Student Executive Board
The Student Executive Board includes the SGA student body President, Vice President for Senate, Vice President for Events, Vice President for Campus Relations, Press Secretary, Chief Justice, Chief of Staff, Treasurer, Executive Officer and Chaplain. The Director of Student Leadership advises SEB.
Student Judiciary Council
The Student Judiciary Council (SJC) hears and reviews student violations of Samford’s Honor Code. For additional information regarding values violations, please view the Student Handbook and the Honor Code. The SJC is advised by the Student Conduct Coordinator.
Student Senate
The Senate serves as the “voice” of Samford students, allocating funds to student organizations and initiating resolutions that seek to create positive change on campus. Senate minutes, bills, resolutions, funding request form and constituent report form are available in Bulldog Central. The director of student leadership advises Senate.
Class Officers
Class Officers consist of a President, Vice President and Treasurer elected to represent each class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior). The President also serves as a voting member on Senate and the Vice President represents his or her class on the Presidential Advisory Council. The Director of Student Leadership advises Class Officers.
Student Activities Council
Student Activities is a branch of Student Government Association (SGA). It exists to plan and execute campus-wide events and traditions. Student Activities Council’s vision is to plan events that bring students together and help build community across campus.
Welcome Back Week
Activities take place throughout the week on Ben Brown Plaza and other campus locations helping students make friends and learn more about becoming involved and finding their place within the Samford community.
Homecoming
Each year, Samford students welcome their families and alumni to campus to celebrate homecoming. There are campus events all week on Ben Brown Plaza, a homecoming board decorating contest, and a concert and bonfire. To end the week, alumni and student groups gather on the quad for the biggest tailgating experience of the football season. Thousands join us for this traditional event to cheer on the bulldogs.
Lighting of the Way
At the start of each Christmas season, the quad is lined with hundred of luminaries lighting the way to a large Christmas tree on Centennial Walk. A brief ceremony includes the reading of the Christmas story and singing carols, culminating in the tree lighting and Christmas concert. More than 1,000 students and guests form the community gather for this event, helping to unite the Samford community.
Summer Send-Off
Held the last three days of classes, students engage in outdoor activities ranging inflatables and free food on Ben Brown Plaza to food trucks and an outdoor concert on the Quad. This week is designed to provide relaxation before finals and celebrate the end of another great year at Samford University.
Harry’s Coffeehouse Concerts
Harry's Coffeehouse is a free, monthly concert series hosted by Student Activities Council. Students enjoy music from up and coming artists and current students in an intimate setting.
Previous Harry’s Artists
- Andrew Belle
- Andy Davis
- Ben Rector
- Chancellor Warhol
- Colony House
- David Ramirez
- Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
- Elenowen
- Jenny and Tyler
- Jillian Edwards
- Maggie Eckford
- Marc Scibilia
- Paper Route
- Penny & Sparrow
- Seryn
- Shovels and Rope
- Steve Moakler
- The Careful Ones
- The Civil Wars
- The Vespers
- And More!
Freshman Forum
Freshman Forum is an interactive leadership seminar for first-year students at Samford. Freshman Forum meets weekly in the fall and spring semesters to develop leadership, professionalism, and personal growth through speakers, activities, service projects, and group discussions. The Director of Freshman Forum along with Sophomore Advisors oversee all operations of Freshman Forum. Approximately 40-50 students are selected to participate through an application and interview process. Freshman Forum is advised by the SGA Advisor.
