Student Community Government

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Student Community Government

For the Students. By the Students.

Voice of RIC Students since 1974

Go-To Place for Creating & Funding Your Student Org

What is Student Community Government?

Founded in 1972 with the original goal of being the voice for all students, SCG continues today, with even more responsibility. Now, SCG recognizes and funds current and new student organizations on campus, which then provide engaging events for our student body.

SCG is made up of three groups. First is Parliament - a central forum for students to address issues and concerns affecting students at Rhode Island College. Second are the SCG committees, including the Finance Commission, which manages the distribution of funds to the various organizations, Student Organizations Commission, among more. Third, are the College and Council committees, which represent departments from all around campus. SCG members have the unique opportunity of sitting on all of these committees and getting a glimpse of what is happening around campus, and getting to have a say in it.

SCG works closely with many departments on campus, including Student Activities, New Student Programs, Dining Services, and even the Office of the President, granting our members with strong networking opportunities. We are always looking for ways to get involved on campus, and because we are involved everywhere, SCG is a great place to find a club you might love to join!

Resources

The SCG resources, forms, policies and more are accessible here on our website for all students. If you have additional questions or need a document that is not listed, please contact ricscg@ric.edu.

The following SCG Committees contribute to the successful management and promotion of SCG. Each committee's members are appointed by the SCG President. If you are interested in joining any of the following committees, please contact SCG President Matt Thureson.

Finance Commission
By-Laws/Adjudication Commission
Student Organization Committee
Elections Commission
Public Relations Committee
Personnel Evaluation Committee
Conditions and Services Committee
Student Entertainment Committee
Academic Affairs Committee

These College Council Committees allow SCG members to be a presence not only in student activities, but in business happening all around campus as well.

Board of Education
Academic Integrity Board
Academic Standing Committee
Academic Technology Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Admissions Policy
Bookstore Advisory Committee
Calendar Committee
Committee on Academic Advising
Committee on Academic Policies and Procedures
Committee on College Lectures
Committee on College Mission and Goals
Committee on Convocations
Committee on General Education
Committee on Student Life
Committee on Online Learning
Council of Rhode Island College
Honorary Degrees Committee
Library Advisory Committee
Performing & Fine Arts Committee
Student Conduct Board
Traffic and Parking Committee
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Mission Statement

Advisor Agreement

Co-Sponsor Contract

Committee Appointment Application

Conference Contract

Conference Information Form

Event Prize Winner Form

Program Evaluation Form

Student Clubs and Organization Contract

Finance Form – Allocation or Reallocation

Finance Form – Conference Policy & Finance Request

By-Laws of Student Community Government (revised 2017)

Funding Policies and Procedures (revised 2016)

Schedule 2022-2023, Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

September 2020 – 2, 16, 30
October 2020 – 14, 28
November 2020 – 4, 18
December 2020 – 2
January 2021 – 27
February 2021 – 10, 24
March 2021 – 31 (budget meeting/mandatory)
April 2021- 7, 14 (budget meeting/mandatory), 21, 28

Class elections will be held Wednesday, September 30th, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

5/20/2020 Parliament and Finance

6/10/2020 Parliament

6/10/20 Election

7/15/20 Election

9/2/2020 Election

11/4/2020 Finance

Meet the Executive Council

SCG President Matt Thureson — Matt Thureson, President

SCG Vice President Asley Corrales — Asley Corrales, Vice President

SCG Secretary Matthew Jacques — Matthew Jacques, Secretary

SCG Treasurer Fathia Obabiyi — Fathia Obabiyi, Treasurer

Parliament Speaker James Torres — James Torres, Speaker

Parliament Deputy Speaker Thomas Fura — Thomas Fura, Deputy Speaker

Parliament Agenda

The parliament agenda is made up of a multitude of announcements and (from officers and Parliament representatives alike) to report on updates retaining their respected positions. Guest speakers/presenters alike are also brought in to discuss something they may feel needs to be discussed. Other materials, such as constitutions, conferences, reports, and more are discussed and voted upon.

How to Join Parliament - 4 "C"imple Steps!

Contact SCG

Contact the current Student Community Government President, Matt Thureson.

Take Out Petition

Visit the SCG Office in Student Union 401, and ask to take out a petition to join Parliament!

Collect Signatures from Your Peers

Once you have taken out a petition, get 35 signatures from students. Ask your friends, folks in Donovan, classmates, or even members of a club! As long as they're a RIC Student, they can sign.

Return Your Petition to SCG

Once you have 35 signatures from RIC students, return your petition to the office. Congratulations! You are officially on Parliament and part of SCG! Please note: You have one week from the date of taking out a petition to bring the completed copy back to SCG.