Lancaster Heads Student Government Association | Eastern North Carolina Now

    Jackson Lancaster, a student in the Business Administration Program at Beaufort County Community College, will serve as President of the Beaufort County Community College Student Government Association for the 2014-2015 Academic Year.

    Lancaster will be joined by Jordan B. Pooser, vice president; Lakita Artis, secretary; Lalether Bryant Shepard, treasurer; Isaac Thomas Coltrain, parliamentarian; Elizabeth Cobb, historian, and Theresa Scudder, special populations chairman.

    Pooser is pursuing an associate in science degree; Artis, Medical Office Administration and Basic Medical Office; Shepard, college transfer and Human Services Technology; Coltrain, Computer Information Technology; Cobb, general education, and Scudder, Human Services Technology.

    Lancaster, 19, of Washington, is a 2014 graduate of the Beaufort County Early College High School, Lancaster holds an associate in arts degree from BCCC and returned to the college to complete his business degree. He is a licensed realtor with Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty.

    At BCCC, Lancaster is a member of the Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and a college Ambassador. After graduating from BCCC he plans to continue his education while building a successful career in real estate. Lancaster is the son of Terry and Louann Lancaster of Washington.

    In his role as SGA president, Lancaster will serve as an ex-officio member of the BCCC Board of Trustees.

    "I have big hopes for this upcoming school year," he said. "I hope the students, faculty and staff can join forces and create a dedicated, encouraging and enjoyable community college experience for all.

    "Our college grows more and more every year so I cannot wait to see how we will grow in the 2014-2015 Academic Year," he said.

    Redecorating the college café is one of the first Student Government Association projects for the new school year, Lancaster said.

    The Student Government Association at BCCC provides an organized avenue of student involvement in the college. The SGA implements and plans activities that provide students with social and service projects that interest them.

    For more information about the SGA, contact Theresa Edwards, student activities coordinator, at 940-6217 or visit the SGA office in Building 9.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.