Overview
The ACC Student Government Association (SGA) seeks to develop and enhance the leadership and professional skills of its membership and the campus community at large. SGA serves as the official voice of all students in academic, institutional, and campus affairs. SGA works in partnership with the administration and leadership of the college to foster a campus environment conducive to student learning, retention, completion, and success. During AY23 SGA became a component of Student Life, which is within the Student Experience & Outcomes branch of Student Affairs.
Accomplishments
SGA re-engaged with their national and state organizations: the American Student Association of Community Colleges and the Texas Junior College Student Government Association. SGA is currently revising their constitution and developing a new website. In addition, the SGA presented a report to the ACC Board of Trustees on the subject of housing insecurity in the college’s service area.
Impact
SGA’s accomplishments help position the organization as a place where students can turn for the redress of issues. By reconnecting with both their state and national organizations, ACC students are able to amplify their thoughts on larger platforms to wider audiences. Additional leadership and networking opportunities also result from the reconnection. Constitutional and website revisions assist in the building of the membership, and enhance long-term stability of the organization.
Next Steps
- Completing the website and constitution revisions prior to fall 2023 are priority issues.
- A formalized annual SGA training program kicks off summer 2023. The training program will focus on roles and responsibilities; conducting effective meetings; how to debate successfully; conflict resolution; team building; goal-setting; learning outcomes; and budget management.