The presenter will share details of rebuilding the student government association at Appalachian State University, including clarification of both the range of problems leading to change, and the steps taken to rebuild over the past two years. Through reframing student government, a new version of student representation has emerged, creating a more inclusive and collaborative environment which welcomes students, faculty and staff to engage together. 

Learning Outcomes 

1. Identify various challenges and barriers that have become increasingly common within campus SGA organizations. 

2. Recognize that major change can be considered, even for student-led student organizations that are often perceived by some to be rich in history. 

3. Recall actionable steps that can be replicated on other campuses in collaboration with students.

Continuing Education Credits

This session counts for 1.0 CSAEd-CORE credit 

NASPA has been approved by the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification to provide CE credit for Certified Student Affairs Educators (CSAEd). NASPA is solely responsible for all aspects of this program.

Guidelines for earning CE credit: 

No partial credit will be rewarded. 

Participants must also complete the feedback survey in the Online Learning Community.

1 Credit is available for attending the live session or viewing the on-demand recording. 

To receive CSAEd credit, attendees must complete the feedback survey that offers the certification in each session. Once you have attended all the live sessions or watched the on-demand sessions for which you would like to request credit, visit the Continuing Education (CE) website to fill out the Student Affairs Education Certification Request Form for all the sessions. All certificants must fill out one for the live session and a separate one for the on-demand sessions. Visit the Continued Education (CE) website to learn more regarding deadlines and receive your certificate of completion for the Virtual Conference.