Carson Dale is the 80th Student Body President of Florida State University and serves as the only student voting member on the FSU Board of Trustees. Since arriving at Florida State, he has held leadership roles in both the legislative and executive branches of the Student Government Association and has been a central figure in the Student Government Association’s fiscal governance. He has served on the SGA Budget Committee since his freshman year, working to strategically allocate over $40 million in Activity and Service fees toward student programming, services, and facilities.
Carson is a Presidential Scholar and Social Science Scholar majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Public Administration. He is a member of Garnet and Gold Key, Order of Omega, and the Florida Student Association. He is also a founding father of the Theta Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, where he served as Vice President of Recruitment. During his time with Delta Sigma Phi, he helped grow the chapter to over 40 founding members and led efforts that resulted in the highest GPA among all Interfraternity Council chapters for three consecutive semesters.
Carson’s professional experience includes serving as a legal intern, policy researcher, and undergraduate research fellow, contributing to work in constitutional law and local Tallahassee history. He has presented at university-wide research showcases and supported campus-wide initiatives focused on student safety, emergency preparedness, and affordability.
Originally from Columbia, Missouri, Carson is passionate about public service, higher education policy, and student empowerment. He plans to pursue a career in government, advocacy, and law.