ABOUT GBC
Welcome to Great Basin College!
Great Basin College values you! Valuing what we have in common and our differences means we will foster a college climate of mutual trust, tolerance, informed discourse and always seek to promote GBC as a "safe space" to explore new ideas and perspectives with opportunities for you to grow, learn and be successful in a friendly, supportive campus environment. GBC enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. GBC students enjoy outstanding academic programs, smaller class sizes, and excellent faculty who really care about our students. We are GBC!
ADMISSIONS
ACADEMICS
For High School Students
STUDENT SERVICES
GBC ONLINE
Great Basin College is "The Gold Standard in the Silver State" when it comes to long-distance education and online education delivery. GBC offers hundreds of classes and a diverse array of certificate and degree programs fully online and fully affordable!
COMMUNITY
Great Basin College wants to be your choice for higher education. GBC offers associate and baccalaureate level instruction in career and technical education and academic areas. About 4,000 students are enrolled annually online from across the country and on campuses and centers across 86,500 square miles, two time zones, and ten of Nevada's largest counties. We border Arizona, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. We are GBC!
INFORMATION
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RESOURCES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
James Kendall, MSL
Director of Student Life
Great Basin College
Office Phone: 775-934-5422
Cell Phone: 786-251-8791
E-mail: james.kendall
@gbcnv.edu
Contact SGA
Phone: 775.327.2329
E-mail: sga@gbcnv.edu
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Student Government Association
Redefining the GBC Experience
Who We Are
The GBC Student Government Association is a group of diversified leaders, unified through shared goals and objectives.
What We Do
The GBC SGA is the official governing body of nearly 3,900 students. Through advocacy and events, SGA works to define and enhance the student experience at Great Basin College.
The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to represent and serve all students attending GBC. SGA is the official voice through which students' opinions and concerns are expressed by acting as the students' representative.
SGA emphasizes the importance of academic excellence and the total involvement of every student.
Why Should You Join?
Make a difference, plan exciting events, and represent your peers all while building your resume and earning a scholarship!
SGA Meeting Information
Would you or your club or organization like to host an event, or discuss something at an SGA meeting? Please complete an Agenda Request Form!
Regular meetings for Spring of 2025 will be held Tuesdays at 3:00 pm at the following Zoom link.
Meeting ID: 848 1501 2694
Passcode: 735028
Online Agenda Request
Printable Agenda Request
Suggestion Box
Do you have ideas for events and activities that you would like to see at GBC? Drop the SGA Officers a note in our online suggestion Box!
Student Government Elections: Become A Student Leader!
Any student enrolled in at least one credit at GBC is a member of the SGA, with the rights to vote in student elections, participate in all SGA sponsored activities, and attend all open SGA meetings.
Officers of the SGA advocate for all students and provide input directly to the NSHE Board of Regents. Participating in student government is an incredible educational opportunity, and it looks wonderful on a resume. It's easy to participate. Brief information is provided below. For details, consult the SGA Constitution in Adobe PDF format.
- Any student eligible to hold office must maintain a semester grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
- To be eligible to hold the office of President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, or Senator, officers must complete at least six GBC credits or GBC-shared program credits per semester. Candidates for President or Vice President must have completed thirty (30) GBC credit hours or previously held the position of Senator or other executive office at GBC for the term of one term. Previous credit hours are not required for candidates of the Senator position or other executive positions.
For more student information, review the GBC Student Handbook in PDF* format.
Officers
Executive Board
Jennifer Rodriguez Serrano - President
Catherine Cole - Vice-President
Denielle Kirkman - Secretary
Elko Senators
Jerilyn OgdenJessica Oritz
Julia Stokes
Alyssa Stevens
Oscar Gonzalez
Makenna Zeiler
Hydee Knudsen
Ely Senators
Vacant
Vacant
Online Senators
Fiorella DerovauxVictoria Rogers
Pahrump Senators
Calvin Cowan
Riley Duvall
Winemucca Senators
Madison Bishop
Bailey Rorex
Governing Documents
- 2024 Form 1 - Volunteer Agreement
- 2024 Form 2 - SGA Personal Data
- 2024 Form 3 - Policy Acknowledgement
- 2024 Form 4 - SGA Payment Options
- 2024 Form 5 - Photo Release
- 2024 Students How to Sign into Computers and Email
- 2024 Policy 1 - Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace
- 2024 Policy 2 - NSHE Sexual Harassment
- 2024 Policy 3 - Workplace Safety
- General Documents
- SGA Meeting Agendas and Minutes
For More Information Contact
James Kendall, MSL
Director of Student Life
Great Basin College
Office Phone: 775-934-5422
Cell Phone: 786-251-8791
E-mail: james.kendall@gbcnv.edu
Why Great Basin College
Great Basin College, "The Gold Standard in the Silver State", offers associate and baccalaureate level education in academic, career and technical fields. Welcoming over 4,000 students annually from all corners of the country, both online and at our various campuses and centers, GBC's presence extends across two time zones and spans more than 86,000 square miles throughout Nevada. A leader in rural higher education, GBC takes pride in developing students who are well-prepared to meet the demands of industry and who contribute to the success and prosperity of the local economy.
