October Fall 2022

Editor's Note:

Welcome back to another semester at City College of San Francisco! As we begin our fall semester for 2022, so has the new term for the Associated Students Council of Ocean Campus. I hope you're having a wonderful start to the semester and are finally settling into your new schedule.
~ Lucy Su, Vice President of Public Relations

In this issue, let's take a look at the new term of the Associated Students Council Ocean Campus, the resources that are available on campus, the upcoming exciting events, some highlights from the last two months of the fall semester, and so many more! Keep on reading to meet us on the last page!

First General Council Meeting :

Associated Students of CCSF Ocean campus held first official general council meeting for the term. After meeting a few times through zoom over the summer break, the first official General Council meeting was held hybrid via zoom and in the Student Union 208 on Wednesday 24th August, 2022 at three in the afternoon. The council members were excited to see new and old faces again. Discussion were held regarding senator vacancies, Unity Day, and Council Budget.

Unity Day:

Unity Day! Come and learn about CCSF resource centers, programs, and clubs! Join us in the Amphitheatre on Thursday, October 27th from 10 AM to 2 PM!

Senator Applications:

Senator applications have reopened! Some advantages of being a senator is being the voice for students, bringing your own ideas to life, improving leadership skills, and meeting new people. The requirements for becoming senator is being able to commit to General ASCO meeting every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, being able to commit to at least one Associated Student Committee and one Participatory Government Committee, having a GPA of 2.0+ with 5 or more units enrolled, and being a student with good standing.

For more info: https://www.ccsf.edu/campus-life/student-activities-office/associated-students/ocean-campus-council

The application to applying for senator: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aK0eGigG7sSI2EqhlFwfz9Y2p8SGxrWo_kWBKM9bBTc/viewform?edit_requested=true

Associated Students Book loan:

The Book loan Program is provided by the Associated Students (AS) in partnership with CCSF Library. Eligible students can borrow up to four textbooks for the whole semester, completely free of charge! The program operates out of the Rosenberg Library at Ocean Campus. This program is student-created and loans out thousands of textbooks each semester. Books can be borrowed throughout the semester and are given out on a first-come first-served basis. Associated Students recommends that you borrow as early in the semester as possible. All books are due back to campus by the last day of finals. Simply bring all Associated Students Book loan Books, regardless of where you picked them up, to the 24-hour Rosenberg Library drop box. The drop box is a slot on the right wall of the Rosenberg Library, which you will see as you approach the main doors. If you can't come to a campus or center, mail materials to: City College of San Francisco, Ocean Campus | Rosenberg Library, 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco, CA 94112.

Questions about this program?

Contact bookloan@mail.ccsf.edu

Associated Students Council of Ocean Campus weekly meeting days and times:-
General Meeting: Wednesday 3:10 to 5p.m
Vice President Cabinet: Wednesday 2:10 to 3p.m
Rules and Regulations: Wednesday 9-10a.m
Finance: Tuesday 9-10a.m
Public Relations: Wednesday 8-9a.m
Campus Enrichment: Wednesday 11-12p.m
Resource Centers and Programs United: Monday 3-4p.m
Inter-Club Council: 1-2p.m

Resource Centers:

Here is a list of resource centers that are available on campus: City Dream, a center for individuals that are undocumented or affected by immigration or citizenship issues; Family Resource Center, providing parents spaces to do homework and child supervision; Link Center, a center offering safer sex supplies, education, and support; Queer Resource Center, a safe space for queer and transgender students that also educates about the queer community with workshops and events; Women's Resource Center, a safe place that provides information to women about resources; Students Supporting Students, has computers available to do classwork and printing; Veterans Resource Center, providing support, resources, and community to CCSF veterans and their families; and the Lactation Center, a private lactation area, with a refrigerator, for moms to nurse and care for their babies.

Upcoming Event:

Upcoming Events presented by The Women's Resource Center presents Feminist Horror Film Discussion. Join us during domestic violence awareness month as we explore how film approaches the topic of abuse and violence against women. Every Wednesday in October 12 p.m - 2 p.m @ Smith Hall 103/104

Cal-Fresh Enrollment:

Help with Cal-Fresh enrollment is every Wednesday from 11am - 2pm. Cal-Fresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and offers economic benefits to communities. Cal-Fresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net. Cal-Fresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated. In order for students to being eligible for Cal-Fresh, they have to be 18-49 years old, enrolled in a institution of higher education at least half time, U.S Citizen or Permanent Residents, Refugees or Asylees, and Immigrants receiving immigration relief through VAWA U or T Visa holders. To make an appointment for Cal-Fresh enrollment help, please visit https://calendly.com/gmartiniano/calfresh?month=2022-11.

Women's Resource Center Events:

The Women's Resource Center presents the Clothesline Project on October 12th and 19th from 10:00a.m to 4:00p.m at Smith Hall room 103. The clothesline project is to paint shirts to address interpersonal violence, to increase awareness of the impact of violence, and abuse, to honor a survivor's strength to continue and provide them another avenue for them to courageously break the silence. Another event happening is the Writer's Series with Julián Delgado Lopera on October 18th from 6-8p.m at MUB 140.

Student Health Service

Support groups: Fall 2022

WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP: IN PERSON GROUP

We'll work to create a safe space where participants can build community. voice your experiences, and Learn from each other. All range of concerns are welcome, including stress, relationships, loneliness, friendships, oppression/bias/racism, academics, or whatever you come with. Women identified, nonbinary, and trans folx are welcome.

When: Wednesdays 12:00-1:15 beginning October 5th

WORKING WITH YOURSELF TO CALM YOUR ANXIETY: VIRTUAL (ZOOM)

Do you have anxieties and worries? Do you wish you could calm them down - at least a little?

Our weekly workshop will offer participants opportunities to learn how to recognize signals of their anxiety and overcome fears of them; students will also acquire relaxation techniques and other tools for calming themselves.

When: Wednesdays 2-3pm starting September. 14th

STRESS AND WORRY: EXPLORATION OF TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFUL MANAGEMENT: IN PERSON GROUP

Feeling stressed or worrying too much? Now more than ever, there is an increased awareness and understanding of just how much stress and sometimes worry can affect our lives. We'll look at where stress comes from, our responses to stress, and its effects on our health. We'll find ways to manage our stress and worry through examining our thinking patterns. We'll review some mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral techniques, self-care practices as well as meditation and breathing strategies.

When: Tuesday 1-2pm starting Nov.1

RIO: RECOGNITION, INSIGHT AND OPENNESS

Description: The RIO program is a set of three 50-minute sessions in a group format in which you will learn tips, tools and strategies for understanding and managing difficult issues, focusing your energy, and setting and reaching your personal goals.

When: Oct 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays 12-1pm in person with Felicia King, LCSW

OR Nov 29, Dec 6, 13 Mondays 1-2pm on zoom with Sachi Uchimaru, LCSW

Club Enrollment at CCSF:

Thinking of starting a club at City College of San Francisco? Clubs are recognized by the Associated Students Council during the fall and spring semesters. Review our club registration for the instructions on how to get started by following the steps below. You can use these steps to either start a new club or renew an existing club.

Go to ccsf.edu then click campus life under the Home section then click on clubs and organizations or go to this link: https://www.ccsf.edu/campus-life/student-activities-office/inter-club-council

Welcome to Campus Day:

During "Welcome to Campus Day of Fall 2022", participants got to meet faculty, staff and other students. There were also a bunch of college resources and services to explore with the inclusion of a open house tour program. . Getting help with enrollment was also available during "Welcome to Campus Day". Mini games, prizes, and food were also present at that day.

It took place August 10 on a Wednesday with 2 sessions. Session 1: 10am - 12pm. Session 2: 12pm - 2:00pm. The location is City College of San Francisco, Ram Plaza at 50 Frida Kahlo Way, San Francisco CA 94112.

Rams Resource Round-Up:

Open house! Come and go as you please!

Wednesday August, 24 from 11am - 2pm

Location: Ocean Campus, Student Union building

There is student resources, food and games.

First come, First serve while supplies last.

Affiliated clubs are Associated Student Council, Inter-club Council, Students Supporting Students, Family Resource Center, Queer Resource Center, Women's Resource Center, Book Loan, and many more.

Questions? Email: ccsflife@mail.ccsf.edu

Professional Development and Leadership Training:

What is SSCCC?
SSCCC is an acronym for Student Senate for California Community College. It is a non-profit student organization recognized by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges. The SSCCC is a representation of all California community college (CCC) students in state-level shared governance and legislative advocacy. Their mission statement is to pursue policies that will improve and promote student success, engage and empower local student leaders, and enrich the collegiate experience for all California community college students.
SSCCC Professional Development and Leadership Training 2022
On September 30th and October 1st, SSCCC held their third annual Professional Development and Leadership Training conference hybrid at The Westin San Francisco Airport and online. The City College of San Francisco Associated Students Executive Council with AS Ocean Campus and Downtown Center council members attended and represented CCSF at the two-day conference. The student representatives brought their enthusiasm, curiosity, and strength as a community of leaders to learn, support, and represent City College of San Francisco.

Professional Development and Leadership Training Day One:

The event starts at nine o'clock. Attendees were checking in and getting breakfast together. Soon, participants were called to the ballroom to begin the conference joined by virtual participants via live stream. The morning session was graced by the keynote speaker Dr. Abdimalik Abuul after being introduced by Clemaus Tervalon, the president of SSCCC (one of six Board Officers). Dr. Buul gave an inspirational speech filled with value that can be kept pertinent forever in the life of many people.
After lunch, the entire afternoon corresponded in workshop sessions. Different multiple workshop sessions took place simultaneously. At workshop number two, City College of San Francisco was represented in the Better Together: Collaborating to Put Students Front and Center by Mitra Sapienza, Heather Brandt and Angelica Campos. They presented insights into how student leaders can take the initiative to disrupt systems that don't center students in the room where it happens.

Professional Development and Leadership Training Day Two:

At the second day of the conference, a special meeting was held on October 1st where delegates were called to cast their votes on SSCCC Vice President of Communications Casy Chang. The Vice President candidate forum was held early evening on September 30th where each candidates running for SSCCC vice president role took turns answering questions asked by the attendees. After the delegates cast their votes, a majority vote was not met so delagets have to recast another vote between the top two Vice President candidates. The adjournment of the special meeting led to a break and lunch before the start of another series of workshop sessions. The second day ended on an afternoon with students coming together from different CCC to attend this event and bid farewell before going on their separate ways. May we meet again.

SSCCC and CCSF ASC

MEET YOUR ASCO BOARD!
(From left to right)

Amy Coffey Advisor

Adrian Puga Senator

Stefanie Narr Senator

Samia Amin Vice President of Finance

Shivalika Jhabua Vice President of Community Resource

Jason Skerik Vice President of Administration

Maurice A. Chilton III Senator

Ameilia Khong President

Lydia Jian Vice President of Inter-Club Council

Courtney Wong Vice President of Campus Enrichment

Lucy Su Vice President of Public Relations

FNU Gandawin Senator

Tommy Li Senator

Thank you for reading!

Our newsletters are here to provide you with up-to-date information regarding campus life at Ocean campus. These may include the AS council news, resource centers and programs, CCS services, and other student related activities.

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YOURD TRULY, ASCO PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE