About Us

WHAT IS STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION?

The Student Government Association at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is the shared governance representative of the student body. Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5), corresponding case law, and UW System policy, grants students the right and responsibility to actively participate in the governance of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. UW-Stevens Point has a long, rich, and innovative history of student governance that began in the 1960s.

Branches of government

The Student Government Association is made of three branches of government: the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and Judicial Branch. The president and vice president of the Student Government Association oversees the Executive Branch, the speaker of the senate oversees the Legislative Branch and the head justice oversees the Judicial Branch.

SGA COnstitution

BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT

The Student Government Association is made of three branches of government: the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch and Judicial Branch. The president and vice president of the Student Government Association oversees the Executive Branch, the speaker of the senate oversees the Legislative Branch and the head justice oversees the Judicial Branch.

Legislative Branch (Student Senate or General Assembly)

Primary Role: Policy-making and financial oversight

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, debate, amend, and pass legislation (bills, resolutions, statutes, constitutional amendments)
  • Approve and manage large budgets derived from student fees
  • Allocate funding to registered student organizations (RSOs)
  • Represent diverse constituencies (colleges and student populations)
  • gather student input on campus issues


Structure:

  • Senators are elected from academic colleges
  • Led by a Speaker of the Senate
  • Often includes committees (e.g., , Academic Affairs Committee, Legislative Affairs Committee, Student Life Issues, etc)
Executive Branch

Primary Role: Administration, leadership, and implementation of initiatives

Responsibilities:

  • Execute and enforce legislation passed by the legislative branch
  • Oversee day-to-day SGA operations and strategic planning
  • Serve as the primary liaison between students and university administration
  • Appoint directors, committee heads, and task forces
  • Lead major campus initiatives (e.g., mental health awareness, sustainability efforts, inclusion programs)


Structure:

  • Student Body President (chief executive and official spokesperson)
  • Vice President (often oversees internal operations or senate relations)
  • Cabinet members (e.g., Executive Director and Directors of Programming, Communications, Inclusivity, etc.)
Judicial Branch

Primary Role: Oversight, constitutional interpretation, and dispute resolution

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret the SGA constitution, bylaws, and governing documents
  • Adjudicate disputes within SGA, student organizations, or election processes
  • Review the legality of legislation and executive actions
  • Ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability within student governance

Structure:

  • A panel of appointed or confirmed Justices
  • Led by a Head Justice
  • May operate as a formal student court or review board
Checks and Balances in SGA

At UWSP, the three-branch system ensures a system of accountability:

  • Legislative controls funding and policy creation
  • Executive carries out and manages operations
  • Judicial ensures all actions follow governing rules

This structure prevents concentration of power and promotes transparency in decision-making.

OUR ROLE

The purpose of our Student Government Association is to represent the interests of students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The Student Government Association works in conjunction with university administration, faculty, staff, fellow students, and student organizations. We also operate within the University of Wisconsin System, and with the Stevens Point community, in order to provide the best possible university environment and educational experience.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

You can find all the rules and procedures of the Student Government Association here.

You can find all agendas & minutes and budget forms on our SPIN page.

MEET THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD EXECUTIVE BOARD

If you have questions, concerns or want to become involved, please reach out to the Student Government Association executive board.
Our team is excited to lead, listen and make an impact at UW-Stevens Point.