Welcome to The University of New Mexico-Gallup Student Government

The University of New Mexico-Gallup Student Government is a collaborative leadership assembly comprised of members of the UNM-Gallup student body. The Student Government is designed to be inclusive of all students who attend UNM-Gallup. It is intended to provide students with a podium to voice concerns, while providing opportunities to develop and strengthen executive competencies. There are varying levels of commitment and responsibility to meet the needs of the student body.

Student Government Mission Statement:

To constitute the enthusiam of the student body through leadership, inclusion, and initiation of programs that cultivate the lives of UNM-Gallup students.

What We Do

Student Government is a leadership development program for students who aspire to advance their academic and leadership abilities. Elected representatives initiate aspiring goals for the betterment of the student body to encourage a positive and prosperous educational experience. Student Government is the voice that conjoins the students, administration, and UNM-Gallup community.

• A forum for student concerns and ideas and as an interface for those issues with staff, faculty, and administration.
• Serving on committees concerned with the welfare of the student body.
• Managing student body financial affairs.
• Developing a student activity program to meet the varied needs and interests of the student population.
• Developing and monitoring guidelines for student activities in order to be accountable to the University community.
• Promoting high standards of personal conduct within the student body.
• Chartering on-campus student groups.

Dates of Student Government Elections - Fall 2024 Semester

• Student Election Packets available beginning Aug. 26, 2024
• Election Packets Due – Sept. 18, 2024
• Student Government Elections – Oct. 8, 2024
• Student Government Instillation Ceremony – Oct. 15, 2024
• New Student Government Orientation – Oct. 18, 2024
• Student Government Officer Training – Oct. 25, 2024

Student Government Meetings

To be determined by newly elected Student Government after Oct. 25, 2024.

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