Kyle Whelton of Grafton elected as Marquette University Student Government president

MILWAUKEE, WI (04/23/2014)(readMedia)-- Kyle Whelton, a junior studying political science and history in the College of Undergraduate Arts and Sciences from Grafton, Wis., was elected president of Marquette University Student Government for the 2014-15 school year. Whelton is one of six students elected to the executive board of MUSG, which is responsible for acting as the primary student voice of the Marquette community.

MUSG is a student-run organization that serves to actively identify, understand, address and represent students' needs, concerns and interests through acts of leadership and service that reflect Catholic, Jesuit ideals and contribute to the betterment of the Marquette University community. It is the primary student voice at Marquette and supports students through issue advocacy, management of the Student Activity Fee, hosting and sponsoring activities and events for students, and supporting student organizations.

In order to effectively carry out the mission, MUSG is organized into five departments: Senate, with elected students representing each undergraduate college and residential living area; Program Board, which plans and sponsors events and activities throughout the academic year; Executive Council, which works on special projects, administrative appointments and daily operations; Finance, which manages the MUSG budget built from the Student Activity Fee; and Communications, which handles all communication efforts about MUSG events and initiatives. A vice president, chosen for their ability to effectively serve the student population, heads each of these departments.

As the leader of the executive board, Whelton is responsible for advocating for all Marquette students' needs and concerns, and communicating those issues to university administration. The Executive Board's six leaders aim to enact the mission of MUSG and provide students with dedicated representation and leadership. Each member oversees a department in MUSG and leads the organization to success.