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LCTCS has established Student Government Associations, which operate under a constitution that is prepared by and for each campus.  The Student Government Association (SGA) on each campus will be assigned an advisor who will serve as a liaison between the SGA and the college administration.  The Vice Chancellor of Academics for the college will designate the advisor.

The Student Services Director in charge of each SGA on each campus has overall responsibility for ensuring that the Student Government Association is administered in accordance with the policies of the LCTCS Board of Supervisors and the guidelines of this memorandum.

Election of Officers: Each Spring semester there will be an election of Student Government Association Officers.  This election will be conducted by incumbent SGA Officers and supervised and coordinated by the SGA Advisor.

Tuition Waivers for SGA Officers: A waiver of in-state tuition exclusive of self-assessed fees according to policy, summer included will be granted for Fall and Spring Semesters to the two elected SGA officers at each campus.  Tuition waivers for SGA will not exceed the costs of three full-time equivalent students and will remain in effect for the duration of the respective terms of office.

There will only be two SGA officers at each campus who will take office during the Summer semester.  At that time, the tuition waiver for the SGA President will be $500 and the waiver for the Secretary/Treasurer will be $250.  The waiver will be applied toward tuition and will not result in a refund.  The waiver will remain in effect for the duration of the respective terms of office.

A student is not allowed to receive more than one state funded waiver (546, SGA, Financial Aid Initiative, Chancellor Waiver, etc.).

While running for office and if elected, the SGA Officers listed above must:

1. Be enrolled in and maintain at least 9 credit hours;
2. Be in good academic standing; and
3. Maintain the required cumulative and semester grade point average (GPA) as deemed by the SGA Constitution.

Executive Officers (i.e., President, Secretary/Treasurer) must be degree seeking and may not serve as officers more than two consecutive academic years.  Receipt of tuition waiver, by the above-listed SGA Officers, shall be contingent upon performance of assigned duties and tasks as set out and defined in the respective SGA Constitution.  For specific policies and procedures of Student Government Associations (SGAs) please refer to www.nltcc.edu for Policy and Procedures Memorandum #SA1930.265.

SkillsUSA is a national organization for trade, industrial, technical, and health occupations students.  It emphasizes total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work.  It also provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development.  Skills USA programs include local, state, and national competitions where students demonstrate occupational leadership skills.  Statewide competitions are held each spring and the National competitions are held in the summer.

One individual will be chosen from among the three SGA Presidents to fill the role of COSBP for the college.  The responsibilities of this position will be to represent the college at four statewide meetings throughout the year and attend an annual trip to Washington, DC.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is an international honor society for two-year college students.  It is the largest honor society in higher education.  Each spring, The College participates in the PTK’s All-Louisiana Academic Team through the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.  Outstanding students that also demonstrate leadership at The College and/or within their community, are nominated as potential members of this all-state academic team.  PTK honorees receive a medallion that can be worn at graduation.