ASCHC: Associated Students of Crafton Hills College
By virture of being enrolled at the college, you are a member of the Associated Students of Crafton Hills College. If you want to get involved with student life at Crafton Hills College, consider joining the Student Senate. The Student Senate is the governing body of the Associated Students. Participation in the Student Senate offers you an opportunity to explore and develop leadership potential. You will get acquainted with students, faculty, staff, and administration and represent your fellow students in the decision-making process at the college. In addition, you will have the opportunity to plan events, make friends, and qualify for scholarships.
The Student Senate President, Vice Presidents, Senators, and Officers are elected by a elected by a vote of the general student body during the spring semester preceding the new school year.
Becoming an A.S. Elected Officer. To run for a Student Senate Executive Board Position, you must pick up an application packet from the Department of Student Life, available during February for the Spring General Elections. Complete the application materials and submit them to the Department of Student Life by the filing deadline. You must attend a mandatory candidates meeting. You are required to have a cumulative GPA 2.0 and must have a minimum of 5 CHC units at the time of verification and during your time in office.
Executive Board (elected Positions)
Student Senate President
Vice Presidents (4)
Secretary
Senatorial Positions (appointed Positions)
Social Events Officers (2)
Inter Club Council Officers (2)
Publicity Officer
Equity and Diversity Officer
Activism Officer
Editorial in Chief
Photo Editor*
News Editor*
Entertainment Editor*
Senator at Large
Social Co-Chair (2)
* Positions on the Newspaper committee. See the committees section for more information.
AS Sticker
Campus Bookstore
Department of Admissions and Records
Some of the benefits of the sticker include:
- 5% off all purchases (including food, clothing, and textbooks) at the Campus Bookstore
- Discounted movie and theme park tickets
- The opportunity to apply for ASCHC scholarship awards
The Student Senate budge supports campus causes and events, including club activities and programs, awaremenss campaigns, student recognition events, scholarship and commencement ceremonies, career and transfer fairs, and scholarships. The Student Senate also sponsors special events that promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity.
How to Start a Club/Student Organization
- Figure out what type of club you’d like to create.
- Find four other CHC students who share the same enthusiasm for your organization
- Find a Faculty member who is willing to serve as your Advisor
- Pick up an ASCHC Charter Packet from the Department of Student Life. (The Packet will ask you to write a constitution, develop bylaws, choose officers, and a few other things.
- Submit the completed packet to the Department of Student Life. You will receive a phone call within a week or so letting you know when your charter will be reviewed by the Student Senate. (A member of your organization will be asked to attend that meeting to answer any questions the Senate may have.) Questions about the process? Call the Department of Student Life at (909) 389-3410.