiatives formally.
First up was Academic Affairs, whose proposed ideas included a scantron giveaway and hands-on Canvas tech support. The next committee chair was Business Affairs. The main initiatives discussed were solving housing problems, pedestrian corridors and composting on campus. Lastly, Student Affairs shared initiatives that would focus on replenishing menstrual products in campus bathrooms, Student Union partnerships and cultural events.
This general assembly provided an introduction to SGA and allowed students to meet the new legislature members and hear their ideas for the semester. The association’s second general assembly will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at the Harris-Travis Room (2.202 and 2.212), and all UTSA students are welcome to attend.
