Garnet Gate
Meeting and event information for Student Government can be found on Garnet Gate.
A Brief History
Since 1908, Student Government has had a distinguished history at the University of South Carolina. During the first years of the University of South Carolina, student life was dominated by the campus' literary societies. In later years, officers were elected to lead each academic class. Today, Student Government consists of four executive officers (president, vice president, speaker of the student senate, and treasurer), the president's cabinet, a senate, a freshman council, a constitutional council, an elections commission, a communications team, three lobbying agencies, and the members of university committees.
Current Leadership
The executive cabinet serves as an advisory board to the student body president and is comprised of students seeking to better the university through their particular areas of concentration.
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Division Secretary of Government Relations
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| Division Secretary of Justice (Attorney General) |
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Division Secretary of University Relations
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Deputy Secretary of Academics
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Deputy Secretary of
Athletics
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Deputy Secretary of Community Relations
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Deputy Secretary of Disability Services
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Deputy Secretary of
Greek Relations
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Deputy Secretary of Health and Wellness
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Deputy Secretary of Inclusion & Equity
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Deputy Secretary of IT & Infrastructure
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Deputy Secretary of Safety and Transportation
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Deputy Secretary of Sustainability
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Director of the National Lobbying Agency
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Director of the State Lobbying Agency
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Director of the Local Lobbying Agency
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The Senate at the University of South Carolina comprises 50 Senators and 8 committees. The 50 senate seats represent each college, CarolinaLIFE, and the Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Each committee is led by a chairman appointed by the Speaker of the Senate and ratified by the Senate. The Senate has the authority to pass legislation on a variety of matters, from funding allocation to administrative policies. USC students are welcome to attend Senate sessions at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays in the Russell House Theater. They can also apply to fill a vacant seat on Garnet Gate. The application can be accessed HERE.
If you are a previous Student Senator who would like to receive a verified list of legislation they passed please click here.
Emma Cumby
Timothy George
Lacey Creeden
Vacant Seat
Lauren Anderson
Kaleb Dorsey
Abigail Goepel
Laukhika Kasetty
Caleb 'Donnie' Lapsley
Taylor Silkert
Iangel Tolaka
Cole VonCannon
Sy'Mone Miles
Tommy Spurgeon
Brooke Walker
Aaron Freer
Zy'Nasia Hunter
Ash Jacobson
Jacob Whisenant
Owen Coulam
Elexa Baldinger
Brandon Churchill
Oisin Keenan
Adam Brazer
Nicholas Davis
Grant Dworzanowski
Nicolas Gauvin-Arriaga
Zoe Hopkins
Caroline Kern
Jackson Matthews
Mayraivett Santiago-Cedillo
2 Vacant Seats
The Comptrollers serve as the financial advisors to student organizations, assisting them in their understanding of relevant paperwork, deadlines, budget preparation processes, and the allocation and funding processes. They also assist the student body treasurer in ensuring that student organizations have all the resources needed to voice their desires for funding.
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Chief Comptroller - Naeem Newton |
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| Alexandra Allayne | |
| Caroline Davis | |
| Daniel Peyser | |
| Brooke Thurman | |
| Aidan Welch |
The Student Government Communications Team serves as the foremost advisors to the Student Body Executive Officers on communications, media relations, public relations, and specific policy stances. The team consists of graphic designers, photographers, videographers and more that help promote Student Government programs and initiatives through external communications. Follow student government on all social media platforms found below.
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Co-Director of Communication
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Visual Communications Director
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Director of Design
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Photographer / Videographer
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Email: sasgcom@mailbox.sc.edu
Constitutional Council (CC) is the Judicial Branch of Student Government. Consisting of four Associate Justices and one Chief Justice, the Council maintains the Student Government Codes and Constitution, and interprets them when there is a dispute on their meaning. The CC can also resolve internal disputes about the governing documents of student organizations.
Chief Justice: Joseph Buchmaier
Associate Justice:
2025-2026 Student Government Organizational Chart
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