New SGA president focuses on student voices, organizational strength
Connection, communication and advocacy are Colby Manrodt’s top goals as the new president of Florida Polytechnic University’s Student Government Association.
New SGA president ignites passion for student advocacy
As the newest student body president at Florida Polytechnic University, Taki Tsetsekas is embracing his leadership role and diving headfirst into advocating for student progress. “It’s been busy so far, but staying busy is a good thing,” said Tsetsekas, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering with a concentration in aerospace. “I love when students come […]
SGA president sets ambitious goals for second term
Florida Polytechnic University senior Melia Rodriguez is spending her second term as Student Government Association (SGA) president laying the groundwork for the organization’s efficient and sustainable future. She said she is focusing on optimizing resources and SGA’s operations. As part of this effort, the organization recently transferred oversight of Florida Poly’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) […]
New SGA president charges toward promising academic year
Florida Polytechnic University junior Melia Rodriguez is more excited than most about the first day of the fall semester. As the new Student Government Association (SGA) president, she is ready to lead and to work hard to support the entire student body. “I’ve always liked advocating on behalf of people who want to have their […]
Focused on student involvement, SGA president is ready to lead
With an agenda that includes strengthening student organizations, increasing student resources, and helping the University community move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, Samantha Ashby has hit the ground running in her new position as Student Government Association president at Florida Polytechnic University. “Right now, the big focus is coming back after a year of being partially […]
Alum thrives in successful career with major supply chain company
Early in his college days at Florida Polytechnic University, Travis Hills ’19 began an internship at Saddle Creek Logistics Services that changed the trajectory of his professional life. “I was a freshman about to be a sophomore, so I was a little odd and nervous, but it was a good opportunity, and it was definitely […]
Student body president gears up for busy and unusual academic year
As students return to campus for the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, Connor Coddington is getting ready to tackle far more than a busy course schedule. “It’s definitely an exciting time right now,” said Coddington, Florida Polytechnic University’s new student body president. “There’s a lot going on and I think we’ll probably be able […]
New SGA leadership working to support students through COVID-19 and beyond
The Florida Polytechnic University Student Government Association boasts a large number of first-time members and leaders as it heads into the fall 2020 semester. The new leadership is spending the summer months planning and working to improve student representation, support, and engagement. However, the circumstances they’re working under couldn’t be more different than typical years […]
Florida Poly SGA emergency fund helps struggling students amid COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has added stress and unexpected expenses to many students’ lives. The Florida Polytechnic University Student Government Association (SGA) has created Phund-a-Phoenix, an emergency fund to help students during this time of uncertainty and financial burden. “We understand that this is a very hard time for students and their families, and we […]
New SGA president fired up for upcoming academic year
Ryan Perez has a vision for the perfect student experience at Florida Polytechnic University. He wants to make sure every student feels connected, supported, and part of the vibrant university community. And he wants them to have a great time while they’re at it. “My goal is to get students more involved in student government […]
