Associated Students of Cañada College

The Associated Students of Cañada College (ASCC) is the official student government organization of Cañada College
Benchmarks: Leadership, Community, Change, Mentorship

The ASCC office is located with the Center for Student Life and Leadership in building 5 room 354

Spring 2013 ASCC Board meetings

DAY: Tuesdays
TIME: 3:15-5pm
PLACE: 2 -10
Meetings are open to the public. Come join us! If you would like to place an item on the agenda, please contact the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development by Thursdays, Noon, (650) 306-3373.

ASCC 2012-2013

Executive Board
President-Alaa Aissi
Vice President- Chris Garcia
Secretary-Jolani Chun-Moy
Treasurer- Doris Vargas
Commissioner of Activities- Jay Police Rojas
Commissioner of Publicity - Geovanna Moreno

Senators as of February 13
Paulino Arsate

Ivan Evans
Angie Fayad
Andrea Ramirez
Molly Prado
Omar Blanco
Lexie Munevar
Jessica Loi
Maria Ayala
Miguel E. Barrio Ledezma
Arian Kashauiamin
Juei-Chen (Jerry) Fu
Amanda Torres
Kerianne Ferrari
Kenneth Palle

ASCC leaders after doing ropes course

Spring Leadership Retreat. Picture of current ASCC Officers after completing the team building ropes course in Napa, CA.

Do you have what it takes to be Cañada’s Next Student Leader? We believe you do!

ASCC  invites all interested students to apply for the ASCC 2013-2014 Board. The term of will be June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014
ASCC Open Positions -President (Runs the Student Government meetings) -Vice President (Is also the President of the Inter-Club Council) -Secretary (Take notes at the meeting) -Treasurer (Manages all the financials of ASCC) -Commissioner of Publicity (Manages ASCC Facebook and Twitter Account and designs flyers) -Commissioner of Activities (Coordinate the Monthly Spirit Thursday Events) -16 Senator Positions (Plans monthly Spirit Thursdays, represents students on campus committees, and more!)

Top 5 things Student Government has done for the Students of Cañada that YOU could do next year by running for ASCC now?

  1. Back in October, ASCC booked and organized the first Campus Moviefest ever at a CA Community College. Bring it back!!
  2. Back in December, ASCC brought fresh snow to the campus at the Let it Snow 2.0 Spirit Thursday. Make it a tradition!
  3. Represented student needs at Regional meetings and at the Statewide General Assembly. Share your story!
  4. ASCC  funded the pizza at the Transfer Fair and Career Fair and burritos at the Student Health Fair. Learn how to run a business meeting!
  5. ASCC plans and funds almost all the events around campus including; Welcome Back Week, CLUB RUSH, and Spirit Thursdays. Make a real difference!

Minimum Qualifications to Run for Office

  • As stated in ASCC Constitution and Bylaws,  students must be currently enrolled in at least five (5) or six (6) units of credit at Cañada College depending on position,
  • And must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 while running for office and while serving their term in office.
  • Must complete the Election Candidate Eligibility Form,
  • Candidates must collect fifty (50) signatures of currently enrolled students at Cañada College.

Minimum Levels of Commitment

  • Attendance at weekly ASCC board meetings, (Usually 1 hour and 3o minutes on Tuesdays. Subject to change with incoming board needs and availability).
  • Complete 1 office hour a week or volunteer at weekly ASCC event.
  • When possible, attendance at Statewide Leadership Conferences and Retreats
  • Join at least 1 Campus Senate or District Committee (and get paid for it)

Benefits for Serving on the Associated Students of Cañada College * Free ASCC Polo Shirt * Priority Registration with an updated Student Educational Plan * Free Strengths finder 2.0 Personality/Leadership Assessment * Free Attendance at Statewide Leadership conferences * Free Attendance at student government leadership retreats * Free ASCC graduation stole * Free 1st pick of Lunch and Dinner at monthly Spirit Thursdays

Why come out and run for student government?

Why not? What better way to make new friends, discover leadership skills you didn’t even know you had, network, and be the Next Student Leader!

If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development (650) 306-3364 or stop by at building 5 Rm 354.

Attached is the Election Packet. The Election Packet is due Tuesday, April 23, 5pm. YOU MUST ATTEND A STUDENT GOVERNMENT MEETING prior to turning in your packet.

ASCC Meetings Weekly, Tuesdays 3:15-4:45, Building 2, Rm 10.

Sincerely, Associated Students of Cañada College Election Board

ASCC General Election Schedule

  Monday   March 18, 2013

10 am, Center for Student   Life and Leadership bldg. 5   3rd Floor, Rm 354

 Candidate filing period &   campaigning begins:

  • Candidate   eligibility forms and information packets available in the Center for Student   Life and Leadership and website.
  • Petitions   for placement on the ballot may begin to be circulated by candidates.
  • Candidates   may begin campaigning after filing an eligibility form, completed gathering   their 50 signatures and read the Election Guidelines.

  Tues. March 19, Tues. April 9,

Tues. April 16,   Tues. April 23

At 3:15-4:45pm   Building 2 room 10

 

 

  Mandatory ASCC Meeting (attendance is mandatory for at least 1 of them.)

  • All   candidates must attend one of these meetings or be subject to   disqualification by the Election Committee.
  • Ballot   order will be determined who turns in their packet first.
  • Candidates   100 word statement will be collected for the Sample Ballot and forwarded to college   Facebook Page and website.
  • Photos   will be taken at these meetings.
  • Review   of election process, including the election, campaigning, and posting   guidelines.

*If you cannot make an ASCC mtg, you can   volunteer at ASCC Spring Fling Spirit Thursday, Thurs. April 11, 2013 anytime   between 10am-7pmth

  Tues.  April 23rd,  5pm

 Final   Deadline to have name printed on the ballot   Candidate Eligibility forms and collection of signatures must be turned in to   Center for Student Life and Leadership by 5pm on this date to have the   candidate's name listed on the ballot-provided that all other election   requirements have been met.

 Thurs. April 25,

Location: The Grove

Time: 11am-Noon.

 Election Nominee’s Debate and Meet &   Greet   This is your day to come out, debate over your reasons why you are the best   candidate, meet other candidates, and talk with Cañada College students and   campaign! There will be an open mike available. All candidates are advised to   be there!

  Mon. April 29 & Tues. April 30, 9am-3pm, 4pm-6pm, Quad

  Election Polls open:

  • 9   a.m. to 3 p.m. —Quad in front of the Pony Express, if it rains, 2nd floor of   bldg. 9
  • 4   p.m. to 6 p.m. —Quad in front of the Pony Express, if it rains, 2nd floor of   bldg. 9

  Wed. May 1st, 12:30

Center for Student Life and   Leadership

  Election results posted and Pizza Party!

  • Results   will be posted by the Center of Student Life and Leadership if available and   if all campaign materials have been removed from the campus. Candidates enjoy   free Pizza!

Friday, May 3, Noon, Cañada   College Vista Clubhouse

End of the Year Club Awards   Luncheon   -All   newly elected ASCC officers will be introduced at the luncheon.

 

More information on current and past ASCC Agendas and minutes:

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