Student Government Association (SGA)
Your voice matters here. Make it count.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is your representative body at BCC. SGA exists so students have a real, direct say in campus life — through College Senate committees, public meetings, and programs that shape the BCC experience for everyone.
What We Do
SGA represents all BCC students. We sponsor events, support student health initiatives, champion social justice efforts, and organize campus recreation and cultural programming.
Through our seats on the College Senate and its sub-committees, we ensure the student perspective is heard where decisions are made.
Programs we support include:
- Welcome Week
- Student Convocation
- Club Fairs
- Fall and Spring parties
- Albany Conferences
- Celebrations, including Hispanic Heritage Month; Black, African & Caribbean Heritage Month; Women’s History Month; Disability Awareness; Global Perspectives; and LGBT culture
Why Join SGA?
Lead at the college and university level
Five of the 15 senators serve as Executive Officers: President, Vice President, Legal Legislator, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Two Executive Officers also represent BCC students at the University Student Senate (USS), giving you a voice across the CUNY system.
Build skills beyond the classroom
As a senator, you’ll develop leadership, public speaking, budgeting, and advocacy skills — while building meaningful connections with faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Give back — and get something real in return
Serving as a senator means representing your fellow students and advocating for what matters on campus.
Senators who complete at least 80% of their required duties receive:
- $1,000 per semester (Senators)
- $1,600 per semester (Executive Officers)
For students balancing school, work, and family responsibilities, this stipend recognizes the time and commitment required to serve.
How SGA Works
SGA is made up of 15 student senators, governed by a constitution, and meets every two weeks during a one-year term. Meetings are open to students and the public.
Meeting Schedule (Spring 2026)
Every other Tuesday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Roscoe Brown Student Center, Room 311B
Senator responsibilities include:
- Bi-weekly SGA meetings
- Monthly College Senate meetings
- College Senate Committee meetings
- Volunteer events
How to Get Involved
Elections are held every April. Applications are distributed each spring via BCC Broadcast email.
Every BCC student can vote.
- Log in to OSSES at wa01.bcc.cuny.edu
- Click “My OSSES Menu” and select “My eVote ID/Password”
- Use your unique User ID and password
- Click “Click here to vote” to access the BCC Voting Site
- Review candidate details before submitting your vote
You may vote for up to 15 candidates.
You do not need to be a senator to get involved. SGA committees are open to all students.
Student Elections Review Committee (SERC)
The SERC ensures that SGA elections are fair and transparent. Current members:
- Jessenia Paoli, Chairperson
- Laurence Brenner, Faculty
- Tiffany Dubon-Yard, Staff
- Karidia Kone, Student
- Christopher Jerez, Student
Contact: Jessenia.Paoli@bcc.cuny.edu
Contact SGA
We’re here for you. The best way to reach us is by email — please use your BCC student email when writing to us.
Email: SGA@BCC.CUNY.EDU
Office: Roscoe Brown Student Center, Room 201
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