SGA Senate Hears Plans for School of Engineering and Computing
ELON, N.C. — The Elon University Student Government Association Senate opened its fall schedule Thursday, Sept. 3 with a presentation from Dean Walz about the developing School of Engineering and Computing.
Walz discussed plans to grow the school to 400 students, develop collaborations across the university and expand connections with companies, alumni and other external partners. He also highlighted the new mechanical engineering degree, Elon’s computer science and cybersecurity offerings and the possibility of a future biotechnology major.
Vice President of Finance Cayce Becker reported that student organizations had requested $174,820.07 during the first quarter. SGA had approved $120,607.14, with $23,825.50 spent at the time of the meeting.
Senate leadership also reported that 36 students were running in the fall SGA election, including 33 first-year candidates.