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Associated Students

Associated Student Government

Student Government at Butte College is made up of an elected Student Leadership Team and appointed Student Senators. Together these students work to represent and advocate for student interests, needs, and ideas.


Leadership Team

  • Houstong

    President

    Mercedes Cortez-Nava
    She/Her
    Email: presidentas@shorinji-kempo.net
    The President of the Associated Students chairs all A.S. Board meetings and assists in the strategic planning of the A.S. and makes vacant board member appointments as necessary.

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    Vice President

    Jack Henderson
    He/Him
    Email: vicepresidentas@shorinji-kempo.net
    It is the duty of the Vice President of Internal Affairs to oversee internal operations and attend leadership and shared governance meetings.

  • Vacant

    Business Affairs Director

    Vacant
    Pronouns

    Email: businessaffairsas@shorinji-kempo.net
    It is the duty of the Vice President of External Affairs to oversee the Ambassador Program, all external operations and attend leadership and shared governance meetings.

  • Vacant

    Student Trustee

    Liam Eller
    He/Him
    Email:  studenttrusteeas@shorinji-kempo.net
    It is the role of the Student Trustee to act as a liaison between the A.S. Board and the Butte College Board of Trustees.

  • Mercedez

    Inter Club Council (ICC) Director

    Valerie Moser
    She/Hers
    Email: iccdirector@shorinji-kempo.net
     It is the duty of the Inter Club Council (ICC) Representative to chair all ICC meetings and oversee ICC related projects. The ICC Representative acts as a liaison between clubs and the A.S. board.


Student Senators

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    Student Life Senator - 1

    Vacant
    Pronous
    Email: studentlife_studentsenator1@shorinji-kempo.net
    These 2 senators focus on matters related to (but not limited to) student equity, clubs, campus events, orientation, student conduct/ rights/responsibilities, student centers, and our support center.

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    Student Life Senator - 2

    Paul Johnson
    Pronouns

    Email: studentlife_studentsenator2@shorinji-kempo.net
    These 2 senators focus on matters related to student equity, clubs, campus events, orientation, student conduct/ rights/responsibilities, student centers, and our support center.


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    Student Success Senator - 1

    Samel (Sam) Ceja
    He/Him

    Email: studentsuccess_studentsenator1@shorinji-kempo.net
    These 2 senators focus on matters related to disabled student services, safe place and wellness, Inspiring Scholars, health center, student success program, EOPS, Roadrunner Hub & basic needs center.

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    Student Success Senator - 2

    Vacant
    Pronouns

    Email: studentsuccess_studentsenator2@shorinji-kempo.net
    These 2 senators focus on matters related to disabled student services, safe place and wellness, Inspiring Scholars, health center, student success program, EOPS, Roadrunner Hub & basic needs center.


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    Enrollment Senator - 1

    Garret Fernandez
    Pronouns

    Email: enrollment_studentsenator1@shorinji-kempo.net
    These 2 senators focus on matters related to (but not limited to) admissions, financial aid, veterans resources, career and academic
    success, job placement, and counseling.

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    Enrollment Senator - 2

    Vacant
    Pronouns

    Email: enrollment_studentsenator2@shorinji-kempo.net
    These 2 senators focus on matters related to (but not limited to) admissions, financial aid, veterans resources, career and academic
    success, job placement, and counseling.

  • William

    Academic Senator - CTE

    Josh Lopez
    Pronouns
    Email: cte_studentsenator@shorinji-kempo.net
    Focuson 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.

  • William

    Academic Senator - GE

    Vacant
    Pronouns
    Email: GE_studentsenator@shorinji-kempo.net
    Focus 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.