SGA Council President

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to run for an SGA Council position, you must:

SGA Council Vice President

SGA Council members are selected through open elections every spring, with elected candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to run for an SGA Council position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 10-15 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not be a Dual Enrolled or Early Admission program student,
• Not be an officer of another campus club,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

​Responsibilities

SGA Council members voice the interests, concerns, and needs of students on campus and online to the college administration. The Council belongs to the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA), which serves as the representative voice of Florida colleges throughout the state. Each year, SGA Council members can travel to the annual FCSSGA state convention, regional meetings, and leadership retreats across Florida.

The SGA Council Vice President reports to the Associate Dean of Student Life and is responsible for working closely with the SGA Council, the Associate Dean of Student Life, and campus clubs and organizations. The Vice President's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attending all SGA Council meetings as scheduled and voting to represent the best interests of the student body,
• Monitoring, in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Student Life, the publicity and promotion of all SGA events and activities (including content for printed materials, emails, social media, and the EFSC website),
• Working closely with the Associate Dean of Student Life to coordinate the distribution of SGA Council information,
• Providing support to fellow SGA Council members,
• Actively contributing ideas, thoughts, feedback, etc. on all SGA-related policies, events, student concerns, and funding requests, and
• Upholding and abiding by the SGA Handbook, SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, the SGA Council Vice President will receive:

• A $700 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

Application Process

SGA Council Secretary

SGA Council members are selected through open elections every spring, with elected candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to run for an SGA Council position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 10-15 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not be a Dual Enrolled or Early Admission program student,
• Not be an officer of another campus club,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

​Responsibilities

SGA Council members voice the interests, concerns, and needs of students on campus and online to the college administration. The Council belongs to the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA), which serves as the representative voice of Florida colleges throughout the state. Each year, SGA Council members can travel to the annual FCSSGA state convention, regional meetings, and leadership retreats across Florida.

The SGA Council Secretary reports to the Associate Dean of Student Life and is responsible for all internal communications and record-keeping within the SGA Council. The Secretary's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attending all SGA Council meetings as scheduled and voting to represent the best interests of the student body,
• Publishing the agenda for each meeting (as received by the SGA Council President) and submitting it to all representatives prior to each meeting,
• Taking minutes at all meetings and distributing them via email to all members and attendees within 48 hours,
• Maintaining hard and electronic copies of yearly meeting agendas and minutes within the SGA Office,
• Creating a contact list of all SGA Council members and managing the email distribution list,
• Maintaining hard copy sign-in sheets for all SGA-related meetings and compiling accurate attendance records and reports for the Associate Dean of Student Life,
• Providing support to fellow SGA Council members,
• Actively contributing ideas, thoughts, feedback, etc. on all SGA-related policies, events, student concerns, and funding requests, and
• Upholding and abiding by the SGA Handbook, SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, the SGA Council Secretary will receive:

• A $700 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

SGA Council Treasurer

SGA Council members are selected through open elections every spring, with elected candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to run for an SGA Council position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 10-15 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not be a Dual Enrolled or Early Admission program student,
• Not be an officer of another campus club,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

​Responsibilities

SGA Council members voice the interests, concerns, and needs of students on campus and online to the college administration. The Council belongs to the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA), which serves as the representative voice of Florida colleges throughout the state. Each year, SGA Council members can travel to the annual FCSSGA state convention, regional meetings, and leadership retreats across Florida.

The SGA Council Treasurer reports to the Associate Dean of Student Life and is responsible, in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Student Life, for overseeing the budget and other SGA-related financial matters. The Treasurer's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attending all SGA Council meetings as scheduled and voting to represent the best interests of the student body,
• Assisting the Associate Dean of Student Life to maintain all budget proposals and funding requests within the SGA Office,
• Assisting the Associate Dean of Student Life to track the SGA budget throughout the year,
• Providing an up-to-date and accurate Treasurer Report at all SGA Council meetings,
• Safekeeping all SGA financial documents, articles, and records,
• Providing support to fellow SGA Council members,
• Actively contributing ideas, thoughts, feedback, etc. on all SGA-related policies, events, student concerns, and funding requests, and
• Upholding and abiding by the SGA Handbook, SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, the SGA Council Treasurer will receive:

• A $700 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

Application Process

Submission of this application does not automatically guarantee the ability to run for office. To be considered for candidacy, you must complete the following steps by any established deadlines:

SGA Council Parliamentarian

SGA Council members are selected through open elections every spring, with elected candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to run for an SGA Council position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 10-15 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not be a Dual Enrolled or Early Admission program student,
• Not be an officer of another campus club,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

​Responsibilities

SGA Council members voice the interests, concerns, and needs of students on campus and online to the college administration. The Council belongs to the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA), which serves as the representative voice of Florida colleges throughout the state. Each year, SGA Council members can travel to the annual FCSSGA state convention, regional meetings, and leadership retreats across Florida.

The SGA Council Parliamentarian reports to the Associate Dean of Student Life and is responsible for knowing the college's requested format for organizational constitutions and structures. The Parliamentarian's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Attending all SGA Council meetings as scheduled and voting to represent the best interests of the student body,
• Working with Student Life Coordinators to enforce the SGA Constitution and the SGA Handbook,
• Maintaining hard and electronic copies of up-to-date SGA and campus club constitutions and bylaws documents within the SGA Office,
• Ensuring that all SGA Council meetings follow parliamentary procedures in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order,
• Serving as the timekeeper at all SGA Council meetings to ensure they are conducted in a timely manner,
• Providing support to fellow SGA Council members,
• Actively contributing ideas, thoughts, feedback, etc. on all SGA-related policies, events, student concerns, and funding requests, and
• Upholding and abiding by the SGA Handbook, SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, the SGA Council Parliamentarian will receive:

• A $700 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

Application Process

Submission of this application does not automatically guarantee the ability to run for office. To be considered for candidacy, you must complete the following steps by any established deadlines:

SGA Activity Board Chair

Activity Board members are selected by appointment every spring, with candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for an SGA Activity Board position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 5-10 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

Responsibilities

The SGA Activity Board Chair reports to the campus Student Life Coordinator and is responsible for:

• Collaborating with the campus Student Life Coordinator on the fall and spring campus activity and event schedules,
• Collaborating with the campus Student Life Coordinator to generate pre- and post-activity checklists and reports,
• Collaborating with the campus Student Life Coordinator on networking and training development,
• Assisting with the setup and breakdown of campus activities and events,
• Assisting in delegating tasks and supervising Student Ambassador training,
• Providing support to fellow SGA Activity Board members,
• Actively contributing ideas, thoughts, feedback, etc. on all SGA-related activities and events, and
• Upholding and abiding by the SGA Handbook, SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, the SGA Activity Board Chair will receive:

• A $500 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

Application Process

Submission of this application does not automatically guarantee appointment. To be considered for the position, you must complete the following steps by any established deadlines:

1. ​Submit the SGA Application, and
2. Complete an interview with the campus Student Life Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean of Student Life.

Additional information is available in the Student Activities Handbook.

SGA Activity Board Co-Chair

Activity Board members are selected by appointment every spring, with candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for an SGA Activity Board position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 5-10 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

Responsibilities

The SGA Activity Board Co-Chair reports to the campus Student Life Coordinator and is responsible for:

• Collaborating with the campus Student Life Coordinator on the fall and spring campus activity and event schedules,
• Collaborating with the campus Student Life Coordinator on all marketing materials for campus events and activities,
• Working with the campus Student Life Coordinator on inventory and supply management,
• Assisting with the setup and breakdown of campus activities and events,
• Assisting in delegating tasks and supervising Student Ambassador training,
• Providing support to fellow SGA Activity Board members,
• Actively contributing ideas, thoughts, feedback, etc. on all SGA-related activities and events, and
• Upholding and abiding by the SGA Handbook, SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, the SGA Activity Board Co-Chair will receive:

• A $500 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

Application Process

Submission of this application does not automatically guarantee appointment. To be considered for the position, you must complete the following steps by any established deadlines:

1. ​Submit the SGA Application, and
2. Complete an interview with the campus Student Life Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean of Student Life.

Additional information is available in the Student Activities Handbook.

Student Ambassador

Student Ambassadors are selected by appointment every spring, with candidates taking office during the following academic year (August through May).

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a Student Ambassador position, you must:

• Be enrolled in and maintain at least 6 credit hours at EFSC during both the ​Fall and Spring Terms,
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (if you have not completed college coursework, your most recent, unweighted high school GPA will be used),
• Be able to commit 5-10 hours each week to the elected position during both the Fall and Spring Terms,
• Not have any Student Code of Conduct violations, and
• Complete the SGA Application and interview by any published deadlines.

Responsibilities

Student Ambassadors report to the campus Student Life Coordinator, meet one to two times per month during the academic year, and are responsible for helping to promote EFSC both on and off campus. The Student Ambassador's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with campus activities, events, functions, ceremonies, receptions, open houses, etc.
• Assisting in external community outreach, and
• Recruiting EFSC students to potentially become Student Ambassadors and/or volunteers.

Benefits

In addition to making connections, getting hands-on experience, and being part of important campus initiatives, Student Ambassadors will receive:

• A $250 scholarship per term
• Office workspace
• SGA apparel

Application Process

Submission of this application does not automatically guarantee appointment. To be considered for the position, you must complete the following steps by any established deadlines:

1. ​Submit the SGA Application, and
2. Complete an interview with the campus Student Life Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean of Student Life.

Additional information is available in the Student Activities Handbook.

• I have reviewed the eligibility requirements and am eligible to serve.
  
  
• I intend to continue to be a student at Eastern Florida State College during the proposed term of office.
  
  
• I understand that I may not serve as an SGA Activity Board member or Student Ambassador for more than one campus, but that I may be a write-in candidate for any office lacking a qualified candidate as determined by a campus Student Life Coordinator and/or the Associate Dean of Student Life.
  
  
• If selected, I agree to serve the student body to the utmost of my abilities in accordance with the responsibilities of my position, as well as any other duties assigned to me.
  
  
• I agree to uphold and abide by the SGA Handbook, the SGA Constitution, and the EFSC Student Code of Conduct.
  
  
• I agree and commit to being available for the minimum hour requirements of the position for which I am applying (to include meetings, office hours, events, travel, etc.) during both the Fall and Spring Terms.
  
  
• I understand that all parts of the SGA Application are to be completed truthfully and accurately and submitted by the established deadline in order to be considered for candidacy. I understand that late applications will not be accepted.
  
  
• I understand that my biographical information and picture may be used on the EFSC website, social media, and/or other promotional materials pertaining to the Student Government Association.
  
  
• I understand that my completed application does not entitle me to the position and that I must complete a face-to-face interview with a campus Student Life Coordinator and/or Associate Dean of Student Life prior to gaining full approval to run or serve.