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Cross-cultural interaction starts here.
TSG communicates news, activities and events. Motivates students, faculty and staff to get involved. And ensures that students play an active role in what is going on at Thunderbird. It is this student-driven synergy that helps to build and maintain the Thunderbird "mystique."

Thunderbird Student Government

TSG helps students share a multi-cultural voice, and actively learn from each other outside the classroom. To do this, TSG engages students in:

  • Academic Matters (curriculum and faculty issues)
  • Career Issues (Career Management Center operations and activities)
  • Institutional Activities (Campus speakers, Alumni relations, Philanthropic projects, etc.)
  • Marketing Activities (Thunderbird external marketing and internal student communications)
  • Social Events (Professional Associations, Student Clubs, social outings, and the famous Thunderbird Regional Nights).

Your student government comprises elected and appointed positions as well as student volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to join or participate. And you can call on any of the following student representatives for help. They represent you!

Academic Affairs Chair

  • Direct your academic-related issues, concerns and suggestions to the right people and facilitate their timely resolution.
  • Host open forums on curriculum, the Honor Code and other academic issues.
  • Participate in Honor Code cases to ensure that the students in question are heard and are aware of their options.
  • Ensure that the Honor Code is enforced responsibly and consistently.

Career Management Student Chair

This student actively represents your needs and concerns to the Career Management Center by:

  • Promoting networking opportunities through the Executive Exchange and Career Fairs.
  • Providing opportunities for you to give feedback in open and regionally specific career forums.
  • Directing your issues and suggestions regarding the Career Management Center and the career search process at Thunderbird.

Communication Chairperson

This student coordinates club and event publicity. S/he will:

  • Advertise your organization's events in Das Tor, on the Calendar on My Thunderbird, and on the Current Events site map on My Thunderbird.
  • Assist your organization with its advertising or communication needs.
  • Organize opportunities for student feedback (like monthly TSG Town Hall Meetings and the TSG Feedback box) and direct that feedback to the appropriate TSG members
  • Advise your club on its public relations campaign.

Student Activities Chairperson

This chairperson is the main contact for all TSG clubs and organizations and student activity-related issues. S/he helps:

  • Assist your club or organization in scheduling and funding events.
  • Direct your issues and feedback regarding student activities to the appropriate people.
  • Answer questions and respond to feedback club members have about TSG policies and procedures.

Treasurer

TSG funds many initiatives, including Strategic Student Services, regional and club activities, club event advertising and partial funding for Das Tor -- the student newspaper. The primary source of revenue for all this is your student activity fee. The Treasurer creates, maintains and monitors the TSG budget for the TSG Board -- and can:

  • Answer questions on club budgeting and how Student Activity fees are allocated.
  • Reimburse you for expenses approved by the TSG Board.

Student Alumni & Student Development Chairs

They function as your links to the T-bird Alumni Network by:

  • Strengthening student/alumni interaction through planned activities.
  • Facilitating a professional development network with alumni mentors.
  • Building community and class spirit through events like movie nights and barbecues.
  • Directing your suggestions, issues and compliments regarding the alumni and development offices to the appropriate people.

Office of Community Service

The office provides information about:

  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • TSG Election or Constitution issues
  • Graduation Gala
  • Used Book Exchange
  • International student identity cards
  • Speakers Committee
  • Mentor program