Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make that difference. It means promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes. (Thomas Ehrlich (Ed.) Civic Responsibility and Higher Education. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 2000)

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) at Texas Woman's University represents the collective voice of the student body through advocacy, legislation, and programming. The SGA works to collect student feedback on ideas and initiatives, work with TWU administrators to advocate on behalf of the collective student community, and support student programs on campus designed to enrich the student experience. The SGA is made up of three branches including the Executive Branch (General Assembly and First-Year Leaders on Campus), a Legislative Branch (Student Senate) and a Judicial Branch (Supreme Court and Elections Commission).

Pioneers Vote

Pioneers Vote emphasizes educating students on the importance and logistics of voter registration, the electoral process, and civil discourse regarding different viewpoints on issues during election cycles. The campaign kicked off in 2018 with activities centered around Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day. Since then, many Pioneers Vote signature events have become part of TWU’s campus culture.

Mission Statement

Civic Engagement develops TWU students into informed citizens of character, and encourages a lifelong commitment to selfless service by providing purposeful opportunities, experiences, and resources to compliment their academic endeavors.