SNGA

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YOU HAVE A VOICE
You do have a place to make yourself heard. You have a way to bring grievances to teachers.

From a representative:

SNGA is a very under-utilized resource. We basically acted as student-teacher liaison, bringing any student complaints/concerns/ideas concisely to faculty... We played a big part in the test date changes, to accommodate the majority, for example.
We also do (mostly by email) respond to and offer guidance to any student needing help.
Funds from dues go to anything voted on as being prudent and beneficial to the student body. This semester was the t-shirts and coffee machine for students (which we didn't get to see too much of). And of course, there are the Nashville trips, senior photos, etc. so basically SNGA is a student voice and guidance, and gets other things done as listed above.

The last president of SNGA gave a great description of what they do. Thanks, Krystal:

Members President (always 4th semester) Vice President (always 3rd semester) Secretary Treasurer 2 Representatives from 4th semester 2 Representatives from 3rd semester 2 Representatives from 2nd semester 2 Representatives from 1st semester These officers and representatives are your voice. They are able to bring your questions, concerns, and ideas directly to the instructors. Members are available via email, and are able counsel students regarding the nursing program or SNGA. Dues help with activities/items planned by SNGA Welcome back party Pinning Ceremony Conferences with TNA and NASA Food that is provided for activities Coffee machine SNGA meetings are held monthly SNGA also prides itself in community involvement – donating to organizations such as the Alzheimer’s Day Care Center, volunteering within the community, speaking about the program within the community.

Here's the official word from the Student Handbook:

STUDENT ORGANIZATION

All students of Southwest Tennessee Community College enrolled in the nursing program are members of the Student Nurses Government Association (SNGA). Students are expected to participate in the activities of SNGA.

Membership dues are collected at the beginning of each semester of the first and second year. This fee is used for supplies and operating expenses for the pinning ceremony and for other community projects in which the SNGA is engaged.

PAY THEM- they pay for a lot of stuff, including pinning!!!

STUDENT NURSES' GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

We, the students of SW Department of Nursing, in order to initiate school spirit, to motivate ideas, to encourage quality citizenship, to promote student welfare, to assure the rights and privileges of students and to communicate openly and honestly with the administration, faculty, and staff of the nursing department and SW.

Purpose and Objectives

        *to unify the nursing student body

        *to be the representative voice of the nursing student body

        *to serve as a means by which student needs, concerns, and               opinions will be expressed

       * to open and maintain a line of communication between the               nursing student body, the faculty and staff of the SW nursing             department

        *to learn about the democratic process

        *to encourage and promote student representation 

        *to encourage and promote nursing student involvement in all             nursing department and college-level programs and                           activities.

 All students of SW Department of Nursing are members of the SNGA. A designated SNGA representative is responsible for the collection of dues.  Dues are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

  An active member is defined as follows: 

*Any nursing student who holds office within the SNGA

        *Any nursing student who volunteers his or her services to     work with the SNGA in a non-elected function

        *Any nursing student who votes during an SNGA election or     student body meeting

        *Any nursing student who voluntarily attends meetings called  by the SNGA officers or students

         *Any nursing student who serves on a faculty organization  committee

General qualifications of Officers and Representatives:

   *All officers must maintain a dedication to the purpose and   objectives of the SNGA within the confines of the rules and regulations of SW.

   *All elected officers and representatives must be in good  standing with SW and the SW Nursing Department

        * Members of the Nursing Faculty serve as Advisors to the  SNGA.

Participation in Student Government Activities and Program of Learning

Students have the opportunity to serve on Standing Committees. Through the Student Government Association, students are invited to serve on college and department committees. All students who are current nursing students are members of the Student Nurses’ Government Association and are encouraged to become involved in all activities and in the governance of the College. The Department of Nursing encourages students to become active in professional organizations.