SGA Weekly Update: Judicial Branch Shares New Conduct Code and discusses Campus Development
- Jimmy Coffman
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 2
Kansas State University's Student Governing Association (SGA) Weekly Update on Sept. 26 focused on the work of the judicial branch, campus culture, and plans for future development at K-State. Attorney General Katie Albertson and Deputy Attorney General Josh Maupin joined Wildcat 91.9’s Jimmy Coffman to discuss their roles and promote student involvement in university governance.
Judicial Branch Prioritizes Rehabilitation and Safety
Albertson explained that the SGA Attorney General heads the judicial branch, working closely with the Deputy Attorney General to oversee the Student Review Board (SRB), Student Tribunal, and the Parking Appeals Board. Most cases before SRB involve Code of Conduct violations such as alcohol offenses. The process, both said, focuses on education and rehabilitation rather than punishment.
Albertson and Maupin emphasized that their branch supports students by guiding board judges, working to ensure a fair and transparent process. Recent updates to the Code of Conduct included clarified language about hazing and doxing, aligning K-State’s policies with peer institutions and making violations easier to identify. Maupin, who is involved in Greek life, said that personal experiences shape a more empathetic and effective approach to adjudicating conduct issues.
Student Experience and Campus Life
During the interview, both officials reflected on their journeys to K-State and the adjustment from larger cities to Manhattan’s community environment. They encouraged students from all backgrounds to get involved—highlighting programs like SGA and Quest Honors as pathways to leadership and real-world experience.
Albertson and Maupin also stressed the positive impact of campus sports and traditions on community safety and camaraderie. The judicial branch often works with campus police to address conduct violations, using these experiences to improve outreach and preventive education.
K-State’s 10-15 Year Master Plan
The conversation included reactions to President Linton’s new 10-15 year master plan for campus development. Major changes include restoring Anderson Hall’s porch fronts, transforming Kedzie Hall into a central resource hub, and building pedestrian walkways to enhance campus connectivity. While the judicial branch did not have a direct hand in the plan, Albertson noted student government’s role in communicating student perspectives to administration.
Call for Student Engagement
Both Albertson and Moppen closed the update with a call for greater student participation in SGA elections, committees, and campus feedback. Increased involvement, they said, ensures university leaders accurately represent and serve the student body. SGA leaders encouraged students to follow @SGACaseDay on Instagram for more updates and opportunities to connect.
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