DASB senators voted and acted on budgeting for programs and resolutions from the Student Senate for California Community Colleges at its meeting on Oct. 31.
The administration committee brought back resolutions from SSCCC’s general assembly held in Southern California.
Among the many resolutions brought forth by delegations from schools around California, the DASB Senate debated on a number of the most impactful resolutions including a possible $1 representation fee for every student per quarter.
This fee would go to student body activities and representation.
The last resolution brought forth suggested that all campus staff and faculty be certified in CPR/AED training.
But concerns were expressed by the senators about the cost and effectiveness of such a program.
The finance committee brought forth budget goal guidelines that would be taken into deliberation when planning funding for student programs.
DASB chair of finance Shahar Marom said he wanted students to understand the process by which student programs get funded.
Marom explained that each year, the finance committee meets for two days to deliberate on a budget for DASB’s $1.2 million budget based on the approved guidelines.
The budget is then brought before the entire senate and voted for final approval and if passed, the budget is implemented the following school year.
“These guidelines are for our senators to understand and help us make the best decision,” Marom said.
“We have a lot of programs that we need to fund to support students.”
For information on senate meetings and how to get involved, contact Pablo Zamorano at [email protected].