Alex Harrell, Student Body President
The president serves as the official representative of Student Government upon request of the president of the university and oversees the Executive Cabinet.
Office Hours
By Appointment Only
Get Involved with Student Government!
All graduate, professional and undergraduate students are invited to take an active role in Student Government! Interest meetings for the 2022 Student Body Elections will be taking place for senator and executive officer candidates. Interested students should RSVP for the Candidate Interest Meetings!
Candidate Interest Meetings:
November 18 at 7:30 p.m. RSVP via Garnet Gate
December 2 at 7:30 p.m. RSVP via Garnet Gate
Executive Officers
All executive powers of the Student Government are vested in a student body president, student body vice president, speaker of the Student Senate and student body treasurer who are elected by the student body each spring semester.
Emily Dengler, Student Body Vice President
The vice president oversees the general administration and organization of Student Government programs on a day-to-day basis. These programs include the Carolina Closet, Airport Shuttles, CarolinaBeYOUtiful Week and Freshman Council.
Office Hours
Tuesday 10 a.m.-noon
Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
By Appointment
Morgiana McDevitt, Speaker of the Senate
The speaker of the Student Senate serves as the presiding officer of the Student Senate, which is composed of 50 senators from across the university.
Office Hours
Monday 3:30-5 p.m.
Wednesday noon-2 p.m., 3:30-5 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m
By Appointment
Laney Quickel, Student Body Treasurer
The Student Body treasurer oversees the internal budget for Student Govenrment and the comptrollers who serves as financial advisors to student organizations, assisting them in their understanding of the allocation and funding process.
Student Government Initiatives
Student Government is an active body that works for university students through numerous initiatives and programs, such as the Carolina Closet, which provides business and professional clothes for students, and Swipe Out Hunger, where students can donate unused meal swipes. Student Government even assists in providing a shuttles to the Columbia Airport during fall break, Thanksgiving break and spring break.
Get Involved
All students are encouraged to serve the university in a leadership role through Student Government. There are opportunities for all students regardless of classification and discipline. Ways to get involved include Freshman Council, Government Relations and within the Student Senate.
About Student Government
Since 1908, Student Government has had a distinguished history at the University of South Carolina. Former members can be found within various career fields, including business executives, lawyers and community leaders. Stay in touch with what is happening by connecting with us on social media.