Student Life & Leadership

Happy Students at Student Life Event

The Office of Student Life & Leadership promotes and enhances the quality of student life through offering free activities and events on campus. The events are related to social, cultural and leadership topics. Some activities include guest speakers, field trips, workshops, performances and trainings.

Office Hours

Monday & Thursday:
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(Closed on Fridays During the Summer)

Room 2329 – Main Campus

TEL: (708) 596-2000 ext. 5737

EMAIL: studentlife@ssc.edu


Upcoming Events

View The Spring 2024 Student Services Events Calendar

Women’s History Month is celebrated in March. Students are invited to stop by the Office of Student Life & Leadership throughout the month of March to answer a “Women of the Day” question. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Additionally, both Financial Literacy Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month are recognized in April, and Pride Month is observed in June. For details about events, contact the Office of Student Life and Leadership at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5737.


Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is a student-led group that strives to promote student activities, keep active communications among all segments of the College community and address student concerns and grievances. If you are interested in joining, see the Student Government Association Constitution (SGA) Constitution for roles and responsibilities. For additional inquiries contact SGA Advisor, Danielle Whitted or call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2346.


SSC Voices Forum

SSC CARES (Community, Accessibility, Respect, Excellence, Sustainability) hosts virtual forums with the SSC community members to discuss diversity at South Suburban College. View some previous SSC CARES forums:

Equity Matters: Workforce, Education, and Community

“Equity Matters” Workforce, Education and Community” 2/16/23

SSC CARES about Diversity

“SSC Cares About Diversity” 6/23/22

Student
Check-in & Chat

A graphic of two computer voice bubbles

Join In Here


A photo of Dr.s Myers and McGriff hosting Mediation session

MEDITATION MONDAYS:

“Sustainability, Mind, Body & Soul”

  • Are you looking for ways to reduce stress and anxiety?
  • Did you know practices such as mindfulness, meditation breath work, and yoga can reduce stress, increase mood, and support your mental and physical health?
  • Would you like to try out mediation and meditate with others?

Join Dr. Eric Myers of SSC’s Sustainability Committee and Dr. Shunda McGriff of Counselors Care for Meditation Mondays throughout the semester from 11:00 to 11:45 am in the MB Financial Bank Business Suite on the first floor on the Main Campus.

This is a Sustainability and Counselors Care initiative.


A photo of a bag of food
SSC Healthy Corner

Every Monday in Room 1157 on the Main Campus

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

This is an on-campus food pantry for students to receive healthy food options. Students must present a valid SSC ID for access.

Sponsored by the Greater Chicago Food Depository and ECMC/Project Success Foundation

SSC - This is Success.