Student Life Programs

Why Get Involved

Getting Involvedin student activities can lead to success in many areas of life both during and after one's term as a student.

Getting Involvedbrings the obvious benefits of peer contact, productivity, and meaningful leisure time. But in addition to that, students participating in activities, clubs, or organizations also gain the opportunity for practical application of their classroom skills to a working project and the experience that can round out their resumés.

Getting Involvedin activities, clubs, or organizations is of proven interest to employers. The personal contacts one makes when active in student life programs may serve as the foundation for lifetime friendships and networking sources.

Getting Involved in leadership opportunities will enable you to discover your potential, build your confidence, and develop skills you will use throughout your life.

Student Life opportunities and programs are located on every BCCC campus. The staff of the Office of Student Life Programs assists students in supplementing academic experiences with experience in service, social, and recreational pursuits. The Office not only helps students in programming extracurricular activities, those viewed primarily as active, fun, or social, but also helps in programming co-curricular activities, those which are related to academic pursuits at the College and which help improve skills in communication, organization, and leadership and demonstrate acceptance of responsibility. The Office of Student Life Programs is located in the Rollins Student Center , second floor or call 215-968-8257. Please visit us on the web at www.bucks.edu/student_life

Student Life Information Center

The Student Life Information Center (SLIC) is a centralized clearinghouse of information, keeping abreast of what is happening on campus and disseminating this information to students, staff, and the general public. Student Life Information Center is the place to purchase tickets to College events, purchase SEPTA tokens, sign up for a club or organization on campus, and pick up the local newspaper and the College newspaper, The Centurion and much more.

Student Life Information Center assists students in finding activities to fit into their busy school or work schedule. The Student Life Information Center is located in the Rollins Student Center , second floor or call 215-968-8261. Please visit us on the web at www.bucks.edu/student_life/slic.html.

Student Judicial Process

Bucks County Community College is committed to the integrity and personal growth of each individual. Choosing to join the community obligates members to make positive contributions to the community and be accountable for their own behavior. As adults and members of the community, students are expected to conduct their lives in a manner that is consistent with good citizenship. The Office of Student Life Programs holds all BCCC students accountable to the Student Code of Conduct which is found under Student Records, Rights & Responsibilities portion of the college catalog and online at www.bucks.edu/catalog/concode.html. The staff in the Office of Student Life Programs will respond promptly and fairly to all behavioral problems in a confidential and neutral manner.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the elected representative student structure of the College. The functions of this organization include the representation of student interests, the coordination of campus activities for clubs and organizations, and the planning of social activities through the administration of the College Activity Fee.

The Student Association is composed of several standing committees. The Student Government consists of four officer and five councilor positions.

Elections are conducted by the Student Government through the Election Committee. Elections are conducted for officers and representatives positions.

The Director of Student of Student Life is the advisor for Student Government.

Contact the Student Government Association at 215-968-8375 or on the web at www.bucks.edu/sga/

Union Program Board (UPB)

UPB dedicated to promoting educational, cultural, social, and recreational activities for all Bucks County Community College students. Whether it be coffee house music performers, coffee and donut nights or welcome week festivities, the board strives to maintain a diverse programming through the efforts of its officers and committees.

Leadership Development

Anyone can learn to be a student leader at Bucks! Though collaboration with academic departments, community agencies and the campus community, the Student Life Office provides many opportunities to develop responsible leadership in holistic lifelong learning. There is a diversity of leadership development programs that currently exist on campus. This has enabled students to grow and succeed in many aspects of their lives. Contact the Office of Student Life at 215-968-8257 to find more.

Civic Engagement/ Volunteering/ Community Service

Bucks wants students to connect with their community. We have many opportunities available in service learning, volunteering/ community service. The Student Life Programs office assists students in connecting community agencies with academic courses in efforts to promote learning in and out of the classroom. Check with the Office of Student Life Programs to find out what classes support the exciting opportunities in service learning and how you can enroll.

Looking to do some volunteering or community service? When you volunteer in your community, you gain new friends, life experiences and resume’ building skills. Student Life Programs has a database of community agencies, contact information, programs, and events that will fit any student’s interests. Contact the Office of Student Life Programs at 215-968-8257.

Bulletin Boards

Information about the use of bulletin boards must be obtained from the Office of Student Life Programs in the Charles E. Rollins Center. In order to prevent damage to painted and finished surfaces, only bulletin boards may be used to post notices. All postings must be approved and stamped by the Student Life Information Center (SLIC)prior to being posted.

New Student Orientation

All new students are expected to attend New Student Orientation. Orientation is designed for any new student to successfully make the transition into college life. Whether one has just graduated from high school, transfer student, or returning student, the Orientation Program will assist the all new students in preparing for studying and succeeding in the college environment.