Founded in 1967, the De Anza Associ-ated Student Body Senate is comprised of 30 delegates who represent De Anza College student interests at both the campus and standing district levels.
DASB is designed to enhance the college environment through student involvement in the decision-making pro-cess.
The DASB Senate maintains six standing internal committees: Administration, Finance, Programs, Technology, Student Rights and Services, and Marketing and Communications.
The senate participates in campus and di-strict administrative committees related to a variety of student issues.
With a budget of approximately $1,000,000, the DASB senate sponsors and funds hundreds of programs and events in the interest of the student body.
Student government financially supports, among others, athletics, clubs, dances, speakers, film series, creative arts events, student publications and social events.
The 30 delegates are elected and have sworn under oath to serve the student body and maintain all duties and responsibilities delegated to each office.
Each senator works to the best of his ability for the betterment of De Anza College through the efforts of the senate, its constitution and bylaws.
The Student Government office is located on the lower level of the Hinson Campus Center, near the Financial Aid Office.
The DASB meets during the Fall quarter on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Council Chambers. The first meeting of each month takes place at 4:30 p.m.
Active participation in student government provides the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in group dynamics and program planning. It also provides the student with effective channels to promote change and growth within the college system.
Students interested in attending DASB meetings or be-coming involved in the DASB can contact DASB President Shirin Darbani at 408-864-8690 or pick up an application in the Student Activities Of-fice or from the literature rack outside the DASB Office.
Check the DASB Web site at http://-www.deanza.fhda.edu/depts/studact/dasb.html for more information.
– Student Activities contributed to this article.
DASB is designed to enhance the college environment through student involvement in the decision-making process.
