The FSU Student Government Association of Panama (SGAP) is a student-led organization that advocates for students’ rights and serves as a voice for their needs, a vehicle for keeping the student body informed about the policies of the university, and as a mechanism for improving the academic, professional, and social development of FSU Republic of Panama students. Its members are elected by the student body once a year and hold regular weekly meetings throughout each semester. Additionally, they participate in the different university committees alongside faculty and staff members.
The Council of the FSU Student Government Association of Panama consists of the Executive Board-President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and four Ambassadors:
- Ambassador for the Athletic Program.
- Ambassador for the International Program.
- Ambassador for Public Relations.
- Ambassador for Student Organizations.
Requirements
- Candidates must plan to stay at FSU-Panama for three consecutive semesters, beginning with Fall semester as semester 1 of 3.
- Candidates must have and maintain a minimum GPA of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
- Candidates must be able to attend weekly meetings on campus.
- Candidates must not have any record of violations of the student conduct code, academic honor policy, or university housing agreement.
The Duties and Role of SGAP members
President: The President is the official spokesperson of the student body. They chair all SGAP meetings and ensure that the goals of the SGAP are met while supporting other officers as needed.
Vice President: The Vice President assumes all roles of the president anytime the president is not present. The Vice President helps ensure that all activities and goals of the government are met.
Treasurer: The Treasurer manages all SGAP funds, supervises the budget, and documents all purchases and monetary transactions.
Ambassadors: The Ambassadors assist in specific areas of student life. Each Ambassador attends meetings related to their area of emphasis and reports back to the Executive Board.
The Constitution of the Student Government Association of FSU Panama can be found here (PDF)
The Election Code of the Student Government Association of FSU Panama can be found here (PDF)