In an attempt to highlight people who lead colleges and universities across the country, we arrived in the courtyard at Cheney University and conducted an interview with Charles Mitchell, President of the Student Government Association 2024-2025.
The position of SGA president is a great respect, and there is a special pride in their election by their peers to lead. Mitchell, who specializes in social relations with a focus in criminal justice, from Philadelphia.
We met Charles Mitchell and talked to him about his position, goals and future, and what it means to occupy this type of leadership in 2024-2025.
Read the full interview below.
What is the biggest thing you learned as SGA president so far?
The most important lesson you learned as SGA president is that driving requires hard work, flexibility and a fixed commitment to community service. Not everyone will agree on your decisions, but your responsibility is to give priority to students’ needs and ensure the completion of work. The strong leader does not rule on the basis of personal feelings or feelings, but he instead focuses on facing the challenges that their voters face. In addition, I learned that “no” is never the end of the conversation, as this simply means that there is more work to do to achieve the desired result.
What made you decide to attend the University of Cheney for university students?
I chose the presence of Cheney University because of its rich history as the first HBCU in the country and its deep legacy in excellence. The strength of the graduates network and the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of some of the greatest leaders who were ever produced are the main factors in my decision. As the mother campus of all HBCUS, Cheynyy represents flexibility, empowerment and deep contact with my roots. I wanted to be part of this legacy to honor my lineage while preparing to make an impact in my field.
How did Cheney University formed you in the person you are today?
definitely! Cheney University has formed me in the leader I am today. As a student, I was almost known and rarely left my home, and I faced many challenges as a university student of the first generation. However, Cheyney helped me discover my potential, pushed me beyond my comfort area and enable me to grow. The university provided me with the opportunities, support and confidence necessary to become the leader I am now. Without Cheynyy, I wouldn’t have made it far away.
What are the specific initiatives that you went to this year (or planning), and how do you think it will improve the school and the surrounding community?
Some of our most important initiatives focused on strengthening the relationship between graduates and students, reviving the city hall meetings, and hosting the first SGA opening years ago. We also succeeded in organizing the largest Cheney to return to the homeland in modern history. Currently, we are working to restore academic awards, enhance internal communication between students and administration, and secure an office space for SGA. In addition, we collect donations for future campus cosmetic projects, expanding scholarship opportunities for students, and following up various initiatives to ensure long -term students’ success.
How does your SGA management/school currently attend the mental health of students?
We have many healers on campus and a variety of programs designed to support mental and academic welfare for students. Events such as table conversations, tension disposal activities and study sessions help reduce academic pressure and enhance society’s feeling. Our campus leaders have worked hard to ensure that every student has opportunities to engage, communicate and find support, and create a more vibrant university campus experience.
What does driving mean to you?
For me, driving always means giving priority to the needs of the people you serve. It is related to being a voice for those who feel heard about them and provide support when needed. Real leadership is not selfish and often not recognized, but the dedicated leader is still committed to making the best decisions and calling for everyone who cannot talk about themselves and those who can. It is a responsibility that requires flexibility, sympathy and fixed commitment to the greatest good.
We are now living in a digital world, what do you think of schools that you should do to represent themselves online in 2025?
It is important to continue to highlight the amazing work and achievements of our students, but real progress also requires transparency about the challenges we face. Honest communication helps to build confidence, and I believe that universities must fully and inform students for their institutions, conflicts, and current solutions.
By addressing the areas of improvement and exchange of plans that can be implemented for the future publicly, we can enhance the rates of retirement and create a more involved and committed student body. Students deserve to know what they share, and this level of honesty enhances the feeling of accountability between the administration and the student community. The integration of this approach in our connection this year will ensure that Cheynyy will continue to grow while enabling students to make the best decisions to teach them and their future.
Why do you think watching the courtyard is important for black students and the culture of the kidney?
Watch the annihilation is necessary because it is a bridge between our successes and conflicts, which makes us inform and unify students and graduates across various institutions. It provides a platform not only highlights the achievements of university students and graduate graduates, but also guarantees hearing our voices in the areas that are often ignored. In many cases, keep me the yard in knowledge of important situations faster than traditional news, which enhances its role as a vital resource for the leadership of students, the culture of the campus and the excellence of students.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
After the college, my plans include continuing to work as a juvenile officer during the gap year before the law school is attended. After obtaining a certificate in the law, I aim to follow a profession as a corporate lawyer and in the end I established my special practical specialized in supporting small black companies. My goal is to provide legal guidance that enables entrepreneurs and enhances economic growth within society.
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