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Student Life at LSCC
Lake-Sumter Community College encourages student participation in activities that complement the academic program of the College by providing opportunities for leadership development, pursuit of special interests and social interaction.  Student Life also offers a variety of services including Campus Recreation, Leadership Institute, and on-campus and community Student Activities events and service projects.  The Student Government Association is under the auspices of Student Life. Our motto is:

GET EXCITED—GET INVOLVED!

Student Activities 
A variety of social and educational activities are held throughout the year. Food and fun are always included at these monthly events held on all 3 LSCC campuses. These events are both social and educational focusing on various resources and issues. Regular events include Welcome Back Bashes, Pizza with the President, Rec & Wellness Fairs, Multi-cultural Thanksgiving, and more. Please consult the annual Student Life Calendar for a list of event times and locations.

Student Center
Student Centers or Lounges at each campus provide a “community center” for students, faculty, staff and alumni to relax and socialize. 

Campus Recreation
The Student Life Office offers recreational and fitness opportunities through the Intramurals and Wellness programs.  Competitive and personal growth activities are offered.

Open Gym
The gym complex on the Leesburg campus has open hours for students to enjoy basketball, volleyball, and weightlifting.  Hours are posted each semester.

Intramurals
LSCC Intramurals feature competitions and organized sport activities for all students, faculty and staff (men and women).  A variety of sports and recreational activities are offered to provide an opportunity for every individual to compete.  Activities are limited on the South Lake and Sumter campuses, but all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate on any campus.  For more information consult the Intramurals Calendar or contact the Athletics Department at 323-3620 or huntleyl@lscc.edu.

Wellness Center
 Offers “Total Body Fitness” including cardiovascular training, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.  Facility use is free and open to all students, staff and faculty. Trained student assistants and a full-time staff operate the center and it is located in the Health Sciences Center (HSC)   For more information contact the Wellness Center at 435-5049.  Hours are posted each semester.

Leadership Institute

	Workshops                                Some leadership workshops are open to all students.  The workshops are free and offer opportunities to learn personal skills and strategies to complement the academic program of the college.  Student Leader training workshops and retreats are also offered to SGA, Diplomat, Ambassadors, and other club and organization officers to help them develop leadership skills
Team Challenge Course LSCC’s Team Challenge Course offers experiential team building training to both LSCC and community groups.  This low ropes initiative course features 8 activity areas and is located near the Nature Trail and the athletic fields.

The SGA is open to all students.  As the official representative of all students on campus, the SGA’s purpose is to plan student activities and events, present student suggestions to the faculty and administration, and to act in an advisory capacity to students at LSCC.  SGA Offices are located at each of the LSCC campuses.  Meetings are held on a weekly basis and all students are welcome.  SGA offices are located at each of the LSCC campuses.  Meetings are held on a weekly basis and open to all students.  Please check your campus SGA office for posted meeting times.    All three campus SGAs meet on a monthly basis to discuss college-wide issues. The College-wide SGA typically meets on the 2nd Friday of the month from 12:30-2pm.  All LSCC students are eligible to be voting members of the SGA and may give input on issues.  

Each SGA is made up of the following officer positions:  President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Students elect the President during the spring term for the next academic year.  The other positions are appointed through an application and interview process.  Officer positions are held for one year.  In order to obtain a position, the student must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours at LSCC, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate leadership qualities. Applications are available from SGA Officer Application or the Student Life office at each campus. 
For more information contact the Student Life main office at 352-323-3650 or lackey@lscc.edu.

SGA Offices (hours posted on the door)