BREAKING: CAU SGA Faces Leadership Shake-Up Amid President and Vice President’s Removal
Updated: Sep 25
Clark Atlanta University’s 38th SGA Administration faces possible leadership transition after the reported removal of President Mikel Caldwell and Vice President Rokita Spencer. The circumstances surrounding their removal are unconfirmed.
According to the Clark Atlanta University Student Handbook, “Any member of SGA will be removed from office by two-thirds vote of those students voting in a university-wide election, if the current officer’s behavior, conduct, or demeanor reflects unfavorably on the office, the student body or the University.”
While there is an appeal process, there has yet to be any mention of an appeal as of right now. During the appeals process, hearings are open to the student body.
The Forward Together Administration, helmed by Caldwell and Spencer and elected in April 2026, campaigned on improving student life, developing student leaders, strengthening campus community, and expanding scholarship opportunities.
While the situation develops, students are left questioning what comes next for student government and who may step into leadership.
The Panther has reached out to the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement for comment.
As of Monday, September 21, the following has been confirmed.
1. The removal of the SGA President and SGA Vice President is confirmed; we currently do not have a sitting SGA president and vice president in place.
2. The reason for their removal is not yet confirmed; an investigation has reportedly been underway.
3. Appeals by the affected parties are underway. The results are pending. Hearings are supposed to be open to the student body, per SGA Bylaws.
4. In response to The Panther’s inquiry regarding the leadership shake-up, The Office of Student Leadership and Engagement has responded with the following statement on Sunday evening: “Good evening, Thank you for reaching out. I appreciate your inquiry. I will follow up with the appropriate university administration regarding your request and will provide any information that is available for release once I receive guidance. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
5. Per the Student Handbook, another school-wide, special election will have to take place to elect a new ‘26-‘27 SGA President and Vice President.
6. The Student Handbook and SGA Bylaws do not explicitly detail a line of succession in the event that both President and Vice President positions become vacant.
This story is developing.
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Update: Friday, September 25, 2026
The Clark Atlanta University has responded to the matter with the following statement:
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