All registered YVC students are part of the ASYVC. The structure of the ASYVC Student
Government consists of two branches: The Executive 鈥 Yakima and Grandview Student
Councils and the Legislative 鈥 voting members of the ASYVC Senate.
The success of the ASYVC depends on the exchange of ideas, a strong commitment to
representing the student voice, and ensuring that student issues and concerns are
heard.
Student Life Applications
Apply now to be part of the ASYVC! Application Deadline January 23.
ASYVC 鈥 Student Life fosters an equitable and inclusive environment for all Yaks to
achieve excellence through Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access. The Diversity
of our students, faculty, and staff helps us fulfill our mission to Explore, Discover,
Create, and Engage.
The ASYVC Executive Board is the combined student government officers from the YSC
and GCS. The EB works under the guidance of the Student Life Coordinator. EB provides
opportunities for up to 13 students to serve in leadership positions each academic
year. Successful applicants to the EB will have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, be enrolled
in 10 or more credits, and display a commitment to the ASYVC mission statement.
Potential positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations
& Marketing, Director of Event Programming, Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity
& Access (IDEA) Programming, and Lead Student Ambassador & Outreach.
The YSC hires up to eight paid officer positions per academic year. YSC officers represent
the student voice on the Yakima campus by participating as voting members of the ASYVC
Senate and Executive Board. Officers will serve on a variety of committees as needed
with a special commitment to serving on the Diversity Series. YSC officers will attend
and participate in ASYVC sponsored events on their campus. Collaboration with the
GSC is a key component to these positions.
The GSC hires up to five paid officer positions per academic year. GSC officers represent
the student voice on the Grandview campus by participating as voting members of the
ASYVC Senate and Executive Board. Officers will serve on a variety of committees as
needed with a special commitment to serving on the Diversity Series. GSC officers
will attend and participate in ASYVC sponsored events on their campus. Collaboration
with the YSC is a key component to these positions.
The ASYVC Senate is the governing body for students at YVC as recognized by the District
Board of Trustees. The ASYVC Senate is comprised of the ASYVC Executive Board and
one representative from each recognized ASYVC club and program.
The ASYVC Senate meets every Monday 12:30 PM 鈥 1:00 PM (except the first week of each
quarter, finals week, or on holidays) via Zoom.
Events Recap Jesus Ochoa presented upcoming events as listed in the agenda.
Announcements
Trend Setters Club: Hosting a Halloween Photoshoot on Oct. 30 during Halloween Fest. Polaroid photos
& hot cocoa available.
Wellness Society Club: Hosting a Coloring Contest on Oct. 30 as part of Halloween Fest.
Community Relations: Encouraging students to sign up for TimelyCare, a 24/7 wellness resource. Students who sign up with their YVC email are entered
to win gift cards.
Brothers and Sisters United: Hosting a Halloween Costume Party on Oct. 31, 4鈥8 p.m. Includes food, games, and
movies.
Student Survey Initiative: Logan Cottrill is developing a survey with peers to gather feedback on campus food
options, exploring cafeteria possibilities and healthy, affordable dining solutions.
Club Name Update The Black Student Union has officially changed its name to Brothers and Sisters United. Motion: Sephen Second: Maximiliano Vote: 27 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Abstain Motion: Passed
Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 1:04 p.m.
To request space on the agenda, email the ASYVC Secretary by noon on Thursday the
week prior.
Funding Request: 鈥淟ate Night at the Library鈥 鈥 Tabled
Events Recap Jesus Ochoa presented the events as listed in the agenda.
Announcements
Playmasters Collaboration: Gina from Humanities & Foreign Arts shared that clubs can volunteer for concessions
during the upcoming production of Rent at Kendall Hall. Shifts run Nov. 13, 15, 20, 21, and 22 (5鈥9 p.m.). Profits are split
evenly between Playmasters and participating clubs.
Form Submissions: All petitions, reports, and rosters must now be submitted by email to Karla or the
ASYVC Secretary. Physical copies will no longer be accepted; the handbook will be
updated to reflect this policy.
Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 12:59 p.m.
To request space on the agenda, email the ASYVC Secretary by noon on Thursday the
week prior.
