Greetings Fellow Racers,
I am so excited to welcome you to Murray State University! My name is Warren Norman and I’m honored to serve you as the Student Government Association President and Student Regent for the 2020-2021 school year. My goal is to continue to mold Murray into the best College Campus and University in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Student Government Association, commonly known as SGA, is not only a large part of campus, but a huge tradition of Murray State. SGA is made up of five different branches, the Judicial Board (J-Board), Campus Activities Board (CAB), the Residential College Association (RCA), and the Student Senate. These essential entities make up the system of students that ensure each student is heard, treated fairly, and shown the Racer experience we all deserve.
If you are interested in being a part of SGA, please go to the Center for Student Involvement located on the first floor of the Curris Center, down the hallway beside the Chick-fil-a entrance. My office, as well as the Executive Board offices are located there, along with Mrs. Jeanie Morgan who is the Advisor for SGA and Student Organizations. If you are wanting to learn more about how to get involved, or join one of the over 170 student organizations, we would love to help you in your journey.
A few simple tips for helping any new or incoming transfer students are:
- GO TO CLASS! I cannot stress this enough. Making it to every class, day in and day out dramatically increases your chance of passing and doing well in all University courses.
- MAKE GOOD DECISIONS! I always tell future Racers who are touring our campus, just because your parents aren’t with you, does not mean you should plan to run wild. Be the respectable person your parents or guardian have raised you to be.
- GET INVOLVED! In college, your number one responsibility is your education, but after that, you should be able to learn and grow through experiencing campus life. Outside of your college education, which is your main focus, you should try something new. Again, being a Racer means that you have lots of opportunities to get involved in campus life.
As your SGA President, my number one priority is to be the voice of our campus, being here to bridge the gap between the university and the student body. Please feel free to come see me in the Center for Student Involvement or email me at wnorman@murraystate.edu. I am here to advocate on your behalf, so please contact me anytime. Our weekly SGA meetings are open to the public, and we welcome student opinions on any topic dealing with issues regarding our campus or Murray State University in general. Senate meetings are located in the Barkley room, on the third floor of the Curris Center each Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 P.M. Please join us!
In closing, when you arrive here in the fall, put your best foot forward. Give Murray State your all and make a commitment to be involved with campus life. Make Murray your home, and grow each and every very day that you are here. Lastly, this university is here to help you achieve your dreams, succeed, and grow because together we are more than just the greatest college in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, WE ARE RACERS!
Go Racers, and as always Shoes Up!
Warren C. Norman
Student Government Association President
and Student Regent
