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About the Aims SGA

2022 Aims Student Government Association (SGA) members posing together outside the Student Commons on the Aims Greeley Campus

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the representative body for Aims students. SGA actively seeks student opinions on college policies, procedures, and programs, and advocates on behalf of student interests to the Board of Trustees, administration, staff, and faculty.

SGA's responsibilities include providing funding for student organizations and other student-centered initiatives, sitting on Aims councils and committees to represent the student voice, and finding creative ways to connect with and solicit feedback from students.

The SGA Executive Board has six officer positions:

  1. President
  2. Executive Vice President for Finance
  3. Vice President for Academic Affairs
  4. Vice President for Administrative Services
  5. Vice President for Public Relations
  6. Vice President for Student Engagement, Inclusion, and Success.

Each Vice President serves as a representative for Aims students in four functional areas at Aims Community College. The SGA Vice Presidents hold the same responsibilities but focused on a different area.


The Current SGA Executive Board (2023-24)

Jared Polito
President 
sga.president@aims.edu

Sabrina Kopke
Executive Vice President for Finance
sga.executive.vp@aims.edu

Bryelle Rummings
Vice President for Public Relations
sga.vp.publicrelations@aims.edu

David Gallegos
Vice President for Academic Affairs
sga.vp.academicaffairs@aims.edu

Stephanie Goode
Vice President for Administrative Services
sga.vp.adminservices@aims.edu

Danielle Irwin
Vice President for Student Engagement, Inclusion & Success (SEIS)
sga.vp.seis@aims.edu


Detailed Information About SGA Roles and Requirements

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  • Attend weekly SGA Executive Board meetings, SGA-sponsored functions, and all required trainings.
  • Maintain frequent contact with students, including seeking input to determine needs, interests, and opinions, and communicating SGA information out to students. 
  • Maintain frequent contact with Aims employees, including building relationships with key collaborators, and communicating professionally and promptly. 
    • Seek out and meet with faculty, staff, and administrators to develop resources, adapt procedures, create new initiatives, and otherwise incorporate student feedback into new and existing work.
    • Brainstorm and problem solve potential obstacles or concerns regarding specific student needs and interests.
  • Represent the student body on college-wide committee/councils to represent student perspectives and opinions.
    • Research the history and current context of issues being addressed by the committee.
    • Complete tasks assigned by committee in a timely manner (as needed). 
    • Contribute actively and professionally to conversations by sharing perspectives from students and identifying potential impacts on students that employees may not anticipate. 
  • Ensure advocacy efforts address the needs of all students and promote equity and inclusion at Aims.
  • Collaborate with Media Specialist to create/distribute inclusive marketing to promote student government initiatives.
    • Review and edit marketing materials to ensure materials are addressing an inclusive lens.
    • Research innovative promotion/marketing strategies to reach a variety of learning styles and Social Identities.
    • Collaborate/consult with the Disability Access Services (DAS) office to address and ensure materials are meeting DAS considerations.
  • Participate in college events, including serving on panels, participating in Aims social media campaigns, and speaking or presenting on behalf of Aims and SGA to students, employees, and/or the community.
    • Support and contribute to their team members program planning and implementation.
    • Actively participate in recruiting student volunteers to support the implementation of student activities and promote a sense of community and belonging. 
    • Participate in class panels/visits/presentations to encourage and raise awareness related to the benefits of campus engagement. 
    • Participate in campus tours as schedule allows for incoming students and potential students to enhance engagement/retention/completion among students. 
    • Develop and challenge interpersonal/intrapersonal professional development skills such as public speaking, written communication, and team dynamics. 
  • Work collaboratively with Student Life Media Specialist to develop marketing, promotions, and public service campaigns on behalf of SGA. 
  • Incorporate Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) considerations into SGA initiatives by ensuring opinions and ideas are sourced from the entire student body, representing all identities, and that advocacy initiatives center removal of barriers to access, ensuring inclusive environments, and elevating voices of students from marginalized and minoritized identities. 
    • Utilize inclusive language theories and practices into their communications and interactions with campus members. 
    • Role model for campus members the practice of equity and inclusive practices. 
    • Attend diversity, equity and inclusion training (DEI) and online national conference trainings.
  • Support various functions of the Student Life Office, including:
    • Distributing the Toilet Paper newsletter and posters, assisting with Student Life events, and maintaining an organized workspace. 
    • Schedule and arrange appropriate spaces for meetings and events. 
    • Greet and welcome guests. 
    • Recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers for events. 
    • Introduce and assist speakers and participants in meetings and events. 
    • Prepare to explain and inform campus stakeholders such as administration leadership as to the need and benefit of particular programs, initiatives, and resources. 
    • Research, contact, and negotiate with performers, vendors, and speakers to provide relevant and engaging student programming and services. 
    • Manage and track their respective budgets. 
    • Support and contribute to their team members advocacy planning and implementation. 
       

  • Hold a 2.8 cumulative GPA from the most recent school attended and maintain at least a 2.5 semester GPA. 
  • Enroll in 6+ credits during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. 
  • Must have a desire to represent student interests, serve in a leadership capacity, and learn a variety of leadership and communication skills. 
  • Must possess a willingness to work collaboratively with other students and Aims staff, faculty, and administrators to advance the ASACC and Aims missions. 
  • Must demonstrate commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice and openness to learn, reflect, and grow as an inclusive, socially responsible leader.
  • Candidates will be subject to a background check like all Aims employees. Any events that appear on a background check will be individually discussed with Human Resources and the Director of Student Life to determine eligibility. 
  • Presidential candidates must be at least 18 years old by the first day of their contract (May 25, 2023).
     

Minimum 10 hours/week during Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Semesters with a maximum of 25 hours/week; 10 hours/week in summer (May 25, 2023 - May 7, 2024).

Desired Qualifications 

  • At least one (1) semester of experience in a leadership role in Student Government Association (SGA), the Campus Activities Programming (CAP) Board, Center for Diversity & Inclusion (Diversity Peer Specialist) or other leadership experience relevant to small groups or student governments. 
  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills. 

Specific Responsibilities of the President 

  • Represent the students at Aims to the College Trustees (monthly meeting), College Council (bi-weekly meeting), administration, faculty, and staff as well as entities outside the college community. 
  • Set the overall vision and direction for the SGA organization as a whole, including working collaboratively with the SGA Board to identify the year’s priorities and goals. 
  • Assist, guide, and support all other SGA officers and work to develop camaraderie, mutual trust and respect, and a collaborative spirit among the board. 
  • Call and preside over SGA Executive Board meetings, including setting the agendas and acting as tiebreaker if needed.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for SGA. 
  • Meet regularly with the College President, Vice President for Student Engagement, Inclusion, & Success (SEIS), and other college leadership
  • Act as liaison for student needs on the Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor campuses.
  • Work closely with SGA Advisor (including weekly 1:1 meetings). 
  • This is a term limited position (1 year). 
     

Average of 20 hours/week during academic year; 10 hours/week in summer (May 25, 2023 - May 7, 2024). 

Desired Qualifications 

  • Knowledge and/or experience with budgeting and accounting. 
  • Highly organized, close attention to detail. 
  • Experience as a member or officer of a student organization at Aims or another institution. 

Specific Responsibilities of the SGA Executive Vice President for Finance

  • Serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the SGA.
  • Oversee the SGA budget, including tracking expenditures, preparing budget recommendations for future, and making recommendations for improved cost effectiveness.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between SGA and student organizations, including overseeing Student Organization budgets, training student organization officers and advisors on the SGA Funds Request process and helping officers navigate the process, and attending bi-weekly Student Organization Leader (SOL) Council meetings. 
  • Represent students on college related finance committees. 
  • Execute the duties and powers of the SGA President in their absence. 
  • Serve as recording and corresponding secretary, including taking meeting minutes and attendance at each meeting, and publishing all pertinent acts and decisions of the SGA. 
  • Meet regularly with the Vice President for Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer; and work closely with SGA Advisor (including weekly 1:1 meetings). 
     

Average of 20 hours/week during academic year; 10 hours/week in summer (May 25, 2023 - May 7, 2024).

Desired Qualifications 

  • Experience leading a group or team (including in or outside of the classroom). 
  • Professional communication skills. 
  • Interest in the academic experience at Aims (i.e. classroom experiences, instruction, library and tutoring resources, etc.) 

Specific Responsibilities of the SGA Vice President for Academic Affairs 

•    Represent students on college committees related to the academic experience. 
•    Serve as liaison between SGA and Satellite Campuses, including representing satellite campus student perspectives in SGA advocacy and decision-making. 
•    Meet regularly with the Executive Vice President/Chief Academic Officer and the Satellite Campus Executive Directors; works closely with SGA Advisor (including weekly 1:1 meetings). 
•    Represent student interests to and work collaboratively with the Aims Academic Affairs Division: 
o    Learning Commons 
o    Faculty Teaching & Learning Center 
o    Business & Technology
o    Arts & Sciences
o    Public Safety, Transportation & Workforce Development
o    Allied Health & Wellness) 
o    The PERC 
o    High School Programs
o    Community Partnerships & Workforce Development
 

Average of 20 hours/week during academic year; 10 hours/week in summer (May 25, 2023 - May 7, 2024).

Desired Qualifications 

  • Experience leading a group or team (including in or outside of the classroom). 
  • Professional communication skills. 
  • Interest in the infrastructure supporting Aims (i.e. buildings & grounds, technology, food service, etc.) 

Specific Responsibilities of the SGA Vice President for Administrative Services

  • Represent students on college committees related to facilities, IT, etc. 
  • Meet regularly with the Vice President for Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer; works closely with SGA Advisor (including weekly 1:1 meetings). 
  • Represent student interests to and work collaboratively with the Aims Facilities & Operations units: 
    • Facilities & Operations 
    • Food Services 
    • IT 
    • Financial Services 
    • Purchasing 
    • Administrative Services

Average of 20 hours/week during academic year; 10 hours/week in summer (May 25, 2023 - May 7, 2024).

Desired Qualifications 

  • Experience leading a group or team (including in or outside of the classroom). 
  • Professional communication skills. 
  • Experience and proficiency with social media, including Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. 

Specific Responsibilities of the SGA Vice President for Public Relations 

  • Run the Aims SnapChat account and moderate the Students of Aims Community College Facebook Group; includes training and overseeing student, faculty, and staff guest posters.
  • Represent students on college committees related to marketing, communications, website, and public relations. 
  • Meet regularly with the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications; works closely with SGA Advisor (including weekly 1:1 meetings). 
  • Work with the Student Life Media Specialist to keep the student body informed of SGA events, actions, and initiatives through marketing and social media campaigns. 
  • Represent student interests to and works collaboratively with the Aims Marketing & Communications Department. 
  • Help maintain the SGA website.
  • Represent student interests and work collaboratively with Aims departments and organizations, including Communications & Public Relations, The Aims Foundation, Aims Alumni and Student Recruiting.

Average of 20 hours/week during academic year; 10 hours/week in summer (May 25, 2023 - May 7, 2024).

Desired Qualifications 

  • Experience leading a group or team (including in or outside of the classroom). 
  • Professional communication skills. 
  • Interest in the student experience outside of the classroom (i.e. advising, career services, involvement opportunities, counseling, etc.) 

Specific Responsibilities of the SGA Vice President for Student Engagement, Inclusion, & Success (SEIS) 

  • Represent students on college committees related to student engagement, student success, etc. 
  • Meet regularly with the Vice President for Student Engagement, Inclusion, & Success (SEIS); works closely with SGA Advisor (including weekly 1:1 meetings).
  • Represent student interests to and work collaboratively with the Aims Student Engagement, Inclusion, & Success (SEIS) Division: 
    • Admissions, Counseling, & Recruitment 
    • Pathway Advising 
    • TRiO 
    • Transitions Center:
      • Aims2UNC
      • Arty’s Orientation 
      • Career Services 
      • Peer Coaching 
      • Student Station 
      • Transfer Services 
    • Dean of Students 
      • Counseling & CARE 
      • Disability Access Services 
      • Student Conduct 
    • Student Enrollment, Records, and Testing 
    • Title IX and Student Equal Opportunity Office 
    • Financial Aid 
    • Impact Programs
    • Student Life  
    • Center for Diversity & Inclusion