YOUR Student Government at HACC
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the leadership and advocacy group that represents students in HACC’s shared governance model. It is the governance body for students and the official agency for student representation at HACC. It is also the group responsible for overseeing student clubs.
Below are the answers to some commonly asked questions about the SGA. Please email SGA@hacc.edu for more information.
The purpose of the student government is to support the student experience for all students at HACC.
YOUR SGA:
- Ensures that HACC serves the interests and rights of all students
- Provides students with a strong voice in the overall governance of HACC
- Represents the entire student body
- Works closely with all components of the HACC community including the administration, faculty and other internal stakeholder groups
Advisor - Gina Crance, contact: gcrance@hacc.edu
Advisor - Olajiwon McCadney, contact: okmccadn@hacc.edu
President - Katelyn Emerick
Executive Assistant- Leeana Lomax
VP of Operations - Enmanuel Terrero
VP of Programming - vacant
VP of Finance - vacant
Gettysburg Delegate- Erin Faircloth
Harrisburg Delegate - Sinihele Rhoades
Lancaster Delegate- vacant
Lebanon Delegate- vacant
York Delegate- vacant
YOUR SGA strives to be available to students through a variety of means throughout the academic year. Students can:
- Email us at SGA@hacc.edu
- Visit us during our office hours
- Meet with us with by appointment
- Join us at our weekly meetings, Wednesdays at 3 p.m. in person on Harrisburg Campus Cooper room 209B or on zoom at https://hacc.zoom.us/my/haccsga
Please note that in our current environment of both on-campus and remote services, the SGA offices are open limited hours. Please email SGA@hacc.edu to schedule an appointment if you wish for someone to be there when you drop by.
| Campuses | Room Location |
|---|---|
| Gettysburg | Room 131A |
| Lancaster | Main – Room 105A |
| Lebanon | Room 301A |
| Harrisburg | Bruce E. Cooper Student Center – Room 203A |
| York | Governor George M. Leader Building - Room 156 |
If you are currently on campus and unable to locate our offices, please call the Public Safety and Security Department. The phone numbers for public safety at each of HACC’s five campuses are listed on the Department of Public Safety and Security webpage under, “Who can I call for public safety and security assistance?”
Student government supports students by advocating for students, allocating finances, overseeing student clubs and planning student events.
In the past, the SGA has undertaken projects such as:
- Designing and distributing spirit items for the student community
- Hosting forums to hear student concerns
- Providing agenda books to all students free of charge
- Sponsoring workshops, leadership programming and fun events, including HACC Fest
The particular activities of YOUR SGA vary per semester and year. Students can attend our weekly meetings for more details about the SGA’s projects for the current academic year. Current students can email SGA@hacc.edu for more information about our weekly meetings.
All current HACC students are welcomed to participate with student government. Students can:
- Attend a weekly student government meeting
- Represent YOUR campus as a volunteer for the SGA
- Take on a campus or collegewide leadership position
- Volunteer on an SGA committee
Current students can email SGA@hacc.edu for more information about getting involved.
What clubs and organizations does the SGA oversee?
- Business Club
- Business Innovation Club
- Computer Science Club
- Dental Hygiene (SMAHDA)
- Engineering and Technology Club
- Film and Theatre Club
- History Association
- Music Club
- Muslim Students Association
- Radiology (SORT)
- Science Club
- Social Inquiry/Social Action (SISA)
- Student Nursing Organization (SNO)
- Ultrasound (Pulse Echo)
- Christian Student Club
Can I form my own student club at HACC?
The process of forming a new student club at HACC starts with finding eight interested students and at least one HACC employee who is willing to act as an advisor to the group. Please read this SGA-Club Guide or email SGA@hacc.edu for more information.
I am a current club member. Where can I find club resources?
Please use the forms below and you will be contacted by the SGA for next steps. Thank you!
Club Establishment Forms:
Application for Club Recognition Form - Use to request SGA approval for a new club.
Club Budget Allocation Form - Use to request club funds for the new fiscal year.
Club Administration Forms:
Student Club & Organization Travel Request Form - Use to request SGA approval for a club trip.
Meeting Minutes Template - Download this form to use for club meetings.
Club Meeting Minutes Form - Use after every club meeting to submit the meeting minutes template.
Community Service Proposal Form - Use to request SGA approval for a community service event.
Community Service Report Form - Use to report a completed community service event.
Club Budget Forms:
Vendor Payment Request Form - Use when a vendor needs to be paid.
Reimbursement Request Form - Use when an advisor or club member needs to be paid.
Club Fundraising Report Form - Use to report a completed fundraising event.
Fund Request Form - Use to request monetary support from SGA.
