The Executive Branch is organized under nine departments and two teams that focus on different aspects of student life and Student Government affairs. Each department includes at least one staff member, who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Department of Academics

Under this Department shall fall all activity pertaining to academic issues. This includes any Student Government-led effort to assist in improving students' academic experiences. The responsibilities of the Department of Academics shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Increasing options for the affordability of textbooks.
▪ Encouraging all academic staff to post course materials and assignments online.
▪ Ensuring the implementation of organizational flow charts for degree programs.
▪ Overseeing the Provost Council.
▪ Coordinating extensions to the hours of operation of Middleton Library.
▪ Encourage online Counselor/appointment scheduling for all colleges.
▪ Assisting in the development of the Degree Tracking Program.

Department of Athletics

Under this Department shall fall all activity pertaining to athletic policies of the university as they relate to students. The responsibilities of the Department of Athletics shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Being a liaison to the Athletic Department and the Athletic Council.
▪ Reevaluate the Priority Point process to account for all students attending away games.
▪ Coordinating partnerships between the Athletic Administration and Student Government.
▪ Increase student gate access.
▪ Allow tracking of Priority Points on PAWS.

Department of Campus Development

Under this Department shall fall all activities pertaining to the construction, development and maintenance of physical aspects of the LSU campus. The responsibilities of the Department of Campus Development shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Improving campus lighting.
▪ Acting as the official intermediary between the Executive Branch and LSU Recreational Services and the Student Health Center.
▪ Working with the Office of Facility Development on "enhancing the core" projects.
▪ Updating the Executive Cabinet on the progress of campus development projects.
▪ Working to extend wireless internet access to all of campus.
▪ Working to establish an on-campus Farmer's Market.
▪ Working to extend hours for dining facilities.

Department of External Affairs

Under this Department shall fall all activity pertaining to Student Government's interactions with the local government as well as efforts to engage the community and other entities outside of the LSU campus. The responsibilities of the Department of External Affairs shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and the execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Attending North Gate Merchants' Association meetings.
▪ Working with the Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and Plan Baton Rouge on developments near campus that effect students.
▪ Coordinating projects and plans with the Office of the Partnership for Public Service.

Department of Student Assistance

Under This Department shall fall activity regarding assisting LSU Students for University Issues. All activities of this department shall be seen by the Ombudsperson. The responsibilities of the Department of Student Assistance shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and the execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Checking the Ombudsperson Email account and responding to students' queries.
▪ Working with the office of judicial affairs to enhance the student code of conduct.
▪ To facilitate dialogue and provide solutions to grievances by students.

Department of Student Involvement

Under this Department shall fall all activity pertaining to Student Government's student involvement and programming efforts. The responsibilities of the Department of Student Involvement shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Administer Students on Target.
▪ Planning "Chats with the Chancellor".
▪ Planning Finals Week Activities.
▪ Facilitating and coordinating the Freshmen Leadership Council.
▪ Facilitating involvement in and between student organizations.
▪ Bringing local leaders to campus for conversations with students.
▪ Continuing the growth of Student Government-led community service projects.

Department of Transportation

Under this Department shall fall all activity involving student transportation in and around campus. The responsibilities of the Department of Transportation shall include, but not be limited to, the formulation and execution of the following initiatives:

▪ Developing safe options for nighttime travel for students.
▪ Extending the reach of campus buses.
▪ Lobbying for the extension of the reach of local buses.
▪ Adjusting bus schedules to fixed schedules.
▪ Establishing a Tiger Tram system.
▪ Serving as a delegate to CATS.