Page 9 - Bakersfield College Student Handbook 2022-2023

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/bcsga studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu Campus Center | (661) 395-4355
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.
The Association is comprised of 12 senators and 12 officers. BCSGA is to be the official voice for the students at BC and to ensure that the students are represented in all matters of the participatory governance. Through lobbying, advocacy, and student representation, the Association ensures a supportive educational environment while promoting unity and cooperation with students, faculty, staff, and administration. It is the intent of the Association to promote campus life, student involvement, and engagement.
To be eligible to run for a BCSGA Office, Bakersfield College students must be enrolled in and successfully complete at least six semester hours at Bakersfield College and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. While each student cannot serve as an elected member of BCSGA, many opportunities exist for participation in various task forces and committees. Stop by the Office of Student Life and check them out. Your Student Government needs you!
Connect via Social Media
❖ Facebook: www.facebook.com/SGABC
❖ Instagram: www.instagram.com/bcsgarenegades
❖ YouTube: www.youtube.com/bcsga
❖ Twitter: www.twitter.com/bcsga
❖ Discord: https://discord.gg/5VuFBJZ
❖ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@bcsga
BCSGA STUDENT SERVICES STICKER PROGRAM
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/bcsga//services studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu Campus Center | (661) 395-4355
BCSGA has incorporated the Kern Value Card student discount sticker into the BCSGA Student Services Sticker Program to maintain and strengthen existing programs as well as to establish new programs that will enhance the student academic experience at Bakersfield College. Bakersfield College students are eligible to receive a BCSGA Student Services Sticker or new validation sticker, when the student opts to pay a $15 fee each fall and spring semesters.
To receive your BCSGA Student Services Sticker, bring your Bakersfield College ID card to the Office of Student Life (Campus Center) during regular office hours. BCSGA Student Services Stickers are issued the same day. Signature BCSGA events include homecoming and traditional events, diversity activities, student forums, Health Fair, free food, student organization funding, leadership workshops, etc. These events are a great way to meet new students while having fun on campus.
✓ New Student Convocation
✓ Commencement
✓ Renegade Homecoming Week ✓ Homecoming Royalty
✓ Renegade Welcome Week
✓ Renegade Rally Pancake Feeds
✓ Free copies up to 10 pages total per semester
✓ Free faxing up to 12 pages total per semester
✓ 2 free blue books per semester
✓ 10 free Scantron per semester
✓ Instant information to campus events
✓ BCSGA promotional giveaways
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