Student Engagement

All students enrolled in credit courses are automatically members of the Student Association. There are numerous unique and exciting opportunities available for members to become involved in co-curricular activities, including:

The Student Government Association (SGA), also known as the Student Senate, is the governing body of the Association, comprising representatives from all academic divisions, student organizations, and the Student Trustee. The SGA also plays a vital role in promoting student involvement in college decision making by appointing student members for college committees. 

Colleges Student Leadership Association (CCSLA), students are given the opportunity to network, collaborate, and develop cohesive partnerships with other community colleges in the area.

Clubs organized around a special interest or particular academic program are formally recognized by the SGA and are eligible for Student Association Funds. Student Engagement supports and complements the academic experience of students by providing opportunities for students to develop intellectually and socially through active involvement in leadership positions, group membership, and event planning. The Student Government Association and the administrative advisory staff encourage and recognize student involvement in these and other activities as an important vehicle for growth and development. The Student Government Association and College are cognizant of Massachusetts’s laws prohibiting the practice of hazing, and offenders will be subject to disciplinary action within the context of due process guidelines established by the College. The policy prohibiting the use of drugs and alcohol at any college function on or off campus applies to all student organizations and activities.

An overview of the relationship between student organizations and the SGA and the eligibility criteria for participation in either can be gained through examination of the Student Association Constitution, available from the Student Engagement Office LW171 or DB132.

Recreation and Wellness & Health Education

North Shore Community College supports the belief that co-curricular activities are an integral part of college life. In keeping with this belief, there are various activities available for students ranging from encouraging healthy living and wellness to recreation and fitness.

The College’s Lynn Campus gymnasium and fitness room are open throughout the school year. The fitness room features strength and cardiovascular training equipment. Designed to help anyone reach his or her fitness goals, the room consists of a variety of machines, free weights, and other cardiovascular exercise equipment.

Located within the gymnasium are a variety of recreational activities such as basketball, bumper pool, ping-pong, and chess. Various intramural sports and contests are offered to students, staff, and faculty on a regular basis over the course of each semester, as well as free exercise and yoga classes.

Recreational activities are also available at the Danvers Campus within the Student Engagement area in DB129. Here students may take a break, meet up with peers, or get involved with the various programs that are offered. The Department of Recreation and Wellness encourages all members of the College community to visit these facilities and to take advantage of their many offerings.