The Associated Students of Columbia Basin College (ASCBC) are thrilled to have you as a member of our student population! If you are currently registered for classes here at CBC, you are automatically a member of ASCBC and will have opportunties to be part of exciting events/activities as a student. Your student government officers are available to help you during your college experience. Stop by our office (upstairs in the HUB) to get information about upcoming student events or learn about Clubs or Leadership Council. We want to make sure that you get the most out of your college experience. Have a great year!
What is the Office of Student Activities?
The CBC staff members in Student Activities supervise and serve as daily advisers to the ASCBC Student Leaders. Student Activities works with student groups to develop and plan cultural, social, and recreational events to meet the needs of the college community. Student-funded activities include intercollegiate athletics, game room access, music, drama, and various interest clubs.
Here are a few of ASCBC's responsibilities:
- Student officer positions (Executive Council and Service & Activities Board)
- Leadership and Club Council curriculum and well-being
- Clubs
- Organizations structures and policies (Athletics and the Arts)
- Student representation on committees
- Allocating student funds (also known as S&A fees)
- Managing student capital investments (Gjerde Center, HUB, and Pavilion)
Out of these responsibilites comes FUN:
- FREE all campus BBQs and lunches
- Entertaining, fun activities
- Diverse club events
- Service activities (voter registration, academic success celebrations, etc.)
- Arts performances
- Athletic games and events
How Do I Become a Student Officer?
We are always looking for wonderful students to run for Executive Council and/or apply for Service & Activities Board (SAB). If you want to gain leadership experience, earn money, build your resume, and have fun, this is a great opportunity for you!
There are two elected positions that make up the Executive Council: President or Vice President.
The application to RUN 4 OFFICE for the upcoming school year (2014-15) will be distributed through the ASCBC office in late winter or early spring quarter. Once the application is available, it is emailed to currently registered students through the CBC student email system. Applications can also be picked up in our office (upstairs HUB). The Election Policy and timeline (e.g. rules for candidacy and campaigning + deadlines/meetings) is part of the candidate application.
In addition to the elected positions, there are four to five Service & Activities Board (SAB) Officer positions that will be posted in the Student Employment office once available. These positions are selected through an application and interview process.
SAB Officers are paid by the student body to provide entertainment, social, and service based activities or events for CBC students. These events include outdoor movies, BBQs, dances, and interactive games. Applications are usually available in mid-April for the upcoming academic year. Applications can be picked up in the ASCBC office. Applications (once available) are also emailed to the student body via the CBC student email system.