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Meet Your MBA SGA Leaders
The MBA Student Government Association (SGA) serves the student body of Georgetown’s MBA Program, and Elected student representatives make up the SGA Board. In this capacity, the SGA is the primary interface between the student body, faculty, and administration. The SGA is responsible for major student organization decisions, management of finances, social event planning and execution, and implementation of new and existing policies or initiatives. The SGA also holds and facilitates academic, social, and community service events. SGA leaders are elected at the end of the Fall Semester, and their leadership term lasts from early Spring to the end of Fall.
The MBA Student Government Associations (SGA) serve as advocates and liaisons for the MBA student population at the program level. These MBA student organizations are comprised of current MBA students, who work on behalf of their peers in an effort to represent their interests. There are 2 SGAs in the MBA Program:
The Graduate Student Government (GradGov) is the "chief representative body" for ALL Georgetown graduate students (representing 7 caucuses). GradGov is a forum for school governance, advocacy, programming, and more for the broader Georgetown graduate student community. MBA students and their interests are represented by MBA Senators, who are elected as liaisons on the GradGov Senate.
Serve as the primary liaisons between the MBA student body and the MBA Program Office to provide feedback and vocalize issues that are of concern to the MBA student body
Regular meetings with Dean Pace and MBA Program Office advisor
Consistent meetings with SGA Board members to gather feedback from their respective specialty areas
Meet with other McDonough School of Business stakeholders (faculty, building maintenance, Senior Associate Dean, etc.) as needed
Provide strategic advice to all MBA stakeholders as requested, including Admissions, Program Office, faculty, Alumni Relations, and MSB Career Center; serve on committees, focus groups, and Town Halls as requested
Lead weekly (FT) or monthly (FX) SGA Meetings, assist SGA Board with initiatives and activities
Plan and execute McDonough Cup, Global Festival, and other student body events along with SGA VPs
Plan and execute community building initiatives among the MBA student body
Monitor class-wide listservs and approve emails - back up email approvers for VPs of Marketing and Communication
Administer Cohort Rep and SGA Board elections and lead transition to the new SGA at the end of term
Select VP of Academic Experience in partnership with the MBA Program Office and previous year’s VP of Academic Experience
Attend GradGov President’s meetings as necessary
Motivate and manage the SGA Board members including, but not limited to, encouraging participation, sending reminders on deadlines, and discussing goals
Academic Affairs
Participate in weekly SGA Meetings, and share updates about initiatives
Serve as liaison between McDonough leadership (MBA Program Office deans, Vice Dean of Faculty, Vice Dean of Programs) and MBA students on curriculum, academic, or pedagogical issues and suggestions; meet with Associate Dean of MBA Program regularly, other MSB leadership as needed
Serve as liaison between Associate Dean of Academic Planning (Vice Dean’s Office) and student body
Communicate important academic processes and deadlines (e.g. registration, drop/add, waitlists, graduation)
Case Competitions
Organize, update and share case competition information with the student body.
Maintain Case Competition Tracker.
Encourage participation, schedule information sessions, facilitate case comp teams, inform students about funding support
Track and report case competition performance
Manage case competition reimbursement requests with MBA Program Office
MSB Executive Council
Serve as graduate student representative at monthly MSB Executive Council meetings (both FT and FX VPs)
Provide feedback on possible curriculum changes to faculty and deans as needed
Graduate Curriculum and Standards Committee (GCSC)
Serve as graduate student representative on GCSC
Review and comment on new elective course proposals, degree proposals, certificate programs, or any other curriculum initiatives
REQUIRED INITIATIVES:
Host 1-2 Dine with the Deans events per semester
Support the Vice Dean of Faculty on Inclusive Pedagogy workshops and similar initiatives
Work with MBA Program Office and faculty to create and distribute mid-course reviews
Other initiatives as determined by VP’s priorities and/or student body concerns
Coordinate with Admissions Office and Student Clubs for any Admission initiatives
Help to organize Welcome Weekend I and II with Admissions Office – ideate events, recruit volunteers, and coordinate the activities on the Day Of
Conduct International Student seminars – Housing panels and Day 1 in the US panel over the end of Spring semester and summer
Work with affinity clubs to host diversity admissions events like lunches, coffee chats, etc
Mentorship program, career exploration events for admitted students
Serve as the primary liaison between the student body and the Alumni Relations Office ensuring successful execution of events and initiatives such as the Stanton Speaker Series, Alumni Reunion, Swag Shop, etc.
Provide support to student org VPs for alumni engagement activities (e.g. networking, coaching, speakers, career day / conference, funding).
Organize a celebration for graduating MBAs to transition students to alumni.
Plan and execute the annual Summer Alumni Happy Hour Series.
Create trainings for alumni networking and engagement.
Own coordination and organization of the annual McDonough Cup Giving Campaign alongside University Annual Fund Staff.
Serve as the primary liaison between the student body and the MBA Career Center
Plan and conduct a career exploration series during fall to help students get a sense of employment opportunities across industries
Plan and conduct a Just in time recruiting session in Spring to help students recruiting to find different opportunities
Include updates on career opportunities at MSB in the McDonough Weekly newsletter.
Have weekly meetings with the career center to present pain points faced by students
Help the Career center conduct workshops and spread the information to the student body to ensure visibility of the events conducted by the Career Center.
Organize and execute community and/or social impacts events in partnership with service-oriented/non-profit organizations, MSB student organizations, MSB cohorts, and the wider DC/DMV community
Promote the MBA Community Fellows/Advocates Program throughout the school year
Approve and track logged MBA student service hours in HoyaConnect that contribute to Community Fellows/Advocates award status
Create wellness events and promote wellness services like Calm App
Manage and finding volunteers for SGA events like McDonough Cup
Highlight student service events and ensure that the MSB community is aware of volunteer opportunities
Coordinate and execute service component of McDonough Cup week
Plan and execute on Month of Volunteerism in November
Communicate with cohort Engagement Representatives/MBA Volunteers/Student Organization leaders to ensure that community service requirements are being fulfilled
Spearhead sustainability initiatives
Support volunteer trek
Responsibilities:
Partner with students, clubs, and staff/faculty to increase diversity and create an inclusive and equitable experience for all MBA students - a mix of advocacy & programming, driven by student needs and voice
Support diversity recruiting opportunities including pre-MBA.
Support Focus on Diversity Admissions events
Send DEI communications in the McDonough Weekly
Communicate with cohort DEI Representatives and affinity clubs to ensure that MSB DEI requirements are being satisfied
Coordinate DEI trainings and workshops on topics like cultural fluency, pronouns, and unconscious bias
Required initiatives:
Lead MBA DEI Board monthly meetings
Promote Diversity Recruiting events and Career Fairs (Prospanica, National Black MBA, ROMBA, Empower)
Organize events and support communications on Heritage months
Plan and lead Club Presidents Meetings (monthly)
Oversee HoyaConnect logistics and provide support as needed
Compose and lead Student Org Review Committee (SORC), responsible for:
Reviewing proposals for new student organizations;
Maintaining the Student Organization Handbook;
Ensuring all student organizations adhere to requirements, processes, and policies outlined in the Student Org Handbook;
Serves as a council to help resolve any general club updates, questions, or concerns that the student body, organizations, or organization members may have.
Design & lead Student Org Fair
Help facilitate Club Membership Drives
Assist with Club Elections
Assist with Leadership Transition during December and January
Responsibilities:
Student Liaison for International Students
Participate in weekly SGA Meetings, and share updates about initiatives
Meet monthly with MBA Program Office Advisor to track progress, share updates and, if needed, meet with other stakeholders, including:
Office of Global Service (OGS)
McDonough Career Center
MBA Clubs (Regionals)
GradGov
Create, implement, and/or promote initiatives that enhance the experience of International MBA Students in partnership with the MBA Program Office, including but not limited to:
1- Events that promote intercultural awareness and exchange (E.g., Global Festival, Holi, Pumpkin Carving, Friendsgiving, Diwali, iTreks, Dia de Los Muertos, etc.)
2- Educational Events, including topics related to visa, sponsorship, career opportunities, DEI, and professional development (E.g., OPT/ CPT Workshops, Networking in the US, Microaggressions training, Heritage Month Initiatives, etc)
Have an open line of communication with International Students and promote initiatives so students are aware of what is going on:
- Update the MBA International Student's Page at MyHoyaMBA
- Join International Students' WhatsApp Groups
- Create a Suggestion Form where students can share insights/suggestions
- Keep McDonough Week (SGA Newsletter) updated with info that is relevant to International MBA Students
Support the International Buddy Program led by MBA Program Ambassadors. Mentorship initiative that connects 2nd-year MBA students with incoming students.
Required Initiatives:
Update regularly MBA International Student's Page at MyHoyaMBA
Attend OPT/CPT Sessions in Early Spring
Participate in International Orientation (Jul 30, 2024): In person or Remotely. Introduce yourself and tell more about your role. Show support to the community.
Lead Global Festival (Nov 9, 2024): Take full ownership of this project and meet regularly with the MBA Program Office for updates, approvals, and support.
Moderate MBA class listservs (with SGA P/EVP) – monitor and approve emails to all MBA class listservs and reject emails that do not comply with MBA student org communications policies
Compile, draft, and send the McDonough Weekly, a weekly digest of events, information, and upcoming activities for the MBA student body (weekly for FT, at least monthly for FX)
Manage @McDonoughMBA Instagram account in partnership with MBA Program Office
Design all SGA logos and merchandise as needed (e.g. McDonough Cup, Formal)
Support logo design and logo approvals for MBA clubs (coordinate with McDonough School of Business Office of Marketing and Communications)
Support SGA & club leaders in marketing campaigns and/or logo designs as necessary
Assist MBA Program Office in new campaigns as necessary (eg: MyHoyaMBA)
Plan and coordinate KEGS every week (about 6 events per Mod)
Collaborate with MBA student organizations to obtain co-hosts
Place food and beverage orders each week
Maintain budget and account for all expenses in partnership with VP of Finance
Coordinate volunteers to setup, staff, and cleanup all KEGS
Plan and coordinate Fall Formal; support MBA End of Year Gala
Support and collaborate with fellow SGA Board Member events
Support non-SGA sponsored events as needed (i.e. GradGov)
Maintain and inventory all KEGS equipment (speakers, tables, TiPS vests, stamps, etc.)
Advise Cohort Engagement Reps as necessary and support their events
Manage and coordinate SGA and club budgets
Perform semesterly audit of SGA finances against SGA budget
Coordinate and submit payment requests for all SGA initiatives
Manage SGA funds and HoyaConnect account
Keep track of SGA revenue and expenses
Support all SGA events from a budget standpoint
Liaise between MSB community and tech center
Respond to student technology requests
Connect students and clubs with proper technology center representatives
Initiate and drive technology-driven initiatives within the MSB community
Organize Hit The Deck (Annual Powerpoint training)
Liaise with clubs such as Tech Club, Hoyalytics to organize trainings in latest software and tools
Assist and work with other VP’s to help with their initiatives
Description coming soon!
Represent the interests and voices of Flex Online (FXO) students to the SGA-FX Board.
Advise SGA-FX Board to ensure events, programs, and initiatives are inclusive of and accessible to the Flex Online community.
Work closely with FXO Cohort Reps to ensure FXO students feel connected and represented in the SGA-FX Board and MBA program activities. Advocate to MBA Program Office of consistent FXO student concerns and feedback.
SGA have MBA Advisors to support and guide the leaders, including staff from the MBA Program Office, Career Center, Admissions, and across McDonough School. You can find more info on the MBA Student Org Advisors' List (Select the tab "2024 Student Org Advisors")
Resources
MBA SGA Full-Time
MBA SGA - Flex