2015 Graduation is near!

Our Best Wishes for you all !

April 2015 edition

Schedule of Activities 11:00-11:30 a.m. Beachbody (dance/workout presentation)

12:00-12:30 p.m. Fashion Show

Provided by the SSC Fashion Merchandising Class

1:00-3:00 p.m. Elec Simon and Fr iends

Thursday April 30th

1:00-3:00 p.m. Elec Simon and Fr iends

Known for his work in STOMP,

He is our

A Master of

Ceremonies ( MC )

Stop by and meet

Elec Simon

At this years

Spring Fling

He is a

percussionist,

A drummer,

A motivational

speaker, an

Entertainer,

and A Teacher

Spring Fling 2015 Stark State College

Spring Into Action

Come celebrate the end of the spring semester at Spring Fling 2015 – the end of the semester bash!

When: Thursday, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Stark State College Courtyard and surrounding area

Open to all students/faculty/staff

Games (to include Cornhole and Bocce)

Army Recruiters

Vern the Balloon Guy

Zero Waste Picnic

Book Recycling

Chair Massages

Fashion Show

Displays/Information

o AQIP

o College Store

o AmeriCorps

Club Tables (Displays/Activities)

o Dietary Student Group

o International Club

o TriBeta Biological Honor Society

o TOPS

o Future Speakers of America

o Software Development Guild

o Psi Beta Psychology Honor Society

o Amateur Radio Club

o Women of Color

o Student Nurse Association

o LGBTS Global

o Fashion Merchandising

o Physical Therapy Assisting

o Chemistry Club

o Criminal Justice Student Association

o Occupational Therapy Assisting

o Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Fantastic Entertainment by Elec Simon and Friends!

Great Door Prizes!!

Schedule of Activities 11:00-11:30 a.m. Beachbody (dance/workout presentation)

12:00-12:30 p.m. Fashion Show

Provided by the SSC Fashion Merchandising Class

1:00-3:00 p.m. Elec Simon and Fr iends

The Student

Occupational Therapy Assistant Club (SOTA)

April 22nd and 23rd we are having our annual

Spring plant sale which will include flowers, vegetables

& herbs. We are also holding a basket raffle

Our themed baskets are as follows:

Spa, garden, leisure, cooking and exercise!

Hey Everyone,

It’s Election time here at the school and in a few weeks it will be time at your local community polls. I

would like to take the time to Thank you all for standing with me and helping to support SGA here on

campus . My reign as your student body President has been a most rewarding experience. And I en-

courage any of you, who want to begin your journey of getting involved, to start here with SGA’s

elections. Taking an Officer or Senator position with SGA can enhance your personal growth and your

career growth. We learn leadership skills and participate in helping our community. We communicate

as a liaison between the students and the college and the community.

I have found this experience to be an extreme highlight for my school memoirs and my professional

development needed for my resume.

Thank You Stark State College, Faculty, Staff and Students for this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Holly Sheridan, SGA President

Turn all forms into Cherie Barth, Coordinator of Student Life, at S302a. If you don’t have some-

one to nominate you then nominate yourself. Stand up and make a stand for your

personal growth with a fantastic organization here on Campus.

Student Government

Officers 2015-16

Nomination Ballot

Nominee’s Name: ___________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________________________

Cell Number: ___________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ___________________________________________________

Student ID#: __________________ Major: ________________________

Office nominated for: (please check only one)

President_____ Vice President_____ Secretary_____ Treasurer_____

Student Government

Officers 2015-16

Biographical Information

Nominee’s Name: ____________________________________________________________

Position Running For: ________________________ Major: __________________________

Other club involvement (include any offices held):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Personal information (work, family, etc.):

______________________________________________________________________________

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What goals would you like to achieve for SGA?

______________________________________________________________________________

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What do you plan to accomplish while holding this position?

______________________________________________________________________________

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Student Government Association

The Student Government Association represents the interests and opinions of the student body by helping students understand their responsibilities, rights, and privileges. It promotes or initiates activities of general student interest, and recommends expenditure of funds for student activities. The Association represents students’ opinions; serve as liaison between the administration, faculty, staff, and students; and participate in shared governance and strategic planning of the College. The Student Government Association does this by encouraging student representation on College committees and requesting all clubs have representation on InterClub Council and regularly attend their meetings. THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE STUDENT BODY THROUGH DULY ELECTED OFFICERS/SENATORS WHO MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF SELECTION AND DURING THEIR TERM OF OFFICE: A.) Must be a currently enrolled student at SSC and shall be of sophomore standing (at least 30 hours completed) and shall have and maintain an accumulative grade point average of 2.5. B.) Must be in good standing with the college. C.) May be a full‐ or part‐time student. Term of Office 1.) The term of office for any member of the SGA shall be one academic year. (Fall and Spring semesters) DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SGA

A.) President 1.) Preside over all meetings of the Association and InterClub Council (ICC – meeting of all clubs/organizations on campus). 2.) Be responsible for developing meeting agendas and dates. 3.) Establish committees as needed. 4.) Convene special meetings as needed. 5.) Be an ex‐official of all committees. 6.) Represent students at President’s Cabinet. 7.) Signatory of all SGA accounts with approval by SGA Advisor (Coordinator of Student Life). B.) Vice‐President 1.) Shall accept all duties and power in the absence of the President. 2.) Assumes the Presidency, in the event this office becomes vacant. 3.) Assists the President in any way the President deems necessary. 4.) Responsible for Public Relations of all SGA and ICC activities and is responsible for articles relating to the SGA and ICC submitted to the Student Informer. 5.) Assists the Treasurer with promotion of fundraising activities, as well as maintaining financial accounts for the SGA. C.) Secretary 1.) Maintain Association correspondence and record all proceedings of the SGA. 2.) Be responsible for duplication materials for Association. 3.) Record, duplicate, and maintain minutes for all meetings of the SGA and ICC. 4.) Be responsible for maintaining records of committee minutes provided by committee co‐chairman. D.) Treasurer 1.) Consult with SGA Advisor to maintain the account and review the budget on a regular basis for SGA. 2.) Be responsible for making a financial report at each meeting of the Association and/or ICC. 3.) Present a financial report after the completion of any SGA and/or ICC project involving funds. 4.) File all financial records in the Association’s official file with the Business Office at the College. 5.) Signatory of all SGA accounts in the absence of the President (with approval by SGA Advisor). SGA

Leadership Recognition Awards 2014-2015 Nomination Criteria and Procedures

Outstanding President of the Year

This award will be given to a student organization president who has shown commitment to excellence by leading their

organization to achieve their goals while providing support and encouragement to their members.

The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: Contributions to Stark State College Stu-

dents through their leadership at the club/organization level and their achievement of goals and objectives.

Two Winners !

Kylin Copthorne for Outstanding Club President

Charles Snyder for Outstanding Club President

Outstanding Club Advisor

This award is designed to recognize and acknowledge the special efforts of an individual who has done an outstanding job in advising a club or organization. The nominee can be the advisor of any recognized student club or organization.

The committee will consider the nomination based on the following criteria: regularly attends group meetings and/or events, shares knowledge of the program, suggests program ideas, is a good resource for the group, is easily accessible, works with the officers of the group, and is concerned with the welfare of the group and its membership.

Dr. Bryan Gerber for Outstanding Club Advisor

Thank You for participating to uplift your fellow students and advisors with recognition for their in-volvement and time spent to make a difference in other peoples lives!

Congratulations to all the winners!

Make your Steps Count! Join us!

June 6th 2015

Saturday Noon to Midnight

Jackson High School Track

Beta Gamma Epsilon Chapter

Candy Bar Sales

Baseball Discounts

Scentsy Sales

Children’s Story Book

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