Want to make a big difference on campus? There’s no better way to make an impact than by serving on the Student Government Association (SGA) of your Vermont State campus (Student Council on the Randolph campus).
Students elect SGA leaders and representatives, who make decisions about many campus issues and work to address students’ needs related to campus policies, procedures, and rules. The SGA promotes cooperation between the student body and administrators, faculty, and the surrounding off-campus community.
The SGA also approves and partially funds student clubs, entertainment, and special events and projects that vary by campus.
SGA meetings are open to all students, and you’re encouraged to voice concerns and give input on issues. If you’re motivated to help your peers and create a great campus environment at Vermont State, consider running for the SGA.
Student Government Association Members 2023-2024
Mission Statement:
As the Student Government Association of VTSU Castleton, we value being dedicated and knowledgeable representatives that serve the student body and surrounding community at large. We pride ourselves in providing channels to all students – resident or commuter, traditional or non-traditional, full or part-time status – for overall development in both academic and co-curricular endeavors. It is our focus to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice throughout our work, and serve all students as best we can. We aim to serve our students through our three branches – Student Congress, the Campus Activities Board, and Student Court – and our numerous standing and ad-hoc committees. Through collaboration between these groups, we serve as the voice of the students.
Structure:
The Castleton SGA consists of three branches — the Student Congress, Campus Activities Board, and the Student Court – and eight committees. The Student Congress, chaired by the SGA President, serves as the oversight committee for the Castleton SGA. The Campus Activities Board, chaired by the Vice President of Campus Activities, is tasked with planning and preparing student activities and events on campus, with programming occurring every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The Student Court holds hearings for students who have violated the code of conduct, and also runs annual SGA elections. The current SGA committees include:
- Academic Committee
- Athletics Committee
- Dance Committee
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- Finance Committee
- Food Committee
- Sustainability Committee
- Wellness Committee
Membership:
- President
Perry Ragouzis
Email: pwr03101@vsc.edu
Major: Political Science
Graduation Year: 2024
- Executive Vice President
Adsel Sparrow
Email: abs09111@vsc.edu
Major: Multidisciplinary Studies with English
Graduation Year: 2024
- Chief Justice
Christina Beatty
Email: cjb03280@vsc.edu
Major: Psychology
Graduation Year: 2024
- Vice President of Campus Activities
Thomas Kehoe
Email: tak06231@vsc.edu
Major: Business Management
Graduation Year: 2025
- Vice President of Community Relations
Thomas Harris
Major: Sport Management
Graduation Year: 2025
- Vice President of Academics
Nathan Paré
Major: History
Graduation Year: 2025
- Vice President of Wellness
Taylor Cohen
Major: Social Work and English
Graduation Year: 2024
- Secretary
Ashlesha Mainali
Major: Computer Information Systems
Graduation Year: 2025
- Treasurer
Zack Durr
Major: Physical Education
Graduation Year: 2025
Delegates:
- Vidur Katyal
Major: Theater
Graduation Year: 2025
- Kayon Morgan
Major: Political Science
Graduation Year: 2024
- Jacqueline Nash
Major: Archaeology, Geography, & Applied Anthropology
Graduation Year: 2024
- Kathryn Osburn
Major: Musical Theatre and Theatre Studies
Graduation Year: 2025
- Jack Taylor
Major: History Secondary Education
Graduation Year: 2025
- Oliva Rutowski
Major: Environmental Science
Graduation Year: 2026
- Pearl Bellomo
Major: Communication
Graduation Year: 2025
- Sharon Asolmia Aganah
Major: Health Science
Graduation Year: 2026
SGA Office Location: Campus Center, SGA Office, Middle Level
E-mail: CastletonSGA@VermontState.edu
Phone:
- 802.468.1228 — SGA Office
- 802.468.1465 — Marty Kelly, Student Activities Graduate Assistant
Social Media:
Facebook: VTSU Castleton Student Government Association
Instagram: @castletonsga, @castleton.cab (SGA: Campus Activities Board)
TikTok: @castleton.cab (SGA: Campus Activities Board)
Membership:
- SGA President
Nataliea Medina
Email: NJM01020@VermontState.edu
- Vice President
Sonja Kivela
- Secretary
Kaitlyn Stone
- Treasurer
William Casciari
Senators:
- Dayne Bell
- Zibman-Moss Miller
SGA Office Location: Stearns Student Center, Room 411
Email: JohnsonSGA@VermontState.edu
Phone: 802.635.1232 – SGA Office
802.635.1478 – Maya Nasta, Assistant Director of Student Activities Advisor
Social Media:
Facebook: JohnsonSGA
Twitter: @NVUJOHNSONSGA
Membership:
- SGA President
Alberto Bustamante
- Executive Vice President
Jonah Plazek
- Administrative Vice President
Allison Morton
- Financial Controller
Luis Rivera
- Class of 2026 Representative
Kiara Mack
Email: LyndonSGA@VermontState.edu
Assistant Director of Student Activities:
Elizabeth Sousa
Phone: 802.626.6483
Membership:
- Student Council President
Gabriel Wilkinson
Major: Software Engineering
Graduation Year: 2024
- Vice President
Josh Porter
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Graduation Year: 2024
- Treasurer
Rio Coursen
Major: Software Engineering
Graduation Year: 2026
- Secretary
Amelia Vlahogiannis
Major: Electrical Engineering
Graduation Year: 2026
Student Council Office Location: Morey Basement
Email: RandolphSGA@VermontState.edu
Phone: 802.728.1319 — Patrick Connolly, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Social Media:
Discord