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Student Government Overview

Student Government

Student Government at Olin is comprised of a governing body, known as the Council of Olin Representatives (CORe), as well as four Student Experience Organizations. The purpose of each Student Experience Organization is unique, as they individually have their own missions and functions, however, each of these organizations is deemed vital to the education and college experience of the student body as they all address aspects of Olin's central philosophies, founding precepts, and goals. The four Student Experience Organizations at Olin include the Honor Board, the Student Activities Council (SAC), the Club Council (CCo), and the organization to Support, Encourage, and Recognize Volunteerism (SERV).

The Student Government can be visually described as follows:

THE COUNCIL OF OLIN REPRESENTATIVES (CORe)

CORe is a student experience organization centered around two complementary mission areas. First, CORe is the representative body that acts as the student body government, helps shape continuous improvement goals for the student body, and works to amplify the value of student input in all change initiatives that occur at Olin College. Second, CORe is further charged with coordinating action initiatives where student input is involved as necessary, ensuring the realization of student body goals and change initiatives. CORe also helps to fund student clubs, organizations, and initiatives.

Mission:

The Student Government, also known as the Council of Olin Representatives (CORe), will facilitate and ensure communication between the Administration of the College and the Student Body. The Student Government will allocate and oversee the Student Activities Fund and coordinate initiatives which improve the lives of students at Olin College. The Student Government will serve as an active advocate and resource for members of the student body seeking to create change that is in line with the Honor Code, Olin’s stated institutional values, and the welfare of the Olin community.

THE HONOR BOARD

The Olin College Honor Board administers the Olin Honor Codeand ensures that it meets the evolving needs of the Olin Community.

Responsibilities:

• To engage the Olin Community in the discussion and administration of the Honor Code and related policies (see appendices in the Student Handbook)
• To use the resources available to the Olin Community to productively and effectively resolve reported violations of the Honor Code and related policies
• To continually evaluate the efficacy of the Honor Board procedures and the Olin Honor Code and address shortcomings therein.

THE STUDENT ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (SAC)

The Student Activities Committee (SAC) is one of the major programming groups on campus responsible for hosting a number of events throughout the year. Their team consists of a student director and assistant director, as well as general body members from the Olin Community.  Recognizing that there is more to college than just homework and studying, SAC strives to provide opportunities for socialization and entertainment at least once a week.

CLUB COUNCIL (CCo)

The Club Council, led by the Club Chair and Vice Club Chair, is the organizing body for all student groups on campus that wish to be officially recognized and financially supported by the student government. The Club Council enables students to pursue their interests, facilitate the formation of diverse and inclusive communities, and promote the continuation of a rich and healthy club culture at the College by financially subsidizing and encouraging the growth of student groups. Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that the student activities fund is fairly and reasonably distributed and used by clubs throughout the year
• Maintaining a current list of student clubs and their representatives
• Facilitating club events and trainings

SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE, AND RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERISM (SERV)

SERV is governed by two elected student officers who together foster community awareness, increase involvement in community service activities, and generally work to support and coordinate community service activities at Olin. They coordinate with outside groups seeking volunteers, plan one-time and whole community events, charter projects, make budgeting decisions, and generally deal with community service concerns that arise throughout the year.