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Student Council Overview
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) Student Council (SC) was established in 2002 to serve as an advocate for the USG student body. From 2017-2022, there was a separate Graduate Student Association, and from 2022-2023 the two groups were combined to form the Student Leadership Advisory Council (SLAC). With the evolution into USG 2.0, SLAC decided to rename the group (of both graduate and undergraduate students) “Student Council”. This was due to increased name recognition and a title that better represents the primary career competencies of leadership, teamwork & collaboration.
The Student Council strives to provide a forum for students to voice their concerns and facilitate improvements to enhance the student experience at USG within the USG 2.0 lens. This includes a greater emphasis on industry hub representation and improving career readiness competencies. Members meet regularly, attend various meetings, and engage in activities to better USG.
Mission
The Student Council at the Universities at Shady Grove is an advocacy and advisory group that liaises between the students, administration, and community. Through engagement in campus programs, industry hubs, and the Hire U initiative, council members draw on their unique understanding of the fluid, flexible student experience to foster belonging, pathway development, and career preparedness.
Applications
Round one applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available March 15-April 15, 2026. Round 2 applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be available August 7-September 7, 2026.
Review the Student Council 2026-2027 Responsibilities and Conduct Document Here