2021-2022 Student Handbook
Officers and Ambassadors work with and assist Student Life Services in our efforts to serve master’s level students holistically. SA’s executive committee represents student interests through regular meetings with senior leadership and through the Dean of Students, who is a member of the Cabinet. The President of the Student Association also serves as a representative on the Board of Trustees. The Student Association provides leadership through its student ambassadors consisting of representatives in two areas of service: the executive committee (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) and the ambassadors for various groups (click here for a list of committees). All student representatives are elected in the spring semester, to serve in the subsequent academic year. Prior to the elections in the spring, candidates must complete the Declaration of Eligibility for Service on the Senate of the Student Association form and submit it to the Dean of Students. This also applies to those individuals seeking to fill a vacant position during the school year.
Student Special Interest Groups (Hamilton) Occasionally, a student expresses the desire to form an ad hoc group not represented by any SA standing committee. These student interest groups exist at the initiative of students. Their success or failure depends on the demand for them and the ingenuity of the members. Over the years, several interest clubs have ceased to exist while others have taken their place. To form an interest group at GCTS, please schedule a meeting with the Dean of Students or Student Life Services and come prepared to submit the following information:
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Statement of Purpose Rationale regarding how this group would enrich the campus community Target audience Faculty/staff advisor name (for accountability)
The person initiating the group must be an active member of our community (faculty, staff, student, or spouse) and in good standing.
Student Spouses At Gordon-Conwell, we believe that preparation for healthy ministry is inclusive of the entire family. Student spouses (both male and female) are an integral part of our community. Therefore, in an attempt to provide opportunities for personal and spiritual development, the Seminary strongly encourages each spouse to become active in the events sponsored by Student Life Services. In addition, spouses are invited to take advantage of certain opportunities made available through the curriculum. Spouses may audit one master’s level course courtesy audit per major semester at no expense. The courtesy audit of a class may be limited by space or by professional preference. All such audits must be approved by the Registration Office prior to the beginning of class. Please Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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