The Student Activities program at Schenectady County Community College compliments the academic program of studies and enhances the overall educational experience of students. Student Activities provides services and programs to assist students in becoming more broadly educated and in developing more meaningful interpersonal relationships. This is accomplished through such programs as cultural performances and field trips, informational seminars and discussions, athletics, social activities, leadership programs, governance roles, performing arts, and clubs and organizations. Martha Asselin is the Director of Student Activities at Schenectady County Community College and can be reached by calling (518) 381-1335 or e-mail at asselimj@sunysccc.edu.



The Student Activities Office is located on the second floor of Elston Hall in Room 222. The office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

All new full-time and part-time students must obtain a Photo I.D. Card . Please visit the College Store for details or visit their website. Thru the link on our home page. Returning students must obtain the current validation sticker for the academic year thru the College Store. This ID card also works as a library card at the Begley Library and other benefits available to those individuals who have paid the Student Activity Fee each semester (such as utilizing the Corporate Membership at either the YWCA or the YMCA of Schenectady).

SGA stands for Student Government Association, and it is exactly that - the student governing organization of Schenectady County Community College. Each student (who pays the Student Activity Fee) at SCCC can consider themselves a member of SGA. Through elected student government representatives, all students have a voice in matters pertaining to their organization and activities. Students elected to the council of SGA not only have a voice in college policies affecting students, but also are afforded excellent opportunities to develop leadership and management skills, interpersonal and group dynamic skills and learn the art of organization and governance. SGA also works to promote good relations with other community colleges in the state system and with the surrounding community of Schenectady County. The SGA office is located on the second floor of Elston Hall, Room 220.

A wide variety of student organizations exist on campus ranging from a Student Volunteer Organization to personal interest organizations such as the Black and Latino Student Alliance and the Technologies Club to professionally related groups such as American Culinary Federation. A list of all the clubs and organizations that are offered at SCCC is available in the Student Activities Office, 222 Elston Hall and in the Student Handbook and Activities Calendar. Students are encouraged to keep their eyes on campus bulletin boards to see when the clubs and organizations are holding meetings and/or programs. Becoming involved in a club or organization can help you to develop more meaningful relationships and to become better educated.

The Student Activities Office also houses a strong athletic program. Men's basketball and baseball, basketball and co-ed bowling are offered each year. Also available to all students who pay the Student Activity Fee (thus becoming members of the Student Government Association) is a corporate membership to the Downtown Schenectady YMCA. Students just need to show their college I.D. (with current validation sticker) to have access to the facilities available at the YMCA (swimming pool, indoor track, nautilus system, basketball and volleyball courts and more!). For more on our sports programs, see the Athletic Director, 222 Elston Hall or call 381-1356.

The college sees community service as a vital part of individual development. Individual students are often called upon to offer their skills in working with various service organizations in order to benefit the community. Past volunteer opportunities have included working with the American Red Cross, the Cerebral Palsy Telethon, Inner City Ministry and the American Cancer Society. Fund raisers for Toys for Tots, Concern for the Hungry and Meals on Wheels have also been held. Students can learn more about such volunteer activities by reading the college newsletter, The Binnekill, each week and/or can indicate their interest in volunteering by seeing Martha Asselin, Director of Student Activities, in the Student Services Office located in room 222 Elston Hall or by calling (518) 381-1335.

Of course! Student Activities recognizes the need for the development of interpersonal and social relationships. The Student Activities Board (SAB) is responsible for regularly offering events and programs that do just that! The annual Spring Week is always fun, as are the holiday activities, the comedy acts and much, much more. Any student interested in joining the Student Activities Board is encouraged to see the Student Activities Board Advisor, in the Student Services Office located in room 222 Elston Hall or by calling (518) 381-1478.

Student Activities posts flyers and notices for almost every activity on bulletin boards located in each building throughout campus. Another valuable resource is The Binnekill - is a biweekly publication produced by the Public Relations Department in the Office of Planning and Development. It is your source for information about College news, upcoming events, sports, student profiles and faculty/staff news. Hard copies of the Binnekill are available every two weeks near the Security Desk in Elston Hall and outside the Library in the Begley Building. The on-line edition of the Binnekill is available by visiting the College Web site at www.sunysccc.edu, and clicking on News, Calendars, Events and Employment. Do you have an idea for a Binnekill story, a question about the Binnekill, or would you like to write or take photos for the Binnekill? If so, please see Public Relations Specialist Heather Meaney in the Stockade Building, Room 108, or call 381-1250.

Like most human beings, you probably have a need both to be a part of something and to stand out in some way. Becoming involved as a student can help you meet these important needs. Whether you participate in an organization, a campus program, volunteer or play intercollegiate athletics, you help yourself to become part of something. When you make good grades and take on leadership roles with others, you help meet your need to stand out. Research shows that college students who are involved are more successful than those who are not. INVOLVEMENT can be a key to success. So . . . Student Activities invites you to gather information about our programs and try involvement! In the years ahead, we hope that you will look back on your time at Schenectady County Community College and taken pleasure in what you accomplished while you were here.