Student Government Engagement and Success

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.

Community Building

Creating opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and build relationships that support their leadership development and community engagement.

Services We Provide

Student Organization Support

  • Organization recognition and re-recognition processes
  • Financial management and budgeting assistance
  • Event planning and coordination support
  • Leadership development workshops
  • Conflict resolution and mediation

ASUO Officer Support

  • Transition support for incoming and outgoing officers
  • Governance training and orientation
  • Policy development assistance
  • Meeting facilitation and parliamentary procedure guidance
  • Strategic planning support

Student Advocacy

  • Individual student advocacy support
  • Group advocacy training and resources
  • Policy change initiatives
  • Campus climate improvement projects
  • Community engagement opportunities

Resources and Programs

Leadership Development

SGES offers comprehensive leadership development programs designed to build essential skills for student leaders. These programs focus on communication, decision-making, team building, and ethical leadership.

Training and Workshops

Regular workshops and training sessions cover topics such as:

  • Effective communication and public speaking
  • Budget management and financial literacy
  • Event planning and project management
  • Conflict resolution and mediation
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

Mentorship Programs

Connect with experienced student leaders and alumni through our mentorship programs. These relationships provide guidance, support, and networking opportunities for current and aspiring student leaders.

Get Involved

Ready to get involved with SGES? We're here to support your leadership journey and help you make a positive impact on campus.

Contact Us

Location: Erb Memorial Union, Suite 004

Phone: (541) 346-3724

Email: sges@uoregon.edu

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Visit Our Office

Stop by our office in the EMU to learn more about our services, get support for your organization, or explore leadership opportunities. Our staff is always happy to help students navigate their leadership journey.