De Anza Student Government implemented stricter rules for program liaisons, reviewed event funding, college values changes and internal elections during its senate meeting in the Student Council Chambers on May 13.
Senate tightens program liaison requirements
Senators approved stricter attendance requirements for program liaisons in the DASG bylaws after prolonged disagreements, following unsuccessful compromise efforts.
The debate focused on whether program liaisons should have reduced obligations due to other responsibilities outside the senate.
DASG Equity and Diversity Officer Dali Guerrero Fernandez, 19, political science major, said program liaisons already work lots on their own events.
“They go to the weekly committee and program meetings, have events for their programs and have to collaborate with members and advisers from their programs on a biweekly or weekly basis,” Fernandez said.
Senators considered a compromise amendment requiring liaisons to attend at least three or a majority of committee meetings, instead of two.
DASG Student Rights Officer Salvador Pedroza, 19, political science major, said the proposal aimed to balance concerns of programs fearing “restricting access” and senate concerns about “being accountable.”
However, DASG Budget Analyst Kyle Krawez, 19, business administration major, opposed easing the requirements.
“They’re sitting on a committee and they’re a voting member, therefore they should be as active as the other senators,” Krawez said. “They have just as much of a say.”
The initial amendment was rejected after a blind vote Senators then passed a stricter amendment mandating liaisons to attend all meetings.
Program liaisons can excuse absences when attendance conflicts with meetings for their own programs.
Events committee changes code, secures carnival funding
Senators approved $1,000 for additional special allocation funding for a joint spring carnival event hosted by the Events Committee and the Inter-Club Council.
The funding will help cover equipment rentals for attractions, including a dunk tank and cotton candy machines.
“This year has seen a big increase in attendance for all in-person events,” Maritza Arreola, ICC advisor and student activities coordinator said. “All of our events have costed more than we anticipated.”
The senate also approved $800 for food at the spring Mini Flea Market after noting that free ice cream previously offered by DASG increased attendance.
Separately, senators unanimously passed changes to the events code that redistributed responsibilities for organizing the flea market, preventing a single person from doing the entire workload.
Internal elections wrap up
Internal elections for the Events and Finance committees were held at the end, with results being close.
Election results:
Events Coordinator: Arnav Junday
Budget Analysts: Arman Alasvandian, Kayla Khangaldy, Ka Chun Wong
Junday, 19, computer science major said he plans to work with the marketing committee and involve more students in campus life.
“Many new generation students don’t really know about resources and events,” Junday said.
College admin talks branding, values
Elizabeth Smith, De Anza associate vice president of communications and external relations, and Lisa Ly, De Anza acting director of research, planning and accreditation, presented upcoming branding research and public image changes for the college. They highlighted addressing identity, competitive perception and social media absence.
De Anza’s values, mission and vision will be reviewed in one and a half years and updated every seven years. All students can provide feedback through this survey.
