"MCLA provides a practical education that challenges students to develop themselves as thinkers, readers, writers, communicators, and problem solvers. Moreover, the MCLA liberal education prepares students for personal and professional success, helping students to comprehend the world and make informed self-directed decisions, preparing them for lives of civic responsibility."

Charlotte Degen, Dean
Student Government

The Student Government Association has been in existence on our campus for over ninety years. It was formed in order to facilitate, supervise, and unify matters of campus student governance. Each student pays an activities fee of $250 ($125 per semester) and is budgeted by SGA, which administers the Student Activities Trust Fund for all recognized clubs, organizations, and other student-centered activities.

The Student Government Association, through its clubs, organizations, and committees, offers the college community a wide variety of activities and programs to fulfill educational goals. Several programs involve the North Adams community. These student managed organizations provide a means for students to express themselves in a professional and social environment.

Elected positions of the Student Government Executive Cabinet are President, Vice-President, Coordinating Vice-President, and Student Trustee.

Student Senators are elected representatives of the student body, empowered by the SGA to represent the needs of all MCLA students. Senator elections are announced and conducted annually. The Student Government Office maintains a file of the required nomination forms for use.

Class Officers are directly involved in SGA and are responsible for building class unity as well as their class treasury. Class officers initiate and plan class events and activities and may coordinate programming with two or more classes and/or other student organizations. Fund raising activities are conducted to provide funding for class events; to supplement student fees; to finance the Senior Days program and to provide a class gift to the college. Elections are held annually to elect new officers and nomination forms can be picked up in the Student Government Office, third floor, Amsler Campus Center.

SGA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES

Aikido Club

African American Studies Club

Anime Club

Asian Club

B-GLAD Bi-sexuals, Gays & Lesbians Making A Difference

The Beacon (student newspaper)

Biology Club

Book Club

Boxing Club

Cheerleading Club

Christian Fellowship

Coalition Lawn Recreation (CLR)

Commuter Advisory Board

Conservative Union

Dance Company

Environmental Studies

Film Club

Gathering Unitarian Universalist for Young Adults (GUUYA)

Good Vibes

Harlequin

Jewish Student Union

Lacrosse Club

Latin American Society

Multicultural Student Society

Nexxus Step Team

The National Broadcasting Society (NBS)

Outdoor Trailblazers

Philosophy Society

Photography Club

Peers Instituting Life Lessons Around Responsible Service (Pillars)

Political Science Club

Psychology Society

Ski Club

Students Taking Abusive Risks Seriously (STARS)

Student Activities Council (SAC)

WJJW (91.1 FM) Radio Station

Writers' Guild

Yorick Club

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