Westport resident William Hardy elected Student Government Association Chief of Finance at Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, CT (04/26/2012)(readMedia)-- William Hardy, a sophomore at Connecticut College, has been elected chief of finance of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2012-2013 academic year.

Hardy, a 2010 graduate of Staples High School, is the son of James and Anne Hardy of Westport.

The SGA considers issues and formulates policies in areas primarily or exclusively involving the student body at Connecticut College and seeks to extend channels of communication, increase areas of cooperation and foster a greater acceptance of shared responsibility between faculty, administration and students.

About Connecticut College

Situated on the coast of southern New England, Connecticut College is a highly selective private liberal arts college with 1900 students from all across the country and throughout the world. On the college's 750-acre arboretum campus overlooking Long Island Sound, students and faculty create a vibrant social, cultural and intellectual community enriched by diverse perspectives. The college, founded in 1911, is known for its unique combination of interdisciplinary studies, international programs, funded internships, student-faculty research and service learning. For more information, visit www.connecticutcollege.edu.