Helena College Student Government Association

Barb McAlmond, Advisor barb.mcalmond@umhelena.edu

Preamble to the Constitution

We, the Helena College Student Government Association, in order to encourage constructive relationships among the students, the faculty, and the administration; to supplement and complement formal education on the Helena College campus; to represent students’ interests, needs and welfare within the college campus; to provide for the expression of student opinions and interests to the community at large on issues affecting student life; and to protect the privileges and rights of students herein stated, do hereby establish and affirm this constitution for the Helena College Student Government Association.

Meeting Times and Location:

Basic Structure

Two students from each program at Helena College are elected as senators to represent their program and the registered students of the college. The student body elects a president, vice-president, and business manager to the Executive Branch and to oversee the senate. Meetings take place weekly or bi-weekly during the academic year. Student activity fees finance the running of the senate. A faculty or staff advisor has a voice but not a vote within the senate and provides guidance and support.

The Senate provides seed money to clubs wishing to organize and financial support to existing clubs.