Programs

Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council

14 members of the Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council pose outisde of the Honors building.

The Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Councils serve as a way for students to develop leadership and professional development skills, contribute to the local community, and network with Honors faculty, staff, and students on the Tampa and St. Petersburg campuses.

VISION AND MISSION

The Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council develops a community of leaders by providing opportunities for professional development, social connectivity, and service in order to achieve a balanced Honors experience.

Students who are part of this organization will utilize college resources to plan and facilitate Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council activities, market and promote Honors events, and work with local community partners to create service opportunities for Honors students.

TAMPA CAMPUS

The Tampa campus Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council (JGHCSC) has four committees for students to join: Events, Volunteer, Marketing & Public Relations (MPR), and the Professional Development Committee (PDC).

Each committee is led by two co-chairs. In addition, students may serve as president, vice president, or as community and leadership coordinators.

EVENTS COMMITTEE

Plans and organizes signature events such as the Fall Picnic and Honors Got Talent, and collaborates with other departments such as the Judy Genshaft Honors College LLC in Juniper Hall to host events that bring students and staff together.

  • Students in this committee can expect to be an active part of the planning process, help set up before the event starts, greet people, take charge of individual tasks, and clean-up after the event ends.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

Works with local community partners to plan service opportunities for Honors students including working with children, animals, the elderly, local schools, and much more!

  • Students in this committee can expect to plan service opportunities for the college, fundraise for a local agency, reflect on service opportunities, and learn about social issues within the Tampa Bay community.

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS (MPR) COMMITTEE

Develops clever and unique marketing campaigns for JGHCSC events. Students do not have to be a marketing/advertising major to join! No experience necessary.

  • Students in this committee can expect to develop digital marketing campaigns for JGHCSC events (Instagram, Photoshop, Canva, etc.). In addition, students will have the opportunity to create video projects that may be showcased on the Judy Genshaft Honors College YouTube Channel or in the Judy Genshaft Honors College building.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (PDC)

The Professional Development Committee coordinates and plans events such as guest speaker presentations and interactive workshops, aiming to make professional development a fun and accessible experience for committee members and students in the Honors College.

  • Students in this committee can expect to play an integral role in designing and executing professional development events. They will also have the opportunity to enhance their professional skills through weekly meetings and workshops featuring guest speakers from organizations like the Center for Career & Professional Development and the Office of National Scholars.

To join a committee and be part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council, or if you have any questions about the organization, please send us an email. 

You can also learn more by visiting the Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council Instagram page and BullsConnect.

Judy Genshaft Honors College St. Petersburg campus Student Council Member

ST. PETERSBURG CAMPUS

The St. Petersburg campus Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council has two committees for students to join: 

EVENTS COMMITTEE

  • Plans and organizes signature events such as the Welcome Game Night and Halloween Murder Mystery, and collaborates with other departments such as the Judy Genshaft Honors College LLC in Osprey Suites to host events that bring students and staff together.
  • Students in this committee can expect to be an active part of the planning process, help set up before the event starts, greet people, take charge of individual tasks, and clean-up after the event ends.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

  • Works with local community partners to plan service opportunities for Honors students including working with children, animals, the elderly, local schools, and much more!
  • Students in this committee can expect to plan service opportunities for the college, fundraise for a local agency, reflect on service opportunities, and learn about social issues within the Tampa Bay community.

If you would like to join a committee and be part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council, or if you have any questions about the organization, please fill out our interest form.

SARASOTA-MANATEE CAMPUS

Students on USF’s Sarasota-Manatee campus are establishing a Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council to plan social, service, and professional development activities for Honors students. If you are interested in taking on a leadership role to get this organization off the ground, please complete our interest form.