Mission

The Student Body of Northern Virginia Community College, in support of the institutional mission, establishes this student association to provide students with a forum for concerns, to offer leadership development opportunities, and to promote cultural, recreational, and educational activities to all students of Northern Virginia Community College. 

NOVA SGA Organizational Chart 

Executive Board

SGA President

Hamza Saleheen

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Why did you join NOVA SGA-Annandale Campus?

SGA Vice President

Sheeva Khan

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SGA Secretary

Marwa Ouaggari 

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Why did you join NOVA SGA- Annandale Campus?  

To make sure students have a great experience here at NOVA!

SGA Treasurer 

Esther Min

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Why did you join NOVA SGA- Annandale Campus?

I've always loved serving my community from high school (being in SGA for all 4 years) and I wanted to contribute to the NOVA community. d you join SGA?

Senators 

Yahya Almutawakel 

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Zuri Anderson- Haney 

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Why did you join NOVA SGA-Annandale Campus?

I want more people to know about the event on campus and advocate for the campus.

Orion Bazid

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Why did you join NOVA SGA-Annandale Campus?

I wanted to join SGA because since I have started here at NOVA, 

I have tried my absolute best to get as involved as possible. 

Catalina Di Giulio Garcia

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Why did you join NOVA SGA-Annandale Campus?

I enjoy organizing and helping with events that bring students together and strengthen the school spirit. Which is why I wanted to continue being a part of NOVA’s SGA.

Eion Paulos

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Why did you join NOVA SGA-Annandale Campus?

Mainly, I have always loved planning, organizing, advocating, and leading. So, taking part in the SGA allows me to do this on a bigger school-wide level, while building on my skills as a student leader.

Erik Siles-Hinojosa 

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Why did you join NOVA SGA- Annandale Campus?

 I did SGA in high school and really enjoyed it!  So I wanted to do the same at NOVA. Also, I love helping with events, organizations, etc. 

Christina Simeneh 

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Why did you join SGA- Annandale Campus?

I joined NOVA SGA because I’m passionate about leadership and want to help improve student life by making sure everyone feels heard, included, and supported.

Junainah Zafar

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Why did you join NOVA SGA Annandale Campus?

Finding a place in the community can be challenging for students. I’ve experienced this firsthand and hope to make this easier for NOVA students. Which is why I ran for an NOVA SGA position. 

The NOVA Student Government is a vital bridge between the students and the administration, allowing students' voices to be heard and addressed effectively.

 As a senator, I would actively listen to students’ concerns and ideas and work tirelessly until NOVA is like a second home for all its students. 

NOVA SGA Annandale- Committees 

NOVA SGA Outreach Committee

1. Branding and Public Relations:
   • Develops and maintains a consistent brand for the SGA Annandale Campus. 
   • Ensures the student body recognizes and understands what the SGA does on the Annadale Campus.
2. Event Promotion:
   • Design promotional materials (flyers, posters, social media posts) for SGA-Annandale. 
   • Promotes SGA-Annandale hosted events and collaborates with other campus organizations for joint promotions.
3. Social Media Management:
   • Runs the SGA-Annandale's official social media accounts.
   • Creates and schedules SGA-Annandale content like announcements, recaps, and interactive posts.
4. Communications:
   • Writes press releases, newsletters, or email campaigns to inform students of news and initiatives for SGA-Annandale.
   • Manages outreach strategies to ensure wide student involvement for SGA-Annandale.
5. Content Creation:
   • Takes photos/videos during events for SGA-Annandale.
   • Designs graphics and videos for digital and print platforms for SGA-Annandale.
6. Strategic Planning:
   • Works with other SGA committees and the SGA Advisor to align messaging with the organizational goals of SGA-Annandale.
   • Develops marketing campaigns around important student issues (e.g., voting, mental health awareness) for SGA-Annandale.

Who Typically Serves on the NOVA SGA Annandale Marketing Committee? 

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  •  Students with interests or experience in marketing, graphic design, communications, social media, or journalism.

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  • A Marketing Chair or Director usually leads the committee, reporting to the SGA Executive Board.

NOVA SGA Marketing Committee

1. Student Engagement:
   • Hosts listening sessions, forums, and town halls to hear student concerns on the NOVA Annandale Campus.
   • Develops initiatives to connect with the underrepresented student populations on the NOVA Annandale Campus.
2. Campus Collaboration:
   • Partners with NOVA Annandale student clubs, organizations, academic departments, campus administration, faculty, and staff.
   • Supports or co-sponsors events that align with SGA NOVA  Annandale's mission and values.
3. Feedback and Advocacy:
   • Conducts surveys or polls to gather input on campus policies, services, and student needs here on the NOVA Annandale Campus. 
   • Helps inform SGA policy decisions based on student feedback on the NOVA Annandale Campus.
4. Community Outreach (sometimes):
   • Organizes volunteer opportunities or partnerships with our NOVA Annandale community.
   • Promotes civic engagement, such as voter registration drives or local issue awareness on the NOVA Annandale Campus.
5. Visibility and Presence:
   • Coordinates tabling events, class visits, and informal meet-and-greets with SGA members on the NOVA Annandale Campus.
   • Ensures students know how to get involved with SGA on the NOVA Annandale Campus.

Who Typically Serves on the SGA NOVA Annandale Outreach Committee?

• Students interested in advocacy, leadership, communication, or public service.
• Often led by a Director of Outreach or similar role, who works closely with other committees to align strategies.

 NOVA SGA- Annandale-Elections

NOVA SGA Election Information

Elections of the Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be held annually, as determined by the campus Student Life during the spring semester. 

The Student Body shall elect by electronic ballot. 

If there is only one candidate for an office, the office may be filled by acclamation. 

The Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall serve a term of one year or until a successor is elected or installed.  

A term of office shall commence annually at the final campus SGA meeting of the spring semester. 

Limitations no individual may serve more than two consecutive terms in the same of

SGA Senator Elections

Senators shall be elected at large from the Annandale Campus student body by electronic ballot.

Elections shall be held annually by a timeline specified Campus Student Life during the spring semester. A number of candidates equivalent to the number of Annandale Campus Student Government seats based upon first-time enrollment, receiving the largest number of legal votes cast, shall be declared the winners.

Senators shall serve a term of one year or until a successor is elected or installed.

A term of office shall commence annually on the second Friday of April.

There is no limit to the number of terms that a student may serve as a senator.

SGA Junior Senators 

Junior Senators can be elected during the fall semester. Seats may be allocated for every 1,000 Annandale Campus first-time enrollment, rounded up to the nearest integer, based on the previous Fall term.

Junior Senators can serve a term of one academic year or until a successor is elected or installed. A term of office shall commence annually on the Friday following fall elections and end of the day of transition in the first week of May.

Elections shall be held annually during the third week of September in an election at a regular meeting of the Annandale Campus Student Government for which at least 14 days' notice of the election has been given.

A number of candidates equivalent to half the number of the Annandale Campus Student Government seats first-time enrollment receiving the largest number of legal votes, shall be declared the winners.

NOVA SGA Executive Board Requirements 

(President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer)

Executive Board Requirements 

1. Registered student at NOVA taking at least 6 academic credit hour in the Fall and Spring semesters. 
2. Maintain a 2.5 GPA cumulative grade point average the entire academic year 
3. Be in good standing with the institution and not on academic warning 
4. Participate in Student Government, Student Life trainings, workshops, events, programs, and other duties as assigned

NOVA SGA Senator Qualifications

1. Be a student at the Annandale Campus, taking at least three credits. and paying the Student Activities fee as verified by the Controller's Office.
2. Have and maintain a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average.
3. Not be serving disciplinary suspension, probation, or expulsion. If so, you have the right to consent to the release of campus judicial and grade information to the Annandale Student Government Advisor to determine continued participation in Annandale Student Government, and acknowledgement that removal for unsatisfactory reports may mean that other members of the Student Government or the NOVA SGA Advisory Council may be generally aware of the student's eligibility for membership.  Information may only be disclosed to the Officers relevant to any proceedings by the Advisor.
4. Participate in a minimum of one NOVA SGA and or Annandale Student Government Training,  Workshops, Conferences, and/or retreats.