What is the student government called??
Student governments in the United States exist in both secondary and higher education. At the collegiate level, the most common name is Student Government, according to the American Student Government Association's database of all student governments throughout the United States.
Do American colleges and universities have student governments??
Not all American colleges and universities have a separate student government. A handful of small liberal arts colleges in the United States use a governance model in which key decisions are made democratically by the community as a whole, with students and faculty on equal footing.
Where can I learn more about student government and Student Council??
Students looking to learn more about student government and student council or get ideas for improving their current student government system can start their research at these websites: American Student Government Association (ASGA) ASGA is a go-to resource for members of collegiate student governments.
How do student governments get funded??
The vast majority of student governments receive their funding from a portion of the student activity fees. More than 71 percent of American "SG" officers are compensated through salaries, stipends, scholarships, and tuition waivers, according to the SG Salary Survey.
