A passion for service
SGA President Jordan Colquitt ’24 is ready to help all students get involved
By Kyle Hobstetter on September 8, 2022
Jordan Colquitt didn’t see TU's campus until he moved in freshman year.
But he already knew it was the right fit.
Since sixth grade, Colquitt has dreamed of going to law school. When it was time to decide where to get his undergraduate degree, he asked his friends who were in college what schools would best prepare him for law school.
One kept being mentioned: Towson University.
Many of his friends who were in law school were also TU graduates.
“Through pre-law advising and organizations like the Towson Pre-Law Society, I knew I would be supported at Towson,” Colquitt says.
He also felt like Towson University wanted him. He remembered when he was accepted to TU, the university’s admissions team continually followed up with him about his decision. He also remembered a fun memento that came with his acceptance letter — a pair of TU branded socks that he still wears around campus.
“I’ve held onto those socks for two years now,” Colquitt laughs. “I didn’t want [a school] that just admits you and says ‘The decision is yours.’ I knew I wanted [one] that was going to show up and be consistent in seeking you.”
Colquitt decided he wanted to return the favor.
After spending two years in the Student Government Association (SGA), first in the Freshman Council then as treasurer, Colquitt has taken the reins as the president of SGA’s 102nd administration.
The political science major is not only passionate about helping people but also about policymaking.
“I’m really interested in local and Maryland politics,” Colquitt says. “It wasn’t necessarily a no-brainer of a major for me, but it’s something that’s going to push me toward my passions and my goals. The reading, writing and critical thinking involved with political science will give me the skills I need for law school.”
He has set six goals for himself and his staff to accomplish during their time in office:
- Prioritizing Student Wellness
- Supporting Student Organizations
- Fostering Inclusive Communities
- Improving Accessibility
- Improving SGA’s Efficiency
- Enhancing Campus Life and Student Involvement
“Our No. 1 goal is prioritizing student wellness,” Colquitt says.
Colquitt is also creating a new position within SGA to assist first-generation and low-income students. This new staffer will work with campus partners to design events and initiatives for these students to help their transition to campus.
This is a special area of interest for Colquitt because he is a first-generation student. And while he’s ready to support everyone, it means even more to help students just like him.
“The SGA is here for everybody, but if some students have a harder transition to college, of course we want to provide them with all the resources they need,” says the Riverdale Park, Maryland, native.
As he enters his third year at TU, Colquitt admits time has flown by. Along with his SGA commitments and the Pre-Law Society, he is also a part of Towson University’s ROTC program, Brotherhood, and Students Helping Honduras.
When talking with potential students who visit campus, the one piece of advice he likes to give is their time on campus is short so make the most of it.
“I wanted to take advantage of every opportunity Towson University has offered me,” he says. “All the organizations I’ve been a part of have me really excited to be here. As a university, we’re headed in the right direction, and it’s a great time to be a student [here].”
The SGA is open and ready to meet with students. Their office can be found on the second floor of the University Union near the Union Garage bridge entrance. Students can also follow the SGA on Twitter and Instagram for event, program and meeting information.