Guest Column: Why you should consider ASG

ASG hosts a booth on orientation day.

This year’s Associated Student Government (ASG) is starting the year strong with events, awareness and starting initiatives to help our school grow and develop.

It is so important to have student input in our school because that is the only way to make a difference. Student leaders feel the impact of getting involved every day. Skye Troy, senator of communications and ASG historian said, “ASG is developing my communication skills, time management and leadership skills. It has given me an opp

ortunity to explore different avenues of the business world as well.”

ASG doesn’t just stop at what your position teaches you; it is also a support group. Emma Bird, director of student organizations council, said, “Coming into ASG my freshman year in college, I was extremely nervous and intimidated by the standards that I knew I would be held to. Our amazing ASG advisors helped me settle in and become comfortable.

“Through the year my skills in public speaking and event planning increased immensely,” Bird said. “Thanks to ASG, I have no problem talking to students, staff or community members and I feel confident that I will carry myself in the professional manner that ASG has helped me establish.”

The most important part of leading is giving back to the students of Mt. Hood. This connection allows for success across the board. Jordyn Anderson, SAB receptions coordinator said, “ASG has been a great achievement for me in my life because it allows me to give back to school as well as the students. I believe that giving back is one of the most important, yet overlooked, things we as human beings can do. ASG gives me that opportunity every single day. All of the hard work and dedication all goes to students and the community.”

One of the most important aspects of leading students is hearing and understanding their concerns and appreciations of the campus culture. L

aura Aguon, ASG president, said, “I have seen that the best way to get your voice heard is by coming and having a conversation with your ASG representatives.”

The ASG office is located in the Student Union, on the south side of campus near Parking lot “A”.

We encourage you to come in at any time and voice your opinions. Currently, we are circulating surveys for MHCC students to complete. These are individually read and taken to heart, to get in touch with student concerns. Another option to connect with Student Government is to attend our meetings.

The Executive Cabinet (EC) meets each Tuesday, noon to 2 p.m.; Student Activities Board (SAB) meets 2 to 3 p.m. on Monday; the Senate meets noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday. All meetings take place in the Council Chambers, inside the Student Union.

We are always looking for volunteers to take part in ASG.

The best leaders work closely with their constituents and that is exactly how ASG leaders choose to be involved. Let’s make this year great with active leadership and student involvement.

Advocate Staff