CHCS Perspectives Summer/Fall 2013

PERSPECTIVES • SUMMER-FALL 2013 – Page 14 When the CHCS Student Government Association (SGA) leaders were elected in the fall of 2012, they all vowed to live out the SGA Leaders’ Creed and committed themselves to be leaders, to serve, and leave a lasting legacy. Nearly one year later, the SGA leaders have upheld the oath they took and have been trailblazers in their leader- ship, service, and impact. As individual programs and collectively as leaders within the College of Health Care Sciences, the student gov- ernment officers have developed and led numerous projects within the college and in the community. With over 1,500 students in the College of Health Care Sciences and 17 active student governments, the fearless SGA leaders have created initiatives to empower their peers to lead, serve, and leave a legacy. “We are so proud of the great work our student leaders have done this year at the Fort Lauderdale Campus, online, and at all the regional campuses” said Terry Morrow, Ph.D., CHCS assistant dean of student affairs. “These student leaders have made a valuable dif- ference in our communities, provided professional development op- portunities for their constituents, and made lasting memories along the way.” The College of Health Care Sciences commends the CHCS Stu- dent Government Association leaders for a job well done in their leadership and service. These leaders have exemplified the quote by Dr. Margaret Mead, which says, “Never doubt that a small group of people can make a difference. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” By joining forces and having a unified vision, much was accom- plished and hundreds of people benefited. We would also like to com- mend all of the student volunteers, faculty/staff members, and donors who were the hands and feet of these operations. Without their commitment to service, it would have been impossible to ac- complish all these achievements. CHCS FOSTERS A CULTURE OF CARING “W E ARE LEADERS . W E WILL SERVE . W E WILL LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY .” By Judith Lynch, B.S., B.A., Graduate Assistant, Office of Student Affairs Within the past academic school year alone, beginning in the fall of 2012, the 17 active Student Government Associations achieved the following: • A whopping 40 fund-raisers or drives were held to support the community. • $7,156 was raised collectively for various causes and charities. • Approximately 865 cans were collected and donated. • Over 330 items were collected and donated, including shoes, books, blankets, clothing items, toys, books, and toiletries. • 54 community service initiatives were led by CHCS students. • Over 4,770 hours of community service were provided to the community by CHCS students. • 605 student volunteers over the 54 various events. In addition, 40 social events were held. • 1,500 students participated in one or more of the 40 events that were coordinated. LEFT: Anesthesiologist assistant students participating in one of the 40 fund-raisers that were held throughout the year. RIGHT: Pictured is a vascular sonography student working with a patient from the community.