Who we are and what we do…
The SOG is an advocacy association for students at the University of Groningen and consists of a board, a faction in the university council, and various committees. The SOG represents the interests of all students to represent them in the University. The SOG has no political color; Everyone should feel at home with the association. In addition, the SOG is politically and socially conscious, reflected socially; through its low threshold and the various organized activities. Furthermore, the faction and the board members are informed of matters related to the university and student facilities. This allows them to educate students about these issues and give them advice.
Association Structure
The main organ of the SOG is the General Members Assembly (GMA). The GMA appoints the Audit Committee, the supervisory organ of one of the two main components of the association: the Board. The responsibility of the Board is to ensure the smooth running of the association. Moreover, the Board supervises the Legal Office, where students can turn for legal advice, and the Think Tank. The main responsibility of the Think Tank is to work on and draft policy suggestions for the SOG Faction.
The GMA approves of the Candidate Faction members before the University Council Election Week. The candidates that get elected takes a seat at the University Council. The main responsibility of the Faction is to ensure the daily safeguarding of student life within the Council.
Throughout the year, activities are organized in relation to related, and exciting topics.