Student Government Associations (SGA)
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Welcome to MBA Student Government Association (SGA) Page!
Meet the 2024 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.
MBA SGA vs Georgetown SGA
A. MBA Student Governments (open to MBA students only)
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:
B. Georgetown Student Governments (open to all graduate students)
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.
MBA Student Government Association
2024 MBA SGA-FT
2024 MBA SGA-FX
Description of MBA SGA roles
President + Executive Vice President
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
Lead the SGA Finance Committee and assist with allocation of funds to clubs
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
VP of Academic Experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
VP of Admissions
Coordinate with Admissions Office and Student Clubs for any Admissions initiatives
Help to organize Welcome Weekend I and II with MBA Admissions – ideate events, recruit volunteers, and coordinate the activities for the events
Conduct international student seminars – housing panels and "Day 1 in the US" panels over the end of Spring semester and summer
Work with MBA affinity clubs to host diversity admissions events like lunches, coffee chats, etc.
Mentorship program, career exploration events for admitted students, and other events to support prospective and incoming McDonough MBA students
VP of Alumni Relations
Serve as the primary liaison between the student body and the McDonough School of Business Office of Alumni Relations ensuring successful execution of events and initiatives such as the Stanton Speaker Series, Alumni Reunion, Swag Shop, etc.
Serve as point of contact for the MBA Alumni Advisory Council (MAAC) in partnership and cooperation with the Senior Associate Dean of the MBA Program. Help VP of Social coordinate and execute MAAC KEGS once per semester in association with the semesterly MAAC meeting.
Provide support to VPs of Student Orgs for alumni engagement activities (e.g. networking, coaching, speakers, career day / conference, sponsorships).
Help transition students to alumni by organizing events celebrating graduating MBAs.
Plan and execute the annual Summer Alumni Happy Hour Series.
Create trainings for alumni networking and engagement.
Coordinate and organize the annual McDonough Cup Giving Campaign alongside Georgetown University Office of Advancement.
VP of Career
Serve as the primary liaison between the student body and the MSB 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 find different recruiting opportunities
Send weekly emails to the student body with updates on career opportunities at MSB
Have weekly meetings with the Career Center to discuss career-oriented 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.
VP of Community & Wellness
Create wellness events and promote wellness services like Calm App
Manage and finding volunteers for SGA events like McDonough Cup
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
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
VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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 premba.
Support Focus on Diversity Admissions events
Send DEI Communications/Newsletters
Communicate with cohort DEI Representatives to ensure that MSB DEI requirements are being satisfied
Coordinate DEI trainings and workshops on topics like cultural fluency, pronouns, and unconscious bias
Require initiatives:
Co-Host & Co-lead MBA DEI Board
Promote Diversity Recruiting events and Career Fairs (Prospanica, Black MBA, Romba, Empower)
Organize events and support communications on Heritage months
VP of Student Organizations
Plan and lead Club Presidents Meetings (monthly)
Club Budget allocation – work with VP Finance
Oversee HoyaConnect logistics and provide support as needed
Compose and lead Student Org Review Committee (SORC)
The committee is responsible for:
Reviewing proposals for new student organizations;
Maintains the Student Organization Handbook;
Ensures 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
Facilitate Club Membership Drives
Coordinate Club Elections
Leadership Transition Day
VP of International Students
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 StudentsSupport 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.
VP of Marketing & Communications
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
Design all SGA logos and merchandise as needed (e.g. McDonough Cup, Semi-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)
VP of Social
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 Semi-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
VP of Finance
Manage and coordinate SGA and club budgets
Coordinate finances for club dues and events organized by various clubs - collect and redirect revenues
Execute individual reimbursements
Manage SGA funds and bank account
Keep track of SGA revenue and expenses
Provide PayPal button for various events
Support all SGA events from a budget standpoint
VP of Technology
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
SGA Advisors
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