Our SGA needs real influence over University decisions
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrases “sga” and “student government”.
Summary
- This Johns Hopkins News-Letter article examines the SGA election and argues for giving students more influence over University decisions.
- The paper reported that the election was nearly uncontested, with New Horizons running against Jessup Jong for executive president; the editorial board endorsed New Horizons.
- The article says New Horizons proposed mental-health training for faculty and staff and annual public reports on University spending.
- The reporter writes that the SGA can pass resolutions and fund student groups, but the University is not required to consult it or follow its recommendations.
- According to the article, adding a student trustee to the Board of Trustees and creating student referendums could give students a direct role in University decisions.
- The paper also reported that the SGA should take on a stronger student-union role, noting that it could not compel the University to act on its fossil-fuel-divestment resolution.