Executive Officers ElectedThe 08-09 Student Senate Council met on July 13, 2008 and elected the following officers:
- President - Richael Young, San Mateo College
- Vice President - Troy Carter, Sacramento City College
- Secretary - Steven Ferguson, Glendale College
- Treasurer - Avery Ryder, San Diego Mesa College
- Communications Officer: David Fisher, American River College
For entire Council roster,
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Student Senate’s response here. While we have accomplished a lot leading up to this point, it is important that we remain vigilant and responsive throughout the entire budget process. In order to accomplish this, we ask you to:
- Download, personalize, print and sign the budget letter.
- Fax it to the Student Senate office at 916-324-8486 and your legislators.
- Submit your story on how community college has affected your life here.
- Visit your legislator’s district office.
- Sign up on the summer budget advocacy list.
Spring General Assembly Results
Congratulations to all the attendees of the Spring '08 General Assembly. Over 550 participants gathered in downtown Los Angeles to learn about current issues, debate student authored resolutions and elect the '08 - '09 At-large Student Senators. At-Large Senators
Thousands of College Students Across the State Protest Governor's $1 Billion in Budget Cuts for Higher Education
In Sacramento, well over 2,000 students marched from Raley Field to the State Capitol. In Los Angeles, students marched downtown from Pershing Square to Governor Schwarzenegger's office at the Reagan State Building. In San Diego, students marched from San Diego City College to City Hall. In Riverside students held a protest rally and open mike session at Riverside City College and in Santa Barbara students protested at Santa Barbara City College. press release
Call for Applications for Board of Governors Student Position
Senate President Frank Fernandez announces opening of recruitment process for California Community Colleges Board of Governors. Application deadline is June 30th, 2008. apply here
Student Senate presents at Student Services Conference
This past week, representatives from the Student Senate attended the annual Student Services conference in Los Angeles. With 800 student service employees in attendance, the event provided an excellent opportunity for the Student Senate to inform our student services colleagues of the work we are doing statewide. The Student Senate offered two workshops at the conference, Early Implementation of the eVoter Registration Act of 2007 and Partnering for Success: Student Government and Student Services.
Student Senate Goes National
Representatives from the SSCCC traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the United States Student Associations' Legislative Conference. The Student Senate recently joined the ranks of USSA and we are enthused about the oppurtunity to voice our opinions at the federal level. Advocacy issues included the Higher Education Act renewal and simplification of the FAFSA. We are delighted to have USSA join us at the General Assembly where they will present their "GROW" and "EAT" trainings. more information
Date Set for Fall General Assembly
At the June meeting the Student Senate council took action, approving October 24th - 26th, 2008 as the dates for the next General Assembly to be held at the San Jose Doubletree Inn. Start planning early, this event is likely to fill quickly with the recent surge in student activism. Online registration coming soon.
Student Senate Responds to May Revise
The Governor released his May revise budget on May 14th. You can read the