Student Government Association
The Student Government Association of UT Permian Basin is the elected student governing council which represents the interests and needs of the student body, and is recognized by the administration of UT Permian Basin and by the Board of Regents of the UT System. Executive Officers, in addition to all Senators, except Freshman class Senators, are elected at the end of each spring semester. All Freshman and any vacant Senators are elected in the first 4 weeks of the fall semester. Candidate registration forms are available through the Student Government Association page. Students are encouraged to seek elected offices.
The Student Government Association makes recommendations to the administration on policies that affect the student body and appoints students to sit on important University committees with faculty and staff members. The Student Government Association also sponsors many activities that benefit the University community, the Odessa community, and the Permian Basin area. The Student Government Association also provides limited funding for Recognized Student Organizations sponsored events.