FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
TUSCALOOSA, AL (11/01/2023)– Gary Cook of Prattville has been selected to serve on The University of Alabama SGA’s 2023-2024 First Year Council.
Elected officers are Kelby Olson, speaker, and Hannon Bulger, secretary.
Acting as the official representative body of the freshman class, FYC is an application-based extracurricular made up of 65 freshmen that meet once a week throughout the 28-week program. The councilors learn how government works and how to turn ideas into solutions by passing and implementing legislation.
Through this experience, students receive an in-depth introduction to campus through guided leadership development opportunities and become the go-to representative for the SGA with their peers. FYC members also learn how to work with fellow councilors and other members of the SGA to understand and address common challenges through the creation of policy and programs.
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus. A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.
