Student Council

Each year, student council officers and class representatives are elected by their peers during the Fall semester

The entire PCA&D student body is encouraged to attend student council meetings to share ideas about how to enhance the student experience. Student Council meets weekly on campus during the lunch hour. Student Council oversees and supports Student Clubs alongside the Student Affairs professional staff.

While Student Council does not manage events, you’re welcome to join meetings and share any ideas you have for campus enrichment and improvement. Follow the Student Life Instagram to learn about details on meetings as they update according to student leaders’ schedules.

2024-25 Student Council leaders

Duties of each position

President (Major Officer, elected)

To enforce the Constitution and Veto an issue with reason
To identify a need for, create, and appoint committees
To be a non-voting member at SC meetings, except in the event of breaking a tie vote
To lead student council meetings
To act as liaison between the student council, student body, and PCA&D Leadership
To meet regularly with Student Affairs Advisor
To be a representative at all school-related functions when appropriate
To oversee the General Board of Representatives and club/org Presidents

Vice President (Major Officer, elected)

To fulfill the duties of the President in the President’s absence or in case of resignation or incapacity of the President
To be an ex-officio member of all committees
To be a representative at all school-related functions in the President’s absence
To oversee the General Board of Representatives and club/org Presidents
To meet regularly with the Student Affairs Advisor when necessary to aid the President

Secretary (Major Officer, elected)

To keep accurate and complete records of meeting minutes for all SC meetings
To make meeting accessible to all SC members and Student Affairs professionals
To be responsible for a majority of correspondence from SC
To supply members with the agenda prior to meetings
To provide a master schedule of events and activities
To aid in recruitment of volunteers for event set-up, facilitation, and tear-down
To aid in any SC advertising or promotional materials and social media
To keep a historical record of all SC meetings and correspondences

Treasurer (Major Officer, appointed or elected)

To collect all student organization budget requests and present them to the executive members of SC
To submit the official financial requests for student organizations after decisions by SC have been made to what budgetary items are approved
To make financial reports and keep records of all student organization and SC expenditures

Major Department Representatives (Intermediate Officer, elected)

To represent the views of the people in their declared major
To report all SC requests, actions, and implementations to the major
To assist in student body activities when necessary
Coordinate activities to be held throughout the semester for major-specific events

Student Organization (Club) Representatives (Minor Officer, appointed)

To represent the views of the people in their organization
To report all SC requests, actions, and implementations to the organization
To assist with SC events and activities when necessary
To submit the student organization’s budget requests to the Treasurer and Student Engagement Coordinator
The clubs will form a proper constitution to be presented and approved by the student council

Joining Student Council

If you’re interested in becoming a member of PCA&D’s Student Council, would like more information, or have general questions for the Council, please contact studentlife@pcad.edu.