Student Government
The Rochester College Student Government represents the student body. Student Government consists of an Executive Cabinet and a Student Senate.
The officers who are elected to the Executive Cabinet include the Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasury. Elections are held each April to elect officers for the following academic year. Executive officers receive a stipend.
The Student Senate consists of the Executive Vice President who serves as the Chair of the Senate and other students leaders who are referred to as “Senators.” Senators represent selected areas within the campus community. Senators shall be elected by majority vote or appointed by the Executive Cabinet. The Assistant Dean of Student Engagement serves as the advisor.
The purposes of Student Government are as follows:
- To serve the needs of the students by representing students to the administration.
- To serve the needs of the institution by representing the administration to the students.
- To serve the needs of Christian education by assisting the College in reaching its goals and objectives.
- To serve Christ and mankind by exhibiting and promoting the ideals of the College in developing Christian character and unity among all in the college community—students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni and friends.