Student Government

The Student Government Association of Columbia College Chicago represents the student voice and endeavors to construct a more perfect union.  It serves as a liaison between students and the faculty and staff, and administration in order to ensure the welfare of our unique and diverse art and communication community.  Through leadership and strong representation, it strives to provide students with opportunities to grow academically, artistically, professionally, and personally.

SGA meetings take place every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the Loft, located in the fourth floor of 916 S. Wabash, during the fall and spring semesters.

Committees

The SGA has three committees dedicated to advocate for the diverse needs of the student body of Columbia College Chicago. Each SGA member serves in at least one committee, and this is where the work gets done.

Internal Affairs: The Internal Affairs Committee organizes and manages all internal affairs of the SGA senate. This includes hearing and reviewing fund requests, developing Senate training and orientation, arranging for guest speakers for Senate meetings, and organizing and implementing internal Senate events.

External Affairs: The External Affairs Committee handles recruitments of new members, as well as publicity of the SGA. This includes recruiting new members of the organization, creating and implementing marketing strategies for brand awareness and events. This committee also deals with the publication of all advertisements, flyers, and other promotional materials.

Student Affairs: The Student Affairs Committee addresses the concerns of the student body of Columbia College. This committee handles issues ranging from matters of campus facilities and environment, residence life and student life concerns to academic and non-academic concerns. Part of the Student Affairs Committee is a standing committee specifically for Graduate Student Affairs.

Become a member of SGA

To join the Student Government Association click here.

Monthly Newsletter

To read the Student Government Association's monthly newsletter click here.

The Student Government Association (SGA) is comprised of five executive officers and 30 elected senators, each representing the needs of students in specific academic departments and the student body at large.

Executive Officers

Cassandra Norris
President

Kendall Klitzke
Executive VP

Nicole Carroll
VP of Finance

Julia Trieschmann
VP of Communications

Senate

Blair Mishleau
Student Rep.
Board of Trustees

Charlie Ockerlund
AEMM

Vacant
Art + Design

Vacant
ASL

Vacant
Creative Writing

Vacant
Cultural Studies

Vacant
Dance

Vacant
ECE

Emily Bertino
Fashion Studies

Brendan Buck
Fiction Writing

Benjamin Cohen
Film/Video

William Eline
IAM

Phillip Percy
Journalism

Hilary Jurinak
Marketing Communications

Vacant
Music

Vacant
Photography

Vacant
Radio

Domenic Caruso
Television

Vacant
Theater

Vacant
Graduate Student

Vacant
Graduate Student

Vacant
Graduate Student

Abby Cress
At-Large

Zachary Dessent
At-Large

Casey Gold
At-Large

Dick Joseph
At-Large

Adam Napier
At-Large

General membership is open to all students of Columbia College