Ins & Outs of the Student Government
To
be a student at SDSU - Imperial Valley Campus is much more than full
time studies and a part time job. It entails being member of
the student body and working for issues that affect your ability to
get a degree and find a job after college. We work together with the
university to maintain the quality of our education. Every year
a group of committed students work hard in the student government representing
our educational interest. Our student government, Associated
Students at SDSU - Imperial Valley Campus, is a strong independent
organization, and we plan to keep it that way. We're being listened
to, and we impact the legislation affecting higher education.
We, the Associated Students, manage the student union and
provide numerous programs and services , we assist campus clubs, organizations
and university departments in providing needed services and entertainment to
the student body. Additionally, we provide numerous programs and services
such as the Welcome Back, Spring and Fall events, holiday events, Final's Week
Activities, the annual fun trip and Dinner-Dance for the graduates. Our
annual operation budget is approximately $54,000. We are approached by
campus clubs, organizations, and university departments for financial support
and require the use of our budget.
Associated Students Makes a Difference at SDSU and in Our Community
Being
active in the student government is being able to apply leadership.
It also develops skills that university courses do not teach. As
a student representative you learn skills such as time management,
consensus building, negotiation and decision making.
You develop relationships that will help your career. Not
only that, but you get the exposure to the movers and the shakers in San
Diego State University-Imperial Valley Campus and through the community.
You'll improve your study skills. You'll also learn to manage
multiple tasks and reach the goal desired within a reasonable time frame.
The back-bone of the student government are the boards and
committees of the A.S. and the numerous campus clubs and organizations that work
hard to provide services and entertainment to the students.
Involvement in the Associated Students
There
is always something to do at the A.S.C. the daily operations of
the Student Union is guided by student boards and committees. They
determine content and direction of the programs and services and
the use of allocated funds.
Joining a club or organization
is a great way to start. Applications for membership in committees
and clubs are available at the A.S.C. office. All openings are posted
at the A.S. Government Office. Each board and committee is headed
by a Commissioner who is appointed by the President with the approval
of the council. Commissioners serve without compensation and all
the work is done on a voluntary basis.
The Cultural Arts and Special
Events Commissioner plans and coordinates special events and
cultural programs.
The Events Commissioner coordinates
and administers programs policies and regulates content and direction
for leisure and recreational activities.
The Elections Commissioner manages
all A.S. elections.
The Spirit Commissioner initiates
and monitors recruiting and retention programs as well as student
involvement and participation in campus activities and events.
We
work closely with Student Affairs at SDSU- I.V. Campus to expand and
improve student services. The services include student health and counseling,
career and scholarship information, social activities and campus information
as well.
Within the governing process
at SDSU-I.V. Campus, there are several authority boards where we
appoint student representatives. These boards are advisory boards
to the Dean of the campus and establish policies and procedures.
The A.S. representatives
work with faculty and staff to ensure that our educational needs
are met, that the available funds are used to our benefit and that
the university's departments support the student community.
Your Student Union
The A.S. Government & Business office at the Student Union can provide you with more information on getting involved in the student government. This is where you can contact A.S. Executive Officers or the Council Senators and Commissioners. You can also register to vote or find out how to contact university professors, faculty, staff, and students. It also provides information on community resources. Feel free to visit the student union for a cup of coffee, or relax at the lounge, maybe play a game of table soccer or checkers at the Recreation Hall. Or just relax and watch the TV. Come by and see what's going on. If interested in joining a club or maybe even starting one feel free to contact an A.S. Senator or commissioner at (760) 768-5621. Come by and reserve the A.S. Office or the conference room for meetings. Office hours are Mon. - Thurs. 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Fridays are reserved for A.S. and campus club meetings and events. The ASC is open Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Take pride in being a student at SDSU- Imperial Valley Campus. Being a student at SDSU is being a leader. Be Proud, Be Loud, Be an Aztec.
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