Student Association (SVSA)
Mission Statement
“We, the students of Saginaw Valley State University, do establish the Student Association of Saginaw Valley State University to represent student concern and advance student priorities, to serve as a catalyst for positive University change, to provide information and leadership to the student body, to increase campus involvement, to faithfully administer the expenditures of Student Association funds, and to contribute to the improvement of the educational experience of the students.”
What is SVSA?
At the end of each school year, the students at Saginaw Valley State University vote to elect a Student Association President and Representatives to serve the following year. Through these individuals, a Speaker of the Association and a group of committee chairs are chosen. Currently, the organization is made up of four main committees:
- Student & Legislative Affairs
- House Resources
- Public Relations
- Campus Events
The Student Association serves as the voice of the student body, and it is their duty to serve the students at Saginaw Valley State University as outlined in the charter.
Through the General Service Fee (GSF), Student Association receives $.60 per credit hour from every student enrolled at SVSU. This results in a budget of about $120,000. A significant portion of this budget is set aside to be allocated to registered student organizations (RSOs) and individual students. Through an allocation process, RSOs can receive SVSA funds to support a program, banquet, or organizational cost. Individuals also can receive SVSA funds to attend conferences, study abroad, and participate in other leadership development activities. SA funds are also used within the organization itself. Each year, they offer a wide variety of programs and services to the campus community.
Serving the students of Saginaw Valley State University is a big responsibility, but over the years, the Student Association has continued to grow and develop.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at studentassociation@svsu.edu, (989) 964-4232, or stop by our office at Doan 103.
Message from the President
Hello! My name is Shane Hawkins, and I am your Student Body President for the 2026-2027 academic year. I’m from Birch Run, Michigan, and am in my second year studying Social Studies Secondary Education. Students’ voices are the most important thing SVSU has to offer, and I will do everything in my power to make sure SVSU hears those voices! You can always reach out to me via email or find me in the SVSA office at D103. Have a phenomenal school year!
Message from the Speaker of the Association
Hi! My name is Jordyn McCarty, and I am honored to serve as the 2026-2027 Speaker. I’m from Waterford, MI, and I’m majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology on the Pre-PA track. I’m so excited to step into this role and work alongside both students and faculty this year. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email or stop by the SVSA office (D103) — I’d love to connect!
Jordyn McCarty