SGA forum addresses mental health, diversity
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 covers the SGA’s first annual Fall Forum on mental health and diversity and inclusion.
- The News-Letter reported that the forum included committee presentations, student questions and feedback on those two topics.
- The paper reported that fewer than five students stayed for the entire event.
- The article says senior Gracie Hargrove urged the SGA to use more inclusive language and consider queer, transgender and non-binary students in its programs.
- The reporter writes that Executive President Charlie Green said he would discuss the “Women in the Weight Room” event with the athletic director and supported programming for non-binary students.
- The News-Letter reported that junior Emeline Armitage said audience members’ concerns about Counseling Center appointment times were brushed aside.
- The article adds that organizer AJ Tsang hoped regular forums and dialogue with students would become standard.