Student Government Association (SGA)

Q: Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee (FSDC)

Purpose of the FSDC The FSDC conducts disciplinary hearings involving students who are charged with violating the various academic and social rules of conduct . FSDC Positions Six positions are available for election. On any given case, two of the six students are chosen in rotation to preside over FSDC hearings alongside two faculty and a chairperson. Duties of FSDC Student Members Listen to testimonies and review evidence from all parties involved in a disciplinary hearing. Work with other FSDC members to make a decision regarding the guilt of the accused student. If a student is found guilty, the FSDC can recommend a variety of disciplinary sanctions ranging from warnings to suspension from the college. If a student is found not guilty, the FSDC recommends that the charges be dismissed. Example of a Real FSDC Case A student received a failing grade from a professor. The following semester the student was placed on academic probation. The student saw the professor the following semester and assaulted the professor. The student blamed the professor for recommending academic probation, when in reality it was done automatically by the Registrar’s Office, based on the total amount of courses that failing grades were received. Benefits of Being an FSDC Student Member While the service is minimum, similar to jury duty, it is viewed as valuable community service and is highly recognized by the City University of New York.

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Voting for the 2025-26 elections will take place Monday, April 21, 2025 – Friday, April 25, 2025. During voting week, check your LaGuardia email account for a unique link to cast your ballot!

Voting Stations

The following labs will be available as voting stations:

April 22: 3:25 – 4:25 p.m. in E-108
April 23: 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. in E-141
April 24: 3:25 – 4:25 p.m. in E-141

About the Positions

Elections are held during Spring Session I of each academic year for SGA as well as the Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee (FSDC). Find out more about the positions below.

Student Government Association (SGA)

Purpose of the SGA

To serve as the primary voice and representative of the student body to the College administration, faculty, various student organizations, CUNY and its constituent parts, and the general public
To increase student interest and participation in educational, social, and cultural affairs at the College
To promote academic freedom, student rights and general student welfare
To inform itself on College programs and operations that impact student success

SGA Positions Available

Five executive positions: president, vice president, executive secretary, executive treasurer and event and program coordinator
One Parliamentarian position
Seven academic representatives: Business and Technology, Education and Language Acquisition, Health Sciences, Humanities, Liberal Arts and English, STEM, and Social Science
Academic representatives also work with academic affairs, clubs and ethnic affairs, international students and foreign affairs, political awareness, public relations, students with disabilities, sustainability, and part-time and evening students.

Benefits of Being an SGA Governor
Monthly stipend, personal office space in the SGA suite, invaluable leadership experience and countless networking opportunities.

Faculty-Student Disciplinary Committee (FSDC)

Purpose of the FSDC
The FSDC conducts disciplinary hearings involving students who are charged with violating the various academic and social rules of conduct.

FSDC Positions
Six positions are available for election. On any given case, two of the six students are chosen in rotation to preside over FSDC hearings alongside two faculty and a chairperson.

Duties of FSDC Student Members

Listen to testimonies and review evidence from all parties involved in a disciplinary hearing.
Work with other FSDC members to make a decision regarding the guilt of the accused student.
If a student is found guilty, the FSDC can recommend a variety of disciplinary sanctions ranging from warnings to suspension from the college.
If a student is found not guilty, the FSDC recommends that the charges be dismissed.

Example of a Real FSDC Case
A student received a failing grade from a professor. The following semester the student was placed on academic probation. The student saw the professor the following semester and assaulted the professor. The student blamed the professor for recommending academic probation, when in reality it was done automatically by the Registrar’s Office, based on the total amount of courses that failing grades were received.

Benefits of Being an FSDC Student Member
While the service is minimum, similar to jury duty, it is viewed as valuable community service and is highly recognized by the City University of New York.