Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC)

Associated Students refers to the entire enrolled student body. Therefore, every registered student at Moorpark College is a member of the Associated Students of Moorpark College, otherwise known as ASMC. Each spring semester the Moorpark College student body elects the ASMC Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is comprised of Moorpark College students who are volunteering their time to serve their campus community. ASMC's Board of Directors is recognized by Moorpark College as the sole representative body of the students. As such, ASMC is responsible for voicing the ideas, opinions, and concerns of its students, both on- and off-campus. ASMC is also at the heart of student life on campus and offers Moorpark College students opportunities to participate in social, cultural, and professional activities.

WHAT DOES THE ASMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS DO?

ASMC's Board of Directors advocates for students, funds student organizations, and fosters campus life.

WHO SERVES ON THE ASMC BOARD?

ASMC Board of Directors is an eleven-member elected student government board, comprised of the following positions: President; Vice President; Director of Academic Affairs; Director of Budget and Finance; Director of Campus Events; Director of Constitution and Standing Rules; Director of External Affairs; Director of Public Relations; Director of Student Organizations; Director of Student Services, and Director of Sustainability. Visit the 2019-2020 Board of Directors page to learn more about ASMC's current leadership, including its committees.

ASMC also has the option of appointing Delegates. Scroll down to the next section to learn more about how to get involved as a Delegate.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED WITH ASMC?

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

All students applying as candidates must:

Be currently enrolled in a minimum of 5 units at Moorpark College;
Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher;
Be a California resident; and
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 a Board of Directors position with ASMC.

There are other opportunities for students to get involved on campus in addition to ASMC. Students may serve on college committees, join an existing student organization, or start a new organization. Check out the student organizations section of the website for more details.

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 MC Student Activities Specialist Kristen Robinson for more information on how to get involved on campus: krobinson@vcccd.edu.

HOW CAN I CONNECT WITH THE ASMC BOARD?

Students and community members can connect with ASMC in a variety of 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. The ASMC Board of Directors meets weekly in Fall 2019 on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. in the AS Conference Room, located in the Student Activities Office, across from the Bookstore in the Campus Center.