Mission & Vision

Mission

The Student Government association represents all UTEP students. We provide the official voice through which student opinion may be expressed. We ensure student participation in the University decision-making process. We help to defend the rights of each student and we work together with the administration for the advancement of the University community.

Vision

The vision of the Student Government Association (SGA) of the University of Texas at El Paso is to commit itself to providing exceptional representation for the entire student population.  In addition, SGA dedicates itself to improving the quality of campus life.  The students of SGA are committed to the ideals of excellence and integrity.  Furthermore, the SGA accepts a strict standard of accountability for organizational effectiveness.  SGA aspires to be the prominent voice of the student body to local, state and national administrators.  We will continue to provide service that contributes to the personal and professional development of our university community.

What We Do 

• Participate in Homecoming and co-sponsor student oriented activities 
• Conduct annual general election to elect new officers into SGA 
• Sponsor an annual Banquet to honor the accomplishments of UTEP's finest leaders
• Provide funds for University related projects to students and various organization
• Work on issues and other student related projects as the need arises

Join SGA! 

• SGA will provide you a mechanism to be proactive 
• SGA will help you learn about conflict management 
• SGA will teach you time management skills 
• SGA will catalyst personal development