The Student Government Association at the University of Tennessee Martin is here for you. We want your questions, concerns, and comments so that we may develop this campus to better serve the students.

The Student Government Association would not be here today without the time and effort from our past and present members. We are a student-run organization, and our misson is simple: We are a liaison between the students and the administration. We represent every student at UT Martin, Online, and at our Extended Campuses.

Every student matters and contributes to improving all of our branches of student government. You elected the SGA representatives. Now, it is our duty be your voice and provide you with an enjoyable college atmosphere where all the students can grow and prosper.

Our office is located in The Student Life Office in the University Center (UC Room 245), where we have SGA members throughout most of the day. We love UT Martin, and we want you to have the best experience during your time here. Please always feel free to share your concerns, ideas, and suggestions with our administration. The email addresses of the current Executive Officers are listed below.

Feel free to join us at any Senate meeting every other Thursday night at 5:30 P.M. in the Legislative Chambers located in the University Center.

SGA Meeting Minutes and Passed Legislation can be found on the SGA OneSpace page.

2026 – 2027 SGA Elections

SGA is hosting their annual election cycle during March and April 2026, with Election Day set for April 7th, 2026.

Get involved in SGA and represent your fellow students!

Elections Rules and Documents

  1. 2026 SGA Election Rules Packet – Martin Campus
    1. Review this document carefully! It contains all the Election Deadlines and Rules.
  2. SGA Constitution Test
    1. All candidates must complete the SGA Constitution Test by Wednesday, March 4th at 5:00pm.
  3. SGA Candidate Application
    1. All candidates must complete their application by Friday, March 6th at 5:00pm.
  4. SGA Petition Form (Word Doc)
    1. Petition documents for each candidate must be uploaded within the candidate application.
  5. SGA Campaign Finance Report (Word Doc)
    1. The Campaign Finance Report must be emailed to the SGA Chief Standards Officer (Libby Borowiak - lborowia@ut.utm.edu) by 5:00pm on Monday, April 6th, 2026.

SGA Elections will be conducted online via Runway on Tuesday, April 7th from 10:00am – 6:00pm.

All election questions should be directed to:

SGA Chief Standards Officer: Libby Borowiak - lborowia@ut.utm.edu

SGA Advisor: John Abel – jabel1@utm.edu

2025 – 2026 Executive Council

President

Bailey Parker

bparke49@ut.utm.edu

Vice President

Ella Self

eself6@ut.utm.edu

Secretary General

Chayil Watkins

cwatki22@ut.utm.edu

Press Secretary

Emma Allen

eallen59@ut.utm.edu

Freshman Council

Freshman Council is how new students get involved with SGA at UT Martin. Students apply and are interviewed by the current SGA Leadership. 25-30 students are selected each fall to serve.

Apply for the 2025-2026 Freshman Council