Morgan State University has a designated student veteran organization on campus called the Veterans Student Association or VSA. This organization was created to unite veteran and non-veteran students with each other campus-wide using community engagement events and programs.
We intend to create a cohesive identity for veteran students and promote a positive social environment. This association will also serve as the voice of the student veterans on campus to the university-wide committees and governing offices. Leadership members of the VSA are mandated committee members of the Veterans Advisory Committee. Any necessary student veteran support is also extended to service members around the State of Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, and Virginia area.
Officer Qualifications are as follows:
- Applicant must be a student with Military Status or
- Be a spouse or dependent child of a veteran
- Be a current Army ROTC Student
- Be currently matriculating student in good academic standing
- Have a GPA of at least 2.7 or higher
The term of the office can be one or two academic school years consecutively.
All association officers are bound to the mandatory reporting policies and procedures of the Office of Student Life and Development, as well as those stipulated in the Veteran Student Association Constitution.
The election of officers will take place during the Spring semester of each academic school year. Officers will be elected by a majority vote of the members at the time of voting closure.
Officer Positions are as follows:
President - Oversees all meetings, appoints committee chairpersons, manages the association's business, events, and activities, and serves as the liaison to the Office of Student Life & Development.
Vice-President -Assumes the President’s duties in their absence, represents the association at SGA Council meetings, and ensures adherence to the President’s directives. Oversees that officers and members comply with the VSA Constitution and its amendments.
Secretary - Records minutes for all meetings, prepares agendas, and maintains an updated list of members with contact details. Oversees association records, including business transactions, venue details, receipts, correspondence, and sponsor/partner information. With approval from the President or Vice President, may assume dual roles as Treasurer or Events Coordinator in the absence of elected or relieved officers, ensuring compliance with university and association policies.
Treasurer - Manages all financial transactions of the association, including receiving member dues and requesting funds through the Advisor(s) for events, programs, and services. Maintains and submits a monthly financial reconciliation report and ensures compliance with all university financial policies and procedures.
Events Coordinator -Plans and executes all association events, coordinating with officers and members. Maintains venue service provider contacts, secures event spaces, negotiates contracts, and confirms agreements. Works closely with the Treasurer and Advisor(s) on fund requests and deposits for transactions. With approval from the President or Vice President, may assume dual roles as Social Media/Marketing Representative in the absence of elected or relieved officers, ensuring compliance with university and association policies.
Social Media/Marketing Coordinator - Manages and updates all association social media platforms, ensuring consistent engagement. Provides photography services for events and designs marketing materials, including flyers, campaigns, and giveaways, with support from the President and Vice President when needed.
Member Positions are as follows:
Regular Member - A qualified "Regular" member is an enrolled student of the University holding military status or military affiliation. A "Regular" member can be a Select Reservist, National Guard member, Active Duty service member, Retired Veterans, Spouses, Dependents, or active ROTC cadets.
Membership Fees for this level of membership are applicable and enable these members to vote on crucial parliamentary decisions of the association as well as gain access to up to two (2) FREE paid entry passes to military-specific events/giveaways.
Associate Member - A qualified "Associate" member is defined as any person who does NOT fall under any form of military status or affiliation as identified in "Regular Membership" guidelines. Associate members can be any student, faculty, staff, or community member who supports the mission and vision of the Veteran Student Association.
Membership Fees for this level of membership may or may not be assessed depending on the participation of this member. In some cases discounted admission prices or overhead charges may be waived based on the event type or general admission costs and event nature. Associate membership levels are discussed at each monthly meeting and all are welcome to participate to learn more.
Click here to become a member, or you can send an email to vsa@morgan.edu for more information.
Association Meetings are held as follows:
The VSA Executive Board will host a mandatory monthly meeting every 2nd week of each calendar month during the academic school year in August- May. This is a closed meeting with VSA Executive Board members only. The meeting format may vary depending on peak or non-peak time frames throughout the school year.
The VSA Advisory Council will host a mandatory monthly meeting every 3rd week of each calendar month during the academic school year in the months of August-May. This is a closed meeting with the VSA Executive Board and the Advisory Council members only. The meeting format may vary depending on peak or non-peak time frames throughout the school year.
The VSA Executive Board and VSA Advisory Council will host a general membership meeting the 1st week of each calendar month during the academic school year. The academic school year begins in August and extends through to May. Additional meetings are added as the demand arises. This is an open meeting. The meeting format may vary depending on peak or non-peak time frames throughout the school year.
