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Student Engagement and Belonging
StudentEngagement@BristolCC.edu
774.357.2222

777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720
G Building Lobby
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Bristol-green student senate logoThe Student Senate is the official student governing body of Bristol Community College. It advocates for student interests, allocates student club funding, and works collaboratively with College leadership to improve campus life.

Student Senate meets every other week and serves as a platform for students to raise concerns, propose ideas, and influence College policies and priorities.

What Does Student Senate Do?

The Student Senate:

  • Represents student interests to College leadership, including the Vice President of Student Services & Enrollment Management
  • Acts as a liaison between students, faculty, administration, and the Board of Trustees
  • Allocates student club funding
  • Approves new student organizations and evaluates established organizations
  • Advises College leadership on services, policies, and procedures affecting students
  • Engages in cooperative ventures and negotiations with faculty and administration

Who Is Represented?

Every enrolled student at Bristol Community College is represented by the Student Senate. Senators are elected by the student body to serve as voting members and advocates.

Senator Eligibility & Responsibilities

  • Senators may serve up to four semesters
  • Must be enrolled at Bristol and in good academic standing
  • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress
  • Hold regular office hours to remain accessible to students

Make Change Happen

Student Senate meetings are open to all students. You can:

  • Voice concerns
  • Share feedback
  • Submit ideas for College-wide change
  • Request funding for student initiatives
     

Meeting Information

Student Senate meetings are held every other Wednesday from 2 - 3 p.m.

Spring 2026 meeting dates

  • February 4
  • February 18
  • March 4
  • April 1
  • April 15
  • April 29

Location

Meetings are hybrid and are held on the Fall River campus in room D209, or you may join via Zoom. Meetings are open to all currently enrolled Bristol students.

Meeting Minutes & Documents

Student Senate Constitution.

Elections

Student Senate elections take place each fall semester. All seats are open to any enrolled student in good academic standing.

Questions?

Email StudentSenate@BristolCC.edu.