SGA President Renee Clark and Senior Class President Germaine Austin at the state of the campus address Thursday, Oct. 6 (Photo:Christopher Wooten/Echo Staff Photographer)

N.C. Central University’s SGA held its yearly state of the campus address in B.N. Duke Auditorium Thurs-day, Oct. 6.

The address serves as the official inauguration of SGA officers.

Other issues discussed included leadership issues and current and future improvements to the campus.

Chancellor James H. Ammons swore in SGA president Renee Clark and vice president Agu Onuma.

All three then inducted class presidents, senators , executive board members and judiciary board members.

New members of the SGA raised their right hands in unison and swore to “uphold the constitution of North Carolina Central University and the state of North Carolina.”

Even before they were inaugurated, all SGA presidents began to increase student unity and awareness of the SGA.

Whether with a social rally, an educational forum, or a newsletter, each new president has spent time and effort to make a difference on campus.

“SGA is not just the voice of the student body, but a body for action and change,” Renee Clark told the audience.

During her administration Clark wants to change and develop the structure of the student government.

She also wants to enhance student involvement with both the culture and the campus.

Clark may have gotten her wish: Students attending the Thursday night address became more involved when they expressed concerns about the state of campus parking and the housing shortage.

Chancellor Ammons sympathized with students, saying that recent renovations, such as upgrade of Rush Residence Hall, will help meet growing demand.

But the reality of growth has outstripped the plans.

The original master plan must be revised in light of the continued growth of the University.

According to Ammons, the plan will not be changed until faculty, staff, and student focus groups are formed and consulted.

“We have literally outgrown our campus,” said Ammons.

“We are experiencing growing student numbers.”