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MISSION<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Vanderbilt Student Government\u2019s mission is to enrich and improve the undergraduate experience through proactive advocacy on behalf of students, collaborative partnerships with administrators and faculty, and relevant, innovative services.<\/span><\/p>\n

 
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GOALS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n

To develop and implement relevant policies which address the interests and concerns of undergraduates:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • We anticipate student needs and are proactive rather than reactive.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • We involve students outside of Vanderbilt Student Government in the creation and implementation of policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To establish and maintain positive working relationships with university administrators and faculty:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • We meet regularly with administrators and faculty to discuss current issues and initiatives relevant to undergraduates and the university.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Administrators and faculty consult us prior to university policy changes that impact the undergraduate experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • We serve as respected representatives on university-wide committees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      To foster an environment that empowers, challenges, and develops student leaders:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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      • We have elections that are competitive and where voter turnout is strong for all classes of undergraduates.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Our members are active in organizations beyond Vanderbilt Student Government.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        To create avenues which encourage active engagement between students and student leaders:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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        • Undergraduates engage our members in order to change and improve the quality of their undergraduate experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • We are respected and valued by undergraduates and regarded as a leading student organization on campus.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          To provide meaningful programming and services for undergraduate students independently or in cooperation with other student organizations on campus:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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          • We include undergraduates outside of our organization in the development of campus programming.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Student organizations view Vanderbilt Student Government as a valuable partner in the promotion, staffing and funding of their events.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • We have a deep and lasting relationship with the Residential Life Staff in the creation of programming for undergraduates.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            To judiciously allocate student activity fees to student organizations:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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            • Our process for allocating funds is well planned and easily navigable for student organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • We are recognized by undergraduates and student organizations for the fairness, thoroughness, and effectiveness of the activity fees process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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