Student Body President

The Student Body President is the official spokesperson of University of Connecticut students. They also serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the entire Undergraduate Student Government. The President makes appointments of students to all external positions in the University, the Standing Committee Chairs of USG, and five ex-officio senators in the Student Senate. They act as the Chairperson to the USG Executive Committee. The President is elected by the student body at-large in the spring on a joint ticket with the Vice President.

Thomas Haggerty Thomas M. Haggerty is the President of the Undergraduate Student Body for 2009-2010. He is a currently a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Economics. He served as the first ever Freshmen Class Senator before becoming Student Affairs Chairperson. Haggerty is a member of the College Democrats and is a frequent volunteer for GUARD Dogs. In his spare time, Haggerty loves reading Batman comic books, watching "The West Wing" on DVD, and playing badminton and basketball. Haggerty hails from Stratford, CT where he graduated from Bunnell High School.