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OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/studentlife studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu Campus Center | (661) 395-4355
The Office of Student Life works collaboratively with the Bakersfield College Student Government Association (BCSGA) and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs to engage, educate, and empower students to take action in the best interest of the student body and the college community. The Office of Student Life provides learning, leadership, and service opportunities outside the classroom.
Research indicates that engagement theory suggests that students involved in any activity on campus or outside of the classroom are more likely to persist and graduate. The Office of Student Life provides participating students with the opportunities to develop and hone their leadership skills, ultimately supporting student learning by providing a plethora of programs in which students can be engaged.
The Office of Student Life nurtures a culture that fosters learning outside of the academic classroom by creating an educational environment that connects the campus community to the importance of processes that lead to student self- governance. The Office of Student Life fosters the development of students’ civic responsibility, community engagement, leadership, and personal growth. Through innovative experiences in a co-curricular classroom, the Office of Student Life engages students in meaningful interactions and hands-on skill development that fosters academic progress, student success, social justice, and citizenship while serving the diverse breadth and scope of the Bakersfield College’s student community through recruitment, persistence, retention, and graduation efforts. The meaningful interactions are the root of our student advocacy that contributes to effective pathways via the leadership and service opportunities provided.
The Office of Student Life provides advising to BCSGA’s appointed and elected officers, all student organizations, and its entities. Additionally, the Office of Student Life provides learning opportunities for students to enhance their overall educational experience through involvement with the programs and services funded by BCSGA, the college, and the community. The Office of Student Life makes a concerted effort to recruit, educate, inform, and retain students through student organizations, the student government, and the assorted student activities and workshops hosted. To that end, the Office of Student Life supports student organization development whose focus is to build community through groups focused on academics, culture, campus life, specific interests, community service, and social bonding.
The Office of Student Life recognizes that its mission, in cooperation with the learning mission of the College, is accomplished through cultivating a personal standard of ethics and values while providing opportunities that enhance a sense of community between students, the campus, and the local community. Therefore, the Office of Student Life supports Bakersfield College’s mission and core values by contributing to student access and fostering students’ abilities to think critically, communicate effectively, and demonstrate competencies and skills.
Community Service
The Office of Student Life, through the assistance of registered student organizations, is often involved in community outreach programs. These activities combine efforts of students and BC employees. Since BC is a community college, active participation is possible through a variety of projects. For more information about how you can assist or get involved in any community outreach programs, stop by the Office of Student Life.
BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/bcsga studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu Campus Center | (661) 395-4614
Bakersfield College Student Government Association (BCSGA) is your student government at Bakersfield College that voices your concerns. BCSGA presents your opinions, needs, and concerns to such groups as the College Council, the State Student California Community College (SSCCC), and many campus-wide and district-wide committees. BCSGA also allocates your Campus Center and Student Representation fees to programs and services that directly benefit students and the interim Campus Center (Levinson Hall). Regular meetings are held and are open to the public. Meeting times are posted in the Office of Student Life, Levinson Hall.
BCSGA provides an avenue for motivated students to begin their understanding of public service through being involved in their student government. BCSGA elected officials are actively involved in various aspects of the college and meet with administrators, system officials, and legislators on a regular basis to improve our campus and discuss student related concerns and initiatives. The decisions made by BCSGA Officers affect every individual on campus.
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