Board of Governors Student Board Member
The California Community Colleges Student Senate is now seeking nominations to fill one student position on the Board of Governors. The system is steered by a participatory governance model, with the Board of Governors for the California Community Colleges playing a pivotal role in establishing policies and offering direction for the system's 73 districts and 116 colleges. Appointed by the Governor, board members engage with state and federal authorities, as well as other state entities.
Two students serve staggered two-year terms on the Board of Governors. The governor makes these student appointments based on a list of recommendations put forward by the Student Senate for California Community Colleges.
Any student enrolled in a California community college with a minimum of five-semester units, or its equivalent, and enrolled in a community college at least one semester before their appointment may apply for the student position on the Board of Governors. More information about minimum and desired qualifications can be found in the nomination policy linked below.
Candidates for nomination must submit an online application and current resumé. A letter of support from the candidate’s local student body association is desirable.
Nominees will be interviewed by an SSCCC Ad hoc committee in September, and the SSCCC Board of Directors will make the final selection in October. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of the nomination process. The nomination policy below provides more details about the timeline. Thank you for your assistance in identifying worthy and qualified candidates.
Timeline
The Student Board of Governors member application process for the 2025 - 2027 term opens February 10, 2025.
