SGA President Jared Hunter discussed the sanctions handed to him by the University’s Office of Student Conduct during Thursday’s meeting of the Student Government Association Senate. Hunter previously said the sanctions could not be discussed because of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, but Hunter subsequently confirmed to The Crimson White that he signed a campaign form that waived his FERPA rights. 

In discussing the sanctions, Hunter, a senior political science major, said he was given 45 additional hours of community service and educational research because of campaign violations brought up in the OSC investigation. The 45 hours must be completed by November, and Hunter said he will be working with a local non-profit organization to complete the community service.

“It has always been my goal to be open and honest during the elections process,” Hunter said in a written statement. “I seek to represent all students on campus, and I’m extremely excited about the year ahead.”

After the meeting, Hunter said he felt the first official Senate meeting was a good time to release the statement. He added that he will continue to work to complete the requirements placed on him by the OSC.

Additionally, Hunter said he has already turned his focus toward governing, and he hopes students will turn their attention to what is important for campus.