Programs
Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council
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
Tampa Student Council Events
The Tampa Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council hosts a variety of events each semester. Signature events like Brain Bowl and Fall Picnic occur every year, while others are special one-time events. All Honors students are encouraged to attend Student Council events, not just council members.
Fall 2025 Calendar
- Student Council Welcome Event 鈥� Thursday, Sept. 4
- Cookies with Council 鈥� Thursday, Sept. 18
- Brain Bowl 鈥� Wednesday, Sept. 24
- Law-a-palooza 鈥� Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Mental Health Convo 鈥� Thursday, Oct. 23
- Fall Picnic 鈥� Friday, Oct. 24
- Neurology Speaker 鈥� Thursday, Nov. 13
- New Member November 鈥� Wednesday, Nov. 19
Council Committees
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
The 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
The 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 and Public Relations (MPR) Committee
The Marketing and Public Relations 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 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.
Join a Committee
To join a committee and be part of the Tampa 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 and .
St. Petersburg Campus
Council Committees
Each committee is led by two co-chairs that meet biweekly to plan and execute student-led service and social events.
Events Committee
The events committee plans and hosts fun, creative events that foster a strong sense of community within the St. Petersburg Honors College. Past events include Game Night, Paint & Pasta, a trip to the Dali Museum, and more!
Students in this committee can expect to play an active role in brainstorming event ideas, setting up before the event starts, greeting people, and cleaning-up after the event ends.
Volunteer Committee
The volunteer committee plans and participates in meaningful service projects that support the local community and foster connections. Past activities include cleanups with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, card-making for pediatric patients, campus Butterfly Garden Restoration, and more!
Students in this committee can expect to play an active role in planning service events, engaging in hands-on volunteering, and building lasting relationships with peers and the community.
Join St. Petersburg JGHC Student Council
If you would like to be part of the JGHC Student Council at St. Petersburg, you can where all information about committee meetings and events will be communicated.