By Tyler Allison, Staff Writer
Springfield – Alyssa Boyd was elected vice president of
the LLCC Student Government Association in the only contested position.
Boyd ran against Courtney Guinn. Elections were held April 6 and 7.
Seven candidates ran unopposed.
Madison Baker ran for the student trustee position, Robert Bentley for treasurer, Emily Tomlin for secretary, Katrina for representative at large, Katie Robinson for representative for business and technologies, and Carrie Darr for representative for social sciences.
Four SGA positions were not filled, including public relations and representatives for health professions, arts & humanities and for mathematics and engineer sciences.
The Student Government Association is the official council for the student body.
Many clubs and departments are represented by the members elected.
Consisting of 12 Representatives, five officers, and one student trustee, the SGA plan and coordinate numerous events to raise awareness for certain causes and clubs.
To be eligible to run for a position with SGA, you must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours and have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
Tyler Allison can be reached at [email protected] or (217) 786-2311.