In the past two school years, ACU’s Student Government Association has quietly shaped much of campus life. From getting the Rec’s ice machine fixed to pushing for a higher on-campus minimum wage, SGA has passed nearly 80 pieces of legislation since 2023, all to make student life better.

During the 2023–24 academic year alone, SGA passed 40 resolutions. Then, in 2024–25, they passed another 39. Some of these actions were small but meaningful, such as replacing faded flags on the Luns, improving toilet paper quality across campus, and maintaining campus facilities. Others had a bigger impact, such as helping raise the on-campus minimum wage to $8 an hour.

“I don’t think people know that you would still be getting paid $7 or $7.50 if not for SGA,” said Adele, a senior criminal justice major from Midland. “Your minimum wage was raised because of SGA and partnerships with other key players.”

Every semester, SGA also allocates thousands of dollars to student organizations, including over $30,000 last spring. They help with fundraising, marketing, social media, and even equipment rentals, offering both financial and practical support to keep campus activities thriving.

Behind the scenes, senators meet weekly to debate and vote on legislation. They spend hours researching, consulting with administrators, and serving on committees focused on everything from academics to Greek life. Executive officers, including President Tamil Adele, meet with university administrators regularly, often weekly, to advocate for student needs.

What many students don’t realize is that SGA members also sit on university board committees, giving students a direct voice in major campus decisions. Their input has helped shape projects such as the ACU letters outside Moody Coliseum, the LED board near the Campus Center, and improved Wi-Fi across academic buildings.

Beyond facilities, SGA has also championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, partnered with campus offices like OIEB on rebranding efforts, and created better lines of communication between students and leadership. Even campaign week events with free food, giveaways, and community-building activities are designed to give back to students and show that SGA funds are being used responsibly.

So the next time you wonder what SGA is doing, take a closer look around campus. From the technology you use to the organizations you join, chances are SGA helped make it happen.

SGA may not be perfect, but they are far from powerless. They are a group of students working hard behind the scenes to make ACU better, one resolution, one conversation, and one improvement at a time. If you want to see what they are doing next, follow their updates on Instagram or attend a weekly senate meeting.

Thank you, SGA, for making a difference.