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.”
Message from the President
Hello! My name is Shane Hawkins, and I am your Student Body President for the remainder of the 2025-2026 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 Speaker. I’m from Waterford, MI, and I’m majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology on thePre-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