The Associated Students of College of San Mateo (ASCSM)

Overview

The Associated Students of College of San Mateo (ASCSM) is the official representative student government organization at College of San Mateo. The Associated Students organization is charged with the responsibility of assessing and meeting student needs and of providing student input into the decision making process of the college. The Student Senate and its committees, such as Finance and Administration, Public Relations, Programs and Services, Academic Enhancement, Inter-Club Council, and Legislative Affairs and Governmental Relations, carry out the activities of the organization.

Major elected and appointed officers and representatives of the association are: President, Vice President/Senate Chairperson, Secretary, Finance Director, and Student Senators (one senator for every five hundred students enrolled).

In addition, students are selected by the Student Senate to serve on College and District committees, including College Council, various Institutional Planning Committees, and District shared governance committees. A complete list of committees is available from the Office of Student Life.

Further information about the Associated Students can be obtained by contacting current student officers through the Office of Student Life or the Coordinator of Student Activities. Meeting times for Associated Student groups are available through the Office of Student Life in Building 17, Room 112.