Student Senate
Mission Statement:
The Student Senate provides leadership opportunities furthering CLC students' development and builds community through programs, activities, and student organizations.
Executive Board
Brainerd Campus
President - Steve Sabin
Vice President - Adam Schlangen
Treasurer - Denny Benjamin
Secretary - Cora Larson
Publicist - Molly Winters
President - Toy Ross-McRae
Vice President - Shaun Imgrund
Treasurer - Dylan Arceneau
Secretary - Sharaea Bartlett-Eggleston
Publicist - Ethan Russell
Publicist - Thea Romann
Student Senate Documents
Student Senate Nomination Form
Meeting Minutes
View Archived Minutes
Brainerd Campus Minutes
10/12/11
10/26/11
Staples Campus Minutes
10/11/11
10/18/11
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Student Senate?
In accordance with MnSCU Policy 2.1 Campus Student Associations, Central Lakes College recognizes the CLC Student Senate at each campus as the official body for student representation on campus.The purpose of the Student Senate is to work to improve the quality of education and student life.
How Can I Get Involved in the Student Senate?
- Vote in elections.
- Attend Either Brainerd Campus Student Senate meetings every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in room E354 or Staples Campus Student Senate meetings every Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. in ITV room A113.
- Attend MSCSA functions: conferences, fundraisers, benefits, etc.
- Run for Student Senate in the Fall or Spring of every year.
What is MnSCU?
MnSCU is the officially recognized state organization representing Minnesota’s 55 state universities, community colleges, and technical colleges.
What is the MSCSA?
The Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA) is an association of the Minnesota public two-year college students, which works to ensure accessible, quality, and affordable public higher education while providing students with representation, leadership development, and communication across the state.
Advocacy
MSCSA advocates on behalf of students on both the state and federal level. Student representatives visit Washington, D.C. twice a year to meet with federal lawmakers. Elected student leaders and a full-time Director of Government Relations maintain a constant presence at the state Capitol. The Platform Committee identifies the specific goals and legislation the association will focus on in a given year.
Education
MSCSA seeks to educate students, faculty and the community on issues affecting higher education. This is achieved primarily through trainings at regular meetings, the Association Update and our quarterly newspaper, The Students’ View.
Leadership Development
MSCSA looks to positively impact higher education by developing the leaders and decision-makers of tomorrow. One way this is done is by providing opportunities for students to serve as leaders on a regional and state level. MSCSA also hosts a two day leadership conference each fall in addition to trainings presented at regular conferences.
How we do this :
We seek to accomplish these goals by holding meetings to develop our legislative platform, educate students on the issues, provide leadership trainings and conduct business. MSCSA provides funding for delegates from each region to attend these meetings. Any two-year college student is invited to be active in the Minnesota State College Student Association. Please contact either your local campus or call 1-877-63-MSCSA.