Effective Governance
Standing Committees
The Associated Student Government may form committees to more effectively govern. Members of the Associated Student Government shall be appointed to committee assignments and all students are eligible to serve, whether they are a member of the Executive Council, Student Senate, a Club Representative, or hold no office. There must be a minimum of three members on a committee. Once the members have been selected, they shall elect amongst themselves a Committee Chair. Only Student Senators may act as a Committee Chair. Every year, there are five standing committees outlined by Article VI of the Constitution of the Associated Student Government. The ASG has the power to merge standing committees for one academic year to achieve effective governance. All Miramar students are eligible to serve on an ASG committee regardless of holding office.
Future Events Committee
Responsibilities
Planning and executing the seasonal festivals and club rushes every semester.
Planning and executing other events on campus to engage the student body.
Planning and executing fundraisers for the ASG in cooperation with the ASG Treasurer.
The ASG may merge this committee with up to two others for one academic year.
Governance and Transparency Committee
Responsibilities
Reviewing the Associated Student Government Constitution and Bylaws annually and submitting proposed Amendments to the ASG if necessary.
Ensuring that the ASG is abiding by the Constitution and Bylaws.
Formulating policy to ensure ASG transparency with the college student body.
The ASG may merge this committee with up to two others for one academic year.
Student Activism Committee
Responsibilities
Create a gateway for safety, support, success, and acceptance for all demographics on campus.
Help student representatives prepare and be effective when advocating on behalf of the student body.
Advocate for underrepresented student demographics on campus.
Plan and execute events to get students more involved in their community and government.
Create and implement strategies to register students to vote.
Ensure the Associated Student Government is not discriminating against any student on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, culture, or any other arbitrary condition.
Formulate policy to ensure Associated Student Government transparency with the college student body.
Review the Associated Student Government Constitution and Bylaws annually and submit proposed Amendments to the Associated Student Government as necessary.
Ensure that the Associated Student Government Assembly and the Committees thereto are incorporating the student body’s voice in its endeavors and is abiding by its Constitution and Bylaws.
The ASG may merge this committee with up to two others for one academic year.
Student Life and Wellness Committee
Responsibilities
Encourage active student participation and school spirit throughout the campus by cultivating trust, communication, and collaboration among the Associated Student Government, clubs, and the various departments and constituencies on campus.
Create partnerships and collaborate with other Committees, Clubs and Departments in events and initiatives with the intention to give students support, success, and encouragement without discrimination.
Act as an advocate for the student body by providing resources and being a mediary.
Coordinate actions and initiatives that address social challenges that students face on campus and in the community.
Plan and execute the seasonal festivals, club rushes, and other events for the student body.
Serve to provide academic, physical, and emotional needs of the students in everyday student life through eliminating food insecurity and promoting wellness and mental health services on campus.
Plan and execute college-approved fundraisers for the Associated Student Government in cooperation with the Associated Student Government Treasurer.
The ASG may merge this committee with up to two others for one academic year.
Student Rights Committee
Responsibilities
Advocating for underrepresented student demographics on campus.
Ensuring the ASG is not discriminating against any student based on their ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, culture, or any other reason.
Creating a gateway for safety, support, and acceptance for all demographics on campus.
The ASG may merge this committee with up to two others for one academic year.
Committee Meeting Times:
Committee meetings currently take place during general assembly meetings. Business of the day and the agenda dictate precise timing, however. It is suggested that you attend the full ASG general meeting. General and committee meetings are always open to the public, given 72 hours public notice, and are reported in official meeting minutes in full accordance with the California Brown Act. [1]
Committees Asignments:
All ASG Executive Officers, ASG Senators, and ASG Club Representatives are expected to serve on at least one committee assignment. All Miramar students are eligible to serve on an ASG committee regardless of holding office. Any student can change committee assignments with notice to the board. All students, college employees, and the public are welcome to attend committee meetings and offer feedback, in fact, it is encouraged!
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Participatory College Governance
San Diego Miramar College complies with AB 1725 and the California Administrative Code Title 5, Sections 51023 and 53200, through a participatory governance process wherein faculty, classified staff, administrators, and students participate in collegial discussion and policy recommending activities.
The governance structure at San Diego Miramar College is designed to encourage participation of the students, faculty, classified staff and administrators. Participation in governance processes and committees occurs through membership of their officially recognized constituent groups, the Associated Student Government, the Academic Senate, the Classified Senate and the College President.
For the inclusion of all four constituency groups in participatory governance, San Diego Miramar College has established the College Council as the official recommending body for the College. The College recognizes that diverse opinions and values are important and that the knowledge and experience of faculty, classified professionals, students, and administrators are essential to the successful operation of the College. Therefore, participation in governance is encouraged, expected, and supported by the College and serves as an opportunity for, and responsibility of all employees. In addition to the constituency roles in participatory governance committees, the statue specifically assigns these rights and responsibilities.