Shippensburg University’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its second Fall 2025 public meeting in CUB 119 on Thursday, Oct. 2.

Thursday afternoon’s meeting included the swearing-in of four new SGA senators, an update on student financial aid from Megan Luft the vice president for enrollment management and marketing, and the approval of two new student groups.

Luft reported that the FAFSA has been open since Sept. 25 for the 2026-27 student aid application. She encouraged students to file their FAFSA before May 1, which is the deadline for state grants. The floor was then opened for questions, in which three senators asked questions: Senator Ryan Mills, Senator Ashlynn Gill and Senator Caleb Tilden.

Of note was the question on refund checks by Mills. According to Luft, refunds are on hold until the state financial aid budget passes. Federal funds started being issued in the past weeks.

Luft’s guest presentation was followed by officer and senator reports, which included updates from the Budget and Finance Committee and updates on student groups.

During his report, SGA Vice President Daniel McCleary welcomed the four new SGA senators. The new senators are as follows:

Alexandra Warke, College of Business Senator.

Karissa Springer, College of Education and Human Services Senator.

Alarice Huff and Caleb Tilden, Class of 2029 Senators.

Vice President of Finance Emily Wojnarski reported that the Budget and Finance Committee voted to remove special funding requests for the current academic year. Additionally, the committee unanimously approved a 10% reduction in the 2026-27 operating budget in anticipation of a decrease in enrollment in 2027.

During officer and senator reports, recognition and congratulations were given to Noah Pratz, the new coordinator of Rec Sports.

Reports by SGA senators were followed by board reports. Of note was the announcement of the new Activities Programming Board (APB) President Tori Sutherland. APB also announced several upcoming events, including Haunted Henderson with the Residence Hall Association, which will be held on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.

Three motions were passed toward the end of Thursday’s meeting. Wojnarski motioned to table the amendment to the Budget and Finance standing rules, which were approved unanimously, followed by motions to approve of the two new student groups.

The two groups are the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) and the Feminists of Shippensburg. Professor of Management and Marketing Jerry Carbo will be the advisor for YDSA, and Associate Professor of History Gretchen Pierce will be the advisor for Feminists of Shippensburg.

In announcements, SGA President Nathan Garber informed the audience that the Fall 2025 President’s Hour will be held on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. in Orndorff Theater.

Thursday’s meeting was adjourned at 4:38 p.m.

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