The º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-run organization that represents and acts in the interests of the students in their academic and student life endeavors, as well as providing opportunities to further personal formation in line with the vision of the Congregation of the Holy Cross.Ìý To meet these ends, SGA Senate enacts legislation that is conducive to improving student experience on campus while furthering the mission and vision of the College, and the Programing Board creates student programming that builds community while creating a vibrant sense of belonging for all students.Ìý Finally, the Executive Board oversees the day-to-day functioning of the Senate and Programming Board, as well as acting as the chief spokespersons of the student body to the College administration and faculty.
Between the three branches of government, SGA provides students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, engage in service, and make a difference to student experience on campus.Ìý We encourage you to get involved and share your unique gifts and talents!
- TheÌýCampus Engagement CommitteeÌýcreates events that are fun and engaging while meeting the diverse interests and needs of the student body, paying particular attention to the range of cultural backgrounds from which our students come. This committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation of allÌýAve TunesÌýandÌýSpes UniventsÌýprogramming.
- TheÌýCommunications Committee is critical to the success of SGA by being the main channel for creating awareness and promotion of events for SGA and Student Life. This committee creates the weekly Stall Street Journal/Driscoll Dispatch and event flyers, as well as maintaining the SGA Instagram account including the content for HCCTV.
- TheÌýSignature Events CommitteeÌýconnects students to the vibrant community life of the college by overseeing the implementation of signature events that are a part of the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ tradition. These events includeÌýFall Fest,ÌýFriendsgiving,ÌýSaints Soiree, andÌýGames on theÌýGreen, as well as supporting theÌýHarvest MoonÌýandÌýSpring Jubilee music festivals.
- TheÌýSocial Advocacy CommitteeÌýcreates and organizes opportunities for the college community to serve those in need in our local community. This committee is responsible for planning and organizing two large scale outreach programs that are part of the College’s tradition: theÌýSt. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Food BasketsÌýandÌýSpring into Service,Ìýas well as smaller programs which support local service agencies. Additionally, the Social Advocacy Committee develops tabling events that focus on promoting awareness and education on issues which support the key principles and values of the Catholic Church’s social justice tradition.
- TheÌýWellness CommitteeÌýsupports student well-being by creating and implementing events centered around emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and relational health. Collectively, these events aim at helping students to develop balanced, healthier lifestyles so they can thrive during their college careers.