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Associated Students Elections

2024-2025 Student Senate Voter Guide

 

Join Student Government

Student Government at Butte College is made up of an elected Student Leadership Team and appointed Student Senators. Together these students work to represent and advocate for student interests, needs, and ideas. Students interested in joining student government can select a position on the Leadership Team or select to become a Student Senator.

JOIN THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

The Leadership Team positions are elected through a student body election process. Read more about Leadership Team positions.

Applications are Due April 5th, 2024 for Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Vacancies. APPLY NOW in BC Connect.

Leadership Position
 Hours/week
  Honorarium
  per Semester

President

  10 - 12 hours

  TBD

Vice President

  8-10 hours

  TBD

Student Trustee

  5-7 hours

  TBD

Business Affairs Director

  5-7 hours   TBD

 

BECOME A STUDENT SENATOR

Senator positions are appointed by the Student Government Leadership Team through an application process after the Leadership Team is elected. Read more about the senator positions.

Applications are Due April 26th 2024 for Current Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Vacancies APPLY NOW in BC Connect.

Sentator Position
 Hours/Week
  Honorarium
  per Semester

Student Services Senator
(6 positions)

 

  3-5 hours   TBD

Academic Senator
(2 positions)

  3-5 hours   TBD

 

What are the Minimum Requirements?

  • Enrolled in 5 units each semester you are in office 
  • Have a 2.0 GPA, and maintain a 2.0 each semester you are in office 
  • Must be able to attend weekly board meetings during the semester on Tuesdays from 2 pm to 4pm 
  • Must not be employed by the Associated Students 
  • Leadership Team members must have completed at least one semester at Butte College 

 

What is Expected From Me?

Student Government board members are confirmed in the spring prior to their year of service and begin their training over the summer. 

During the semester, board members work together on a range of projects, events, and advocacy efforts. A typical week includes participating in the student government board meeting, attending campus-wide committees, and working on projects. 

  • All members must attend the weekly A.S. Board meeting on Tuesday from 2 - 4 p.m.

In addition to your weekly responsibilities, board members participate in PAID trainings and retreats over the  breaks, including: 

  • Summer Retreat & Training, Dates TBD
  • Winter Retreat, 2 days (the week before the first day of the spring semester) 
 
 

 

I Still Have Questions

Contact the Student Government Advisor
Butte College A.S. Advisor, Angel Ventrua-Plascencia, ventura-plascenciaan@syria-events.com

 

Butte College Student Government Elections adhere to the BCAS Election Codes, Campaign and Financial Guidelines, and BCAS Vacancy Procedures. Use the links below to view these governing documents.

elections

4/22/24