Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
- Who can be a member of ASB? Every student at Mission College is a member of ASB. You are entitled to all privileges that come with the ASB membership. You are however not allowed to be a voting member unless you file a petition for becoming a Senator.
- Why should I become an officer or a Senator? There are numerous advantages to becoming an active ASB member.
- You can gain valuable experience in areas of finance, Activities Coordination, and in all hone your leadership skills.
- You get to play an active role in deciding how ASB allocates over $100,000 of it's annual income.
- ASB takes its members for out of town conferences that are paid for by ASB. In Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, and Fall 2005 we went to San Diego, Costa Mesa, Sacramento, and Washington D.C. These conferences are fun and also provide valuable insight into organizational development.
- It's good Karma.
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- What does ASB do? ASB represents the students of Mission College on various forums and committees, both on and off campus. ASB representatives actively participate in college decision making through the process of shared governance. ASB representative also sits on the Governing Board of the West Valley/Mission College Governing board. Additionally, ASB gives $30,000 annually in scholarships to the students of Mission College.
- Who can attend ASB meetings? ASB meetings fall under California Open Meetings Act and are open to all members of the public. You should come by and check out how we work. You might actually like it!
- Where is the ASB office? It's in an obscure location on the second floor of the Campus Center building. Go up the stairs next to the bookstore. Once on the second floor, turn left (now you're facing the restrooms), and left again. The office is in the far corner.
- I really don't care to attend the meetings; can I just read the minutes somewhere? ASB meeting minutes are publicly available to all. Please contact either Carolyn Kuri (408-855-5407) or Student Activities Assistant at (408-855-5406) for more information.
- OK, maybe I'll attend a couple. When and Where are ASB meetings held? ASB meetings are held every Wednesday, 3:40pm~4:45pm in Rm. 215 in the Campus Center building.
- I have a really good idea for an activity, who can I share it with? Swing by the ASB office and try to find an officer or a senator. Someone is usually there. If you can't find someone, try them at their preferred contact. You can also directly reach the Activities Director.
- I've read through the whole thing, and I don't see my question listed here. What do I do now? Try contacting one of the officers listed on the site. If you can't get hold of anyone, contact Carolyn Kuri at 408-855-5407 or Student Activities Assistant at 408-855-5406.
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