Mikel Sykes, Delta State Student Government Association president, was recently named vice president of the Institutions of Higher Learning Student Body Presidents Council.Delta State University’s Mikel Sykes, president of the Student Government Association, was recently appointed to the vice president position of the Institutions of Higher Learning Student Body Presidents Council.
The state recognition comes on the heels of Sykes’s successful campaign as Delta State’s SGA president — recently becoming the first two-time president in the school’s history.
“I’m really exited about the position,” said Sykes. “We’re thinking that we can work a little bit more with the legislature this year and do some good things for higher education in Mississippi.”
In his role, Sykes will work the IHL to keep the organization updated about the needs of students across the state.
“Our goal is to make the lives of students easier and do whatever we can to better their college experience,” added Sykes. “With this position, I’ll be a little bit more plugged in with what’s going on at the IHL.
Sykes will serve under president Jeffrey George, SGA president from the University of Southern Mississippi. The eight SGA presidents across Mississippi are also welcome to attend monthly IHL meetings in Jackson.
Delta State President William N. LaForge is honored to see Sykes receive the statewide recognition.
“I am very proud that our SGA president, Mikel Sykes, has been selected by his peers from Mississippi institutions to serve as vice president,” said LaForge. “It is very fitting that Mikel serve in this leadership position since he is one of the more senior leaders as a second-term SGA president.”
LaForge is very familiar with the Student Body Presidents Council because he and three former SGA presidents from across Mississippi founded the group in 1971 when LaForge served as Delta State’s SGA president.
“I know Mikel will serve the group with great distinction, and Delta State is extremely proud of him,” added LaForge.
To learn more about the IHL, visit http://www.ihl.state.ms.us.
