The River welcomed approximately 240 student government leaders and advisors from across the Florida College System to its Massey Campus.
FORT PIERCE, FL (April 25, 2026) — Indian River State College (The River) served as the proud host institution for the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA) April End-of-Year Conference. The conference was held April 9–11, 2026, on the College’s Massey Campus in Fort Pierce. The three-day statewide conference united approximately 240 student government leaders and faculty advisors. These participants represented institutions from across Florida’s College System.
The conference featured welcoming remarks, workshops, breakout sessions, and the election of new statewide student government officers. The College’s Student Government Association (SGA) members and Campus Liaisons served as hosts and ambassadors throughout the event. In addition, several of The River’s students earned awards. Several were also elected to positions at the conference.
“Hosting the FCSSGA End-of-Year Conference on our Massey Campus is a proud moment for Indian River State College,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, President of Indian River State College. “It reflects the dedication of our students, the excellence of our Student Government Association, and the College’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.”
A Student Governance Model Built for Every Campus
The River’s Student Government Association serves as the governing body for all student clubs and organizations at the College. SGA leadership is comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Press Secretary. It also oversees five active committees: the Student Life Committee, Legislative Committee, Historian Committee, Helping Hands Committee, and the PR & Marketing Committee. Additionally, each committee is led by student co-chairs.
“Student success at The River extends far beyond the classroom,” said Elizabeth Gaskin, Indian River State College’s Vice President for Student Success. “Programs like our Student Government Association and Campus Liaisons give students the tools, experience, and confidence to lead — and hosting this conference is proof of what that investment looks like in action. Seeing our students thrive is exactly what student success means to us.”
Complementing SGA is The River’s Campus Liaisons program — an innovative model designed to ensure that student leadership opportunities are not confined to a single campus. Campus Liaison students receive the same training and participate in the same leadership development experiences as SGA members. This includes attendance at FCSSGA conferences and the annual advocacy trip to Tallahassee for the FCSSGA Advocacy Conference. As a result, this inclusive structure extends meaningful student leadership access across four of the College’s partner campuses. Specifically, these are the Pruitt Campus, Dixon Hendry Campus, Mueller Campus, and Chastain Campus.
“This conference was a remarkable opportunity for our students to lead on a statewide stage — and they delivered,” said Gracia Buzziz, Director of Student Experience at Indian River State College. “From serving as hosts and ambassadors to earning awards and winning elected positions, our SGA members and Campus Liaisons demonstrated exactly what student leadership looks like at The River. We are incredibly proud of everything they accomplished.”
Reinforcing The River’s Statewide Presence
By hosting 240 attendees from institutions across the Florida College System and earning student recognition at the state level, The River continues to strengthen its position as a leader in student engagement, governance, and leadership development. The College’s ability to attract a statewide conference of this scale reflects the institutional investment in programs, infrastructure, and people. In addition, these elements make meaningful student leadership possible at every level.
To learn more about Indian River State College and its programs, visit https://irsc.edu/.
To apply to Indian River State College, visit https://irsc.edu/admissions/apply/.
