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Analysis Of The Student Government Association

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As reflected in the literature review of this paper, there were several themes of communication throughout my observation. These three themes, structured communication, consolidation of information, and masculine communication, all lend themselves to my overall analysis of the Student Government Association. Before the analysis begins, we will look at specific examples of each of these themes, starting with structured communication. Frostburg State University’s Student Government Association does rely on Roberts Rules of Order to run their general body meetings. The structure of the meetings is obvious, and breaking of that structure is clearly frowned upon. For instance, when making a motion the pattern was as followed:

“I would like to make a motion to ______”, then the Parliamentarian would say, “Would anyone like to second that motion”, and another Senator would echo “I would like to second that motion.” Finished with “The motion has been passed”.
Never was this wording or pattern broken within a general body meeting. In addition, the consolidation of information at the meetings limited the communication members had with one another. During the general body meetings, Senate members were rarely the ones speaking. When elected committee members did speak, many did so quickly, while …show more content…

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