Student Government

The Associated Students (AS) at Butte College started in 1970. Back then, students wanted to speak up and help improve campus life. They created a student government and got money through student activity cards. This helped them plan events and support other students.
Over the years, laws changed, and the college had to find new ways to support student government. Sometimes it was hard, but AS stayed strong. In the 1990s, Butte College started using bookstore profits and optional student fees to give AS more support. This helped the group grow again and do more for students.
Today, the Associated Students is a group of 14 students who work to make college life better. They plan events, share student voices with college leaders, and support clubs and centers like the Culture & Community Center and the Chico Center Lounge. Thanks to student activity and rep fees, they can keep doing great things for the Butte College community.

Each year, the Associated Student Board publishes an annual report that provides information on Associated Student spending, representation, programs, and accomplishments. The Associated Students are funded through the Student Activity Fee and the Student Representation Fee. These fees are included in your tuition with the student service fee. It is the job of the Associated Student Board to establish budgets and maintain public records of spending for both fees.

To request a copy of the most recent annual report, send an email. 
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President:

Clause 1. Will act as the Chief Executive Officer of the BCSS Executive Board.
Clause 2. Will chair BCSS Executive Board Meetings.
Clause 3. Will fill all BCSS Executive Board vacancies subject to a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the BCSS Executive Board Members voting.
              Part 1. Will review all applications to and removals from BCSS Executive Board officer positions and make recommendations to the Executive Board.
Clause 4. Will supervise the preparation, revision, and distribution of the agenda 72 hours before each BCSS Executive Board meeting to comply with the Brown Act.
Clause 5. Will ensure liaisons are established between the student population, faculty, staff, and administrative constituency groups.
              Part 1. Will see that the BCSS is represented at Board of Trustees meetings, Council of Presidents, Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and any other meeting deemed necessary to the BCSS.
Clause 6. Will form and dissolve BCSS committees and task forces.
              Part 1. Will appoint members to BCSS committees and task forces, as needed.
              Part 2. Will call for BCSS committee and task forces reports at their discretion.
              Part 3. Shall work with the BCSS Vice President of Internal Affairs to oversee BCSS Committees & Taskforces.
Clause 7. Shall be responsible for assisting the BCSS Vice President of Finance with the creation and oversight of the BCSS annual budget.
Clause 8. Will have the power to call special BCSS Executive Board meetings.
Clause 9. Shall be responsible for completing nine (9) office hours a week.
Clause 10. Will serve as the Statewide Student Senate for California Community College (SSCCC) delegate or appoint another officer from the BCSS.
Clause 11. Will assist staff members with:
              Part 1. The hiring and evaluation of the Student Senate employees.
              Part 2. Disciplinary issues involving officers.
              Part 3. Planning end-of-semester/year gatherings and retreats.
Clause 12. Will retain Butte College’s vote at the Student State Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) regional and state meetings, and attend all regularly scheduled regional meetings of SSCCC or designate another board member to attend and vote in their place.
Clause 13. Will attend weekly Leadership Team meetings with S.S. Advisor.
Clause 14. Will review and keep up to date on the following documents:
              Part 1. The BCSS Constitution and Bylaws
              Part 2. Robert’s Rules of Order and Brown Act stipulations
Clause 15: Will attend relevant participatory governance and campus committees to represent the student body.

Vice President of Internal Affairs:

Clause 1. In the case of removal, absence, death, or resignation of the President, the Vice President of Internal Affairs shall assume the Office of the President.
Clause 2. Will fill and maintain all campus-wide committees with student representatives.
Clause 3. Will serve as protocol officer for all BCSS Executive Board guests.
Clause 4. Will attend weekly Leadership Team meetings with S.S. Advisor.
Clause 5. Will Assist with:
              Part 1. The hiring and evaluation of the Student Senate employees.
              Part 2. Disciplinary issues involving officers.
              Part 3. Planning end-of-semester/year gatherings and retreats.
Clause 6. Shall be responsible for completing six (6) office hours a week.
Clause 7. Shall work with the BCSS President to oversee BCSS Committees & Taskforces.
Clause 8. Will attend relevant participatory governance and campus committees to represent the student body.

Student Trustee:

Clause 1. Will serve as the liaison between the BCSS Executive Board and the Board of Trustees.
              Part 1. Will attend regular and special Board of Trustees meetings and represent matters of
student interest and concerns to the Butte College Board of Trustees.
              Part 2. Will attend BCSS meetings and present a monthly report to the BCSS Executive Board on the Board of Trustees' actions.
Clause 2. Will attend weekly Leadership Team meetings with S.S. Advisor.
Clause 3. Will attend relevant participatory governance and campus committees to represent the student body.

Vice President of Finance:

Clause 1. Will submit, with the aid of the BCSS Advisor and the BCSS President, an annual budget to the BCSS Executive Board for approval.
              Part 1. Will update and make recommendations, as needed, with the aid of the BCSS Advisor and the BCSS President, to the annual BCSS budget for approval by the BCSS Executive Board.
Clause 2. Will provide a monthly budget report to the BCSS Executive Board.
              Part 1. Will provide to the BCSS Advisor and BCSS board members, whenever requested, an account of any or all their transactions as Vice President of Finance and of the financial condition of the BCSS with the aid of the Student Life Administrative Assistant.
Clause 3. Will provide a report to the Student Life Administrative Assistant of all funds approved at each BCSS Board meeting.
Clause 4. Will act as Chair of the BCSS Budget and Finance Committee meetings. Clause 5. Will attend weekly Leadership Team meetings with S.S. Advisor.
Clause 6: Will attend relevant participatory governance and campus committees to represent the student body.

Student Senators

	Student Life Senator - 1   Yasminn Freitas She/Her Senator 1 focuses on matters related to (but not limited to) student equity, clubs, campus events, orientation, student conduct/ rights/responsibilities, student centers, and our support center. Email
	Student Life Senator - 2  Paul Johnson He/Him Senator 2 focuses on matters related to student equity, clubs, campus events, orientation, student conduct/ rights/responsibilities, student centers, and our support center. Email
	Student Success Senator - 1 Lorauna Voss She/Her Senator 1 focuses on matters related to disabled student services, safe place and wellness, Inspiring Scholars, health center, student success program, EOPS, Roadrunner Hub & basic needs center. Email
	Student Success Senator - 2 Celestina Galicia-Davis She/Her Senator 2 focuses on matters related to disabled student services, safe place and wellness, Inspiring Scholars, health center, student success program, EOPS, Roadrunner Hub & basic needs center.
	Enrollment Senator - 1 Vacant Pronouns Senator 1 focuses on matters related to (but not limited to) admissions, financial aid, veterans resources, career and academic success, job placement, and counseling. Email
	Enrollment Senator - 2 Damian Martinez He/Him Senator 2 focuses on matters related to (but not limited to) admissions, financial aid, veterans resources, career and academic success, job placement, and counseling. Email
	Academic Senator - CTE Robby Wideman He/Him Focuses on matters related to academic departments, certificates, degrees, guided pathways, academic technology, distance education, library services, work experience, dual enrollment, athletics, child development, and study abroad. Email
	Academic Senator - GE Leo Salas He/Them Focuses on matters related to academic departments, certificates, degrees, guided pathways, academic technology, distance education, library services, work experience, dual enrollment, athletics, child development, and study abroad. Email

SENATORS: (as outlined in the BCSS Bylaws)
Academic Affairs Senators (up to 2)
Clause 1. Will represent the student population on issues related to academics and the general campus affairs, including but not limited to: curriculum, grading policies, technology, and equity.
Clause 2. Will be the liaison(s) between Butte College faculty and the BCSS Executive Board.
Part 1. Will be the BCSS representative(s) at all Butte College Academic Senate meetings.
Part 2. Will update the BCSS Executive Board on all curriculum changes and academic-related issues that affect the student population.
Clause 4: Will attend relevant participatory governance and campus committees to represent the student
body.
Student Services Senators (up to 6)
Clause 1. Will represent the student population on issues related to student services and the general campus affairs, including, but not limited to: student recruitment & enrollment, student success & retention, and student life & engagement
Clause 2. Will update the BCSS Executive Board on all matters related to student services and general campus affairs that affect the student population.
Clause 3: Will attend relevant participatory governance and campus committees to represent the student body.

The Leadership Team positions are elected through a student body election process. In addition to the specific focus areas of each position, ALL positions attend to the shared matters of equity, diversity & inclusion, student conduct & rights, access, technology, student wellbeing, sustainability, and student success.

Leadership Team (Elected by the Student Body)

President: Upholds the mission, values, and goals of the BCSS Board. Also, provides leadership, direction, and oversight for the BCSS board and is a liaison to the college’s faculty, staff, and administrative leadership teams.

Vice President of Internal Affairs: Assists the President with leadership, direction, and oversight for the BCSS board. Also, assists the BCSS Advisor with the Student Advocacy Program to ensure that student voices are heard on campus-wide decision-making committees.

Student Trustee: Serves as the liaison between the student body and the district’s Board of Trustees to represent the student voice in district-wide decision-making and planning, and stays up to date on the college’s planning and initiatives.

Business Affairs: Assists the SS Advisor and Student Life Administrative Assistant with overseeing the general BCSS budget and BCSS grants program that provides funding for club and campus department projects, events, and travel.

Fall 2026: For Fall 2026 Leadership Team Positions APPLY NOW.

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

Senators (Appointed by the Leadership Team)

Student Services Senators: Enrollment (2 positions): Focus on matters related to (but not limited to) admissions, financial aid, veterans resources, career and academic success, job placement, and counseling.

Student Services Senators: Student Life (2 positions): Focus on matters related to (but not limited to) student equity, clubs, campus events, orientation, student conduct/rights/responsibilities, student centers, and support center.

Student Services Senators: Student Success (2 positions): Focus on matters related to (but not limited to) disabled student services, safe place and wellness, Inspiring Scholars, health center, student success program, EOPS, Roadrunner Hub & basic needs center.

Academic Affairs Senator: Transfer & General Education (1 position): Focuses on matters related to (but not limited to) academic departments, certificates, degrees, guided pathways, academic technology, distance education, library services, work experience, dual enrollment, athletics, child development, and study abroad.

Academic Affairs Senator: Career & Technical Education (1 position): Focuses on matters related to (but not limited to) academic departments, certificates, degrees, guided pathways, academic technology, distance education, library services, work experience, dual enrollment, athletics, child development, study abroad.

Fall 2025: For Fall 2025 Senator Positions, APPLY NOW in BC Connect. 

• Completed at least 9 Units at Butte College.
• 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 the office of Student Life 
• Leadership Team members must have completed at least one semester at Butte College 

Student Government board members are confirmed in the spring before 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 S.S. Board meeting on Tuesday from 2 - 4 p.m.

• Summer Retreat & Training, July 6th - July 9th of 2026
  
• Winter Retreat, 2 days (the week before the first day of the spring semester) 

2024-2025 Agendas and Minutes

2023-2024 Agendas and Minutes

To request older documents, please send an email. 

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At Butte College, students are represented by a student government called the Student Senate (SS). This board is a group of elected and appointed student officers who work together to make Butte College the best environment for students to learn, grow, and fulfill their goals!
The Student Senate’s mission is to represent student needs effectively, keep students informed of student-related issues, and promote cultural, social, and leadership opportunities for all students.
The Student Senate Board manages the Student Representation Fee and Student Activity Fee that are used to fund campus projects, student initiatives & research, extra-curricular activities, clubs, campus events, and more!
The SS Board also represents all students' ideas, needs, and concerns! Officers work with staff, faculty, and administrators to influence decisions affecting student services, campus policies, funding, events, and anything else directly impacting students.

1. President
2. Vice President of Internal Affairs
3. Vice President of Finance
4. Student Trustee

1. 3 - Student Services TBD /semester
2. 2 – Academic Senator TBD/semester

1. Make real change at Butte College
2. Work with a fantastic group of your fellow students
3. Go to statewide leadership & advocacy conferences
4. Get paid for your training (min. wage) and a scholarship for your efforts (up to $1,000)
5. Gain many new skills, personal and professional.
6. Get a staff parking pass
7. It looks great on your resume and cover letter for colleges and future jobs

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

Student Government board members are confirmed in the spring prior to their year of service and begin their training over the summer. Their term of service for the 2026/2027 academic year will be July to May. During the term, there are different commitment levels depending on the positions and the different tasks assigned to each board member. Generally, the hours during the semester are:

1. Leadership Team: Weekly time commitment varies by position
2. Senators: 3 to 5 hours per week
3. All members: Must be able to attend weekly S.S. Board meetings on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m.
   *The amount of time per week may vary depending on the projects and events at that time.
   
   In addition to your weekly responsibilities, board members participate in PAID trainings and retreats over the breaks, including:
4. Summer Orientation, 2 days (the week after finals)
5. Summer Retreat & Training, 4 days (Over Summer)
6. Winter Retreat, 2 days (the week before the first day of the Spring semester)

No experience is required to join the student government board. Our team will provide you with ongoing training to help you understand your position and how our campus processes work and help you reach your leadership potential!

Board members work together on a range of campus projects, events, and advocacy efforts. The board's core responsibilities are representing students and managing the Student Activity and Student Representation Fee.

1. Leadership Team: Must complete responsibilities in person on the main campus.
2. Senator: May complete responsibilities in person on the main campus or via Zoom.