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.
President, Sophie Theiss
Chair, Recruiting Committee
Vice President, Ashton Norton
Chair, Legislative Committee
Secretary, Millie Lamb
Chair, COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE
Millie is a Biology major in the A.A program at Gulf Coast and then hopes to move onto UF to pursue a degree in veterinary sciences. After finishing Veterinary school she would like to open up her own practice specializing in small animals and exotics. She has been an active member of SGA as a senator for a year and now as online engagement, she strives to continue to make the campus feel like an open and safe space for students to come and express their ideas, SGA has done wonders in bringing people out of their shells, so she hopes as online engagement officer to make students feel the same way and hopefully sticks with them for the rest of their lives. This year Millie's objective is to have the student body more interactive online and to have our online presence more noticeable.
Internal Affairs, Rebecca Starke
Chair, MARKETING COMMITTEE
Rebecca has been a student with Gulf Coast State College since 2017, having spent her first two years as a dual-enrolled student and has since been a full-time student of the college. She is currently enrolled in the Digital Media Program and is on track to complete her A.S. in the fall semester, and will then go on to work on her Bachelors. Becca’s goal during her time in SGA is to keep communications open between SGA and the student-run clubs and organizations on campus in order to promote more active clubs and student activity this school year.
Events, Amanda Tolliver
Chair, EVENTS COMMITTEE
Amanda serves as the Events Coordinator for the Student Government Association. She is graduating in May 2022 with an Associate’s Degree in Psychology. She hopes to transfer to UGA to pursue a Bachelor’s in Psychology, and later a Ph.D. Amanda’s goals for Events Coordinator is to bring the student body together by planning and creating inclusive events for all who attend Gulf Coast State College. She also aspires to give the students a up-close and personal experience of the SGA events process. She has a servant leadership style, meaning that she leads by serving the student body of GCSC. Amanda Is looking forward to all of the events this semester holds and is looking forward to facilitating events that bring the student body together.
Online Engagement, Daniela Oestreich
Chair, ONLINE ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Daniela, a.k.a Danie, is part of the Digital Media B.A.S program here at Gulf Coast. She has been attending GCSC since the Fall of 2019, and is expected to graduate in the Spring of 2023. Her hope is to be able to provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere for the campus through the support of SGA. Using what she’s learned of social media development and online writing, she hopes to continue to keep a strong line of communication from the students at GCSC to our officers at SGA, in person and online. Being a part of the Center for Student Media has taught her the benefits of being flexible and adaptable, and she is ready to take on any challenge that may come next.
Treasurer, Alexis Taylor
Chair, FINANCE COMMITTEE
Alexis has been attending Gulf Coast State College full time since Fall 2020. Her main goal is to help SGA be able to interact and create more fun for the students around Campus. After graduating with her A.A., she plans to attend FSU and pursue her dream in Crime Scene Investigation.
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!
Vote for the 2022-2023 SGA Executive Board Members by scanning the QR code or VOTE HERE!
Applications are available outside of the SGA Office located in the SUE Cafeteria.
WHAT DOES SGA DO?
important documents & info
SGA members who miss a meeting or required event must complete an Excused Absence Form. Forms are available online or in the SGA Office located in Student Union East. These printed forms must be turned in the Student Government Office located in Student Union East.
By-Laws & Constitution
The Student Government Association of Gulf Coast State College reviews and updates the By-Laws and Constitution every 2 years.
SGA meetings/minutes
The Student Government Association has bi-weekly Business Meetings on Tuesdays from 12:45- in the Board of Trustees Conference Room located on the 3rd floor of Student Union West.
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