Student Government Association (SGA)
The SGA is the official voice of the student body before the college faculty, administration, and staff. It is run by and for the students and provides experience and training in a democratic form of government for students serving as elected representatives.
What We Do:
- Encourage fellow students to become involved in college life.
- Develop and promote effective communication between the student body, administration, and the faculty.
- Represent the student body on college-wide committees.
- Listen to student grievances and help resolve other significant problems relating to academic life.
- Collaborate with the OSA to provide social, cultural, educational, and recreational activities for all PCCC students.
Membership
The Student Government Association (SGA) membership is composed of the entire student body, an executive and legislative board of elected student representatives, and advisor(s).
The Entire Student Body
Members of the entire student body can:
- Attend student town hall meetings
- Attend leadership workshops & events
- Join or start a club/organization
- Run for SGA Positions
- Join SGA Committees
The Executive Branch
Membership consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
- Executive Committees:
- The Club Activities & Finance Committee (CAF)
- The Elections Review Committee (ERC)
The Legislative Branch
Membership consists of the Speaker (formerly “The Parliamentarian”) and all senators.
- Senate Committees:
- The Awards Evaluation Committee (AEC)
- The Academic Committee (AC)
- The Constitution Review Committee (CRC)
- The Student Programming Committee (SPC)
The Advisor(s)
There shall be a Primary Advisor and a Secondary Advisor. The position of the Primary Advisor is reserved for the Assistant Dean of Student Engagement. The Secondary Advisor position shall be a faculty member or administrator who is selected by the Executive and Legislative Board each year.
Elections
Elections are held annually during the spring semester. All students are invited to run for office if they meet the requirements for candidacy.
Eligibility requirements to run for office:
- Be a current PCCC student
- Have a minimum of 12 college-level credits
- Shall possess and maintain a GPA of:
- 3.0 GPA – Executive Board & Speaker
- 2.5 GPA – Senators
- Serve the full term (July 1st – June 30th)
- Cannot be an Executive Board member of any other club or organization
- Must attend one election orientation
Election Orientations:
- For dates follow us using the PCCC Portal
For more information please contact the SGA at [email protected]
SGA Executive Branch 2023-2024
Sure A. Aygün
SGA President/ERC Chair
Tiffany N. Guerrero
SGA Vice President/CAF Chair
Dania M. Perez
SGA Treasurer/CAF Vice-Chair
Sebastian Cano Guzman
SGA Secretary
SGA Legislative Branch 2023-2024
Stephlyn E. Buchanan
SGA Speaker/CRC Chair
Sheyla S. Verastegui Garcia
SGA Senator/SPC Chair
Elizabeth M. Pichardo
SGA Senator/SPC Vice-Chair
Ah’Janee Dunston
SGA Senator/AEC Chair
Elizabeth Ramos
SGA Senator/AC Chair
Chloe Neil
SGA Senator/AC Vice-Chair
SGA Committees
Awards Evaluation Committee (AEC)
The Awards Evaluation Committee (AEC) is charged with:
- Reviews the current awards policies and guidelines
- Recommends additional awards or ceremony changes
- Oversees the nominations process and certifies results
- Plans and executes the Awards Ceremony
All subject to approval of the SGA.
Membership
Chair: A SGA member shall chair the AEC. If all current Executive Board or Senate members are unable to chair the committee, a committee member will be appointed to chair.
Members: Includes three or more students currently holding membership in a club or organization sponsored by the SGA, one student athlete and the Vice President of the SGA. Each member shall be granted one vote.
Meetings
The AEC shall meet beginning in October and continue to meet as necessary.
Academic Committee (AC)
The Academic Committee (AC) is charged with:
- Conduct academic surveys at all three campuses
- Assist with projects and activities associated with Student Government Association
- Help promote with academic related programs/events
All subject to approval of the SGA.
Membership
Chair: Membership consist of senator positions appointed by the SGA: Chair and Co Chair.
Meetings
The AC shall meet in October and continue meeting as necessary.
Club Activities and Finance Committee (CAF)
The Club Activities and Finance Committee (CAF) is charged with:
- Reviewing registration materials for new clubs
- Making recommendations for the SGA
- Reviewing registration of current clubs
- Recommend appropriate action to the SGA regarding their status
- Fostering communication and cooperation between registered student clubs
- Maintaining records of funds collected and disbursed within clubs funded by the SGA
- Making recommendations to the SGA for the allocation of club funds
- Making monthly financial reports to the SGA regarding club funds
All are subject to the approval of the SGA.
Membership
Chair: The vice president of the SGA shall chair the CAF.
Co-Chair: The treasurer of the SGA shall co-chair the CAF.
Members: The presidents and the treasurers from each registered club funded by the SGA. Each member shall be granted one vote.
Meetings
The CAF shall meet no fewer than once per month while classes are in session during the Fall and Spring semester.
Constitutional Review Committee (CRC)
The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) is charged with:
- Reviewing the current constitution of the SGA at PCCC
- Recommend amendments to the SGA if necessary
All subject to approval of the SGA.
Membership
Chair: The Speaker of the SGA shall chair the CRC
Members: Includes two students at large in addition to the chair, to be appointed by the chair and approved by the Senate. Each member shall be granted one vote.
Meetings
The CRC shall meet no less than once per semester.
Election Review Committee (ERC)
The Election Review Committee (ERC) is charged with:
- Reviewing the current election policies and guidelines
- Recommend amendments to the SGA
- Overseeing the election process
- Reviewing and certifying election results
All subject to approval of the SGA.
Membership
Chair: The highest ranking SGA Executive Board member who is not a candidate in an upcoming election.
Members: Includes at least two students at large from registered clubs that are sponsored by the SGA, in addition to the chair, to be appointed by the chair, and may not include candidates in an upcoming election. Each member shall be granted one vote.
The Primary adviser to the SGA shall be a non-voting member.
Meetings
The ERC shall meet beginning in October, and continue to meet as necessary.
Student Programming Committee (SPC)
The Student Programming Committee (SPC) is charged with:
- Planning, organizing, executing programs, activities, and events that encourage co-curricular participation
- Promote school spirit
- Enable a sense of community within the main campus and its satellite campuses
All subject to approval of the SGA.
Membership
Chair: A Senator of the SGA shall chair the SPC.
Co-Chair: A Senator of the SGA shall co chair the SPC.
To join as a member:
- Be a current PCCC student
Meetings
The SPC shall meet in September and continue meeting as necessary.
Benefits
Students who join the SPC will:
- Learn how to plan events
- Take up on leadership roles
- Learn about promotion and marketing
- Sharpen public speaking skills
- Learn how to work as team
- Create peer networking opportunities
- Gain hospitality skills
- Chaperone trips
- Gain intrapersonal/interpersonal competence
- Simply have fun
Programming
- #PCCCPantherpride Days
- Welcome Activities
- Cultural Events
- Theme Months
- Social Events
- Special Events
- Off-Campus Trips
- Graduation Activities
- Community Engagement Opportunities
Contact Us
PATERSON MAIN CAMPUS – E102
Passaic County Community College
One College Boulevard
Paterson, New Jersey 07505-1179
Phone: 973-684-7191
Email: [email protected]
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Office of Student Activities
Phone: 973-684-5255
Email: [email protected]
ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Office of Student Activities
Phone: 973-684-7191
Email: [email protected]
PATERSON MAIN CAMPUS
Office of Student Activities
Founders Hall – Suite E102
STUDENT PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
Office of Student Activities
Phone: 973-684-5255
Email: [email protected]
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Office of Student Activities
Phone: 973-684-7191
Email: [email protected]
WANAQUE ACADEMIC CENTER
Office of Student Activities
Room W136
GAME ROOM
Office of Student Activities
Paterson Main Campus – Inside the GYM
Phone: 973-684-5043
PATERSON MAIN CAMPUS – E102
Monday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Tuesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Thursday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm |
**Closed Fridays in the summer
WANAQUE ACADEMIC CENTER – W136
Monday | TBD |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | TBD |
Thursday | Closed |
Friday | Closed |
**Closed in the summer
GAME ROOM – Inside the GYM
Monday | TBD |
Tuesday | TBD |
Wednesday | TBD |
Thursday | TBD |
Friday | TBD |
**Closed until further notice
Dr. Ian Wolf
Assistant Dean for Student Engagement
[email protected]
Rafaela A. Ramirez
Coordinator of Student Engagement for Programming & Activities
[email protected]
Iris Miolan
Staff Assistant for Student Engagement
[email protected]
Lizbeth Coliente
Student Engagement Assistant
[email protected]
Maria “Angelica” Sanchez Capurro
Student Engagement Assistant
[email protected]
Katherine Colon
Student Engagement Assistant
[email protected]