Metro’s Student Government Assembly is working to connect and build relationships with fellow students on the North and South campuses.

The program is meant to familiarize students on the extended campus with SGA and promote events and happenings on Auraria.

As part of the program, SGA held welcome back dinners and events Jan. 25 on the North campus, and Feb. 8 on the South campus.

“We wanted to let students know that although [SGA is] on the Auraria campus, we are reaching out to them and keep them in mind when making decisions,” SGA President Jesse Altum said.

Kate Albrecht, a Metro State student who attended the dinner, said she wasn’t aware of the SGA.

“It’s good to know our representatives are out there trying to keep in touch,” Albrecht said.

Altum said the outreach program was also a good way to promote SGA’s Runners Program. The Runners use student volunteers to update classmates about SGA and Metro events once a week in each of their classes, and occasionally administer surveys.

Created last year, the Runners Program was originally designed for volunteers to go into the SGA office on Auraria to get assignments and report findings.  This excluded students who only attended classes on the extended campuses or online from being ’runners

The program has since been modified to allow all students to easily communicate with the SGA.

“Instead of having the students come into the office for assignments, we communicate by email,” said Altum. “We’re trying to use technology to increase the efficiency of the program.”

SGA is also considering holding “Spirit Thursdays,” which would consist of a luncheon and a meet and greet with student senators. Runners, as well as students, would be able to meet their student representatives and voice opinions.

Tags: Metro North Campus, Metro South Campus, Metro’s Student Government Assembly, SGA’s Runners Program

People: Jesse Altum, Kate Albrecht