What are Executive Task Forces?

In addition to its many committees, Student Government also serves students through the work of its task forces. These executive task forces – established by the student body president – each address important student needs beyond the scope of committees. You can find a brief description of each task force below.

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About the Task Force

Signed into law by the Hursh-Margrett Administration, the Executive Task Force on the Planning of the Big XII Student Government Conference – alongside the Events Committee – is preparing to host the Big XII student leaders in the fall of 2024.

Interested?

This task force is always seeking new members and fresh ideas. Learn more about current opportunities below.

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About the Task Force

Signed into law by the Hursh-Margrett Administration, the Executive Task Force on Food Insecurity works to help the one in three Iowa State students who are food insecure. Through a preventative approach, this task force aims to better fulfill students’ basic needs.

Interested?

This task force is always seeking new members and fresh ideas. Learn more about current opportunities below.

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About the Task Force

Signed into law by the Hursh-Margrett Administration, the Executive Task Force on Affordability works collaboratively to lower the cost of going to college through legislative advocacy, innovative affordability programs, and heightened awareness of grants and scholarships.

Interested?

This task force is always seeking new members and fresh ideas. Learn more about current opportunities below.

What are Student Government Projects?

Student Government strives to execute projects that make the student experience better here at Iowa State. This page hosts a non-exhaustive list of current Student Government projects. You can find a brief description of each project below.

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About the Project

Every year countless Iowa State students receive unexpected parking tickets. It happens to the best of us. Student Government established the Parking Ticket Relief Program as a practical alternative to paying these fines out-of-pocket.

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About the Project

Campus life doesn’t end at Lincoln Way – our students are valued members of the whole Ames community. Through the Message the Mayor Program, any student can easily submit their feedback to the Mayor of Ames and the Ames City Council.

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About the Project

The AI@ISU Innovation Challenge, supported by the Provost’s Office, invites Iowa State students from any major to develop AI prototypes solving campus challenges.

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About the Project

From financial aid to parking to athletics, The Know Your Leaders Town Hall Series is your chance to voice your honest opinions on topics that matter to you. Join Student Government to have real talk with the people who make decisions.