MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
BRIGHTON CAMPUS
BYLAWS
1. NAME SUPREMACY
This organization shall be known as the Monroe Community College Student
Government Association at the Brighton Campus, hereinafter referred to as the “SGA.”
The SGA is subject to the provisions of these Bylaws and the rules and regulations
derived from them.
2.
JURSIDICTION
1.1 All articles hereby listed below apply to operations at both the Brighton Campus and the
Applied Technologies Center. Operations are hereby deemed all clubs and organizations
recognized within jurisdiction.
1.2 Let it be known, that all mentioning of the Brighton Campus includes the Applied
Technologies Center.
3. MEETINGS
2.1
Per Article III, Section 6C (d) of the SGA Constitution, the Senate must hold regular
public meetings.
2.1.1
A public meeting shall be held once every week during the academic year and
once every month during the summer term. Special meetings may be called by
the President, Speaker, or upon request of one-third of the voting membership
of the Senate.
2.1.2
A meeting may be conducted if quorum does not exist; however, no business
may be conducted unless quorum is met. A quorum shall consist of a majority
of the total current voting membership of the Senate. In addition, either the
Faculty Advisor or the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development
Advisor must be present to conduct business.
2.1.3
In the absence of both the Speaker of the Senate and the Deputy Speaker of the
Senate, the Senate must elect an “acting speaker” from among its membership.
In the absence of the acting Speaker, he or she shall appoint another Senator to
take their place and preside over the meeting.
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2.1.4
All meetings shall operate under the most current edition of Robert's Rules of
Order. Where these Bylaws conflict with Robert’s Rules of Order, these
Bylaws will take precedence.
2.1.5
The non-voting student must present their legislation to a member of the Senate
and get it sponsored. That Senator must find one other voting Senator to
support the legislation that they have taken the responsibility to sponsor on the
Senate floor. The sponsor of the given legislation is charged with motioning to
the Speaker.
2.1.6
The sponsoring Senator has the responsibility of representing to the utmost of
his/her ability the sponsored piece of legislation, in addition to managing the
bill. Managing the legislation entails bringing the bill to the pre-agenda meeting
and being the sole spokesperson for the legislation and its merits. (Only the
Senate can debate the merits of an item and whether it will be included on its
agenda.) The sponsoring Senator is given the task and responsibility of
managing and representing the legislation in debate.
2.1.7
A Senator sponsoring legislation assumes full responsibility for proper
representation, articulation, and communication of the legislation at hand. This
does not however prohibit a Senator from voting as they wish; it merely protects
the rights of the non-voting student to be properly represented to and within
their legislative body.
2.1.8
At the public meeting the rights of non-voting students and the merits of the
legislation are represented and protected by the sponsoring Senator. Only
members of the Senate are allowed the floor to debate legislation at hand when
on the Senate floor, whether for debate and/or vote, unless deemed necessary
and relevant at the discretion of the Speaker of the Senate.
2.1.9
Any non-voting student may present an opposing or supporting statement
regarding the legislation on the Senate agenda during Speak to the Senate. No
other person should have the ability or right to influence the vote of the Senate
prior to a vote unless presenting relevant information that adds to the discussion
at hand, enabling the Senate to make an informed vote, not a biased one.
2.1.10 If a non-voting student feels as though their legislation was not properly
represented, articulated, or communicated to the Senate they reserve the right to
make an appeal to the Speaker of the Senate. If the Speaker of the Senate in
agreement with and under the supervision of the SGA advisors do, in fact, agree
that there was bias in the representation of the legislation at hand, the Deputy
Speaker of the Senate will then assume the sponsorship of the legislation. The
Deputy Speaker will then be tasked with managing the bill and amend at the
discretion of the non-voting student.
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4. CHARTERING
3.1 Students desiring to form a student club or organization must make application for
charter to the Senate through the Director of the Office of Student Life and Leadership
Development or designee. These minimum requirements must be met:
3.1.1
Present a proposed constitution which includes a statement of purpose, plans for
operations, and whose mission does not resemble a currently chartered club or
organization at the Brighton Campus.
3.1.2
A faculty/staff member who has agreed to act as the club's advisor. If all other
criteria for chartering have been met, a written certification that the club has
attempted to secure an advisor, but has yet to locate a suitable choice agreeable
to the club or organization, shall be acceptable for the purposes of meeting this
requirement for chartering. This certification must be signed by the club’s or
organization’s officers and the Director of the Office of Student Life and
Leadership Development or designee.
3.1.3
A signed list of tentative officers and an outline of projected -activities.
3.1.4
Members of the club or organization and/or an advisor for the club or
organization should be present to respond to questions when the Senate meeting
on chartering is held. If no member or advisor is able to appear at the Senate
meeting, the appropriate Club Senator may act as spokesperson.
3.1.5
The club or organization must provide any information deemed relevant to
chartering by the Senate.
3.2 Any club or organization desiring any changes or amendments to their constitution
must apply to the Senate through the Director of the Office of Student Life and
Leadership Development or designee. These minimum requirements must be met:
3.2.1
The revised constitution must be updated by the club or organization to contain
all current policies deemed necessary by the Senate.
3.2.2
A list of current officers.
3.3 Prior to the use of any funds provided by the Student Association, all clubs and
organizations will be required to submit the following information each semester to the
Senate and the Director of the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development or
designee.
3.3.1
A list of current officers, updated whenever there is a change.
3.3.2
An interpretation by the current club officers of the club’s purpose/mission
statement, signed by all club officers.
3.3.3
All documents shall be brought to the Senate for approval to use Student
Association funds for the remainder of the semester.
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3.3.4
Any club or organization that submits proof that the officers from the fall
semester are continuing in their duties through the academic year from the fall
semester to the spring semester will not have to complete 3.2.2 for that spring
semester.
3.4 The Senate must charter all student clubs and organizations that seek recognition and
meet all requirements for chartering set by the Senate and these Bylaws. In order to
become and to remain chartered the following regulations must be followed:
3.4.1
The Senate will consider any and all documents relevant to chartering before
voting on said charter. Supporting documents include but are not limited to the
club’s Constitution, the recommendation of the Director of the Office of Student
Life and Leadership Development or designee, any additional documents that
the club or organization wishes to have considered in favor of granting charter,
and any other supporting material the Senate may deem necessary and proper.
No proposed club or organization will be formally recognized as such until the
Senate has approved their petition for charter.
3.4.2
A duplicate list of officers, faculty/staff advisor, and constitution must be
maintained within the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development and
be updated whenever there is a change. A membership list would also be
beneficial but is not required. Each organization is responsible for keeping this
information up-to-date.
3.4.3
Any chartered club or organization, which has been inactive for three or more
semesters, may have their charter revoked. Any club or organization wishing to
be reactivated must fulfill the requirements above in 3.1.
3.4.4
In the case of de-chartering a club, a notice will be published in the Monroe
Doctrine for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to revocation of the club's charter.
5. VACANCIES AND ABSENCES
4.1 Vacancies of SGA President/Vice President
4.1.1 In the event of a vacancy in the position of the SGA President, as a result of
academic or disciplinary ineligibility, resignation, impeachment, or death, the
SGA Vice President shall assume the office of President.
4.1.2
In the event of a vacancy in the position of the SGA Vice President, as a result
of academic or disciplinary ineligibility, resignation, impeachment, or death, the
SGA President shall appoint a member of the Student Association to the Vice
Presidency who must then be approved by two-thirds of the Senate, present and
voting.
4.1.3
In the event of both the SGA President and Vice President vacancies,
simultaneously, a selection committee shall be created and chaired by the
Speaker and composed of six members: three students from the SGA to include
one Senator, one member of the Presidential Cabinet, and one student from
either the Senate or Presidential Cabinet, and three students-at-large. The
committee members shall select two candidates from the Student Association to
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fill the vacancies by a majority vote. The selected candidates shall be appointed
by a two-thirds majority of the Senate, present and voting.
4.2 Vacancy of an SGA Senator
4.2.1
In the event of a vacancy in the position of the Speaker of the Senate, as a result
of academic or disciplinary ineligibility, resignation, impeachment, or death, the
Deputy Speaker of the Senate shall assume the office of the Speaker of the
Senate,
4.2.2
In the event of a vacancy I the position of the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, as
a result of academic or disciplinary ineligibility, resignation, impeachment or
death, the Speaker of the Senate shall appoint a member of the Senate to the
position of Deputy Speaker of the Senate who must then be approved by twothirds of the Senate, present and voting.
4.3 Vacancy of an SGA Presidential Cabinet Member
4.3.1
In the event of an SGA Presidential Cabinet position vacancy, the vacancy shall
be filled for the unexpired term in the following manner:
4.3.1.1
All positions must be advertised campus-wide for a minimum of two
weeks in the Student Tribune prior to an appointment by the SGA
President.
4.3.1.2
With the exception of position 8.3.1 which is described elsewhere in
these appointments will be ratified by a majority vote of the Senate,
present and voting.
4.4 Vacancy of Student Member-Board of Trustees
4.4.1
In the event of a vacancy in the position of Student Member-Board of Trustees,
the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the following manner:
4.4.1.1
A selection committee shall be created composed of six members: one
student from the SGA, one student from the Damon Campus Student
Events and Governance Association, four at-large students in which
one is a non-traditional (part-time or evening) student. The committee
members shall be appointed by two-thirds of the Senate, present and
voting. The committee shall select a chair from among appointed
members by a majority vote.
4.4.1.2
A majority vote of the members, present and voting, shall be required
for selection of the Student Member-Board of Trustees. The
chairperson shall vote only in the event of a tie.
4.5 Definition in Regards to Absences
4.5.1
Required Senate Function Attendance
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4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.1.1
Senate functions include but are not limited to Pre-Agenda meetings,
Public meetings, Executive Session meetings, Workshops, SGA
committee meetings, Special meetings, Emergency meetings, Faculty
Senate Committee meetings, and Student Association Senate goal
setting meetings.
4.5.1.2
Attendance is defined as being present at all Senate functions.
4.5.1.3
A Senator is deemed to be tardy if they are not present after the last
person on the rolls name is called during roll call.
To give a clear understanding in regards to absences, each is defined as follows:
4.5.2.1
Excused Absence - an absence that is judged by the Speaker and
Deputy Speaker to be for a valid reason and the Senator has supplied,
in writing, the reason for his/her absence.
4.5.2.2
Unexcused Absence - an absence that is determined not to be for a
reason that merits being treated as an excused absence. This includes
not providing a written excuse or the reasons for the absence, in the
judgment of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, are frivolous and/or
insufficient cause for missing a meeting.
4.5.2.3
Administrative Absence - an absence that pertains to Senate business
or related business as defined by the Senators job descriptions does not
count toward total absences allowed per semester. The Senator must
provide written notification to the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
4.5.2.4
Dispensational Absence - an absence from a special meeting and/or
emergency meeting because of failure to be notified of the special
meeting.
Attendance in regard to Senators
4.5.3.1
Senator is tardy as defined in section 4.5.1.3.
4.5.3.2
In the manner of tardiness, regarding SGA Senators, it will be the
responsibility of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker to determine
reasonable and appropriate action.
4.5.3.3
Each time a Senator arrives late for a meeting or Senate function, the
tardiness will be treated as half of an absence.
4.5.3.4
Senators arriving late for a meeting will not vote on any issue under
discussion at the time of their arrival. The Senator is not prohibited
from entering the discussion on the floor at that time.
4.5.3.5
All absences concerning SGA Senators will be evaluated by the
Speaker, Deputy Speaker and an Advisor and determined to be
excused, unexcused, dispensational, or administrative.
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4.5.5
4.5.4
Disciplinary action for Senators in the case of Absence
4.5.4.1
In the event of four absences per semester by a member of the SGA
Senate, the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and at least one advisor shall
meet with the specified individual to evaluate the reason for his/her
absences. If it is deemed that one or more absences are excused, the
individual will be given written notice of the meeting, which will
include forewarning that two more absences excused/unexcused will
result in a formal request for resignation and/or impeachment of said
Senator, or other sanctions as determined by the Speaker.
4.5.4.2
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker bear the burden of enforcing the
attendance policy.
4.5.4.3
Failure of a Senator to comply with attendance rules as stated in
4.5.1.1 will result in the Speaker and Deputy Speaker enforcing, at
their discretion, any of the sanctions in 4.5.4.4.
4.5.4.4
Sanctions available to the Speaker for non-compliance to the
attendance rules are: a written warning, suspension of voting privileges
for one to five meetings, suspension of the Senator which includes loss
of office use privileges and prohibition from attending any Senate
functions or meetings, and request for resignation. If the Senator fails
to resign, the Speaker will bring the case of impeachment to the full
Senate.
Absences in regard to SGA Presidential Cabinet Members
4.5.5.1
All absences concerning the SGA Presidential Cabinet Members shall
be evaluated by the SGA President and Vice President and determined
to be excused, unexcused, dispensational, or administrative.
4.6 Senators are expected to comply with the Senate’s Declaration of Responsibilities.
4.6.1
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker are responsible for enforcing these policies.
4.6.2
In the event of a conflict decision between the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the
Speaker makes the final decision.
6. PROFESSIONAL STAFF
5.1 Shall be designated staff members within the Office of Student Life and Leadership
Development and Faculty of Monroe Community College.
5.2 Shall work closely with students in the planning and implementation of programs
funded by the Student Association.
5.3 Shall assume responsibility for processing expenditures for all activities within his/her
area of responsibility in accordance with the budget policies of the Student Association.
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5.4 Shall meet with the President and Senate Speaker at least twice monthly to facilitate
coordination of all activities.
7. ADVISORS TO SGA
6.1 There shall be two advisors to the SGA: one teaching faculty member selected by the
Senate and one staff member from the Office of Student Life and Leadership
Development.
6.2 Shall work closely with the SGA in a consultative, advisory capacity, and shall serve as
a resource person to the SGA on matters of relevance and concern.
8. OFFICERS TO SGA
7.1 Officers of the SGA shall be recognized as:
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker
D. Deputy Speaker
E. Senators
F. Presidential Coordinators and Staff
7.2 All officers elected or appointed shall meet the requirements that are set in the
Constitution in Article III, Section 2 and the college policy with the exception of the
students without a cumulative grade point average.
7.2.1
Officers of the SGA as designated in 7.1 cannot be an officer in another club
and/or organization under the Student Association.
7.2.2
Membership in another club or organization is permitted.
9. PRESIDENTIAL CABINET
8.1 Appointment
8.1.1
All positions must be advertised campus-wide for a minimum of two weeks.
8.1.2
With the exception of position 8.3.1, which is described elsewhere in these
Bylaws, these appointments will be ratified by a majority vote of the Senate,
present and voting.
8.1.3
All persons appointed to the Presidential Cabinet must personally appear before
the Senate at an approval hearing.
8.2 Term of Office - the term of office for Cabinet members shall be from Commencement
Day to Commencement Day (May to May)
8.2.1
Cabinet officers serve at the discretion of the SGA President. The SGA
President has the responsibility to terminate a person’s position at his/her
discretion.
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8.2.2
The SGA President and Vice President will call meetings as necessary. All
Cabinet members are required to attend. Unless excused by the SGA President
and Vice President.
8.3 Duties of Presidential Coordinators:
8.3.1
The C.A.B. Director
A. Shall preside over all meetings of the Campus Activities Board.
B. Shall insure that all purposes and responsibilities of C.A.B., its members,
and standing committees are carried out as prescribed in the SGA Bylaws.
C. Shall be a fully participating member of the SGA Presidential Cabinet.
D. Shall transmit to the SGA President monthly written reports and
recommendations regarding C.A.B. matters.
E. Shall act as a primary liaison to the C.A.B. advisor and attend weekly
meetings with the C.A.B. advisor.
F. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
8.3.2
Roundtable Coordinator
A. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
B. Preside over monthly Roundtable meetings.
C. Insure that the purpose and responsibilities of the Student Association
Roundtable are carried out according to the Bylaws.
D. Provide formal reports to the SGA President and verbal reports to the SGA
Senate.
E. Serve as liaison between the SGA and all clubs and organizations.
F. Inform clubs and organizations on budget policies and procedures.
G. Work closely with the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development,
to integrate clubs and organizations into the total co-curricular program.
H. Work closely with the Social Clubs, Academic Clubs, and Service Clubs
Senators.
I. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
Coordinator of Student Services
A. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
B. Initiate and monitor resources for the general student body.
C. Sit on committees dealing with student services but not limited to public
safety, parking appeals, and food service.
D. Provide formal reports to the SGA President.
E. Work closely with the At-Large Senators.
F. Any other duties as assigned by the SGA President.
G. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
8.3.3
8.3.4
Finance Manager
A. Work closely with the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development
on matters related to the financial concerns of the SGA.
B. Attend Senate meetings where the agenda items pertain to finance.
C. In conjunction with the Roundtable Coordinator, inform clubs and
organizations on matters of budget policies and procedures.
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8.3.5
8.3.6
8.3.7
D. Attend Roundtable meetings.
E. Report to the SGA President and Speaker of the Senate on the status and
recommendations on issues regarding budgeting and expenditures.
F. Work closely with the SGA President and Speaker of the Senate.
G. Assist in the development of the annual Student Association Budget by
sitting on the Budget Committee.
H. Shall be highly recommended to sit on the MCC Association Inc. Board of
Directors and the Finance Committee, and monitor all expenditures under
the current Student Association Operating Budget.
I. Will sit on the Student Association Travel Contingency Fund Committee.
J. Provide formal reports to the SGA President, Speaker of the Senate and the
Office of Student Life and Leadership Development Advisor on a monthly
basis.
K. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
L. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
Coordinator of Promotions
A. Coordinate and publicize the activities of the SGA.
B. Serve as liaison between all campus media organizations and the SGA in
conjunction with the Media, the Campus Activities Board, and Athletics
Senators
C. Submit monthly articles to the Monroe Doctrine regarding issues and
activities of the SGA and C.A.B.
D. Coordinate all promotional activities through the office of the SGA
President.
E. Design and implement new areas of publicity through all available means.
F. Provide formal reports to the SGA President.
G. Perform other duties as assigned by the SGA President.
H. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
I. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
Physical Activities Coordinator
A. Work with the Athletic Department to publicize the activities for athletics to
the student body.
B. Work with the Athletic Department staff on matters related to athletics.
C. Attend Brighton Campus Senate meetings when related agenda items are
being discussed for athletics.
D. Submit formal reports to the SGA President.
E. Present reports to the SGA President and Senate on recommendations.
F. Submit radio and news articles to the campus media organizations at least
once a month.
G. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
H. Shall attend Leadership Institute classes.
I. Work closely with the Media and Athletics Senators.
Elections Coordinator
A. Work closely with the Liberal Arts, Science, Health, and Business and
Interdisciplinary Senators in the recruitment of students from the academic
division.
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B. Insure that all election rules as prescribed under election Bylaws are carried
out.
C. Assist the SGA President with recruitment of Elections Coordinators.
D. Insure that all Elections Coordinators fulfill their obligations as stated in the
Bylaws.
E. Set meeting dates for the Elections Commission, preside over all meetings,
and cast vote in case of a tie.
F. Report all actions taken by the Elections Commission to the SGA President
and Senate.
G. Assist in the recruitment of candidates, for open government seats
throughout the year.
H. Submit formal reports to the SGA President.
I. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
J. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
8.3.8 Coordinator of Diversity
A. Monitor, advise, and insure that the Student Association programs serve the
needs of our culturally diverse membership.
B. Advise and assist clubs and organizations in activities to promote cultural
awareness programs.
C. Assist in the recruitment of diverse students, for positions in the Student
Association.
D. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
E. Perform other duties as assigned by the SGA President.
F. Work closely with the Academic Clubs, Social Clubs, Service Clubs, and
C.A.B. Senators.
G. Submit formal reports to the SGA President.
H. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
8.3.9
Coordinator of Non-Traditional Learners
A. Spend at least two hours each week during evening class times soliciting
input from adult/evening students.
B. Must hold at least one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
C. Promote and increase the visibility of the SGA to evening students.
D. Submit formal reports to the SGA President.
E. Report to the SGA President and Speaker to give and receive information,
formulate goals and/or assess progress.
F. Advise the SGA Senate of the concerns of the adult/evening students.
G. Work closely with the At-Large Senators.
H. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
8.3.10 Intercampus Liaison
A. Work closely with the Damon Campus Student Events and Governance
Association (SEGA).
B. Inform and make recommendations to the SGA President for activities that
involve both Student Association Governments.
C. Transmit reports to and receive reports from the Damon Campus Liaison.
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D. Make weekly reports to the SGA President on potential areas of
collaboration on both campuses.
E. Make formal reports to the SGA President.
F. Work closely with the At-Large Senators.
G. Perform other duties as assigned by the SGA President.
H. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
I. Shall attend Leadership Workshop.
8.3.11 Cabinet Secretary:
A. Responsible for keeping minutes of all Cabinet Directorate Meetings.
B. Keeping Cabinet Records.
C. Organizing Cabinet events calendar.
D. Organizing Campus Blood Drives.
E. Initializing new member process for all Cabinet members.
8.3.12 Coordinator of Sustainability:
A. Create and implement programs regarding environmental awareness.
B. Develop and maintain recycling programs.
C. Make formal reports to the SGA President.
D. Make recommendations to the SGA President.
E. Work with campus facilities on environmental issues.
F. Work closely with the At-Large Senators.
G. Must hold one office hour per week in the Cabinet office.
H. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
9. COMMITTEES:
9.1 Faculty Senate
9.1.1
The Vice President of the SGA and Deputy Speaker of the Senate shall serve as
the SGA representatives to the Faculty Senate.
9.1.2
The Deputy Speaker of the Student Senate shall be responsible for
recommending Senators for appointment to the Faculty Senate committees.
Monitoring the activities of all student members is the responsibility of the
Deputy Speaker.
9.1.3
Student Senators will sit on at least one of the following committees for the
Faculty Senate: Academic Policies (two voting members), Curriculum (two
students, one voting and one non-voting).
9.1.3.1
Purpose of the following committees of the Faculty Senate:
9.1.3.1.1
Academic Policies: It shall be the responsibility of this
committee to review all policies pertaining to the academic
standards and educational policies of the college and to
make recommendations to the Faculty Senate. This shall
include, but not be limited to policies relating to
advisement, admission, registration, scheduling, grading,
probation and suspension, student withdrawal from classes,
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student academic grievance procedures, the academic
calendar, and the student evaluation of faculty
questionnaire.
9.1.3.1.2
Curriculum: It shall be the responsibility of this committee
to review all proposals for changes in the curricular
offerings of the College, including new curricula, courses,
and major revisions or deletions of existing curricula and
courses, and to recommend appropriate action to the
Faculty Senate. It shall review the College’s general
education requirements and recommend any changes. It
shall review the philosophy of the academic programs, and
it may consider changes in courses and programs in all
Divisions of the College.
9.2 Board of Directors of MCC Association Inc.
9.2.1
The President of the SGA and the Speaker of the Senate shall be members of the
Board.
9.2.2
The President of the SGA shall recommend one additional student to the Board.
9.2.2.1
All students recommended to the Board by the SGA must personally
appear before the SGA Senate and be approved by the Senate with a
two-thirds vote.
9.3 Student Association Standing Committees and Boards:
9.3.1
Campus Activities Board (C.A.B.)
9.3.1.1
Name - The name of this Board shall be the Campus Activities Board,
hereinafter referred to as C.A.B.
9.3.1.2
Purpose – C.A.B. shall have as its purpose the creation, facilitation,
and evaluation of purposeful and innovative activities that enrich the
intellectual, intercultural, recreational, and social needs of the Monroe
Community College campus community.
9.3.1.3
Standing Committees
9.3.1.3.1
Names and Purpose
A. Educational Programs Division – This committee shall
be responsible for the creation, facilitation, and
evaluation of purposeful and innovative activities that
enrich the intellectual and intercultural needs of the
Monroe Community College campus community. In
collaboration with Academic Services and Student
Services departments, these programs include a
contemporary issues lecture series, monthly didactic
programming efforts, and other efforts that create
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intercultural awareness that enhance the co-curricular
program at Monroe Community College.
B. Publicity and Promotions Division – This committee
shall be responsible for the creation, facilitation, and
evaluation of purposeful and innovative activities that
publicize and promote the activities of the Campus
Activities Board to the Monroe Community College
campus community and surrounding communities. In
collaboration with the Office of Student Life and
Leadership Development Publicity Center and the
Public Affairs Office, this committee is responsible for
the publicity and promotions plans that enhance the
image and exemplify the purpose of C.A.B. The
committee is responsible for the recruitment and
retention of C.A.B. members at summer and winter
Orientation sessions and at Activity Days.
Additionally, this committee is responsible for annual
community outreach efforts.
C. Traditional Events Division – This committee shall be
responsible for the creation, facilitation and evaluation
of purposeful and innovative activities that enrich the
recreational and social needs of the Monroe
Community College campus community. In
collaboration with other clubs and organizations,
Athletics, and Housing and Residence Life, these
events include Welcome Weeks at the beginning of
each semester, Fall Festival, Homecoming Headliner,
Breakfast with Santa, Spring Fling, and other efforts
that foster a campus climate that is conducive to the
enhancement of student life outside of the classroom at
Monroe Community College.
D. Daytime Events Division: This committee shall be
responsible for the creation, facilitation and evaluation
of purposeful and innovative activities that enrich the
recreational and social needs of the Monroe
Community College campus community. In
collaboration with other clubs and organizations there
should be a minimum of 3, 1 hour social, educational,
or cultural events a month.
9.3.1.3.2
Meetings of the Executive Board
A. Meetings shall be held at least once every week during
the academic year and once a month during the summer
term. Special meetings may be called by the Director
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of the Campus Activities Board or the Chairs of the
committees, or upon the request of twenty-five percent
of the voting membership of the committee.
Meetings of the Members
A. A meeting shall be held every other week during the
academic year.
9.3.1.3.3
Selection of Membership – Standing Committees
A. The Director of C.A.B., in conjunction with the
respective committee chairs, shall appoint all members
of standing committees. All members must be making
satisfactory academic progress as determined by the
college.
9.3.1.3.4
Amendments of Standing Committees
A. The Senate may, at any time, amend a Standing
Committee upon the advice of the Director of C.A.B.
when the Committee has outlived its purpose and/or has
ceased to perform its function.
Training
A. A mandatory training will be held in August and in
January of every academic year. The Director and the
Executive Board members will be required to attend. If
the Executive Board members fail to attend, it is the
discretion of the Director to allow the individual to
remain in their position.
9.3.1.4
Advisor – There shall be one advisor to C.A.B.: a staff member from
the Office of Student Life and Leadership Development.
9.3.1.5
Membership – C.A.B. is designed to be an educational experience for
those participating as members. Participation in C.A.B. is intended to
foster leadership development qualities such as accountability,
integrity, project management, teamwork, and time management.
9.3.1.5.1
Positions
A. Director (Executive Board Chairperson)
B. Senator
C. Publicity and Promotions Chair (Executive Board
Member)
D. Social Programming Chair (Executive Board Member)
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E. Educational Programs Chair (Executive Board
Member)
F. Traditional Events Chair (Executive Board Member)
G. Daytime Events Chair (Executive Board Member)
H. Fundraising Chair (Executive Board Member)
I. Active Members
9.3.1.5.2
General Requirements
A. Members of the Executive Board are the only voting
members of C.A.B. The Director of C.A.B. shall vote
only in the event of a tie.
B. In order for the issue at hand that is being voted on to
pass through the Executive Board, there must be half
plus 1 of the voting in favor of the request.
C. No members of the Executive Board shall serve in two
positions on the Executive Board simultaneously.
D. Members of the Executive Board must maintain a 2.25
cumulative G.P.A.
E. Active Members must maintain a 2.0 cumulative
G.P.A.
9.3.1.5.3
Selection of Executive Board Members
A. The term of office for Executive Board Members shall
be from Commencement Day to Commencement Day
(May to May).
B. Applications will be available from the SGA by the first
week in February. Positions should be filled by April
30th.
C. As a member of the SGA, the Director of C.A.B. shall
be elected through an application and interview
procedure. The interview committee shall consist of
the SGA outgoing President, the outgoing Director of
C.A.B., the outgoing Speaker of the Senate, and three
other members of C.A.B. selected by the Executive
Board. In the event that the Director resigns, the
position will be open for applications.
D. The Chairs of the Committees shall be selected through
an application and interview procedure. The interview
committee shall consist of the current Director of
C.A.B. or designee as the Chairperson and at least three
other members of C.A.B. selected by the Executive
Board.
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E. Executive Board Members serve at the discretion of the
Director of C.A.B. The Director of C.A.B. has the
responsibility to terminate an Executive Board
Member’s position at his/her discretion.
9.3.1.5.4
Duties of the Director
A. Shall preside over all Executive Board and General
Body meetings of the Campus Activities Board.
B. Shall insure that all purposes and responsibilities of
C.A.B., its members, and standing committees are
carried out as prescribed in the SGA Bylaws.
C. Shall serve as the Chairperson of the Executive Board.
D. Shall serve as the Chief Financial Officer of C.A.B.
E. Shall be a fully participating member of the SGA.
F. Shall act as the primary liaison to the C.A.B. advisor
and attend weekly meetings with the C.A.B. advisor.
G. Shall commit to at least five (5) office hours per week.
H. Shall complete LDS 101 within the one year term.
I. Shall hold weekly meetings with each executive board
member to follow up on administrative details.
9.3.1.5.5
General Duties of Executive Board Members
A. Shall be held accountable for the maintenance of all of
C.A.B. activities on campus, which are funded by the
Student Association in accordance with the Student
Association budget policies.
B. Shall assist in the formulation of activity budgetary
planning.
C. Shall attend all meetings of the Executive Board and
the General Body.
D. Shall attend weekly meetings with the advisor.
E. Chairs shall meet with and submit bi-weekly reports to
the Director of C.A.B.
F. Shall commit to at least three (3) office hours per week.
9.3.1.5.6
Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Senator
1. Shall attend Executive Board meetings at the
discretion of the Director of C.A.B.
2. Liaison with SGA Senate
3. Shall transmit at Senate meetings bi-weekly written
reports and recommendations regarding C.A.B.
matters.
B. Publicity and Promotions Chair
1. Executive Board Member
2. Responsible for recruiting active committee
members
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3. Responsible for all Publicity and Promotions Plans
4. Liaison with Office of Student Life and Leadership
Development Publication Center
5. Liaison with College and Community Relations
Office
6. Responsible for evaluating all Publicity and
Promotions.
C. Social Programming Chair
1. Executive Board Member
2. Responsible for Recruitment, Membership, and
Hospitality
3. Responsible for Community Outreach efforts.
4. Liaison with Clubs and Organizations
5. Responsible for taking the minutes at the Executive
Board Meetings and the Members Meetings and
filing them within 24 hours in the C.A.B. office as
well as emailing them to the Executive Board
Members and the Advisor.
D. Educational Programs Chair
1. Executive Board Member
2. Responsible for Lecture Series
3. Responsible for Current Issue Events
4. Responsible for recruiting active committee
members
5. Liaison with Academic Services Departments
6. Liaison with Student Services Departments
7. Responsible for didactic programs
8. Responsible for evaluating all Educational
Programs
E. Traditional Events Chair
1. Executive Board Member
2. Responsible for Traditional Events
3. Liaison with Athletics
4. Liaison with Housing and Residence Life
5. Responsible for recruiting active committee
members.
6. Responsible for evaluating all Traditional Programs
F. Daytime Programming Chair
1. Executive Board Member
2. Responsible for recruiting active committee
members
3. Responsible for new efforts surrounding 1 hour
events
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4. Liaison with Campus Events Office
5. Responsible for evaluating all Daytime Events
G. Fundraising Chair
1. Executive Board Member
2. Responsible for all fundraising initiatives
3. Liaison with all vendors and non-profit
organizations
4. Shall attend weekly meetings with the advisor.
9.3.1.5.7
Selection of Active Members
A. Selection of an Active Member shall be by application
process and must be approved by the Executive Board
and the Director.
B. Committee members will be assigned to serve on a
committee based on personal interest.
C. Committee members serve at the discretion of the
respective committee chair. Collectively, the respective
committee chair and Director have the responsibility to
terminate an Active Member’s position.
9.3.1.5.8
Duties of Active Members
A. Shall assist in the planning and implementing of their
respective committee’s activities.
B. Shall attend all committee meetings.
C. Shall be a voting member of their respective committee.
D. Shall commit to at least one (1) office hour per week.
9.3.1.6
Meetings
A. Meetings shall be held every week during the academic year and
once a month during the summer term. Special meetings may be
called by the Director upon request of at least two (2) Executive
Board Members.
B. No official meeting shall be held unless a quorum is present. A
quorum shall consist of a minimum of four voting members of the
Board.
C. In the event of the absence of the Director, the Executive Board
shall, by majority vote, determine the presiding officer of the
meeting.
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9.3.2
9.3.1.7
Attendance – All members of C.A.B. shall be expected to attend all
regularly scheduled meetings and all activities that have been
committed to. All members shall be allowed no more than two (2)
unexcused absences from regularly scheduled meetings and/or all
activities that have been committed to per membership term.
Absences will be excused at the discretion of the Director provided
he/she is notified prior to the meeting or activity in question. Any
member who accumulates three (3) unexcused absences during
membership term will be suspended from the Board upon further
review by the Executive Board.
9.3.1.8
Disciplinary Action – Under the discretion of the Director, disciplinary
forms will be handed out to Executive Board and Active Members
when necessary. If one should accumulate 3 forms within one term,
they will be terminated.
SGA Roundtable
9.3.2.1
Purpose - The Roundtable is a forum that provides enhanced
communications, the coordination of efforts, the exchange of ideas,
and the mutual awareness of all the clubs and organizations chartered
by the SGA Senate.
A. To provide a common meeting opportunity for the clubs and
organizations chartered by the SGA Senate for the exchange of
ideas, pending projects and general information regarding their
vested interests and concerns.
B. To provide a mechanism to facilitate the coordination of efforts
among the chartered clubs and organizations.
C. To better enhance and maintain communication channels among
the component groups to provide unified efforts and projects.
9.3.2.2
Membership - The Roundtable shall be comprised of all chartered
clubs and organizations within the MCC community, but any
registered student may attend the meetings.
A. Membership meetings shall be scheduled four times during the fall
semester and five times during the spring semester.
B. Attendance of Membership - Each member is required to have at
least one delegate present at every meeting.
C. Such members that lose funds based upon lack of attendance will
lose $25 per unattached meeting with no means of recoupment.
Funds lost due to lack of attendance, will be deducted from the
clubs and organizations student association budget in the same
budget year in which the failure to attend Roundtable meetings
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occurred. Lost funds will be placed into the Club Contingency
Fund.
9.3.2.3
Officer Duties - Roundtable Coordinator
A. The Roundtable Coordinator shall be selected through a
nomination and interview process. Candidates will be nominated
by the members of the Roundtable and interviewed by the SGA
President, the Outgoing Roundtable Coordinator, and two
Roundtable members. The electee will be submitted to the Senate
for approval. In the event that the Roundtable Coordinator cannot
fulfill his/her duties, a new coordinator will be appointed by the
SGA President. The electee will serve with the approval of the
Senate.
B. Shall be a fully participative member of the SGA Senate with the
exception of the right to vote.
C. Shall attend all Senate meetings, except executive sessions.
D. The Coordinator shall transmit to the President and the Senate
monthly written reports and recommendations regarding
Roundtable matters.
E. Shall insure that all purposes, duties and responsibilities of the
Roundtable, and its members are carried out.
F. Shall inform membership of the guidelines of the Student
Association and MCC Association Inc. regarding budgetary
policies and procedures.
G. Shall work closely with the Assistant Director of the Office of
Student Life and Leadership Development for the Roundtable to
provide further integration of clubs and organizations into the total
co-curricular program.
H. Shall be required to be present at all meetings of the Roundtable
membership.
9.3.2.4
9.3.3
The Roundtable Coordinator and the Academic Clubs, Social Clubs,
and Service Clubs Senators shall work together to facilitate the
purpose and activities of the Roundtable.
Budget Committee
9.3.3.1
Purpose - Shall be responsible for overseeing all budgetary aspects of
the MCC Student Association and assist in the development of the
annual budget.
9.3.3.2
Membership - The committee shall consist of the Finance Coordinator,
Roundtable Coordinator, the C.A.B. Director, the C.A.B. Senator,
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Athletics Senator, Social Clubs Senator, Media Senator, Service Clubs
Senator, Academic Clubs Senator and one At-Large Senator.
9.3.4
Elections Committee (Currently being revised)
9.3.5
Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC)
9.3.5.1
Purpose – The Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC) promotes
ongoing communication and feedback between Library staff and
students. To further promote the libraries services and resources and
to facilitate new and upcoming projects and events.
9.3.5.2
Meetings – Meetings should be held as needed during the academic
year and additionally throughout the summer term.
9.3.5.3
Membership – The Library Student Advisory Committee shall be
comprised of members of the Brighton and/or Damon Campus Student
Governments, students at-large, and members of the library staff.
A. Chairperson – LSAC shall be co-chaired by one member of the
student body and one member of the library staff.
9.3.6
Media Committee
9.3.6.1
Purpose – The Media Committee shall seek to provide a central
avenue for students to access the SGA, Cabbages & Kings literary
magazine, the Monroe Doctrine student newspaper, and WMCC the
Fuse radio station as well as other media clubs and organizations. The
Media Committee shall endeavor to provide educational and
recreational experiences for the entire student body of Monroe
Community College in media and communications related fields by
utilizing internal and external resources.
9.3.6.2
Meetings – Meetings should be held at least bi-weekly and as needed
during the academic year and additionally throughout the summer
term.
9.3.6.3
Membership – The Media Committee shall be comprised of members
of the Brighton and/or Damon Campus Student Governments and
students at-large.
A. Specific Appointments to the Media Committee are as follows:
1. Chairperson – The Media Committee shall choose from among
their membership a chairperson who must be approved by a
majority of the Senate present and voting.
2. Vice Chairperson – The Chairperson shall select a ViceChairperson who must be approved by a majority of the Media
Committee membership present and voting.
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3. The Media Senator in the Senate and the Promotions
Coordinator in the Cabinet shall have a seat on the Media
Committee.
4. The Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Editor of the Monroe
Doctrine shall each have a seat on the Media Committee. The
Editor-in-Chief may also appoint one additional member from
the Monroe Doctrine to sit on the Media Committee.
5. The General Manager, Assistant General Manager and
Program Manager of WMCC the Fuse radio station shall each
have a seat on the Media Committee. The General Manager
may also appoint one additional member from WMCC the
Fuse radio station.
6. The Editor-in-Chief and Assistant Editor of the Cabbages &
Kings literary magazine shall each have a seat on the Media
Committee. The Editor-in-Chief may also appoint one
additional member from Cabbages & Kings.
7. Up to three students from the Damon City Campus including
the President of the Student Events and Governance
Association may have a seat on the Media Committee at the
discretion of said President.
B. General Appointments to the Media Committee – Appointments to
the Media Committee may come from the President of the SGA for
Cabinet appointees and from the Speaker of the Senate for Senate
appointees with the advice and consent of a majority of the Senate.
1. Other Clubs and Organizations may be appointed by an
agreement between the President of the SGA and the Speaker
of the Senate to the Media Committee with the advice and
consent of the SGA Senate.
2. Students at-large may be appointed by an agreement between
the President of the SGA and the Speaker of the Senate to the
Media Committee with the advice and consent of the SGA
Senate.
3. Faculty Members from the various media and communications
departments as well as advisors of media clubs and
organizations may be appointed by an agreement between the
President of the SGA and the Speaker of the Senate to the
Media Committee with the advice and consent of the SGA
Senate.
C. Quorum – Two-thirds of the appointed membership to the Media
Committee must be present for official business to be conducted.
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If a quorum is not established a meeting may proceed for
discussion purposes only; voting may not take place on any issue.
D. Removal – Any member of the Media Committee may be asked to
resign by the Chairperson if they have missed three or more
meetings or activities. Any member of the Media Committee may
be excused from a meeting or event with a valid medical/health
excuse/issue, a class conflict, or excuse from the Media
Committee, Speaker of the Senate, President of the SGA or an
SGA advisor.
1. If a person refuses to resign when asked, the Senate may act to
remove that person from the committee upon recommendation
of the Chairperson by a simple majority vote of those Senators
present and voting.
2. The President of the SGA and/or the Speaker of the Senate
may also recommend to the Senate that an individual be
removed from the Media Committee. In that incidence, the
Senate may act to remove that person from the committee by a
two-thirds majority vote of those Senators present and voting.
9.3.7
Other Representatives
The Senate shall have a representative(s) on the following committees:
Personal Health and Safety, Parking Appeals, Academic Grievances, Academic
Policies, Curriculum, and the Travel/Finance Contingency Fund Committee.
10.
STUDENT MEMBER – BOARD OF TRUSTEES REMOVAL FROM OFFICE
10.1
The right of recall guaranteed in the Constitution shall apply to this position.
Petition may arise from the Student Association, provided that no less than five
percent of the total eligible electorate shall attest their signatures to said petition.
The respective governing body must then consider this petition, and if it shall
reject said petition, refer it to the Student Association for voting by two-thirds
of the eligible electorate present and voting.
10.2
The right of impeachment guaranteed in this Constitution shall apply to this
position. Grounds for impeachment shall be negligence of duty, inefficiency in
office, or any other action performed by this elected member considered a
violation of his/her responsibilities as outlined in the Rules and Code of Ethics,
Section 74 of the Public Officers Law.
10.3
The member serving in this position is subject to impeachment upon the receipt
of a complaint signed by a majority of the members, present and voting, at a
session of the Senate or upon filing of a petition signed by a minimum five
percent of the eligible electorate. If, at the end of the impeachment proceedings,
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the defendant is found guilty by a three-fourths vote of the hearing committee,
he/she shall be removed from office. All hearings for impeachment will be
open to the student body and the member in question has a right to defense and
a complete knowledge of all accusations rendered against him/her.
10.4
11.
12.
The hearing committee shall be composed of five students selected in the
following manners: two full-time students with voting privileges shall be
appointed by the Senate; two part-time students with voting privileges shall be
appointed by the Senate; the fifth student, who will serve as the chairperson and
will have voting privileges only in the case of a tie, shall be selected by a
majority vote of the four appointed members.
STUDENT ASSOCIATION REPORT
11.1
On a bi-monthly basis the SGA Senate and the President shall be responsible for
developing and submitting a written report to the student body, to be printed in
the Monroe Doctrine. The format, of such report, to be determined by the SGA
President, the Speaker, and the Monroe Doctrine.
11.2
On a bi-monthly basis the SGA Senate and the President shall be responsible for
developing and submitting a written report to the student body, to be announced
by the campus radio station.
11.3
The SGA President and the Speaker of the Senate must submit monthly written
reports on the activity of the Presidential Cabinet and Senate to each other.
11.4
The SGA Senate shall have a standing committee, known as the Constitutional
Review Committee that will revise sections of the Bylaws on an as needed
basis. The committee shall be comprised of the Speaker or designee, Academic
Clubs Senator, Service Clubs Senator, Social Clubs Senator, the C.A.B.
Director, and at least two members of the Presidential Cabinet appointed by the
Speaker.
11.5
The revision of the Bylaws shall occur at least once every five years.
11.6
The delegate votes for the SUNY Student Assembly will be allocated as
follows:
A. One to the SGA President or designee.
B. One to the SGA Speaker or designee.
C. One to the Damon Campus Student Events and Governance Association
President or designee.
SENATORS
12.1
Elected/Appointed
12.1.1
All positions must be advertised campus-wide for a minimum of two
weeks.
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12.1.2
All officers elected or appointed shall meet the requirements that are
set in the Constitution in Article III, Section 2 with the exception of
the students without a cumulative grade point average.
12.2
Term of Office - the term of office for Senators shall be from Commencement
Day to Commencement Day.
12.3
Duties of Senators
12.3.1
At-Large Senator (3)
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee
C. Hold one office hour per week in the Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
G. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff and administration.
H. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
I. Work closely with the Student Services, Adult/Evening, Campus
Environment Coordinators and Intercampus Liaison.
12.3.2
Academic, Social, and Service Club Senators
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
G. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff and administration.
H. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
I. Sit on the Travel/Finance Contingency Committee.
J. Attend Roundtable meetings.
K. Actively pursue clubs that they represent to determine their needs
and concerns.
L. Facilitate with the Roundtable Coordinator to enact the purpose
and activities of Roundtable.
M. Work closely with the Roundtable and Diversity Coordinators.
12.3.3
Athletics Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
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12.3.4
12.3.5
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails
G. Maintain consistent communication with the Director of Athletics
H. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
I. Sit on Student Association Budget Committee.
J. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
K. Make sure that information from Senate meetings is passed on to
the Athletics Department.
L. Assist the Athletics Department in publicizing events and in
recruitment.
M. Encourage attendance at athletic events among students.
N. Work closely with the Student Athlete Council and Promotions
Coordinators.
Media Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Shall have a seat on the Media Committee.
C. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
D. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
E. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
F. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
G. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
H. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
I. Sit on Student Association Finance Committee.
J. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
K. Work with the Monroe Doctrine to complete the Senate report for
the paper.
L. Communicate regularly with the staffs of the Monroe Doctrine,
Cabbages and Kings, and WMCC the Fuse to share information
and gather concerns.
M. Work closely with the Promotions Coordinator in the Cabinet.
Science, Health and Business Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
G. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
H. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
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I. Responsible for making sure information from Senate Meetings is
passed on to the Science, Health and Business division.
J. Work closely with the Elections Coordinator to assist in
recruitment of students from the Science, Health and Business
division.
12.3.6
Interdisciplinary Studies Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
G. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
H. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
I. Responsible for making sure information from Senate Meetings is
passed on to the Interdisciplinary division.
J. Work closely with the Elections Coordinator to assist in
recruitment of students from the Interdisciplinary Studies division.
12.3.7
Liberal Arts Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
G. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
H. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate Office.
I. Responsible for making sure information from Senate Meetings is
passed on to the Liberal Arts division.
J. Work closely with the Elections Coordinator to assist in
recruitment of students from the Liberal Arts division.
12.3.8
Quad Residence Hall Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
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E. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via personal
contact, memos and emails.
F. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
G. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns while
in Senate office.
H. Responsible for making sure information from Senate meetings is passed
on to the Residence Directors, RA staff, Residence Hall Council and
posted for the resident students in the PAT Quad.
I. Work closely with the Athletics Senator, and the Campus Activities Board
Senator.
J. Work closely with the Elections Coordinator to assist in recruitment of
students from the Residence Halls.
12.3.9
Canal Residence Hall Senator
K. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
L. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
M. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
N. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
O. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
P. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
Q. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
R. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in Senate office.
S. Responsible for making sure information from Senate meetings is
passed on to the Residence Directors, RA staff, Residence Hall
Council and posted for the resident students in Canal.
T. Work closely with the Athletics Senator, and the Campus
Activities Board Senator.
U. Work closely with the Elections Coordinator to assist in
recruitment of students from the Residence Halls.
12.3.10 Technical Education Senator
A. Participate in at least one Senate Committee.
B. Participate in at least one Faculty Committee.
C. Hold one office hour per week in Senate office.
D. Attend Senate and Pre-agenda meetings.
E. Shall attend at least one Leadership Workshop.
F. Communicate regularly with students, faculty, and staff via
personal contact, memos and emails.
G. Advocate for student issues with faculty, staff, and administration.
H. Be open to any student who expresses opinions, needs, or concerns
while in the Senate office.
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I. Responsible for making sure information from Senate meetings is
passed on to the Technical Education Division.
J. Work closely with the Elections Coordinator to assist in
recruitment of students from the Technical Education Division.
13.
RULES AND POLICIES
13.1
Sexual Harassment
13.1.1
13.2
The SGA will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment. Any act
thereof may result in the termination of membership/officer position as
well as the said member(s) being subject to the Monroe Community
College policy statement on sexual harassment as stated in the Monroe
Community College student handbook.
Hazing
13.2.1
The SGA shall not engage in any such actions or situations involving
physical and/or mental abuse. Such acts of harassment, intimidation,
or hazing; the forced consumption of alcohol, drugs, or any other
liquid or solid substance; the forced inhalation of any substance; any
action that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of any person, for
the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with the SGA.
13.2.2
Violation of the above regulation may result in the violator’s member
status to the SGA being terminated. Violators may also be subject to
any applicable provision of the Penal Law and the Monroe Community
College handbook policy.
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