For the Students, Led by Students
RCTC Student Government is dedicated to hearing student concerns and ideas, advocating on behalf of students at the local and state level, working with student clubs, and representing the student voice to the College administration. Executive Officers are elected during a Spring General Election, and Senators are elected during a Fall General Election each year. Student Senate meets every other Monday at 3pm.
Student Senate Meeting Dates
- September 21
- October 5
- October 19
- November 2
- November 16
- November 30
- December 14
2026-2027 Executive Officers
Executive Office Hours are held in CC406
- Student President: Paymahn Qader, [email protected]
- Office Hours: TBD
- Student Vice President: Chloe Cameron, [email protected]
- Office Hours: TBD
- Student Treasurer: Logan Swartwood, [email protected]
- Office Hours: TBD
- Student Secretary: Jamie Ahern, [email protected]
- Office Hours: TBD
2026-2027 Senators
Health Sciences and Allied Health: Mariam Sinnagwa and Mercy Elijah
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Ben Edwards, Eli Steinberg, Landen Burdent, Maeva Djossou, Maryama Sahane, Mercy Ademola, Naraah Alfasly, Rowan Skholm, Savannah Wyttenback, and Shahad Abdalla
Career and Technical Education: There are no Student Senators from Career and Technical Education.
Who can be a part of the Student Government?
Student Government leadership positions are open to any currently enrolled RCTC student who is in good standing as defined in Article I, Section I of the Student Government By-Laws.
“Student Government Officials must be, and remain, a student in good standing at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). The definition of a student in good standing is as follows:
- Students must carry a minimum of three (3) credit hours at the beginning of a term and may not drop below three (3) credit hours during the term.
- Students must carry at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.”
Why should I join Student Government?
Getting involved in any club or organization can be one of the greatest, most rewarding experiences you will have while you are in college. By joining Student Government, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop your leadership skills
- Network with students, staff, faculty, and administrators
- Gain applicable life skills to help you succeed in and beyond college
- Make noticeable change and impact at RCTC
- Create a network of friends
- Travel for Lead MN and Student Government conferences
- Get paid for your work
Student Government Constitution and By-laws
Student Senate Election Handbook