Student Government Association (SGA) HCC Central

The Biggest Loser

eckoblue76 — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:13:15 +0000

The HCC Central Biggest Loser starts November 3^rd! Sign up now before it’s too late.

Athletics on the Horizon

sgareporter — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 06:12:27 +0000

From the Houston Chronicle www.chron.com

HCC looks into athletic program; TSU releases coach

The Houston Community College System board of trustees will consider adding a student fee that would enable the system to fund an intramural athletic program, with the possibilty of elevating that into an intercollegiate program.

The HCCS board will vote on the measure in a meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday at 3100 Main St. If the fee is approved, students would be charged an extra $6 per semester, effective in spring of 2009, to fund an intramural program, which would start this fall.

HCCS chancellor Mary Spangler estimates that the fee would generate an additional $250,000 per semester, money that would split among five of the system’s campuses: Central, Northeast, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest.

I’ll have more details after the board reaches its decision. Until then, does anyone care to weigh in with some thoughts?

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The Houston Food Bank

sgareporter — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:33:08 +0000

On April 26th SGA members volunteered at the Houston Food Bank as part of our participation in the Service Learning Program. Our volunteers worked on some of the facilities matainence projects in preparation for the facilities inspection process. SGA was happy to have helped keep the Houston Food Bank in operation and feed the less fortunate in our city.

TJCSGA Region V Executive Boards Positions

The Reporter — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:04:43 +0000

During the Region V meetings held at the 2008 TJCSGA State Convention HCC-Central was elected to serve in two seperate executive positions. Our members will serve as Secretary and Tresurer/Host. By winning these positions Central will have an opportunity to showcase our sonn to be completed Learning Hub facilities by hosting the 2008/2009 Region V meeting. Ms. Aliya Adilbekova will serve as Secretary and Mr. Charles Lingerfelt will serve as Treasurer. We are excited by the opportunity to increase the participation and unity amongst the Region V schools.

TJCSGA 2008 State Convention

sgareporter — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 03:55:36 +0000

The 2008 Texas Junior College Student Government Association State Convention was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Houston’s Greenway Plaza. This year a record of 56 colleges and 430 plus delegates participated in the convention booking the hotel to capacity. Central’s delegates represented their school well winning honorable mention in the scrapbook copetition ouf of 20+ school that submitted entries. Congtatulatios to all those who helped to make the scrapbook so sucessful.

Resolutions

Mr Ramiro Luna a delegate representing Mountain View Community College, Region II and Chair of that school’s Community Service Committee presented the following resolution, which was debated and adopted as part of the 2008 legislative agenda.

”A resolution concerning Texas Junior College Student Government Association support and active involvement in promoting and advocating the Dream Act Bill from the Local, Regional and State Level.

WHEREAS, the Student Government Association is an organization dedicated to promoting fair representation and equal treatment of all its students through support, service and advocating for policies which encourage educational equity.

WHEREAS, the theme for 2008 TJCSGA State Convention is “Texas H.E.R.O.E.S.” an acronym fo “Honor, Education, Respect and Organization for Every Student.

WHEREAS, the Library of Congress at thomas.loc.gov cited the Dream Act as being a bipartisan federal legislation for which acronym stands for Development Relief and Edcation for Alien Minors.

WHEREAS, Majority Senate WHip (D-IL) Dick Durbin introduced legislation known as the DREAM Act to enable young people who were brought to the United States as children and have grown up here to apply for legal status and apply for college on the same terms as other students. (durbin.senate.gov)

WHEREAS, the Dream Act will benefit appoximately 65,000 students yearly and in order to qualify, they must meet the following criteria:

1. Entered the United States at the age of 15 or younger

2. Graduated from High Shool or received their G.E.D.

3. Enrolled in at least a 2 year college or enlist in the Armed Forces

4. Be of good moral character (no criminal record).

THRERFORE, be it RESOLVED that each Texas Student Government Association in collaboration with Texas Junior College Student Government Association, embody and promote the virtues it was declared to uphold by taking an active role in lobbying and advocating for the Dream Act bill by:

1. Encouraging local SGA members to sign petitions, write letters and make phone calls to their respective Federal Representatives and Senators encouraging them to support the Dream Act.

2. Dedicating time in our respected Regional meetings to further organize and strategize on ways to promote our support for the Dream Act.

3. While assembled in convention, the Texas Junior College Student Governament Association Executive Board and the Legislative Research Committee consider opportunities to lobby at a Federal level.

Be it further RESOLVED, that the responsibility of these actions shall rest on the local SGA Council, the Regional comittee and the General Board comprised of the SGA Presidents from across the state and led by the TJCSGA President

Respectfully Submitted on the 27th day of March 2008″

Everything Is Bigger in Texas: Biggest Loser Contest

sgareporter — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:28:35 +0000

This year Texas State Senator Rodney Ellis has invited Central to compete against other local colleges and universities in a wieght loss contest. As many of you may be aware college students have notoriously bad eating and fitness habits. In an attempt to promote life long firness and wellness plans in students we will participate in this worthwhile event. The contest runs from April First to the 5th of May. The winning student at Central will receive as a prize a plaque and a gift certificate.

Good Luck!

Central Lands Two Positions on USC Board

sgareporter — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:22:37 +0000

In election of officers for next year’s United Student Council officers from Central’s board wil be seated as Treasurer and President of USC. Mr. Charles Lingerfelt, your faithful reporter, will serve as Treasurer and Ms. Dessielene Anujulu, Central’s diligent President, shall Preside. We are lucky to be able to keep Central in key positions that will ensure your interest are well represented and maintain a close watch over our money.

Congratulations Guys!

Women’s History Month Program

sgareporter — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:00:46 +0000

In honor of Women’s History Month SGA Sponsored a Program with the help of Mr. Denny Smith, student life coordinator. In honor of the accomplishments of women such as Abigail Adams, Sojourner Truth, Sandra Day O’Connor, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and an long, long list of other heroes. Ketnote speaker and author Ms. Christy Whitman gave a compelling presentation on the power of positive thinking. Our fearless leader Ms. Anujulu President of SGA also address the crowd and was warmly received. Thanks to all who attended .

2008 Student Leadership Conference Washington D.C.

The Reporter — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:59:30 +0000

Dedicated members of SGA worked hard to earn a chance to participate in the Student Leadership and Advocacy Conference held in Washington D.C. This year’s goal was to meet with our representatives and fight for lower textbook cost, expanded and increased availability of Pell Grants, and action to provide child care for college students who need it. While we anxiously await a report as to the sucess of our venture we hope you enjoy a few photos from the Capitol.

Black History Gala

The Reporter — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:37:51 +0000

Dr. Cornell West

Professor Princeton University

On the 29th of February HCC put a grand finale to the month long celebration of African-American Culture and Heritage. The Black History Gala was hosted at the Hilton Americas, directly adjacent to the George R. Brown Convention Center Downtown, and a celebrity filled line up of host, guest and speakers educated and entertained attendees. Top notch cuisine and an inspiring speech by keynote speaker Dr. Cornell West of Princeton University made for a proper way in which to end the month.

The members of SGA would like to thank the Student Leadership Association for sponsoring our attendence to the Gala.