Student Government Association

SGA logoAll full-time Columbia College students are members of the Student Government Association. Part-time students are associate members. SGA elections are held in the spring and again in the fall; full-time students who meet the requirements for an office may run for election or petition for appointed positions.

Declarations of Candidacy are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 academic year. The Declaration of Candidacy formPDF document icon may be filled out and submitted electronically; use the "Submit by Email" button at the top of the PDF.

The Student Government Association is the direct tie between the student body and the College's administration. SGA's Senate consists of the SGA Executive Board and elected student representatives from the residence halls and off campus.

As the official voting body representing the students, the SGA Senate has direct impact on major policy issues and in initiating and recommending changes to meet student needs and wishes.

If you are interested in participating in SGA or just want information, contact Samantha White at (573) 875-7403 or sjwhite@ccis.edu.


SGA for the 2008-2009 academic year

SGA Executive Board

  • Jonathan Dudley, President
  • Benjamin Graf, Vice President
  • Chelsea Redding, Treasurer
  • Jillian Riedel, PR Chair
  • Hailey Highfill, RHCA Chair
  • Erika Harrington, Student Relations Chair
  • Lindsey Moore, Secretary

Class Representatives

  • There are four class representative positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.

Off-Campus Representatives

  • There are six off-campus positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.

At Large Representatives

  • There are four at large representative positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.

Residence Hall Representatives

Banks Hall:

  • There are four Banks Hall positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.


Hughes Hall:

  • There are four Hughes Hall positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.
 Miller Hall:
  • There are eight Miller Hall positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.


Cougar Village:

  • There are two Cougar Village positions, which will be elected in Fall 2008.

Functions of the SGA Executive Board

SGAThe President acts as a liaison between the students and the administration as well as the representative of the student body at official functions.

The Vice President is responsible for keeping accurate records for SGA, planning the fall and spring elections, and the leadership retreat.

The Treasurer is responsible for keeping all financial records for SGA and chairs the Finance Committee that distributes money to the clubs and organizations.

The Chairperson of Student Relations is responsible for the clubs and organizations, Presidents Club meetings and serves as a support person for students who are going before an academic or disciplinary hearing board.

The Chairperson of Public Relations acts as a liaison between SGA and the Columbia College administration regarding the goings-on of SGA and oversees special events planned and executed by SGA including the annual SGA Spring Dance.

The Chairperson of Residence Hall Council Association is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the weekly RHCA meetings and acts as a liaison between senate and RHCA.