Associated Student Government

The Associated Student Government (ASG) is the official voice of the student body at Coastline College. ASG is dedicated to representing and empowering the student body by fostering a vibrant, inclusive campus community. Our mission is to advocate for students' needs and interests, facilitate meaningful engagement on and off campus, and support initiatives that enhance the educational experience. Through transparent governance, collaborative leadership, and proactive outreach, we strive to create an environment where every student's voice is heard and valued, contributing to a thriving and dynamic academic community that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, accessibility, and anti racism. ASG is the official voice of students, empowered by students - together, we will not just imagine change, but boldly create it, paving the way for a future where every student can succeed and make a lasting impact.

Ways to Get Involved with ASG

ASG provides opportunities to learn about governance, advocacy, leadership, and event planning. There are many ways to get involved with ASG depending on your availability, interests, and career goals! Check out our descriptions of the ASG Executive Officer, Senator or Committee Representative roles below or review the ASG Bylaws for additional information. You can be the change at Coastline College!

Apply for Appointment: ASG Officer Position (2025-26 Academic Year)

ASG Meetings

All agenda items must be submitted at least one week in advance using the ASG Agenda Item Request Form. ASG meetings take place each Wednesday from 9-11am during the 2025-2026 academic year in a hybrid format via Zoom and at the Student Services Center (11460 Warner Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708) Conference Room 217. Questions? Contact Alison Martell, Acting Director of Student Leadership & Engagement.

Join an ASG Meeting: Zoom Link

• ASG Executive Officers

  ASG Executive Officers

  ASG Officers are voting members of the ASG. They represent the student voice in the campus decision-making process by serving on campus and district-wide committees, and they foster a sense of community by planning and organizing events.

  Time Commitment: 6-10 hrs/month

  Executive Officer Positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, & Public Relations Commissioner

  Key Responsibilities

  • Attend ASG weekly meetings
  • Campus committee attendance
  • ASG Events
  • Executive Officer meetings
  • Multi-day training prior to each semester

  Requirements

  • Enrolled in 5+ units at Coastline; OR
  • Per AB 1736, students are eligible if they are enrolled in less than 5 units and at the time of the election and throughout the student's term they:
    • are enrolled in an adult education program at Coastline College or
    • have a documented disability through Coastline's Special Programs & Services
  • Meet and maintain the minimum standards of scholarship prescribed for community college students by the community college district

  For additional information, see the ASG Executive Board and Senator Officer Duties and Descriptions PDF and review the ASG Bylaws.

• Senators

  Senators

  Senator Positions: Garden Grove, Newport Beach, Westminster Le-Jao, Distance Learning, Military, Campus Clubs, Equity, and Legislative Affairs.

  Time Commitment: 6-10 hrs/month

  Key Responsibilities

  • Attend ASG weekly meetings
  • Campus committee attendance
  • ASG Events
  • Multi-day training prior to each semester

  Requirements

  • Enrolled in 5+ units at Coastline; or
  • Per AB 1736, students are eligible if they are enrolled in less than 5 units and at the time of the election and throughout the student's term they:
    • are enrolled in an adult education program at Coastline College or
    • have a documented disability through Coastline's Special Programs & Services
  • Meet and maintain the minimum standards of scholarship prescribed for community college students by the community college district

  For additional information, see the ASG Executive Board and Senator Officer Duties and Descriptions PDF and review the ASG Bylaws.

• Committee Representatives

  Committee Representatives

  Committee Representatives are non-voting members of the student government who attend campus committees on behalf of the ASG. For more information about Committee Representatives, please review the ASG Bylaws.

  Time Commitment: 3 hrs/month

  Key Responsibilities
  

  • Attend one ASG weekly meeting per month
  • Campus committee attendance
  • Multi-day training prior to each semester

  Requirements

  • Enrolled in 5+ units at Coastline; or
  • Per AB 1736, students are eligible if they are enrolled in less than 5 units and at the time of the election and throughout the student’s term they:
    • are enrolled in an adult education program at Coastline College or
    • have a documented disability through Coastline's Special Programs & Services
  • Meet and maintain the minimum standards of scholarship prescribed for community college students by the community college district

Interested?

Interested?

Interested?

Don't hesitate! Apply to join the Associated Student Government. Membership does not require that you have previous experience with student body advocacy. Only that you have a willingness to make a difference, be an advocate for your fellow students, and an interest in doing the best job you possibly can to make Coastline a better place for all who attend.

Meet Your Coastline ASG

ASG Documents

• ASG Forms & Resources

  Here are some ASG forms:

  • ASG Agenda Item Request Form
  • ASG Event Approval Form
  • ASG Funding Request Form

  Here are some resources to help ASG officers with promotion and event planning:

  • Event Planning Guide (EPG)
  • Event To Do List
  • Promotions To Do List
  • Template Email to Marketing
  • Template Email to Student Life for Communications Support

Executive Board and Senator Officer Info

Executive Board of ASG Duties and Responsibilities

• President

  Duties and responsibilities for position of ASG President include the following:

  • Shall be the primary representative of the Associated Student Government;
  • Oversees operations of the Associated Student Government subject to the authority of the membership and delegate all responsibilities appropriately;
  • Reviews and approves all Associated Student Government meeting agendas and assures posting in compliance with College policies and State law and distribution among ASG membership;
  • Shall chair ASG meetings;
  • Serves as a permanent member of the District Student Council (DSC; BP 2900), or appoints a designee, and guarantees that no less than two ASG officers attend each DSC meeting;
  • Shall attend or send a delegate to the first Board of Trustees meeting each month to provide a report on the status of Coastline ASG; a draft of this update must be submitted to the ASG Advisor at least three business days prior to the in-person presentation, or before the deadline to submit a written report
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for updates from such committee;
  • Works collaboratively with the Advisor on ASG operations.
• Vice President

  Duties and responsibilities for position of ASG Vice President include the following:

  • Serves as the Acting ASG President when the President is absent or the position becomes vacant;
  • Assists the ASG President with the operations of ASG and may be asked to represent the ASG President at College and/or District committees and/or meetings;
  • Supports with all ASG officers to help ensure that tasks are being completed;
  • In coordination with the Advisor, conducts application and review process for representatives to serve on committees, task forces, or groups;
  • Serves as a permanent member of the District Student Council (DSC; BP 2900);
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for updates from such committee;
  • Serves as chair for Bylaws Committee which shall meet at least once a month; and
  • Other duties as assigned by the ASG President or Advisor.
• Secretary

  Duties and responsibilities for position of ASG Secretary include the following:

  • Prepares the ASG Agenda per direction and approval of ASG President. Posts and emails agenda to all current ASG Board members; Works with the ASG Advisor to ensure agenda is posted, within 72 hours prior to meetings, in accordance with the Brown Act;
  • Records and types the ASG meeting minutes of all regular, special/emergency, and Executive Board meetings. Prepares the meeting minutes no later than three (3) days following each meeting, and distributes them to ASG and the ASG Advisor;
  • In collaboration with the ASG President, assures that all ASG meeting agendas are distributed and posted at a designated College location in accordance to State law, District and College policy;
  • Is responsible for drafting, maintaining, and organizing all official ASG correspondence;
  • Shall keep and store files of the agendas and minutes appropriately; Is responsible for maintaining all records of the ASG in the ASG office and online;
  • Shall ensure all official ASG documents, including agendas and minutes, are accessible and are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act;
  • Shall input the key items discussed/actions taken into the Coastline College Committee Report Form within 72 hours after every ASG meeting;
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for update from such committee; and
  • Other duties as assigned by the ASG President or Advisor.
• Treasurer

  Duties and responsibilities for position of ASG Treasurer include the following:

  • Oversees finances, process allocations, and money approved by the ASG;
  • Maintains ASG Budget tracking document;
  • Make recommendations on the expenditure of ASG funds;
  • Gives monthly reports to the ASG on current status of the budget and expenditures. Meets with Coastline Business Services Office, as necessary, to provide an accurate monthly financial report;
  • Reviews ASG fund requisitions;
  • Works with ASG advisor and finance committee in the Spring semester to create the budget and board presentation for upcoming academic year;
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for updates from such committee; and
  • Other duties as assigned by the ASG President or Advisor.
• Public Relations Commissioner

  Duties and responsibilities for position of ASG Public Relations Commissioner include the following:

  • Promotes ASG and recruits for membership;
  • Serves as Chair of Public Relations Committee;
  • Serves as the Elections Committee Chair; Prepares all election materials under the guidelines of the Elections Code. Elections Committee Chair responsibilities will be reassigned to another student officer if the PR Commissioner plans to run for a position in the election cycle.
  • Prepares all promotional and informational materials to be distributed College-and District-wide (i.e. items for bulletin board, brochures, electronic info to distance learners, emails to students, social media posts, etc.);
  • Ensures ASG promotional material and correspondences are accessible and are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Coastline College’s accessibility guidelines;
  • Serves as chair for any fundraising events;
  • Meets as needed with Coastline Marketing Office to promote ASG events and elections;
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for update from such committee; and
  • Other duties as assigned by the ASG President or Advisor.

ASG Senator Officer Duties and Descriptions

• Area (Campus) Senators

  Duties and responsibilities for Area Senators include the following:

  • Serves as a liaison between ASG and the Coastline learning campus staff, students, and community of their designated area;
  • Communicates on a regular basis with the area facilitator and/or learning campus dean;
  • Distributes information regarding all ASG events, initiatives, advocacy, and recruitment to designated area by posting flyers, tabling, and targeted student outreach.
  • Collaborates with ASG Public Relations Officer and Campus Clubs Senator to ensure that all information regarding club and Coastline College is properly disseminated.
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for updates from such committee.
• Campus Club Senator

  Duties and responsibilities for the position of the Campus Club Senator include the following:

  • Serves as a liaison between ASG and campus clubs;
  • Will review and make recommendations for changes to the Club Handbook;
  • Will attend the monthly Club/Advisor meetings during the Fall and Spring semesters;
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Join-a-Club event held during Fall and Spring semesters;
  • Attend and provide training opportunities for campus clubs on club processes, ASG practices, and as topics as requested;
  • May serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for update from such committee.
• Equity Senator

  Duties and responsibilities for the position of Equity Senator include the following:

  • Serves as a liaison between ASG and Coastline Diversity & Equity initiatives, including regular communication with the Director of Title IX and Equity, the Student Equity & Achievement Work Group, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEISSA) Committee, and other initiatives as applicable;
  • Shall support the coordination and implementation of equity-based initiatives in the college.
  • Shall review all ASG publications to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Shall serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for update from such committee. Schedule permitting, the Equity Senator shall attend a committee with an equity focus, such as Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEISSA).
• Legislative Affairs Senator

  Duties and responsibilities for the position of Legislative Affairs Senator include the following:

  • Attends and reports back to ASG on Student Senate of California Community College (SSCCC) Region VIII meetings and functions;
  • Serves as liaison between Coastline ASG and Region VIII on legislative advocacy and interests of Coastline’s Student Body;
  • Serves as Coastline’s default Delegate for Region VIII’s Delegate Assembly meetings and attends the SSCCC General Assembly (GA). In the event ASG does not have a Legislative Affairs Senator, the ASG President or designee, then followed by the Executive Board, will be given priority to attend Region VIII’s Delegate Assembly meetings and SSCCC General Assembly;
  • In the case of the Legislative Affairs Senator being unable to serve as Regional Delegate for Coastline due to serving in another position within Region VIII, the President or designee will be Coastline’s delegate in the SSCCC or appoint another officer as Delegate.
  • Reviews Resolution Package from SSCCC before GA and make recommendations for ASG to approve;
  • Collaborates with the ASG Advisor and staff to raise student civic participation and increase voter registration through events such as Constitution Day and other relevant events;
  • May serve on a minimum of one (1) College governance committee. Submits a report for update from such committee.

Campus Clubs

Associated Student Government (ASG) supports all campus clubs and often collaborates with them when hosting events. If you're looking for an exciting way to get involved on campus and feel more connected to the student body, campus clubs are a great place to start.

Getting involved is one of the most rewarding things you can do while you're a student at Coastline College. Check out our Campus Clubs page for a list of organizations you can join.

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