by Mckenzi Harris | Apr 23, 2020 | News, News Slider, Student Spotlight
Forty students ran for 27 open office positions on next year’s Student Government Association (SGA). Because of the COVID-19 pandemic that closed campus, this year’s elections were held via e-mail. Five additional senator positions representing the freshman class will be filled when the new students arrive to Lipscomb in the fall. Below is a list of the SGA office position winners. Check back for interviews with the new SGA officers. Executive Officers: President: Mimi Vance Vice President: Dexter Woods Secretary: Rylee Russell Treasurer: Grant Lander Senior Class Senators: Chloe Allen Adelia Birdwell Elliot Forst Ellis Osburn Erin Stanley Junior Class Senators: Grant Bobo Grace Davis Carson Freund Megan Hinerman Grant Hitchcock Sophomore Class Senators: Adele Brothers Dumebi Ene Liz McKell Angie Medina Galeaz Hannah Mulzer At-Large Senators: Madi Ford Will Huff Lorena Maury Mackenzie McConnell Nate Messer Fiona O’Neal Donovan Ross Patrick...
by Kailey Schuyler | Dec 12, 2019 | News Slider
SGA President Jack Weber is trying to spark some changes in the university’s alcohol policy. “I want to see if we can get a Good Samaritan policy started where, if your friend is intoxicated and you help them out, you are not liable for any punitive damages from Student Life,” Weber said. The debate around campus surrounding the alcohol policy is nothing new. Some students believe the current policy is “outdated,” and others say, “You know what you signed up for when coming to Lipscomb.” “Obviously, I think the rules were put in place for a reason,” said senior management major Ahmed Amaar.“ But, just like any policy or rule, I think that times change, and it’s always worth looking and reassessing to see if there are adjustments that need to be made.” SGA can advise changes to the alcohol policy, but ultimately, the decision is up to the university administration or board of trustees. SGA is trying to initiate a process whereby a letter of recommendation can be used to present ideas from the student body and SGA to the trustees, according to Weber. “I would love to get something like that formally, so that we can make recommendations about the alcohol policy,” Weber said. “Not necessarily say ‘Let students drink whenever they want,’ but let’s have a conversation about it.” Discussions about such changes are not without merit, according to Al Sturgeon, vice president of Student Life and dean of students. “Oh, always a possibility,” Sturgeon said.“Every spring, we review all of the code, so that is something on my radar every year. “I’m the SGA adviser,...
by Lumination Staff | Apr 16, 2019 | BREAKING NEWS, News Slider
Jack Webber will be student body president next year, the Lipscomb Student Government Association announced Tuesday afternoon. He defeated Jase George and Breckin Horton for the position. Senior Sierra Sparks served as SGA president this school year. “I could not have done it without the support of the student body,” Webber said. “I want to thank everyone who helped to give me this opportunity. I promise to make y’all proud.” Macy Glassco ran unopposed for vice president. Mimi Vance beat out Hank Warren for Secretary, while Chloe Allen ran unopposed for Treasurer. Nearly 1,400 votes were cast during Tuesday’s election. Full results are below. SGA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: PRESIDENT: Jack Webber VICE PRESIDENT: Macy Glassco SECRETARY: Mimi Vance TREASURER: Chloe Allen SENIOR SENATORS Rebekah Duke Carson Meador Deanie Pedigo Chris Schneider Ben Vogel JUNIOR SENATORS Adelia Birdwell Will Huff Grant Lander Eden Melles Dexter Woods SOPHOMORE SENATORS Alex Grilli Mackenzie McConnell Donovan Ross Rylee Russell Denver Woods Voting for Senators at Large will be held Thursday, April 18. Students can vote for eight candidates from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ballot includes: Ashley Berry, Ben Blaylock, Megan Bourland, Butler Bowen, Michael Cannone, Judson Chaudoin, Ragan Chaney, Jerod Crockett, Miller Duke, Hannah Duty, Elliot Forst, Jase George, Breckin Horton, Kase Maner, Pari Manoogian, Morgan Meador, Nate Messer, Jacob Moran, Fiona O’Neal, Kody Smith, Patrick Smith, Erin Stanley, Lesley Walker, Hank Warren, Kevin Witt, Kayla Wood and Alec Wright....
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 8, 2013 | News Slider
SGA President Patrick Grace has confirmed a few major developments for Lipscomb students, including a potential breakthrough in the long-awaited possibility of off-campus dining. To start, Grace confirmed that there will indeed be a spring concert taking place this semester. “We have a spring concert. It should be in the middle of March,” Grace said. “We’ve got a band kind of in agreement in principle.” Grace says that SGA will make an announcement next week as to who will be playing as soon as it’s set in stone. The spring concert has long been a successful tradition at Lipscomb, with singer-songwriter Mat Kearney headlining the show last spring. Alongside the spring concert, the SGA will help sponsor a new edition of Tokens, a show founded by campus’ Dr. Lee Camp on March 7 in Alumni Auditorium. SGA is planning to release tickets for free to the student body. Grace described the show as “sort of a theological, variety, folk music radio broadcast.” SGA will be holding auditions for a student act to play during the show on Friday, Feb. 15, in the afternoon. The tryouts will be held in Ward Hall. “I’m looking forward to [the auditions] because we’ve got some real talent on campus,” Grace said. Off-campus meal plan in negotiations, could be ready for fall semester The SGA president said he and Dr. Scott McDowell,Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Campus Life, have been in negotiations with Sodexo and human resources to potentially create a plan that would allow for Lipscomb students to use their dining plan at off-campus locations. Grace said he has a level...
by Hunter Patterson | Sep 25, 2010 | News Slider
SGA will hold their bi-weekly full senate meeting in the conference suite of the lower level of the Bennett Campus Center on Monday. Continue reading after the jump to find out what will be discussed. Anyone that would like to attend to present an idea is welcomed. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Opening prayer: Tyler Conger Roll Call Approval of Antecedent Minutes Approval of the Orders of the Day and Action Calendar Old Business Walter Surdacki – Youth Specialties New Business Lipscomb Ultimate Club – Zach Shunk Reports of the Executive Committee Paint Party Paintball Tournament Corn Hole Tournament Reports of Financial Committee/Treasurer Reports of Committees by Committee Chairs Student Life Spiritual Life Academic Life Open Forum Closing Comments...
