Gulf Coast State College | Student Government Association

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)

WHO IS SGA?

SGA is made up of Gulf Coast students like you! Four students are elected by the previous year's student body to serve as President, Vice President, Secretary, Internal Affairs, Online Engagement, and Event Coordinator. Students from other Gulf Coast clubs and organizations also serve as representatives and at-large members represent the general student body.

ADVISOR

Taylor Gilmore, tgilmore1@gulfcoast.edu

PURPOSE AND MISSION

The purpose and mission of the Student Government Association at Gulf Coast State College is to stimulate student involvement in all aspects of campus life. Using Student Activities Funding, the SGA fosters activities for and with all clubs and organizations and empowers students in all aspects of campus governance. They are the official voice through which the opinions and concerns of the student body may be expressed. SGA also serves as liaison between the student body and college administration to ensure all procedures and practices within the organization are inclusive and non-discriminatory.

SGA Executive Board 2022

LEFT TO RIGHT: MADISON HAYNE, ONLINE ENGAGEMENT; NATHAN GARRETT, SECRETARY; KYLE GREENFIELS, INTERNALL AFFAIRS; ASHTON NORTHON, PRESIDENT; ALEXZANDREA SMITH, EVENT COORDINATOR; ISABEL OZIPEK, TREASURER; REBECCA STARKE, VICE PRESIDENT

READY TO JOIN SGA?

SGA speaks for the students directly to the College's administration and Board of Trustees. Joining SGA will give you an opportunity to have your voice heard! There are advisors ready to provide you with guidance and act as mentors. You will also be the first to know about upcoming events and activities like free movie nights, free food, and other free goodies on campus.

SGA is open to all Gulf Coast students with a 2.0 GPA.

APPLY As a NEW member of SGA!

APPLY As a RETURNING member of SGA!

Applications are available in the sga room located in student union east.

WHAT DOES SGA DO?

Florida College System Student Government Association - 2016-2017
National Model Congress - 2016-2017
National Model Congress - 2016-2017
American Student Government Association - 2018-2019
American Student Government Association - 2019-2020 E Board

SGA offers you the chance to engage in co-curricular opportunities! This could be through community service activities such as, campus clean-up ventures, helping with college-wide projects, or volunteering at the Humane Society. SGA also promotes civic engagement conferences, Roundtable lunches, participation in National Model Congress, and various blood drives. Leadership conferences are offered each year that are free and open to all students!

Bay County Legislative Forum - Dr. Holdnak 2017-2018
Bay County Legislative Forum - Group Pic 2017-2018
SGA Lunch & Learn - 2017-2018
Student Government Association Lunch & Learn - 2017-2018
Student Government Association Retreat - 2017-2018
Student Government Association Retreat - 2017-2018

SGA provides collaboration between the classroom and student life by working with faculty members on various events such as "Movies for a Cause", which pairs a movie with a social or academic theme. SGA also sponsors guest speakers that cover topics ranging from leadership skills and study tips to meditation.

Asian American Student Union - Ice skating
Habitat for Humanities Project - 2016-2017
Trunk or Treat Activity - 2017-2018
Caring By Sharing - 2018-2019
Caring By Sharing - 2018-2019
Commodore Sub Club - Summer 2019
Commodore Sub Club - Summer 2019
Student Orientation - 2019-2020

SGA is not only filled with educational and professional knowledge opportunities; it is packed with exciting and entertaining activities as well! Events for students are a huge part of what SGA contributes to Student Life here at Gulf Coast State College. From “Welcome Back Week” to “Movies on the Lawn,” there is no limit to what SGA will provide in exhilarating events! SGA provides students with a Game Room that has a newly refurbished pool table, gaming systems with an abundance of varying games, and a lounging space for all students. There is so much more to SGA than you can imagine! Contact Taylor Gilmore today to learn more about how you can join SGA and be a part of something you will remember forever.