The Faculty Student Association (FSA), an independent non-profit organization, is the prime sponsor of cocurricular activities at the college. It is financed entirely by FSA fees paid by all students and faculty. The corporation is managed by a board of directors consisting of representatives of the college's administration, faculty, staff, and student body, and makes possible many enriching and enjoyable experiences which add to the total college experience. Funds are allocated annually to the Student Senate. FSA also funds other social, cultural, athletic, and recreational programs and services throughout the following committees and boards:

Student Senate
The officially recognized student governing body of Jamestown Community College is the Student Senate. The Student Senate is elected through general student elections on the Jamestown Campus, and by petition on the Cattaraugus Campus and meets regularly throughout the entire school year. Leadership skills are developed and enhanced throughout the entire school year through social functions, volunteer experiences, and leadership excursions.

The Student Senate represents the student body and the community through student publications, newspapers and other means of public communication. Student Senate has a direct voice in all student affairs and many college activities. Student Senate operates on budgets allocated by the Faculty Student Association. It is the responsibility of the Senate to charter clubs and organizations, and may, in turn, allocate funds to student clubs which present appropriate budget requests. They also serve as an advisory board to the president of the college, bringing matters of student concern to his/her attention and making recommendations which they believe will aid the college in meeting its commitment to students.
 
For more information on Student Senate, please refer to the Student Constitution.

Campus Activity Board
The Campus Activity Board provides a majority of the social and cultural activities at JCC. Live performances, films, speakers, dances, concerts, excursions, noontime programs, and other special programs are sponsored throughout the academic year. Students interested in the experience of planning and implementing programs which fulfill the social, cultural, and educational needs of the student body, faculty, staff, and administration should contact the campus life office.

Clubs
Student clubs provide opportunities for learning and interpersonal skills development outside the classroom. Since the clubs are organized and run by students, they allow for self-direction based on the needs and interests of their members. Groups of students with common interests are encouraged to organize and submit a charter to the Student Senate on the campus which they are attending.

Each group must present a signed list of members, as well as evidence of a commitment from a faculty or staff member to serve as the group's advisor. Many such groups continue from year to year, but new ones are organized annually to serve special interests. Those wishing to obtain more information regarding clubs should contact the campus life office.

College Program Committee
To enrich the quality of the college experience for students, the College Program Committee plans and directs events that will be attractive to the college community in as many areas of academic and curricular interests as possible. Speakers, performers, events, touring exhibitions, demonstrations, films, and entertainers are brought to the campus each year. Membership on the committee is open to students and faculty with designated representatives coming from each group.

All events throughout the semester are offered free or at a reduced charge to FSA members, and at a nominal fee to the general public. Those wishing to obtain more information about the College Program Committee should contact the campus life office.