Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC)

Advocates for students.
Throughout the year, ASMC's Board of Directors serves as the students' voices by expressing student concerns at the campus, local, state, and national levels.

Fosters campus life.
ASMC Board members plan events, activities, and trips to foster engagement and development among community members.

Funds student clubs.
ASMC's Board of Directors provides tens of thousands of dollars annually to support student organizations' programs and initiatives. 

The ASMC Board of Directors is Moorpark College's officially elected student government. Students who are enrolled in a minimum of 5 units and who have and can maintain a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) may run for one of the eleven positions available on the Board. Visit the 2020-2021 Board of Directors page to learn more about ASMC's current leadership.

Elections for the ASMC Board of Directors are held every April for the following school year. Visit the ASMC Elections page for more information.

All students applying as candidates must meet the following criteria at the time of application and once elected:

• Be enrolled in a minimum of 5 units at Moorpark College;

• Have and maintain a cumulative and semester grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher;

• Be at least 18 years of age prior to assuming office (June 1st of the year they are running)

Elected student offers serve a one-year term of office from June 1st to May 31st. Students should expect to dedicate at least 10 hours/week to ASMC, including the weekly Board of Directors meetings.

Review the VCCCD Student Election Standard Operating Practices for Associated Students' Positions and Student Trustee Position guide for more details on how you can run for an ASMC Board position.

ASMC Delegates

ASMC appoints Delegates as needed to help fulfill their mission of advocacy and student engagement. Delegate positions are a great way to get familiar with the Associated Students without having to make the same level of commitment. Sample responsibilities of Delegates include serving on Moorpark College shared governance committees (click here to see a list of some of the committees or work groups Delegates can serve on) or assisting with event or project implementation. Contact ASMCVP@vcccd.edu for more information on how to become an ASMC Delegate, or submit your information to the ASMC Student Delegate Sign-Up Form.

Other ways to get involved

We are glad you're interested in participating in student government at Moorpark College, but we want you to know that there are definitely other ways to get involved! ASMC wants your ideas and input on what does or does not work for you as a student at Moorpark College. ASMC urges you to participate in clubs, events, ASMC committee or Board meetings, or MC campus-wide committees, and tell us what changes you want to see. Contact the ASMC Vice President to learn how to get involved with the Board of Directors: ASMCVP@vcccd.edu.

Address ASMC during public comment

The Associated Students of Moorpark College Board of Directors meets weekly. Students are welcome to address the Board during public comment, or they can email ASMC President Mary Poitier(contact information on the right-hand side bar) to request an agenda item be added. See the "Attend the Board's weekly meeting" section below for more details on how to hear their discussions and weigh in.

Drop in to ASMC Board members' office hours

ASMC Board members are available to connect with students and other members of the public during their office hours. Stop by the  Student Activities Office in the Campus Center (across from the Bookstore, next to the MakerSpace) to learn more about ASMC office hours or to speak with a student government representative.

Provide feedback online

Students can provide information (with the option to be anonymous) by completing the ASMC Contact Form.

Other ways to contact ASMC

Students and community members can connect with ASMC in a variety of other ways, including on social media, via email, on the phone, or in person. Click on your favorite option below to begin connecting with our Board of Directors. You can reach ASMC by email at ASMCBoard@vcccd.edu or via phone at 805-553-4831. 

Fall meetings:

The Associated Students of Moorpark College Board of Directors meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm via Zoom* during the fall 2021 semester (*subject to change).  Here are two ways to join the meeting:

• Click on this link: https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/4212300924
• Visit https://zoom.us/join and type in 421 230 0924 as the meeting ID

Accommodations:

Pursuant to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need any special accommodation or assistance to attend or participate in the meeting, please direct your written request, as far in advance of the meeting as possible, to ASMCPresident@vcccd.edu and to krobinson@vcccd.edu. 

Request an agenda item:

Have a suggestion for something you would like the ASMC Board to address? Email your request to ASMCPresident@vcccd.edu to have it added to an upcoming agenda.

The ASMC Board of Directors institutes various governing documents that outline the guidelines and policies by which its Board will operate. 

What are resolutions?
Resolutions are formal documents that express an association or governing body's opinion on an issue, their argument for the need for change, or their pledge to change a process or policy. Writing resolutions is one of the most important things the Associated Students Board of Directors can do to express the will of the Moorpark College student body.

Why are resolutions important?
Resolutions are important because while any student can reach out to Moorpark College administration to express concern or try to sway them on a particular topic, the administration knows that a resolution passed by ASMC has been researched by a team of students and voted on by elected student leaders.

View the Associated Students of Moorpark College's Resolution Guidelines to learn more: