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Become a Member

Why should you join Student Government?

  • Because you can...
  • serve on college-wide committees alongside faculty & staff.
  • represent the student body to the SVCC administration.
  • assist with planning and organizing campus-wide activities.
  • assist with community service projects.
  • assist with the recognition process for new student organizations.
  • assist with allocating money to existing and new student organizations.
  • gain valuable leadership experience.
  • hone your problem solving, decision making, presentation and communications skills.
  • make new and lasting friendships!!

What are the Minimum Qualifications

Student Senator

  • Anyone who is regularly enrolled and who has a minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 (as determined by the Office of Admissions, Records and Placement) may be a member of Student Government.
  • Members must be able to attend all meetings held every other Wednesday at 12:30pm (during the activity hour).
  • Members must be willing to learn and follow parliamentary procedure during meetings.

Officers

  • All officers must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit classes at SVCC prior to petitioning to run for office. 
  • President and Student Trustee must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better as determined by the Office of Admissions and Records of SVCC at the time that petition is filed, and must hold a GPA of 2.75 to maintain office.
  • Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary/Public Relations must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better as determined by the Office of Admissions and Records of SVCC at the time that petition is filed, and must hold a GPA of 2.5 to maintain office.
  • Must be currently enrolled in 6semester hours of credit classes at SVCC from the beginning of the semester to the last day of the semester.
  • Must agree to serve a minimum of one full term of office unless there are extenuating circumstances.
  • Upon taking office, must maintain SGA Office hours as determine by the SGA Advisor

Members

  • All members must be willing to learn and have a GREAT time!!