SGLC President Addresses Newly Sworn-in Members

Student Government of Loyola Chicago President Daniel Williams addressed members at the Sept. 24 Senate meeting, promising a progressive future for students and SGLC members at Loyola. New members of the Senate were also sworn in.

Alongside Williams, Vice President Erin Tylutki and Speaker of the Senate Haaziya Saiyed led discussions on how to create a better Loyola for students and members.

Williams emphasized a “new era” of SGLC, which will promise a stronger voice for the student body, as well as the implementation of diversity and inclusion measures for SGLC members and students.

With the beginning of a new year, Williams said in his address to SGLC members he aims for the organization to work for and with the Loyola community. In order to create a place where students can determine the future of their university, Williams said SGLC plans to act as a place for the student body to “represent their voices, their concerns and their aspirations.”

Tylutki said communicating with the Loyola community is a top priority.

“We are here to engage with the student body and use their feedback to drive meaningful improvements and changes,” Tylutki said.

SGLC intends to bridge the gap between student needs and student leadership, and Williams said he aims to reintroduce SGLC to the student body and reinforce transparency and engagement in the community, all while strengthening the relationships between members of SGLC.

“I assure you that no member of this organization stands above another,” Williams said. “We all are a part of the same team, bound by shared goals and values.”

SGLC plans to create a university with greater sustainability and environmental efforts, according to Williams. 

In his address, Williams introduced the Paper-Limited Classroom Initiative. The goal of this initiative is to decrease the amount of paper the university uses, The Phoenix reported.

Another focus of SGLC is the Anti-War Initiative, which encourages the university to make moral investments which align with the university’s Jesuit values, according to Williams.

SGLC plans to introduce event ambassadors where representatives will serve as liaisons for Registered Student Organizations and sponsored student organizations. This will serve as the link between the organization and the student body.

SGLC plans to launch the CTO Salas website. Williams explained that the site will serve as a centralized tab for resources and opportunities for students, making it easier for them to engage with SGLC and stay informed on their ongoing projects and events.

The Residence Hall Association president and vice president, Evan Larrison and Audrey Seck, signed an executive order alongside Williams to renew the partnership of RHA and SGLC.

“With unwavering confidence, I can assert that we are undeniably on the right path,” Williams said.