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APPOINTED
POSITIONS PACKET
VALENCIA COLLEGE
WEST CAMPUS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
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Dear Candidate:
We appreciate your interest in representing the student body of the West Campus.
SGA provides many opportunities for leadership, including involvement at the
local, district and state levels of the organization. The SGA consists of the
Executive Board and Senators that serve as the chairs of committees whose
members (representatives) plan and carry out the activities of the association.
SGA is considered an important resource for both students and staff.
The Valencia College Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the
student body in matters relating to the college’s administration.
SGA is a vital link in the college’s endeavors to ensure a positive learning
environment for our student body.
Each year the organization plans a wide variety of programs and activities designed
to enhance campus life as well as support college-sponsored programs.
The college believes that leadership development is one of the most important
competencies of a Valencia graduate and offers many programs and resources to
support you. This is an important commitment that requires dedication and a
desire to serve your campus community. We’re proud to have you considering
becoming a member of the West Campus Student Government Association and
wish you every success.
Best Wishes!
Edna Jones Miller
Dr. Edna Jones Miller
Assistant Director, Student Development
407-582-5166
ejonesmiller@valenciacollege.edu
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SGA APPOINTED OFFICERS
Executive Board Positions:
Chief of Staff: shall be responsible for overseeing the senators; shall communicate and provide reports
to the President on the senators’ activities; shall assist the senators with their responsibilities as needed
Secretary: shall serve as the recording and corresponding secretary for the SGA President, maintain
An accurate and official record of all SGA activities including communications, actions, meeting
minutes, and correspondence, take attendance at all SGA meetings and maintain attendance records,
create and maintain a database of new and existing SGA members and officers
Treasurer: shall be responsible for overseeing all SGA accounts and keep accurate records; shall
approve expenditures from the SGA accounts to the SGA Advisor/ Assistant Director of Student
Development
Senator Positions:
Senator of Programming: shall assist in the development, supervision and evaluation of the following
areas: student activities and programs; cultural activities and programs. Responsible for leading the
planning, coordination and supervision of SGA-programmed events and activities, in conjunction with
other SGA officers.
Senator of Legislative Affairs: shall work with FCSSGA and other organizations to promote awareness of
legislative issues that may impact students. Shall identify and advocate legislative, policy and process
issues that are of importance to the students of Valencia College-West Campus. Assist in the tracking of
legislative changes that occur at the local, state and national level. Chair the Elections Committee
(when applicable).
Senator of Public Relations: shall assist in the development, supervision and evaluation of matters
relating to: the creation and development of marketing and promotional materials for SGA activities
and events. Shall assist in the development, supervision, coordination and dissemination of information
to West Campus entities. Maintain an up-to-date gallery of photographs and videos for SGA events and
activities. Maintain the SGA website and social media accounts.
Senator of Student Affairs: Identify and advocate for student issues that are of importance to the
students of Valencia College-West Campus. Be responsible for the development and distribution of all
SGA surveys in order to gauge areas of student concern and devise plans to address such concerns. Be
responsible for planning and implementing a Student Issues Town Hall Meeting during the Fall and
spring terms in order to educate the student body about specific issues that may have a direct impact
on State Colleges.
Senator of Records: shall serve as the recording and corresponding secretary for the SGA
Vice President; shall assist the Vice President on his/her duties as Chair of (ICC) as assigned; shall take
the minutes at all SGA ICC meetings and maintain attendance records; shall record, maintain and
distribute all minutes of the ICC meetings.
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Senator of Clubs and Organizations: Assist the Vice-President and the Executive Board with the
management of all chartered student clubs and organizations on campus. Assist the Vice-President in
ensuring that all clubs and organizations are meeting any and all expectations and responsibilities.
Assist the Vice-President in recruiting new student clubs and organizations, and helping those groups
complete all chartering requirements. Assist the Vice-President in creating and facilitating events and
projects for members of the Inter-Club Council.
Appointments will be chosen through an interview process.
The interview committee will be comprised of the newly elected Officers, a Valencia student,
the SGA Advisor and a Faculty or Staff member.
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR APPLICANTS
The following information is provided for you as an explanation of SGA application rules and
procedures. PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION CAREFULLY. Any questions regarding the
application should be referred to Dr. Edna Jones Miller, Assistant Director of Student Development at
West Campus, Room 3-147.
CANDIDACY APPLICATION
A candidacy application is included in this packet. Anyone seeking an appointed position in SGA must
complete this candidacy application and return it to the Student Development Office West Campus,
Room 3-147 by Friday, March 2, 2018.
QUALIFICATIONS OF CANDIDATES
1. A candidate for office must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 if running for an
Executive Board position and a 2.0 if running for a senator position, on all work attempted at
Valencia College. All members of the Executive Board must maintain at least a 2.5 term by term
cumulative grade point average (GPA) while serving in office. All senators must maintain at
least a 2.0 term by term cumulative grade point average (GPA) while serving in office.
Must also have no unresolved “I” incomplete grades and not have withdrawn from 50% of classes
enrolled.
2. A candidate for any office must register for and maintain the following depending on his/her
home campus:
East, Osceola and/or West Campus Students- at least 2 courses (6 hours) during the Fall and
Spring terms.
Lake Nona, Poinciana, and/or Winter Park Students- at least 1 course (3 hours) during the Fall
and Spring terms.
3. Term of office will be one year. Term becomes effective on May 1
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2018 APPLICATION DEADLINES
ACTIVITY
DATE/TIME
Applications Available
Monday, January 8
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Application Deadline
Friday, March 2
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at 5:00 p.m.
Passing of the Gavel
Monday, April 16
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at 5:30p
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
ELECTION APPLICATION
COMPLETE APPLICATION AND RETURN TO STUDENT DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ROOM 3-147
Name: ______________________________________________ VID# Number: _____________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: _______________
Telephone (Home): ______________________________ (Cell): _______________________________
Atlas E-mail address: @ mail.valenciacollege.edu
Appointed Positions for which most interested in applying: (List up to 3)
1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________
What is your overall Valencia GPA? __________ (this will be verified by Student Development)
How many credits have you completed at Valencia College? __________
How many hours would you be able to commit to SGA weekly? __________
Would you be available over the summer? ___________
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Please attach your resume to the application.
Please attach your term by term Education Plan.
o Please also make sure your plan is signed off by a Valencia Academic Advisor, located on
your campus in the Student Services Office.
CANDIDATE POSITION STATEMENT
The following questions must be answered for your candidacy application to be considered valid. Please type
and submit on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to include your name and VID#.
1. Why are you seeking office in the Student Government Association at Valencia College?
(100 words or less)
2. What is the most important problem at your campus that the Student Government Association should
address? What would you do to address that problem? (100 words or less)
3. What impact do you think SGA has on the ‘typical’ Valencia student? (100 words or less)