Student Senate

Mission Statement

"We aspire to encourage community and faithfully communicate in order to advocate for the needs and desires of our peers as we work to further God’s kingdom. We seek to empower the student body and allocate funds on their behalf through humble servant leadership under full submission to Christ. "

 

Purpose

Student Senate exists to ensure that students have an active voice in campus issues, problems, and student rights. Senate provides leadership and direction in the planning and implementing of activities that promote spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. In all of its functions, Student Senate strives to recognize Christ’s preeminence.

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Membership

 

 

 

 

 

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Executive Committee

Student Body President

The President leads Student Senate as it seeks to fulfill the mission of the College and the mission of Senate. To that end, the President provides direction and facilitates collaboration for its members, holds them accountable to their duties as outlined, and represents Senate and the student body as needed. Furthermore, he/she is responsible for the development and camaraderie of Senate as it progresses through the year.

Student Body Vice President

Mirroring Covenant College's commitment to Christ-honoring growth and the Student Senate's commitment to building the college community, the Vice President will strive to perform his/her duties of leadership over specific committees with diligence and excellence, and will aid and support the President to the best of his/her ability.

Student Body Treasurer

The Treasurer ensures that the funds allocated and reserved to the SACC fund are properly managed, allocated, and used in a responsible and timely manner. The Treasurer also oversees club and organization expenditures as well as ensuring that Senate is fulfilling its financial obligation to the student body.

Student Body Communications Director

The Communications Director supports and facilitates the work of Senate by maintaining and distributing information and correspondence.

 

Class Presidents

As facilitators of a specific constituency, Class Presidents communicate with their respective classes in a manner that fosters class unity. As they fulfill their duties, they exhibit servant leadership for their classmates as they strive to “contribute to the welfare of the members of SACC” by showing compassion and personal care to those they serve. They also support, encourage, and advise the Executive Committee in its duties, actions, and decisions.

 

Residence Hall Presidents

As representatives of a specific constituency, Residence Hall Presidents collaborate with residence life and student life, voice the concerns of their respective residence hall to Student Senate, and facilitate organized events that promote spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Residence Hall Presidents promote the mission of Covenant College by exhibiting servant leadership as they fulfill their duties. They also support, encourage, and advise the Executive Committee in its duties, actions, and decisions.