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About SGA

About Your Student Government Association

The Student Government Association serves as the student body’s voice at SWCC.  The SGA Senate is comprised of fifteen senators.

Student Experiences:

  • Leadership Training and Opportunities
  • Community Service
  • Consultation with Student Peers, Faculty, Staff, and Administration
  • Support of Student Engagement (Clubs, Sports, and other Campus Organizations)
  • Cultural Enrichment Opportunities

How Do I Know If I Qualify?

  • To qualify as a senator, you must have a 2.0 GPA (from your most recent institution, such as high school, Southwest Virginia Community College, or transfer institution).
  • You must be able to meet on Thursdays from 12:15 PM to 1:05 PM in the Fall and Spring semesters. SGA does not meet in the Summer term.
  • If elected, you must be able to continue to participate and engage in the meetings for the duration of the term of office. Failure to attend three consecutive meetings can result in a review of your ongoing participation in the Student Government Association, as it is a graded course.
  • You must also maintain a 2.0 average while in office.

Benefits of SGA

It has been proven that involved students have a more successful college experience. SGA gives you the opportunity to build valuable relationships with faculty, staff, and other SWCC students.

Transfer schools desire students who are involved.  Some even offer scholarships to SGA officers.  Employers look for applicants who have leadership and organizational experience.

The Southwest Virginia Community College Student Government Association promotes the SWCC campus mission, vision, and those expressed by the Virginia Community College System.

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Student Government Association Contacts:

April Quesenberry
SGA Co-Advisor
Russell Hall R-133
276-964-7336
April.Quesenberry@sw.edu		Kaitlin Pruitt
SGA Co-Advisor
Buchanan Hall B-113
276-964-7710
Kaitlin.Pruitt@sw.edu		Jacob Richardson
SGA Faculty Representative
Russell Hall R-128
276-964-7215
Jacob.Richardson@sw.edu
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