In accepting the role on SGA, I agree to embody and pursue the qualities outlined below.
General Student Leader Qualities
1. Commit to the mission and vision of SGA.
2. Commit to the full-term August 2026-2027.
3. Engage in weekly meetings and maintain confidentiality as it relates to private or sensitive information.
4. Conduct myself professionally with my peers and staff, which includes accepting responsibility for choices, behaviors, communication, and actions.
5. Follow through with all responsibilities assigned to my position and by my team leaders and professional staff.
6. Pursue personal spiritual growth: explore your own passions and develop your own talents, skills, and gifts as you serve in this role for other leaders, your organization, and the campus.
7. Serve as an ambassador of Wheaton College, embodying Christian ethics and the Community Covenant both on and off campus.
8. Compassionately confront inappropriate attitudes and behaviors of others.
9. Prioritize balance and perspective as a student: will maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA as well as chapel attendance requirements and not be on any probation with Student Development.
10. Work towards adaptability and versatility in the practice of doing work with others.
11. Grow in honesty with oneself, knowing that honesty with oneself results in honesty with others.
12. Recognize my location and perspective as a leader in a certain cultural context and work joyfully to combat systems that may favor some disproportionately over others, to ensure belonging for all.
13. Communicate clearly and truthfully with others, acknowledging that there exist different styles of communication which, though different, are equally valid.
2026-2027 Required Dates for Student Leaders
August 16th: Return to Campus
8/17-8/28: Student Leadership Training (on campus)
TBD: Weekly Board Meetings
January 2027: Mid-Year Retreats
In applying for this student leadership position with the Student Government Association, I agree without reservation to abide by the expectations of this organization, as communicated in the job description, internal operations manual/handbook, and the student programming guide, and to reaffirm my commitment to Wheaton College and our Community Covenant. I understand that SGA is a part of Wheaton College and seeks to serve Christ and advance His Kingdom. As a student leader, I will honor my academic responsibilities first and leadership activities second. I believe that we are a community bound together as brothers and sisters in Christ. Therefore, I commit myself to my colleagues in SGA by seeking to love each one and to be a Christ-like example to them and to the students SGA serves.
I understand that I will not be permitted to serve if I am on academic probation, disciplinary probation, or if my cumulative GPA falls below 2.5. I understand that I may not be able to serve if I am on chapel probation. Students on chapel probation will require permission from a Student Development Dean to serve. I agree to voluntarily resign my position if I am or later become subject to academic, disciplinary, or chapel probation.
I also acknowledge that a student must also be cleared to serve as a student leader by various departments on campus, including: the Chaplain’s Office, Residence Life/Student Conduct, Registrar’s Office, Equity & Title IX, Student Care Services, and Student Wellness. I agree to cooperate in any process initiated by these offices resulting from information arising out of this clearance process.
By signing and dating below, I affirm that I meet the above requirements and give permission for the free exchange of information among representatives from all the offices listed above, in relation to SGA, for verification purposes.
I understand that signing this authorization is voluntary, and that refusing to sign this form does not prevent disclosure of information otherwise permitted by Federal law (FERPA), with or without my specific authorization, consent, or permission.
This authorization will remain active for 12 months from the date of signing. I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time by contacting student.engagement@wheaton.edu. I also understand that if I choose to revoke this authorization, I may negatively affect my eligibility to be selected or to continue serving as a student leader at Wheaton College.