The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC) aims to enhance every student's experience at Whatcom Community College by providing students a means to be represented in College decision making.
ASWCC Mission statement: To serve students by providing diverse opportunities for campus involvement, to build campus community and represent student concerns in college decision-making.
ASWCC Vision statement: ASWCC aims to achieve a dynamic campus environment in which all students are represented and have an opportunity to participate.
Mason (he, him, his) plans to study chemical and environmental engineering at the University of Washington or the Air Force Academy after graduating from WCC. During his term as ASWCC President, Mason plans on creating an environment where students are engaged with legislative affairs, and he hopes to increase voter participation on campus. Mason's passions include long distance running, video games, and creative writing.
Rayo (he, him, his) is an international student from Indonesia. He plans to study biomedical engineering after graduating from WCC. His vision to serve others and further development himself motivated him to become a part of the ASWCC Executive Board.
Surabhi (she, her, hers) is an international student from Nepal. She is a first-year student at WCC who plans to transfer to a 4-year college to pursue a degree in communications. Her goal is to promote student engagement through clubs. She likes meeting new people and share stories. Her interests include reading thrillers, cooking, and hiking.
Julie (she, her, hers) is a non-traditional student at WCC pursuing a transfer degree in science. Julie is passionate about creating sustainable social justice movements through food sovereignty. Julie has two daughters, Rachel and Megan, along with one granddaughter, Emma. Julie spends every minute she can with family and friends, playing music, cooking good food, creating recycled art, and laughing. Julie's goal this year is to inspire students at Whatcom to better understand advocacy, for themselves and their community.
Kevin (he, him, his) is an international student from Indonesia. He plans to study chemical engineering after graduating from WCC. Having the desire to be more socially active and to contribute for the community is what inspired him to become a part of the ASWCC Executive Board. He believes providing opportunities for student to engage on campus activities is one way to bring impact to the community.
Kamil (he, him, his) is in his second year at WCC and is planning to major in electrical and electronic engineering after graduating from WCC. He has a deep interest in physics, mathematics, and to no surprise-- engineering. In his free time, he prefers to watch movies or play badminton.
How do you make a club?
Creating a club at Whatcom Community College is easy!
Find 6 students to form your club. Five of the students need at least a 2.0 GPA, and the club president needs at least a 2.5 GPA.
Find a professional staff member for a club advisor. Student Life may be able to help you find an advisor.
Obtain a club Registration and Approval form from here or Student Life and Development (Syre 208) and turn it in.
Complete Club Handbook Training with the ASWCC Director of Clubs.
Your club now has access to funding! Begin club activities and market your club!
How is the Student Government selected?
-An application with an essay.
-A presentation/interview for a committee of students and faculty.
-A group interview with other applicants.
-A one-on one interview with the Director of Student Life and Development.
The student government terms are one year, and hiring takes place annually. Applications for the 2016-17 student government will be available in the Student Life and Development Office, Syre 208 in Spring Quarter. The deadline for the applications will be announced in spring quarter.
How is the Student Government funded?
The student government is funded through an allocation from the annual Services and Activity Fee budget. The budget allocation starts from a committee of students, then is approved by the Executive Board, the Student Senate, then the Board of Trustees. The Services and Activities fee is a fee assessed to all students, except for running start, online, and international students. The fee is $10.50 per credit for the first 10 credits. Below is a chart of the allocations for the 2016-17 S&A Budget. Click here for a detailed breakdown of the S&A Budget.
What is the role of Student Government?
The Associated Students of Whatcom Community College (ASWCC), is the officially recognized student association at Whatcom Community College. The ASWCC is an independent organization separate from college governance. In addition to allocating funding for student clubs and organizations, the ASWCC provides resources and student programming. ASWCC advocates for students and represents the student body on administrative campus committees. Below are the Executive Board roles and responsibilities.