Student Organizations

• Student Senate
• Women's Collective
• Lavender Lounge
• Porter College Committees

Student Senate

The Porter Student Senate represents Porter students on all levels. It shares student government duties with the Student Union Assembly (SUA) and the UC system wide University of California Student Association (UCSA). Working through a number of committees, the Senate seeks to improve the quality of living and to organize events to enhance the sense of community at Porter College. The Senate sponsors such programs as Music on the Quad, political forums, dances, and art shows. Porter Student Senate is also a major funding body for Porter student projects. Your College Membership Fees and the college endowment provide the funding for Porter students, so come find out what's going on with your money. Meetings are held Thursdays evenings in the Fireside Lounge. Please check the Porter Calendar of Events for current meeting time.

In order for Senate to be effective, the involvement of a concerned student body is imperative. All new Porter students are voting senators, until they miss one meeting. Any registered Porter student may attain the title of Senator by attending two consecutive meetings of the Senate. Voting rights commence at the third meeting. All visitors have speaking rights. The chair of the Senate is elected at a college-wide town-hall election each quarter. Minutes and other postings are in the display case at the head of the Dining Hall stairs or available on this website. Copies of the Constitution of the Students of Porter College and other information about the Senate is available in D-143, call 459-2857, and on this website.

Women's Collective

The Women's Collective, a student run organization, offers an avenue to increase awareness of women's issues, conducts educational outreach on women's concerns, and provides a safe and supportive environment for all students to explore gender related issues. Past activities have included community service events for women's shelters, hosting of nationally recognized lecturers, communication workshops, and arts and crafts nights. The direction the Women's Collective takes depends on the students who participate in the group. Meetings are to be decided. For information call the Housing Office at 459-2746.

Lavender Lounge

The Porter Lavender Lounge facilitates community building and historical awareness through social and cultural events that specifically involve gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning people. Supportive non-gay students are always welcome and invited to gatherings and events. For information contact the Housing Office at 459-2746.

Porter College Communities

All members of the Porter community are invited to join any college committee. Current committees include Activities, College Life, Murals, Porter Palooza, and Graduation. To join or for information, contact James Blaine or Ana Sanchez at 459-2857.