Associated Students

Associated Students: Student Government in Action #

The Associated Students (AS) is Mesa's team of elected and appointed student leaders who use their voices to advocate on behalf of students' rights and needs. With a mission to promote equity, accessibility, and social justice in our community, AS develops programs and events that improve students' experiences on and off campus.

Meet Mesa's 2022-2023 AS Student Leaders #

President
Ixchel Valencia

Vice-President
Brianna Jeppson

Treasurer
Sofia Lopez-Orraca

Senate Representative
Samrawet Ayelew

Secretary
Samrawet Ayelew

Senators
Husna Ayoubi
Gia Lori Blaylock
Gabriel Sean F. Gonsalves
Ava Laski
Basmah Abdulrazaq
Renata Quiroz
Paulina Contreras
Tre Tuell
Faisal Farouq
Patricio Garcia
Jade Jasmine Bersamina
Robby Lee Crowe
Zora Williams

Attend a Student Government Meeting #

As a valued member of our Mesa community, we want to include you in our governance and decision-making processes. We invite you to take part in one of our AS and/or Inter-Club Council (I.C.C) meetings and get involved with student government at Mesa.

Attend an AS Meeting
Location: I4-409 A/B
Meetings are now held in person
Wednesdays: 12:45-1:45pm

Attend an I.C.C Meeting
Location: I4-409 A/B
(being held virtually until further notice - see contact below for Zoom info)
Fridays: 10:00am
Learn about Clubs & Organizations

Do you have a topic you want to discuss at an upcoming AS meeting?

To submit a topic to discuss in the upcoming AS meeting, email asg.mesa@gmail.com by 11:59pm Thursday.

Visit AS #

Find us in: I4-409
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm
Call: 619-388-2903
Email: asg.mesa@gmail.com
Instagram: @sdmesaas

Purchase Your AS Card Sticker

By choosing to purchase an $8 AS sticker, you will be helping support AS and the various campus services and activities they work with, including Mesa's Special Assistance programs, Intercultural Events, Homecoming, Clubs & Organizations, Scholarship programs, and more.

You will also receive several benefits along with your membership, including access to AS scholarships, a free transcript, and more.

How to purchase:

My Portal

College Student Dashboard
My Finances
Parking Permit/AS sticker

After purchasing your AS sticker, bring your SDCCD ID card and receipt (or screenshot of purchase) to I4-408 to receive your physical AS sticker. Then complete your AS sticker registration.

Become a Student Government Officer #

Apply for an AS Officer position and contribute to the change happening on and around Mesa's campus. Help your fellow Mesa students feel safe, affirmed, and empowered throughout their college experience.
Submit your application : Deadline TBD

Explore the AS Government Positions and Duties #

Associated Students Executive Council

Positions
The AS Executive Council consists of 5 elected positions including the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Senate Representative, and Inter-Club Council Chair.

General Role
The Executive Council is responsible for executing AS business and affairs, ensuring that all legislation is upheld properly.

Associated Students Senate

Positions
The AS Senate is composed of 15 elected senators.

General Role
The role of the AS Senators is to advocate for students' needs and develop legislation that supports the student body.

To learn more about a particular AS position, the election process, and eligibility requirements, please view the following AS documents for an in-depth description of roles and responsibilities.