Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Somerset Community College is comprised of a committed group of diverse individuals who represent the voice of the student body.
The SGA affords opportunities for student participation in democratic student government through which students may express themselves academically and artistically and engage in thoughtful, respectful debate about student and college issues. The group promotes the general welfare of all students and advocates for student rights and concerns.
The SGA serves as a liaison between the student body and college administrators and stimulates an appreciation for the privileges and responsibilities of being a student at Somerset Community College. In this role, the group strives to provide equal and unbiased representation to its constituents.
The organization places emphasis on the development of emerging student leaders and provides a safe, positive environment to encourage personal and professional growth.
As the chartering body for official student organizations and a coordinator of college and community events, the SGA enhances local culture through activities that promote intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, appreciation for science and humanities, charitable and philanthropic ideals, leadership development, collaboration, and service to others.
SGA scholarships are funded by the W.O. and Lois Newell Endowed Scholarship Fund.
*SGA meeting dates and locations are emailed to all students. All meetings are available on Skype.
SGA Vision Statement
The Student Government Association (SGA) at Somerset Community College strives to be recognized as a regional and national model of excellence in the development of student leaders and for its contributions of meaningful cultural, intellectual and social opportunities to the communities it serves.
SGA Goals
- The Somerset Community College Student Government Association shall provide ample opportunities for students to participate in democratic student government through which students may express themselves academically and artistically and engage in thoughtful, respectful debate about student and college issues.
- The Somerset Community College Student Government Association shall enhance local culture through activities that promote intellectual curiosity, diversity and inclusion, appreciation for sciences and the humanities, charitable and philanthropic ideals, leadership development, collaboration and service to others.
- The Somerset Community College Student Government Association shall provide meaningful professional development opportunities to its membership.
- The Somerset Community College Student Government Association shall effectively serve as a resource to students wishing to establish student organizations and as the chartering body for student organizations at the college, shall provide and enforce guidelines for registered student organizations.
- The Somerset Community College Student Government Association shall recruit and retain a well-qualified cadre of student leaders to serve in executive offices and Delegate positions for each campus and center.
Sponsors
Meghan Hacker
meghan.hacker@kctcs.edu
Tracy Casada
tracy.casada@kctcs.edu
