The goal for the new department is to improve SGA's image by offering public relations services to student organizations. When Bob Bailey, the Graphics Director for the new program, first came up with the idea, the SGA image had reached an all time low. People are either skeptical of our effect on their life on campus or they don't even know we exist. The controversy of the past elections has really given us an image of disorder. These sentiments were evident in many students across campus.
Few people have faith in the system of elections to accurately reflect a majority decision.
Skepticism about the elections isn't the only problem SGA faces, however. Laura Hynes, the Student Service Coordinator for SGA believes low visibility and lack of communication with students injures the motivation of students who would otherwise get involved. Students are unaware of the plethora of ways we can and do assist them. For instance, most people don't know they can apply to us for money for use by their RSO if, say, they want to go on a trip or invite a speaker to the school. The unfortunate reality is that we are often only as effective as we are perceived to be.