STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Associated Students
Student Government – Dedicated to improving student education, life and experiences!
Associated Students of Merced College (ASMC) is a student government organization. The mission of ASMC is to provide students with representation and advocacy on campus. ASMC is led by a nine-member Student Executive Board who are elected by students each year.
Under the guidance of a faculty advisor, ASMC works to:
Advocate for the inclusion of students in the overall policy and decision-making processes of the college, especially as it relates to institutional effectiveness. This includes participation in the program review and the student learning outcome/service area outcomes process.
Promote awareness of the student’s role in the academic community.
Enhance the quality and scope of education at the college, both inside and outside the classroom.
Schedule activities to enhance student life at Merced College
Empower students with leadership opportunities.
ASMC represents student interests to a variety of audiences, including: college administration, faculty, staff and the Board of Trustees. Members participate in shared governance by serving as representatives on major college committees. ASMC is also a member of Region V of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) and California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA).
During the Fall and Spring semesters, ASMC holds open council meetings every Monday at 09:00 a.m. in the Student Union Building, Room 137. Students and members of the community are encouraged to attend and share ideas, concerns and/or comments with the governing council. The council does not meet the first week of the semester, during finals weeks, or during summer or winter breaks. In accordance with the Brown Act, agenda items must be submitted in writing before 12:00 noon on the Thursday before the intended meeting. Agendas will be posted in the window of the ASMC Office on Thursday afternoons. Action items may not be added to the agendas after the deadline.
Merced College
Associated Students of Merced College
3600 M Street
Merced CA 95348
Phone: (209) 384-6119
ASMC Fee
A student must be registered for the current semester and pay the ASMC fees at the Student Fees Office. There is a $2 Student Representative fee and a $10 Student Body fee. Students can opt out of either fee through the student waiver forms available at the ASMC office or Student Fees Office.
ASMC Member Benefits and Privileges:
Right to seek office within student government.
Discount admission to college athletic and theater events, and all ASMC sponsored activities.
Eligibility to apply for ASMC scholarships.
Membership in student clubs.
College Clubs
With more than twenty clubs, it’s easy to find people who share similar interests!
This is your open door to Merced College and we want to get you connected. Associated Students of Merced College (ASMC) recognizes more than twenty student clubs and organizations on campus representing a broad range of interests. Feel free to attend their meetings; they’re always looking for new members.
The role of campus clubs are to:
Increase opportunities for students to engage in activities which contribute to educational and/or social growth outside the classroom.
Establish coordination, communication and cooperation among the officially registered student clubs.
Promote the development of student leadership, service and networking.
Promote campus and public awareness of inter-club council activities.
Student clubs are governed by the Associated Students of Merced College. Each club designates one (1) student who will represent and serve the club at ASMC Council Meetings and have a vote on all issues. During the Fall and Spring semesters, ASMC holds open council meetings every Monday at 09:00a in the Student Union Building, Room 137. The meeting agenda and minutes are on display at the ASMC office.
For information on clubs and club activities, visit the ASMC website.