All students are encouraged to serve the university in a leadership role through student
government. There are opportunities for any student regardless of classification and
discipline. Explore the information below to find out how you can play an active role
on campus within Freshman Council, Government Relations, and the Student Senate.
Freshman Council
Freshman Council (FroCo) acts as an entry-level organization within Student Government
with an emphasis on leadership and community involvement. Members undergo a fairly
rigorous interview and application process and are chosen to represent the freshman
class in Student Government.
Throughout the year, the group meets weekly to discuss pressing issues at USC. Freshman
Council gets a chance to work with other members of Student Government as well as
other organizations and services at USC. Through the mentor-mentee system, each member
on the council is paired with an upperclassman member of student government to assist
throughout the course of the year.
The council is made up of several committees that work on various projects throughout
the year. Each committee has a specific role in contributing to the success of the
Freshman Council. Committees meet once a week and all are welcome to attend just like
the regular FC meetings.
The Elections Commission is the independent body that is responsible for conducting
and overseeing the annual student body election and inauguration. This Commission
is headed by the elections commissioner who is appointed by the student body president.
The commission also consists of the deputy elections commissioners.
Election ballots can be found at sc.edu/elections during voting periods.
Student Government advocates to the university administration and local, state, and
federal entities to express the needs for the student body.
General questions? Email the Secretary of Government Relations London Patel at lrpatel@email.sc.edu
The Federal Advocacy Bureau (FAB) serves as the voice of the University of South Carolina’s
student body to the federal government. The board researches the most critical issues
about students and addresses South Carolina’s Congressional Delegation to find better
solutions to academic, financial, and social issues.
The board receives input from institutional constituents, including students, faculty,
staff, and administrators, to craft this report. It educates the university community
about higher education initiatives and investments, and enables students to realize
their potential for active involvement in national politics. A pertinent component
of this process involves the creation of a comprehensive survey to assess the major
concerns of the student body fully.
As student advocates, the board believes we can transform the University of South
Carolina and the state of higher education as a whole by informing our elected officials
of our peers’ paramount concerns. Working together on these issues offers the potential
for an improved university experience and an avenue for further collaboration.
The State Advocacy Bureau (SAB) serves as the voice of the University of South Carolina’s
student body to the state government. The board researches the most critical issues
pertaining to students and engages with South Carolina’s General Assembly and Governor’s
Office to find better solutions to academic, financial, and social issues.
The board solicits input from institutional constituents including students, faculty,
staff, and administrators to craft this report, and educates the university community
about higher education initiatives and investments, enabling students to realize their
potential for active involvement in state politics. A pertinent component of this
process involves the creation of a comprehensive survey to fully assess the major
concerns of the student body.
As student advocates, the board believes we can transform the University of South
Carolina, and the state of higher education as a whole, by informing our elected officials
of our peers' paramount concerns. Working together on these issues offers the potential
of an improved university experience and avenue for further collaboration.
The Local Advocacy Bureau (LAB) serves as the voice of the University of South Carolina’s
student body to the local government. The commission researches the most critical
issues pertaining to students and addresses the City of Columbia and the University
of South Carolina officials to find better solutions to social, campus, and safety
issues.
The commission receives input from institutional constituents including students,
faculty, staff, and administrators to craft this report. Through a comprehensive survey
the commission created, we aimed to assess the major concerns of the student body.
Through this report and advocacy efforts, we educate the university community about
higher education initiatives and investments, enabling students to realize their potential.
As student advocates, the commission believes we can transform the University of South
Carolina, and improve the state of higher education, by informing our administrators
and government officials of our peers’ paramount concerns. Working together on these
issues offers the potential of an improved university experience and an avenue for
further collaboration.