Student Government Association
Student Life
At Bethel University, you can spread your political wings and campaign for the student government association to make a difference in our university community.
SGA Officers | 2024-2025
Student government association officers pledge to serve for the duration of one academic year from fall to spring.
President: Kelly Krack
Kelly is a senior at Bethel University majoring in Nursing and minoring in Spanish. She is a member of the Renaissance Choir, Bethel’s Honors Program, Vice President of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, and co-leader of Delight Ministries. Kelly is also a Student Ambassador and loves welcoming and meeting prospective and new students! She will serve as a Student Marshal, representing her senior class this school year. She was previously a member of Freshman Council, STAR leader, the Global Studies Program, and the Student Activities committee. In the 2023-2024 school year, Kelly served as the SGA Press Secretary. When she graduates, she plans to return to her hometown, Baltimore, Maryland as an Emergency Department nurse.
Vice President: Hansford Scott
Hansford is a Senior at Bethel University majoring in Human Health & Performance: Exercise Science, and he is planning to have a career in the healthcare field. He has served on the SGA Executive Cabinet since spring 2022 in positions as chief justice and secretary. He is the President of Phi Delta Sigma Fraternity, a member of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, a STAR leader, and a member of Bethel University’s Honors Program.
Secretary General: Makenzie Harden
Makenzie is a senior at Bethel University from Decatur County, Tennessee. She is majoring in Biology with a focus in Pre- Professional Health. Makenzie is also a member of the Honors Program, a member of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, a Student Ambassador, and co-leader of Delight Ministries. Prior to her freshman year here at Bethel, Makenzie was the 2021 recipient of the Hendrix Competition Runner- Up Scholarship. Her favorite thing about Bethel University is the people here and the relationships you build with your fellow students, faculty and staff, and administration. Last year, Makenzie served as the Chief Justice on the SGA Executive Cabinet. After graduating, she has hopes of attending Bethel’s Physician Assistant program.
Press Secretary: Hannah Monroe
Hannah is a sophomore at Bethel University from Ballard County, Kentucky. She is Majoring in History, with a focus on education. Hannah is a member of Lambda Sigma Sorority, Renaissance Choir, and a Student Ambassador. She was a member of the Freshman council and enjoys going to Delight Ministries and Cultivate College Ministries here on campus. Her favorite thing about Bethel University is how the people encourage you to continue your walk with Christ by having multiple different ministries and outlets on and off campus. This is her first year on SGA and she is so excited to be your Press Secretary. After Graduating, she hopes to start teaching high school wherever the Lord leads her.
Treasurer: Mercedes Wright
Mercedes is a Senior at Bethel University from Camden, TN. She is majoring in Special Education. Mercedes is a member of Zeta Nu Theta Sorority, Renaissance Regiment, and Greek Council. Mercedes is also a Student Ambassador and loves to meet all the wildcats as they come to see our campus. Mercedes is also a part of our Global Studies program and previously served as the Greek Council President of the SGA cabinet 2023-2024 school year. In the 2024-2025 school year. After she graduates, she plans to teach in Elementary school teaching CDC Special Education.
Chief Justice: Azariah Busby
Azariah is a sophomore at Bethel University from Dyer, Tennessee. She is majoring in Exceptional Learning & Development K-8. Azariah is a part of the Bethel Women’s Soccer team, Bethel dining committee, and a Student Ambassador. She enjoys going to Delight Ministry to hear the word of God and to be able to spread his word. Her favorite thing about Bethel is the great sense of community provided on campus, and having amazing friendships that encourage you and help you shine the light of the Lord to those in need. This is her first year on SGA and will be serving as your new Chief Justice. After Graduating, she plans to teach in Elementary school teaching Third grade Special Education.
Chief of Staff: Kade Hewitt
Kade is a sophomore at Bethel University from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is majoring in Business Management. Kade is a part of the Football team and Bethel Dining committee. He enjoys being with his friends and being involved with his classmates. Kades favorite thing about Bethel University is the feeling of home and the faculty and staff putting in there efforts for it to be as warm and welcoming as possible as well as the many friends he has made since enrolling. This is his first year apart of SGA and will be serving as your new Chief of Staff. After graduating, he plans on finding a career out of the several different skills he has learned in the workforce.
Chaplain: Trevor Scott
Trevor is a sophomore at Bethel University majoring in Nursing. He is a member of the Renaissance Theater as well as Renaissance Theater Tech.He is Serving as a Star leader, Student Ambassador, Men’s Bible Leader, and the Chaplain for SGA. Trevor loves his role as a student ambassador getting to welcome and meet prospective and new students! He was previously a member of Freshman Council and the Global Studies Program. When he Graduates, he plans to go on to obtain his Masters in Nursing to become a Nurse Practitioner to one day work in a trauma bay at a Hospital.
Greek Council President: Jacob Lily
Jacob is a senior at Bethel University with a major in biology: pre-professional health with an emphasis in pre-medicine. He is a member of the Bethel University Varsity ESports team, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, Phi Delta Sigma Fraternity as the Treasurer, Student Members of the American Chemical Society, and Bethel University’s Honors Program. Jacob also serves as a STAR leader and a student ambassador, and he has served on the SGA Executive Cabinet since 2022 as the SGA treasurer. After graduation, he plans to enroll in medical school in hopes of becoming a pediatrician.
Advisors: Sophia Wright & Brad Gibson
Senate Forms
Any student who wishes to participate in student government can find relevant forms and paperwork below. For additional information, email the SGA Office at sga@bethelu.edu.
SGA Mission Statement
As the Student Government Association of Bethel University, in cooperation with the mission of Bethel University, our mission is to participate in the framework of college governance and to address the interests and concerns of the college community in order to empower the student body, act as a voice between the student body and the faculty, administration, and board of trustees, and contribute to the overall growth of the Bethel University.
What Has SGA Done?
Bethel's Student Government Association (SGA) has many accomplishments in terms of improving the campus and serving the student body.
For example, SGA has installed two new water fountains in VLOW and placed spotlights in front of VLOW to increase visibility and safety. SGA also holds an open forum for students every semester, allowing students to voice their concerns and opinions. In addition, SGA has traveled to the ASGA summit to learn more about what SGA can do to help the campus and hosted a local SGA summit to share this knowledge with others. SGA meets every month with administration to discuss issues on campus and strives to do its best to help the students of Bethel University.
Overall, SGA has been a valuable resource for the Bethel University community, working to improve campus life and provide a platform for student voices to be heard.
