LaGuardia Students Establish the First Student World Assembly Chapter at a Community College

by Karmen Varjabedian

LaGuardia Community College’s International Program signed an agreement with Mr. Paul Raynault, president of the Raynault Foundation and the founder of the Student World Assembly (SWA), on April 26, 2004 to establish the first SWA chapter at a community college. SWA provides an opportunity for students around the world to experience democracy, campaigning and representation through use of the Internet. Mr. Paul Raynault envisions the SWA as a global community that represents the voice of individuals, regardless of where they are from.

LaGuardia students began their participation by attending the SWA kick-off campaign on March 26, 2004 at the United Nations Church Center. Nine LaGuardia students and alumni joined students from other colleges at this event to prepare for the first annual Student World Assembly Convention.

LaGuardia Community College was named one of the Top 3 large community colleges in the U.S. by the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, which polled students across the country.