Located on the third floor of the student union, the University of North Florida Student Government works to address the needs of the UNF student body.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Like the United States government, SG is split into three branches \u2014 executive, judicial and legislative.<\/p>\n
Under Title III <\/a>of UNF SG Constitution and Statutes, the Executive Branch enforces the constitution\u2019s statutes and coordinates events, programs, and services. It consists of the Executive Cabinet and Executive Agencies. Members serve on university committees, collaborate with athletes and Greek life, act as event spokespeople, and organize events for the student body, according to the UNF website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once the student body president and vice president are elected to SG, they are responsible for creating a cabinet to run the Executive Branch, as outlined in Title III<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cVice President Mazzella and I have worked very closely throughout this process, spending significant time in the office reviewing applications and conducting interviews,\u201d said Student Body President Hazel Joseph. \u201cWe function as a strong team, supporting one another while making thoughtful and intentional decisions to select students who will benefit Student Government, the student body, and grow from the experience themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n Student Body President and Vice President<\/p>\n The student body president serves as the chief executive, administering and enforcing all SG laws and statutes, as provided in Title III.\u00a0<\/p>\n The president represents SG on the UNF Board of Trustees<\/a> (BOT) and appoints members to university-wide committees, as required by Title III.<\/p>\n The president is an ex officio member of the UNF Foundation and Alumni Association <\/a>boards, leads the UNF delegation to the Florida Student Association<\/a> (FSA), and serves as the primary Student Government liaison to community organizations.<\/p>\n The student body vice president assumes the president\u2019s duties in the president\u2019s absence or at the president\u2019s request, according to Title III.\u00a0<\/p>\n The vice president oversees Executive Agencies and commissions with the president, coordinates with the Executive Cabinet, and collaborates with the president and treasurer on executive initiatives.<\/p>\n Student Body Treasurer\u00a0<\/p>\n The student body treasurer is responsible for monitoring all Activity and Service (A&S) fee accounts and indexes, overseeing budget transfers and requests, and creating and presenting a balanced budget with the approval of the Budget and Allocations (B&A) Committee, as outlined in Title XIII.<\/p>\n The A&S fee is a part of UNF tuition and funds student departments, services, and resources throughout the year, according to the UNF website.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Additional duties include serving on the Club Funding Board and participating in at least one university-wide committee.<\/p>\n Attorney General\u00a0<\/p>\n The attorney general serves as the chief executive prosecutor for SG and represents the student body in all legal proceedings.\u00a0<\/p>\n Under Title XIII, the role includes issuing binding interpretations of the SG Constitution, Statutes, or policies upon written request, although these interpretations are subject to judicial review.<\/p>\n The attorney general also acts as the chief prosecutor for allegations of Election Code <\/a>violations, provides legal advice to any member of SG, and acts as an advisor to the elections commissioner.\u00a0<\/p>\n Director of Graphic Design<\/p>\n The director of graphic design is responsible for creating original graphic designs for SG in consultation with the director of public relations, the chief of staff, and the professional staff, as outlined in the job description.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n They aim to identify new initiatives to engage students and raise awareness of SG.\u00a0<\/p>\n Director of Public Relations\u00a0<\/p>\n The director of public relations manages Student Government social media and branding, oversees media interactions and public records requests, and develops communication strategies for new initiatives, according to the job description.\u00a0<\/p>\n The role includes collaborating with professional staff, the director of graphic design, and executive leadership, as well as participating in meetings, university committees and events.<\/p>\n Student Advocate\u00a0<\/p>\n The student advocate serves as a student liaison through SG to assist students with problems, concerns and complaints.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the job description, they serve as an ex officio member of the University and Student Affairs (USA) Committee, and attend weekly meetings with the student body president and the Executive Cabinet. Under Title XIII, they also serve as the chief public defender within SG.\u00a0<\/p>\n Over the spring 2026 semester, the position has remained vacant.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are currently in the process of selecting a Student Advocate after the position was not filled last semester,\u201d said Joseph. \u201cOur focus is on identifying a student who is committed to serving as a strong voice for students and connecting them with the resources and support they need.\u201d<\/p>\n Chief of Staff<\/p>\n The chief of staff oversees and collaborates with the Executive Staff, as outlined in the job description on the Executive Branch page<\/a>. They are responsible for raising students\u2019 awareness of SG activities, events and resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n Additionally, the chief of staff assists the student body president and vice president with implementing goals and initiatives. They are also involved in multiple University-Wide Committees.\u00a0<\/p>\n These agencies serve as administrative divisions of the Executive Branch, providing support, entertainment, and education for UNF students, in accordance with the Executive Agency Statute<\/a> (Title XI).\u00a0<\/p>\n The Osprey Involvement Center<\/a> (OIC) at the University of North Florida supports more than 200 Registered Student Organizations <\/a>by providing involvement coaching, leadership development, and community-building services. The OIC is located on the first floor of the John A. Delaney Student Union, along with Lend-A-Wing Pantry and Lend-A-Fit.<\/p>\n Lend-A-Wing<\/a> Pantry at the University of North Florida addresses student food insecurity <\/a>by offering free, anonymous access to food, hygiene products and school supplies, while Lend-A-Fit<\/a> provides students with professional attire at no cost for interviews and workplace needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n