Associated Student Government (ASG)

     

Members of the 2024-2025 ASG Board pose for a group photo.
 

What is ASG?

The Associated Student Government (ASG) at Oxnard College offers students opportunities to share in college governance, interact with professionals, participate in social and cultural activities, and create and administer programs of their own, teaching self-reliance, ethical leadership skills, and responsible action.

What is our Mission? 

The ASG's mission is to:

  • Inform students of their rights and responsibilities.
  • Motivate students to participate in the policy-making that affects their education (thereby improving the quality of their educational experience).
  • Involve students in extracurricular activities.
  • Maintain a high standard of student life by promoting and administering programs that enrich the academic, cultural, and social life at Oxnard College.

The Associated Student Government of Oxnard College is committed to being equity-minded leaders, amplifying the diverse student voice, and cultivating a college community. We do so by actively supporting clubs, building community through social events, providing basic needs, fostering college partnerships, and connecting students to resources that promote student life and learning outside the classroom.  

What are the Benefits? 

Five women posing for a picture outside the Sacramento Capitol

 
 While serving in ASG, you'll learn how to: 
  • Represent and advocate for students.
  • Problem-solve and face tough decisions.
  • Promote teamwork.
  • Get event programming experience.
  • Sell your ideas and overcome resistance.
  • Recognize the importance of attitude and responsibility.
  • Teach and coach others.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Your participation in ASG can prove to be one of the most valuable and meaningful experiences of your college career. You will gain experience in planning events and develop organizing, marketing, and publicizing skills while gaining an awareness of various college programs and services. In addition, being part of the decision-making process of the college can help you develop your personal and leadership skills. You are given the opportunity to work with campus leaders and administrators. Your involvement can also be included on your resume and scholarship applications!

How Do I Get Involved? 

Stop by the Associated Student Government building in the Office of Student Life, S-115. You can pick up an application to join ASG or serve on a district or campus committee. For those on committees, you are a liaison for ASG and must report at ASG meetings as appropriate.

2025-2026 Student elections open on January 15, 2025. Please see the link below for more information. 

2025 Student Elections

If you have any questions, please reach out to: 

Amparo Medina
Student Activities Specialist
Phone: 805-678-5114
Email: Amparo_medina1@vcccd.edu

 

What Is Shared Governance? 

In the spring of 1997, the Student Shared Governance Policy was passed by the Ventura County Community College District. This policy recognizes and promotes student participation and decisions that have a significant effect on students. Putting this into action means students appointed through ASG can have a voice in the decision-making process. Below is a sampling of committees on which you can serve:

ON CAMPUS: 

  • College Planning Council
  • Budget Committee
  • Campus Use, Development, and Safety Committee
  • Curriculum Committee
  • Professional Development Committee
  • Program Review Committee
  • Distance Education
  • Student Equity and Success Committee
  • President's Cabinet

AT THE DISTRICT:

  • District Council on Accreditation and Planning
  • District Council on Administrative Services
  • District Council on Enrollment Management
  • District Council on Student Services
  • Districtwide DEI Workgroup
  • Student Trustee Advisory Council
  • Student Representative to the Board of Trustees

What is the Relationship Between ASG and Campus Clubs? 

ASG plays a key role in assisting clubs in their organization and development by providing forms and information. ASG approves chartered clubs, and will assist the clubs in the creation of their constitution and by-laws.

 

Student Center 

In an overwhelming vote taken in the spring of 1997, the students at Oxnard College passed the Student Center fee. Some of the features inside the Student Center include:

Student Activities Building
  • ASG Offices
  • Dream Resource Center
  • El Mercado Basic Needs Center
  • Student Club Offices
  • Student Lounge

We'd love you to come by, ask questions and explore!