De Anza College President Brian Murphy addressed the De Anza Associated Student Body Senate on Oct. 19 about the current budget crisis, its effects on De Anza and highlighting the drastic difference in funding for each full-time student between De Anza and schools in the California State University and University of California systems.

Arvind Ravichandran, DASB president, said he plans to educate fellow senators about the budget, who will then assist in reaching out to fellow De Anza students. 

Amira Farah, the Chair of Diversity and Events, 20, highlighted DASB programs: 

“So far the DASB is working on making sure that all students know about the Eco Pass as well as the many other environmentally-friendly services that are available to them on campus,” said Farah. “We are also working on the DASB Scholarship, which is a merit-based scholarship that is available to De Anza students that excel in academics as well as civic engagement.”

California’s Dream Act was also brought up during the meeting; senators and members of the public conducted a survey on the recent legislation.

The DASB Senate is always looking for young and passionate students. Elections for the new Senate will be held during May 2012. Positions are open to all De Anza students.