STUDENT GOVERNMENT  &

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Elston Hall, Room 222, 381-1338

SGA members are: (clockwise from top) John Donahue, David Kilpatrick, Derrick Tusang (Treasurer), Stephanie Jones (Secretary), Sheri Fox, Deryle McCann (President), Amanda Ferguson, Erin Pelkey (Student Trustee), Noney Grier, Rebekah Bird, Ron Sundermann and Anthony Galea (Vice President).

Deryle McCann, President	sga@sunysccc.edu
Anthony J. Galea, Vice President	sga@sunysccc.edu
Derrick Tusang, Tresurer	sga@sunysccc.edu
Erin Pelkey, Student Trustee	sga@sunysccc.edu
Martha Asselin, Advisor	asselimj@sunysccc.edu
Justin Cook, Advisor	cookjp@sunysccc.edu

Student Services Office, 222 Elston Hall

Click here to view the SCCC Student Government Association Constitution
Click here to view the Student Government Association Position Descriptions.
Click here to view the Student Government Association Senate Guide.
Click here to view the Student Government Association Statement of Intent form.
Click here to view the Student Govenment Association Petition form.

The documents listed here and below are in an Adobe Acrobat .pdf format. If you are unable to view Adobe Acrobat .pdf files please click here to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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The Student Government Association (SGA) is the “voice of the students.” Through SGA projects, real change and improvement can occur on campus. This doesn’t happen without your involvement! The Senate fulfills the legislative functions of SGA, and includes the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, eight Senior Senators, eight Freshman Senators and the Student Trustee. Each week the Senate meets to review and vote on major resolutions concerning the students’ general welfare. Senate meetings are open to everyone. Check in the SGA office for the date and time of the next meeting.

SGA committees include: Awards Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, Election Board, Athletic Board, Student Organization Board, Constitution and Judicial Committee and Abilities Awareness Committee. SGA is responsible for disbursing the Student Activity Fee money. These funds are used for club programs, Student Activities Board events, athletics and campus improvement projects and programs initiated by SGA, such as your YMCA membership.

SGA elections will be held in September and April. Anyone interested in running for a seat on the SGA Senate must see the Director of Student Activities, room 222 Elston Hall. New members are always welcomed!

SGA meetings are held weekly. Anyone and everyone are invited to observe these meetings.
Click here to view copies of all meeting minutes.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Your Student Activity Fee provides many varied clubs and organizations for you to join. The following clubs and organizations are available currently for our students. If you are interested in joining and/or getting more information on a club, please contact the advisor listed below or the Director of Student Activities. If you have an interest and there isn’t a club for that interest, you can create a club. See the Director of Student Activities for details.

Click here to view club descriptions.
Click here to view club constitutions.
Click here to view the Club/Organization Procedural Manual 2010-2011.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD (SAB) is the major activities planning organization on campus. The events that SAB plans are many and varied, and they include cultural, social, educational and recreational activities. Some examples include:

People are always needed to help plan and execute various events. SAB is an exciting way to spend some of your time.

	•     Concerts and comedy showcases		•     Speakers and lectures
	•     Musical events		•     Spring Week
	•     Novelty acts		•     Spring Dance

Click here to view the Student Activities Board (SAB) Constitution.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES ON COLLEGE COMMITTEES:  Another avenue for involvement is to become involved in all-college committees comprised of students, faculty and staff.  These important committees establish college policy and plan various campus events and projects.  Contact the Dean of Student Affairs, Ms. Martha Asselin, or the Student Government Association President if you are interested in getting involved in any of these college committees:

ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEEmakes recommendations regarding instruction through the Academic Code and other areas related to academic standards.  (Two student representatives annually.)

CAMPUS LIFE AND SAFETY COMMITTEE, composed of faculty, staff and students, addresses issues related to health, safety, and the overall quality of life on our campus. (Two student representatives annually.)

COLLEGE PLANNING COUNCIL is a campus-wide committee of faculty, staff, and students responsible for developing a short- and long-range plan for the College.  Plans are developed every spring for implementation in September.  (Two student representatives annually.)

CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMITTEE recommends speakers and programs designed to stimulate community and college interest and involvement.  (Two student representatives annually.)

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE receives, reviews, and evaluates proposals recommending new curricular changes in existing curricula.  (Two student representatives annually.)

FACULTY-STUDENT ASSOCIATION promotes and sponsors programs for the college community. The Board of Directors of faculty, students, and administrators oversees the operations of the College Store, Food Service and Children Center on campus. Examples of projects and programs supported by FSA are campus technology, Community and Cultural Events, Athletics, commencement and orientation programs. (Seven student representatives annually.)

PROFESSIONAL POLICIES, NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE recommends policies concerning issues related to the faculty and development of their professional areas.  (Two student representatives annually.)

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE promotes student welfare, plans the College Commencement and Honors Convocation, and recommends students for service on college committees.  (Two student representatives annually.)