As a CT State student, you pay a student activity fee. This fee, along with the fees of all other students, goes into a student activity fund overseen by campus student activities offices. Funds may be allocated for various things, including student organizations, clubs and other activities.
Student governance typically includes an executive board of elected officials, student organization representatives, and general representatives who provide leadership, help facilitate the allocation of funds, plan activities, and provide a platform for students to raise questions, concerns, or updates that affect the student body on campus. Additionally, members may act as a voice to inform the greater public of the needs of community college students.
Participation in student governance allows YOU to make decisions that will affect student life on your campus.
Need more reasons to participate in student governance?
- It looks great on a resume or when applying to transfer.
- You’ll gain valuable experience and improve your skillset and leadership abilities.
- You can create networking opportunities within the campus.
What do I need to participate?
- You must meet specific basic standards of academic history, GPA and current enrollment.
- You must commit to attend all meetings and supplementary activities.
- Intro
- Asnuntuck
- Gateway
- Housatonic
- Manchester
- Middlesex
- Naugatuck Valley
- Northwestern
- Norwalk
- Quinebaug Valley
- Three Rivers
- Tunxis
Student governance looks different on each of CT State’s campuses. Learn more about the opportunities on your home campus by choosing from the list above. Please note that not all campuses have student governance information listed.
Asnuntuck Student Governance
Campus Activities Board
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) coordinates an ongoing schedule of activities for the Asnuntuck campus. CAB members choose, plan, and promote social activities, parties, concerts, and more! The Campus Activities Board welcomes new members, ideas, and help from the student body.
Attend a Meeting
We meet every Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Glass Conference Room located on the second floor.
Gateway Student Governance
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association or SGA as it is often referred to, is the voice of the Gateway campus student body. The SGA is governed by an Executive Board (E-Board) that consists of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Your participation provides you the opportunity to be informed on key issues that affect you and your fellow students. Additionally, the SGA provides you a platform to bring forth any questions, concerns, or updates you would like the executive board to address as they have direct communication to the Gateway campus administration.
Attend an SGA General Body Meeting
You establish membership by being marked present at one SGA meeting.
Currently, all SGA general body meetings are held virtually every two weeks, and an email with the link to join will go out to all students every two weeks, starting at the end of September/early October in the fall semester.
Housatonic Student Governance
Becoming a Student Senator
A position on the Housatonic campus student senate is ideal if you’re looking for a career or other lifelong participation within the political community or any field requiring leadership skills such as objectivity and good communication.
For more information on becoming a student senator, please visit the Student Life Office BH-317.
Manchester Student Governance
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association (SGA) on the Manchester campus is a governing body of elected and non-elected students who represent the student body as a whole. The SGA uses Student Activity Fee (SAF) funds to sponsor various clubs, organizations, activities and services. As the official voice of the student body, the SGA has the power to regulate the SAF, student clubs and to make decisions that affect all students.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The purpose of the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is to provide an exciting and well-rounded activities program for the students at the Manchester campus in conjunction with student activities. The main functions of the CAB is to:
- Plan, promote and implement diverse, student-sponsored programs that serve the best interests of the Manchester campus student body.
- Co-sponsor activities with SGA clubs and/or the college. Any student activity funds allocated by CAB shall be returned in whole or part upon completion of a co-sponsored event.
- Work with the SGA Publicity Committee to assess student needs and minimize apathy.
Cultural Programs Committee
The Cultural Programs Committee (CPC) is a subcommittee of the SGA responsible for considering and discussing existing cultural programs as well as developing, planning and promoting cultural growth while simultaneously extending and supplementing the totality of the college’s offerings.
Members are elected and include a combination of students, faculty and staff. CPC meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month via Teams. For more information on the CPC, contact T.J. Barber, Director of Outreach and Student Life, at 860-512-3283.
The following governance committees offer opportunities for student involvement on the Manchester campus. The Student Senate elects most positions. Contact Student Activities if you want to serve on one of the following committees.
Academic Standards Committee: 2 Students
Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
Considers matters of academic standards at the college by reviewing current policies and proposals for change and standardization of academic standards, recommending new policies or modifications or deletion of existing policies, and recommending Manchester campus input on any system-proposed standardized policies.
Curriculum Committee: 2 Students
Meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
Reviews all courses and curricula, receives from divisions recommendations for changes in, additions to, or withdrawals of courses and curricula, and develops and implements the processes and procedures for reviewing all courses and curricula.
Library and Academic Technology Committee: 2 Students
Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
Reviews and advises on policies, acquisitions and services related to academic information resources and technology, such as those of the library and of educational technology.
College Senate: 8 Students
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
The College Senate is the main forum for discussion of issues that affect the entire college community, such as, but not limited to, the following: campus buildings, grounds, and non-academic technologies; campus health and safety; academic calendar and scheduling; issues concerning admissions, registration, and financial aid; broad issues of campus culture; community and priorities. The senate has the authority and responsibility to discuss, recommend and determine, as appropriate, policies related to these topics and any issues not under the mandate of the academic senate or the student senate.
Cultural Programs Committee: 10 Students
Meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m.
The Cultural Programs Committee is a subcommittee of the College Senate and its charge is to consider and discuss existing cultural programs and to develop, plan, and promote cultural growth while simultaneously extending and supplementing the totality of the college’s offerings. Members are elected and include a combination of students, faculty and staff.
Strategic Planning Committee: 5 Students
Meets the second Monday of every month at 2:00 p.m.
Develops, plans and coordinates broad discussions of the college’s goals and direction as part of college senate meeting agendas, special college-wide forums, or through other means; to summarize the results of the input; and to make recommendations for new or altered goals and priorities.
Student Life Committee: 8 Students
Meets the second Tuesday of every month at *3:30 p.m.
Serves as a forum amongst faculty, staff and students for discussion, communication and advice concerning all areas of student life and to encourage student participation in such activities. These activities include but are not limited to, co-curricular activities, registration, orientation and advising.
Middlesex Student Governance
Student Senate
Student Senate on the Middlesex campus is an annually elected (and non-elected) assembly of current students who represent the entire student body. The Senate serves two very important roles:
- Advocate for the interests of Middlesex students in its dealings with college faculty, staff, and administration. It can regulate the student activities fund and member organizations and make decisions that affect all students. Senate members also serve on the college council committees, search committees for new staff members, and other ad hoc committees. Many are student leaders for the new student orientation program and/or tour guides for our admissions department.
- Govern the expenditure of collected student activities fees that provide financial support for campus clubs and organizations, as well as for on and off-campus activities. With these fees, the Senate continuously plans, coordinates and conducts various programs and special activities that enrich college life. Often in coordination with enthusiastic faculty, we have arranged for nationally renowned authors, speakers, performers and artists to appear on campus. All students are urged to share their ideas, personal skills, leadership and group management skills to assist with developing and coordinating activities deemed worthy by the student senate.
Student Senate is based in the Student Activities Office, Founders Hall, Room 127.
Naugatuck Valley Student Activities
Student Government Association
Join the Student Government Association. Meetings are held on Wednesdays from 4-5 p.m. in room L501. All Naugatuck Valley campus students are welcome to learn how to get involved on campus.
Northwestern Student Governance
CT State Northwestern Student Senate
The Student Senate is the governing body representing all students registered for credit courses on the Northwestern campus. The group works to keep student body morale high while fostering a close spirit of cooperation among Northwestern campus students, faculty and staff.
Meetings take place on Tuesdays in GW 110.
Norwalk Student Governance
Student Government Association
SGA MEETINGS: Fall 2023- Spring 2024
Mondays, 2:30 pm, East Campus E212 & via WebEx: SGA Meeting | Meeting Password: NCCsga2023
Quinebaug Valley Student Governance
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-run entity lead by a committee of Quinebaug Valley students elected by their peers to plan events and amplify student voices. The SGA operates under the guidelines of a constitution and by-laws informing how it is structured, decisions are made, and business is conducted.
Three Rivers Student Governance
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is a governing body of elected and non-elected students who represent the interests of the student body and work to improve the campus community. SGA also chairs a Campus Activity Board (CAB), an organization for students who would like to plan campus events.
Students interested in joining SGA can attend a weekly SGA meeting, contact a student government representative in the SGA Office (F209), or stop by Student Programs (F211).
Tunxis Student Governance
Student Government Association
The representatives of the Student Government Association (SGA) help to plan activities and provide a means of communication within the campus/college structure. The SGA is responsible for administering the calendar of campus events sponsored by student activities, coordinating the expenditures of the student activities budget, and planning the campus’ student activities program. All students, both full- and part-time, are members of the SGA.
For more information, contact Christopher LaPorte, Director of Student Activities.