Date of Award
Spring 2022
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Higher Education Policy and Student Affairs
Committee Chairperson
Matthew Kruger-Ross, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Jacqueline S. Hodes, Ed.D.
Committee Member
John Elmore, Ph.D.
Abstract
Student Government Organizations (SGOs) exist to serve and represent the student body. However, SGOs often face issues that lead to a disconnect between them and their constituency. The issues that can lead to a disconnect include responsibilities and purpose, representation and voter turnout, lack of knowledge and transparency, relationship to administration, and internal issues such as bias and mistreatment, transition, and personal outcomes. This thesis proposes an intervention of a yearly Student Government Evaluation where student government organizations are evaluated by the student body and their members and then create an action plan based on the results. The aim of the proposed intervention is to help figure out the specific issues that are causing the disconnect between SGOs and their constituency, with the Evaluation being the crucial missing link to solve this ongoing problem.
Recommended Citation
Roberts, Elizabeth, "An Evaluation of Student Government: Diminishing the Disconnect between Student Government Organizations and their Constituencies" (2022). West Chester University Master’s Theses. 249.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_theses/249