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Bard Student Government

Bard Student Government

Our Mission

Our Mission


All Bard College students are members of the Bard Student Government (BSG). BSG works to improve student services and residential life, represents student interests in curricular and training matters on campus, and administers funding for more than 150 student organizations. Student government leaders help to assess the campus climate and support the student body however possible. The Bard Student Government Central Assembly comprises the Speaker of the Student Body; the chairs of the Student Life, Fiscal, Educational Policies, and Multicultural Diversity committees; the Peer Review and Student Judiciary Board chairs; the Treasuer and Assistant Treasurer, and the Archivist. Bard College students are represented at Board of Trustees and Board of Governors meetings.

Central Assembly 2025–26

  • Sierra Ford
    Speaker of the Student Body 
    [email protected]
    She/Her/Hers
    Class of 2026

    Sierra Ford

    She/Her/Hers
    Class of 2026

    Coming Soon!
  • Jaime Blois
    Archivist [email protected]
    She/Her/Hers
    Class of 2026

    Jaime Blois

    She/Her/Hers
    Class of 2026

    Coming Soon!
  • Wes Bias-Saunders
    Chair of Socially Responsible Investment Committee
    [email protected]

    Wes Bias-Saunders

    Coming Soon!
  • Burke Hanlon
    Chair of the Fiscal Committee
    [email protected]
    He/Him/His
    Class of 2028

    Burke Hanlon

    He/Him/His
    Class of 2028 Coming Soon
  • Rudy Sutton
    Chair of Student Life Committee
    [email protected]
    He/Him/His
    Class of 2026

    Rudy Sutton

    He/Him/His
    Class of 2026

    Coming Soon!
  • Dominic Taorima
    Chair of Student Judiciary Board
    [email protected]
    He/Him/His
    Class of 2028

    Dominic Taorima

    He/Him/His
    Class of 2028

    Coming Soon!
  • Emerson Embrey
    Chair of the Peer Review Board
    [email protected]
    She/Her/Hers
    Class of 2027

    Emerson Embrey

    She/Her/Hers
    Class of 2027

    Coming Soon!
  • Elischka Lowenhar-Blauweiss
    Chair of Educational Policies Committee
    [email protected]
    she/her/hers
    Class of 2026

    Elischka Lowenhar-Blauweiss

    she/her/hers
    Class of 2026

    Coming Soon!

Committees Description

  • Speaker of the Student Body

    The Speaker of the Student Body is the Executive Chair of the Central Assembly. The Speaker serves as the intermediary between the student body and the administration. The Speaker additionally oversees the functions of the Bard Student Government, and will keep the student body abreast of the affairs of the college. The Speaker shall serve as the hub for all BSG functions, aiding students and administrators by directing them to the appropriate BSG members. The Speaker shall coordinate and facilitate meetings for the Central Assembly, and will communicate their agenda to students. The Speaker finally serves as the representative to the Board of Trustees, in conjunction with the Chair of the Student Life Committee.

     
  • Fiscal Committee

    The Fiscal Committee allocates funds to the Student Body amongst the student organizations. The Fiscal Committee presents a finalized budget at the Budget Forum for review by the Student Body. We look forward to helping student organizations receive the money they need to make all of their wonderful events happen!

     
  • Student Life Committee

    The Student Life Committee meets weekly to strategize ways of improving student life. The issues we focus on have ranged from providing more water filters to better communication methods to transportation. We are open to any ideas for improvement posed by a student, and all our meetings are open to everyone. In the past, the committee spearheaded the switch to quarter-free laundry, provided a coffee machine in the library, extended library hours during midterms, and coordinated the dish return system in all dorms.

     
  • Student Judiciary Board

    The Student Judiciary Board (SJB) is one of the two conduct boards on campus that hears cases regarding violations of College policies and regulations. However, whereas the Peer Review Board (PRB) typically hears cases that involve minor infractions, the SJB hears cases that involve more nuanced infractions, with students that have extensive conduct histories. In terms of committee composition, the SJB is comprised of student, faculty, and administrative members that are selected by the chair vis a vis an application process.

     
  • Peer Review Board

    The Peer Review Board (PRB) is one of the two student conduct boards on campus. The Board is comprised of the Chair of PRB, of 5-6 students, and 1 silent advisor who has no say in the hearing. On a typical board, there is the Chair, three student members, and the silent advisor. The PRB typically handles smaller or first-time infractions. Where cases go, PRB or SJB, is determined by a conglomerate of administrators from DOSA and ResLife. PRB operates within a restorative justice model, attempting to help any negative community impact through a variety of options such as restitution hours, conversations with community members, and creative programing.

     
  • Treasurer

    The Treasurer of the Student Body logs and processes all expenses and submits all approved budget requests to the Office of Student Activities. The Treasurer, along with other Central Assembly members and the Director of Student Activities, assesses the state of club spending and devises an appropriate way to hold clubs accountable for their spending. The treasurer serves in the Charter Club Review Committee and is a nonvoting member of the Fiscal Committee.

     
  • Multicultural Diversity Committee
    The Multicultural Diversity Committee (MDC) is committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and justice across all areas of campus life at Bard. Acting as a bridge between student organizations, administrative offices, and academic departments, the MDC works to foster a more diverse and inclusive community. We organize events each semester that center conversations around identity and systemic issues, while also investigating and reporting on discrimination, white supremacy, and anti-Blackness within Student Government and affiliated groups. Comprised of representatives from Bard’s chartered affinity organizations, the MDC ensures that marginalized student voices are not only heard—but empowered.
     
  • Educational Policies Committee

    The Educational Policies Committee (EPC) shall serve as the chief liaison between students and faculty on academic issues and curriculum changes. We are responsible for formalizing student opinion in the faculty evaluation process for non-tenure track, tenure track, and reappointment evaluations; as well as evaluate academic programs at the college based on the expressed concerns of students. We also correspond with faculty search committees in order to ensure adequate student power in the hiring of new faculty members.

     
  • Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC)
    The Socially Responsible Investment Committee (SRIC) is a Bard student-led committee under Bard Student Government. The mission of the committee is to leverage power over corporations through shareholder engagement. We hope to break the stigma surrounding Economics and Finance by emphasizing potential positive social changes through the creation of intellectual accessibility. Our goal is to use investments as a tool to incentivize social responsibility within corporations. We bridge the gap between Bard’s administrative actions and student input. The committee is made up of a small group of student representatives and the college’s Chief Financial Officer, Taun Toay.
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  • Committee of Publicists
    The Committee of Publicists is dedicated to keeping the Bard community informed, engaged, and heard. We support the Speaker and Archivist by promoting transparency, documenting campus developments, and strengthening communication between students, BSG, and the college administration. Our team manages BSG’s public image through outreach efforts, including tabling and media content, while addressing ongoing issues of equity, access, and accountability. Each semester, we publish a print newsletter that captures campus happenings from a bold, pro-student perspective—centered on student voices and independent from administrative influence.

Documents

  • BSG Constitution
    The Student Government Constitution guides the processes of the Bard Student Government and provides explanations of the responsibilities and roles of each Committee and its respective chair. Click here to see the BSG Constitution.
  • BSG Bylaws
    The Bylaws of the Student Government Constitution are additional ordinances that guide the procedures of the Bard Student Government. Click here to view the BSG Bylaws.

Contacting BSG

Contact BSG via e-mail
Speaker of the Student Body: [email protected]
Central Assembly: [email protected]
All Student Government Officials: [email protected]

Contact BSG via telephone
Office number: 845-752-4412

Social Media
Instagram (@bardstudentgov)

Student Government Meeting Minutes

Central Assemblies/Student Forums
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