SGA sources have confirmed to KnightNews.com that UCF SGA Speaker of the Senate Drew Pope announced his resignation Thursday night during the Senate meeting.

KnightNews.com has learned school and personal reasons prompted his resignation.

UCF student leaders are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA and also remain in overall good standing with UCF to hold a leadership position. It is unclear what Pope’s GPA is because it is protected by FERPA, a federal privacy law, and could only be made public if Pope chose to disclose it.

During a phone conversation with KnightNews.com Thursday night, Pope declined to comment on his resignation.

The Speaker of the Senate is one of the highest paid positions in SGA, often drawing a monthly pay of more than $1,000 derived from student fees.

Check KnightNews.com for more details to come.