Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES)
Empowering students to become future community leaders through experiential opportunities in governance, self-advocacy, and leadership within student organizations.
About SGES
Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES) is a departmental program that supports the ASUO. SGES fosters a student-centered environment that promotes active engagement and empowers the next generation of government leaders.
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Empowering students to become future community leaders through experiential opportunities in governance, self-advocacy, and leadership within student organizations.
About SGES
Student Government Engagement and Success (SGES) is a departmental program that supports the ASUO. SGES fosters a student-centered environment that promotes active engagement and empowers the next generation of government leaders.
Mission & Purpose
SGES empowers students to become future community leaders by providing experiential opportunities in governance, self-advocacy, and leadership within student organizations. The department envisions a campus culture that encourages and enables students to actively participate in and shape the institution.
SGES enhances students' development by offering advising, coaching, contextual knowledge, and transitional support. Staff believe that skills are honed through self-advocacy and are committed to celebrating student successes while providing guidance through challenges.
Support for Experiential Growth
SGES helps students develop through four major areas of support:
Advising and Support
Personalized advising, coaching, and support for ASUO Officers, student-organization leaders, and students. SGES helps them navigate university processes and build self-advocacy skills.
Education and Development
Education, development, and continuity programs that equip student leaders, officers, and advocacy-focused students with tools to advocate for themselves and their communities.
Administrative and Financial Support
Oversight of administrative and financial support services, ensuring adherence to ASUO-managed policies, rules, and standards by ASUO-recognized student organizations.
Career Readiness
Enriching work experiences designed to build career-readiness skills for students employed within the department.
Services for Student Organizations
Student Organization Financial Support
Financial support for ASUO-recognized student organizations is coordinated by SGES and is funded by the Incidental Fee.
Student Organization Leadership Support
Resource support and guidance for leaders of student organizations. SGES assists with event planning, training and education, graphic design, digital display, marketing, fundraising, promotion, and more.
CampusLabs/Engage Resource Hub
Each of ASUO's 200-plus organizations is profiled in the CampusLabs/Engage Resource Hub, including mission and goals, governance structure, meeting and event information, and contact information.
Supply Nest, Poster Distribution, and Office Hours Space
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) offers a poster-distribution service, equipment check-out center, and space for student-organization office hours on the second floor of the Erb Memorial Union.
Supplemental Funding through ASUO
Organizations may request surplus funding and budget changes. An official from the organization meets with a senator, submits an application, and has it reviewed by the ASUO President. The process takes four to eight weeks.
Stipends
Certain positions within eligible organizations offer a fixed monthly stipend, coordinated by SGES and the Division of Student Life.
ASUO Budget Process
Each year, the ASUO coordinates the process by which the Incidental Fund Budget and the amount of the I-Fee are determined for the next fiscal year.
Division of Student Life Support Funds
Limited financial assistance for students and organizations whose activities relate to the university community. Monies received must be used exclusively for the purpose described in the application.
Financial Guidelines and Resources
Information on ASUO-managed fund activities is available covering a range of topics, including financial guidelines, travel, vendor resources, fundraising, and purchasing.
Services for Students
Legal Services
Legal support and representation (on issues not directly involving the university) for all students. Services include document drafting and review, lease and settlement assistance, family-law support, representation in local misdemeanor cases, landlord-tenant disputes, and advice for students representing themselves.
Student Advocacy Programme
Support and assistance for I-Fee-paying students involved in a dispute with the University of Oregon.
Problem-Solving Support
The Student Conflict Resolution Centre is a private, impartial, and informal resource for effective communication, collaboration, and conflict navigation.
Basic Needs Support
The UO Basic Needs programme ensures access to adequate food, stable housing, affordable childcare, and other essential resources.
Childcare for Student Parents
ASUO subsidizes costs for a childcare provider located at the Spencer View Housing Complex, offering full- and part-time care for children aged six weeks to 12 years.
Eugene Transit
Students have unlimited access to local and rapid transit services through the Lane Transit District.
Bike Share
A programme providing affordable access to bikes, including up to fifteen minutes per day of rental at no cost and subsidized monthly subscription costs.
Evening and Late-Night Transportation
Two transportation programmes promote safety after dark. Duck Rides offers shared van service at no cost, while Night Rides provides discounted ride vouchers with Uber from 10:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. in partnership with UO Transportation Services.
Get Involved
The ASUO serves as a hub of student leadership and community engagement. There are hundreds of opportunities to participate – from serving as an elected official or sitting on a university committee to joining an ASUO-recognized student organization. The ASUO promotes diverse opinions, teamwork, and collaborative leadership.
Street Faire
ASUO hosts a bi-annual Street Faire open to everyone. The fair brings the campus together for food and fun, and proceeds help fund food-security initiatives for UO students.
Serve as an Officer or Committee Member
Students can engage directly in democratic governance by serving as an ASUO officer, joining a university committee, or serving on an advisory board. These experiences are an opportunity to gain leadership skills and build professional relationships.
Engage in a Campaign
ASUO members can influence what happens on campus. By participating in campaigns (e.g., addressing food insecurity or tuition issues), students help shape funding decisions and have a platform to make their voices heard.
Work for SGES
SGES employs students in paid positions that help coordinate support services, education, and activities related to student government and the I-Fee. Student employees gain competitive post-graduation employment skills.
Join a Student Organization
ASUO supports more than 200 student organizations covering topics from improv and environmental justice to advertising and women in sports media. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and find community.
Start a Student Organization
Students who cannot find an existing club that meets their interests are encouraged to start their own. Registering as an ASUO-recognized organization opens the door to funding and support services and offers extensive learning and personal growth opportunities.
Volunteer and Speak Up
Even without committing to a full role, students can make their voices heard by contacting their representatives or volunteering part-time. An interest form allows students to share areas they care about so SGES can match them with opportunities.
Civic Engagement
ASUO partners with the university and the Holden Center for Leadership and Community Engagement to encourage civic participation among students.
Contact Information
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Meet the SGES Team
SGES staff members are advocates for learning and growth made possible by engagement, self-advocacy, and governance. Part of the University of Oregon Division of Student Life, the team coordinates services for student organizations, student government officials, and students who are adversely positioned with the institution.
