The inauguration ceremony for the Student Government Association was short, sweet, and to the point.

The inauguration ceremony for the Student Government Association was short, sweet, and to the point.

During the ceremony, the incoming Tate administration, along with senators from the varying schools on campus and other elected officials were officially sworn into service for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

A&T’s outgoing SGA president, Christian Robinson, presented the incoming SGA members with the purpose of the student government and encouraged them to continue to represent A&T to the best of their ability.

Judy Rashid, associate vice chancellor for student affairs, presented the oath to the new SGA.

The inaugural address by newly elected president, Allahquan Tate, highlighted his vision for not only his executive board, but for the SGA as a whole. During and after his speech, Tate shared his goal of making the SGA more transparent and available to the student body.

“My plans are to be transparent, let more students get their voices heard and then just establish that jolt in Aggie Pride that we have been missing,” said Tate.

To show their support for their president, the Tate administration plans to be more available to their students through different programs throughout the year and activities that promote unity between the different organizations on campus.

Newly inaugurated vice president of internal affairs, Canisha Cierra Turner, plans to do her part by making sure that the student government senate more visible to A&T students so they can come to them with any concerns they might have regarding their respective schools or colleges on campus.

“Last year many of our students did not know who their senators were for their respective schools or colleges, so I plan to increase the representation of the 45th legislative assembly because that is the main component of rebuilding the D.R.E.A.M,” said Turner.

Overall, the Tate administration is committed to knowing their students and living up to Tate’s nickname for his administration as the “Dream Team.”

Through hard work, organization and determination, the Tate administration is focused on achieving this goal and defending A&T’s reputation of always maintaining Aggie Pride.

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• Ameera Vines, Contributor