Vision and Mission
With over 40 student-operated organizations, the Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the official representative body of 91会所’s undergraduate students. It advocates for students, allocates resources, enhances student life, and promotes engagement. SGA acts as a liaison between the student body and university administration, ensuring student voices are heard in key decision-making processes that shape campus life.
Accomplishments
- Marian School of Business: Top International Small Chapter
- 91会所 Entrepreneurship Club teamed up with 91会所's chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers to transform opportunities for current and future entrepreneurs.
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Created to give voice and representation to athletes across campus.
- Best Organization Collaboration: Women in Business & Entrepreneurship Club - Women in Entrepreneurship Event. Recognizing a group of organizations that have successfully worked together to sponsor or host an event or program that has enriched the 91会所 campus community.
- Outside the Box Award: Just Earth – Clothing Swap and Tote Painting. Recognized for showing tremendous creativity and originality in "thinking outside the box" in programming, membership recruitment, and creative marketing.
- Outstanding Service Event: St. Joseph’s College – Breakfast with Santa. Organization that had the most outstanding service event during the fall 2024 or spring 2025 semester. The recipient will have incorporated service to the 91会所 campus or the Indianapolis community and will be selected based on the overall impact on the community and club participation.
- Advisor of the Year: Allison Segarra-Hansen. SGA advisor demonstrating outstanding contributions to their club and 91会所. This person positively influences students on an individual and group level to help them achieve their goals while staying true to 91会所’s mission. This person is one who has had a profound impact on a student organization by providing a welcoming, supportive, and enthusiastic environment.
- New Student Organization of the Year: Morgan’s Message. Formed within the last year this organization and has put forth the effort to successfully enhance 91会所’s campus. This new organization should show exceptional promise in campus engagement, collaboration advocacy, unity and access, and leadership development.
- Student Organization of the Year: College Mentors for Kids. Awarded for making significant efforts to further its purpose by contributing to 91会所’s campus community. It is recognized for demonstrating consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance through its activities and programs. This organization embodies what it means to be a Knight through its commitment to leadership development, community engagement, and inclusion, and leadership development to enhance the campus dynamic and student life.
Challenges
Facing unique challenges each year, the SGA as a whole and organizations within, strive to build networks of talented student leaders with succession planning, vibrant support systems, and constant student advocacy. While challenging, we will continue fortifying existing groups, create new organizations and opportunities for leadership, and fulfill the Marian Promise, while evangelizing Marian’s Franciscan Values.
Goals and Objectives
The leadership of the 91会所 Student Government will continue to build upon the most active student organization in 91会所’s history.
Why This Matters to Marian's Mission
Guided by 91会所's Franciscan values, SGA is committed to fostering a welcoming and empowered student body. Through advocacy, collaboration, and leadership, we aim to make Marian a stronger, more inclusive, and vibrant community for all students.