Student Leadership Council
Student Leadership Council
Your Student Leadership Council Serves You
🌟 Welcome to the Student Leadership Council (SLC)! 🌟
The SLC is your gateway to leadership, connection, and action at Linn-Benton Community
College (LBCC)! We are the heartbeat of student representation, empowering students
to shape the future of our campus through governance, events, and advocacy.
Our mission is simple: champion student voices, create opportunities, and ignite positive change. Whether you're passionate about community service, celebrating diversity, or driving sustainability, the SLC is here to help you leave your mark.
đź—Ł What We Do
- Advocate for you: Ensure every student’s voice is heard in college policies and decisions.
- Create Vibrant Events: From bringing in performers to providing campus celebrations, we turn campus into a hub of excitement and engagement.
- Promote Resources: Connect students to essential tools for success, from supporting the Linn-Benton Lunch box and textbook affordability programs to mental health support.
- Foster Leadership: Grow skills that last a lifetime through workshops, retreats, and hands-on projects.
🤝 Why Join Us?
Be part of a community that’s passionate about making LBCC better for everyone. Whether
you want to plan events, represent students, or gain leadership experience, the SLC
is your stage to shine!
📢 Make Your Voice Heard
Join us in breaking barriers, celebrating diversity, and transforming ideas into action.
Together, we’ll build a stronger, more vibrant LBCC for everyone.
Want To Get Involved?
Getting involved in Student Life at LBCC isn’t just about attending events or joining clubs—it's about discovering your potential, building connections, and creating unforgettable memories. Here’s why you should dive in:
🎉 Experience the Best of Campus Life
From taco nights to cultural festivals, Student Life transforms the campus into a
vibrant, exciting community. There’s always something happening, and it’s a great
way to take a break and have some fun.
🤝 Meet Incredible People
Forge lifelong friendships with peers, faculty, and staff who share your passions
and goals. Build a network that could lead to future career opportunities or just
a stronger sense of belonging.
🚀 Gain Leadership Skills
Whether you're planning events, leading a club, or volunteering, you’ll develop valuable
skills like teamwork, communication, and project management. These experiences look
great on a résumé and prepare you for life beyond college.
🌍 Make a Difference
Have your voice heard, advocate for change, and take action on issues you’re passionate
about. Student Life gives you the platform to create a positive impact on campus and
in the community.
đź› Access Resources and Support
Through Student Life, you’ll discover a wealth of resources for academic, personal,
and professional growth. From workshops to mentorship opportunities, you’ll have everything
you need to succeed.
How to Get Involved
đź—ł Join the Student Leadership Council (SLC)
Be the voice of your peers by joining the SLC. Help plan events, advocate for student
needs, and work directly with LBCC staff and faculty.
🎠Participate in Clubs and Organizations
With a variety of student-run clubs—from cultural groups to career-focused organizations—there’s
a place for everyone. Don’t see a club you love? Start your own!
đź“… Attend Events and Workshops
Keep an eye on the events calendar and participate in activities like game nights,
career fairs, and volunteer opportunities. Each event is a chance to learn, connect,
and grow.
🌟 Volunteer with “Volunteer LBCC”
Get involved in meaningful projects that make a difference on campus and in the community.
Plus, you can earn recognition and even tuition credit for your efforts.
🎨 Lead an Event or Initiative
Got a great idea? Student Life will help you bring it to life! Collaborate with staff
and peers to host events that excite and inspire.
đź’» Engage Online
Follow LBCC Student Life on social media or join the LBChirp app to stay connected,
share ideas, and be the first to know about upcoming opportunities.
Your LBCC adventure starts with Student Life—don’t miss out on the experiences that will shape your future! 🌟
Get to know the members of the Associated Students of Linn-Benton Community College (ASLBCC)!
Student Leadership Council
President
Travis Overvig
- Leads SLC Leadership Team.
- Facilitates weekly SLC meeting. Posts agenda 72 hours prior to each meeting, ensures minutes are entered 48 hours after meeting. Scheduled all guests with the Student Leadership Coordinator.
- Coordinates work of the SLC to prioritize and best serve student interests.
- Directs official business, ensures bylaws and constitution are followed, and appoints subcommittees as needed.
- Attends LBCC Board of Education meeting monthly.
Vice President
Garrett Merchant
- Chairs SLC meetings in the absence of the SLC President
- Assists the SLC President with ensuring all SLC actions are in accordance with SLC constitution and bylaws
- Chairs ASLBCC Student Judiciary Board and presents a monthly report to the SLC
- Schedules monthly SLC team meetings with LBCC President and Vice President
- Creates and updates the Judiciary Board bylaws with the consent of the Judiciary Board
- Initiates changes to SLC bylaws and constitution and runs changes through Judiciary Board for approval
- Primary contact for information and conflict resolution regarding conflicts with administrative rules or college policy.
Joshua Hewitt
- Monitors all spending and budget of ASLBCC accounts
- Provides a weekly budget update and monthly report of ASLBCC spending accounts to the SLC
- Chairs the Co-Curricular Budget Committee
- Initiates the budget creation and student fee process for the SLC.
- Sits on any boards pertaining to the college's budgets or fees where a student seat is available.
Minkyung Chung
SLC
- Works with President on the agenda
- Keeps official minutes of meetings (SLC, Judiciary Board, Council of Clubs and Events Task Force)
- Coordinates SLC accreditation binder
Georgie Jensen
Event Task Force
- Works with Chieftain of Events on event taskforce agenda
- Keeps official minutes of meetings - Council of Clubs
- Coordinates SLC accreditation binder
Open Position
Council of Clubs
- Works with Clubs and Engagement Director on Council of Clubs agenda
- Keeps official minutes of meetings - Events Task Force
- Coordinates SLC accreditation binder
- Serves as the LBCC representative to the Oregon Community College Student Association (OCCSA)* on the Board of Directors
- Serves as the primary advocate for LBCC student needs
- Runs a student voter registration drive during spring and fall terms of even years.
- Leads student lobbying efforts during the winter and spring terms of odd years.
- Serves as the primary contact for information regarding Oregon Legislature and the current legislative session
*OCCSA is a state board consisting of a student representative from each community college member. OCCSA meets monthly. As the representative from LBCC, the person holding this position is expected to commit to attending one board meeting per month and to prepare for and disseminate information from these meetings. Travel is to be expected.
Gracie Morgan
slccampusoutreach@linnbenton.edu
- Manages SLC poster creation and print processes
- Attends weekly Events Task Force meetings
- Communicates with The Commuter and Media Services on behalf of SLC
- Focuses on communication to students in support of events, governance, clubs
- Works with LBCC Marketing and Dean of Academic Foundations in all student messaging
- Responsible for maintaining campus marketing boards
- Serves as a Student Administrator on LBLive
Quincy Summerlin
- Manages volunteer database, recruitment and contacts on a weekly basis
- Communicates bi-weekly with volunteers to retain and develop volunteers
- Creates policies and procedures regarding volunteers and SLC
- Works with Student Leadership Program Assistant: Volunteer Coordinator in volunteer program planning
Open Position
- Helps coordinate Spring Fling Event
- Chairs Council of Clubs meetings and reports to the SLC
- Maintains communication with club reps
- Meets regularly with Program Assistant: Clubs Coordinator
Krystal Overvig
- Chairs the weekly Events Task force Meetings
- Tracks appointed tasks of event planners ensuring that the tasks are completed and documented as addressed in the Events Task Force bylaws.
- Ensures that all required budgets and template event planning forms are completed and in place in the events binder.
- Plans and coordinates events to engage students on campus to promote a safe and inclusive environment and create opportunities for students to contribute to or benefit from a marketplace of ideas
Dori Grace
Tate Haywood
Alisha Larson
Horace Leake
- Plans and coordinates events to engage students on campus to promote a safe and inclusive environment and create opportunities for students to contribute to or benefit from a marketplace of ideas
- Attends weekly Events Task Force meetings
- Creates/hosts at least one event per term as well as being a second on at least one additional event per term
- Creates and proposes event budgets
Lileanna Johnson
Phoebe Denbo
Kamyn Sims
- Learns about SLC positions.
- Designed for first-year students.
- Attends weekly SLC Meetings.
Judiciary Board
Gabriel Acock
Brittany King
Peeta Arenas Galicia
Chase Logan
- Attends bi-weekly Judiciary Board Meeting.
- Responsible for confidentiality of information shared at meetings.
- Responsible for reviewing and editing ASLBCC governing documents.
- Responsible for determining election rules and overseeing ASLBCC elections.
Rocky Roadrunner
Seth Jordan
Open Position
- Performs the role of Rocky the Roadrunner at campus and community events.
Staff
Student Leadership Coordinator
Rob Camp
- Oversees the Student Life and Leadership Department.
- Acts as SLC advisor.
- Serves as the bridge between student government and LBCC.
Amanda Mendell
- Works as LBCC volunteer support for both students and community partners
- Provides club advisor support
- Primary lead with Volunteer LB
Skylar Paul
- Primary site support for LBChirp, LBRadio, and Campus Monitor media.
- Administrative support for the Student Leadership Office
Zeph Portukalian
Lily Root
Nico Eikelenboom
Tate Vangorkum
Will Vellinga
Krystal overvig
Tim Cruse
The SLC is governed by several documents.
- The ASLBCC Constitution outlines the basic form of student government and its policies and may be changed only by a vote of the student body, the Associated Students of Linn-Benton Community College (ASLBCC).
- The SLC bylaws provide more specific information -- job descriptions for student representatives, election rules, and other guidelines for business and policies -- and can be changed at any SLC public meeting.
- In addition to the constitution and bylaws, the SLC and LBCC have agreed to participate in a memorandum of understanding outlining the expectations of each party.
All Student Leadership Council, Council of Clubs, and Event Task Force meetings are open to the public to observe. If you are interested in participating in one of these meetings, please reach out to the chair.