STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE
Building 2900 Annex (during PUB renovation)
(206) 546-4654 or 546-5862 or 546-5821
Shoreline Community College offers students unique educational opportunities for student leadership, co-curricular learning, service learning, social interaction, cultural expression, and recreational experiences. Activities include a variety of student clubs and organizations, performing arts, publications, intramural and intercollegiate sports, and college governance opportunities. Many of these programs are organized to supplement classroom learning, while many others are developed in response to student interest. The Student Guide, available at no charge through the Student Programs Office, provides a description of the more than 70 clubs and organizations available on campus, with contact information on how to become involved. Students are encouraged to join organizations on campus in the belief that this participation can build lasting friendships, provide unique educational experiences, and establish support systems of peers, faculty and staff advisors.
   Many activities provide students with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, including learning how to manage meetings, how to recruit members and develop organizations, how to manage events, how to communicate with diverse groups, how to manage budgets, and how to promote programs. The Student Leadership program offers formal leadership training. The Campus Ambassadors Program (CAPS) offers students an opportunity to provide campus tours and other community outreach activities. The Arts and Entertainment Board develops the college's Artist & Lecture Series. There are many opportunities for students to perform as part of the outstanding music department groups, drama, film and video programs available on campus. Students also receive significant discounts on tickets to attend the Artist & Lecture Series performances and intercollegiate athletics available on campus. Listed on the next page are the organizations currently active on campus. Contact information for club advisors and descriptions of club activities and events are available in the Student Programs Office. > More

STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Building 2900 Annex (during PUB renovation)
(206) 546-4541
The Student Body Association serves as the recognized representative of Shoreline Community College students on campus. Student leaders provide a student perspective to the college on campus life and the quality of educational programs and services on campus. Student leaders have the opportunity to address the Board of Trustees, staff members and governance committees on issues they deem important. They serve on faculty appointment review committees and on faculty and administrative hiring committees, and participate in developing the strategic plans, policies and priorities of the college. Student Government also allocates funds to student clubs and organizations and provides support and advocacy for these groups. Student Government is an active participant in fostering the mission of Shoreline Community College, and it has provided leadership for many innovations on campus, including the creation of the Multicultural/Diversity Education Center, the creation of the Student Technology Fee (to fund computer labs), and the renovation of the Pagoda Union Building (PUB).
   The Student Senate is composed of nine paid representatives, all of whom are elected during Spring Quarter. The Senate manages the Student Services and Activities Fee Budget, the Student Technology Fee Budget, and the PUB Renovation Fee Budget. The Senate also provides recognition of new student clubs and organizations, and serves as a forum for student issues and concerns. Responsibilities of the Senate, including the structure of standing committees on Budget and Finance, Constitution and Bylaws, and Publicity, are outlined in the Student Body Association Constitution, available in the Student Government Office.
   The Student Executive Board is composed of six paid members, each having specific responsibilities outlined in the Student Body Association Constitution. All Executive Board positions are selected during Spring Quarter, with three elected (president, treasurer and legislative director), and three appointed (vice president, secretary, and student advocate).
   The Student Body Association (SBA) president appoints student representatives to campus governance committees and to faculty Appointment Review Committees. Students are encouraged to apply for these jobs, as well as to fill vacancies on the Senate and Executive Board. The Student Advocate receives any student complaints and serves as a referral source for resolving these issues. Students are encouraged to visit the Student Government office to inquire about leadership opportunities available through Student Government. > More