Student Handbook 2016

groups, and/or prosecution under civil or criminal laws. By using these systems, you are consenting to follow and submit to all Bluefield College policies concerning appropriate network use. Appendix iii Officers for 2012-2013

President - Megan Hardison Vice President - Erica Creger Secretary - Summer Eggers Treasurer - J.D. Taylor

The Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) represents the student body of the College. It is composed of all full-time students of the College. The purpose of the SGA is to provide a voice for the students, to help unify and promote enthusiasm in the student body, and to foster in any manner possible a Christian atmosphere, student character, initiative, and leadership. Branches of Government The Bluefield College Student Government Association is comprised of the Executive and Legislative branches of government. Each branch is distinct, serving the student body in a different capacity. Brief descriptions of each branch’s purpose and composition are included. The Executive Branch The Executive branch is composed of four executive officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer) and two ex-officio member (SUB Executive Chair and Baptist Colligate Ministries President) who provide initiative and planning, oversee the operations of Student Government, and act as liaisons between students and other constituencies of the College, and the Chairs of the Legislative Standing Committees. It maintains the responsibility of responding to changes in the campus community and considering ways in which these developments affect student life. The Legislative Branch The Legislative Branch debates many of the issues and concerns brought to the attention of the Executive branch as well as issues raised by students. Students elect 3 Senators from each of the 4 undergraduate classes (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior). The Legislative branch is composed of the 12 Class Senators. Freshman Senators will be elected during the 2nd Convocation of the Fall semester. Appendix iv Student Complaints Procedures for registering complaints/grievances of a non-grade or non-instructional nature. When a student wishes to register dissatisfaction of a non-academic matter, the following procedure should be initiated:

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