ASFC Student Elections

ASFC President

Expect a weekly time commitment of 10-15 hours. The president motivates and unites the various boards in student government. The president sets the agenda for weekly Campus Council meetings, chairs those meetings, and is available to solve student issues on campus.

• Chair weekly Campus Council meetings Thursdays 2:00-4:00 PM
• Chair President’s Board meetings & Cabinet
• Attend weekly ASFC budget meetings Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 PM
• Attend shared governance, Academic Senate, and SSCCC meetings
• Meet weekly with the ASFC Advisor & bi-monthly with the Dean of Students
• Highly recommended to be familiar with parliamentry procedure and be active in ASFC for the academic year.

Vice Presidents (5)

• Attend weekly Campus Council meetings held Thursdays 2:00-4:00 PM (required)
• Attend a college or district Shared Governance meeting (required)
• Meet weekly with the ASFC Advisor
• Should expect a weekly time commitment of 5-10 hours
• Chair weekly meetings of their designated board or council

Vice President of Finance: The VP of Finance oversees the ASFC budget of over $500,000. The VP accepts requests throughout the year and creates the budget for the next academic year.

Vice President of Administration: The VP of Administration oversees ASFC accountability, the bylaws, and the constitution, as well as managing ASFC office supplies. The VP also oversees ASFC Marketing & OwlCard promotion and is in charge of ASFC Elections every year.

Vice President of Activities: The VP of Activities organizes Welcome Week, weekly activities, and big events and works with the Heritage months, focused on building community through activities. The VP of Activities regularly attends events, many scheduled from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Vice President of Inter Club Council (ICC): The VP of ICC works to charter and promote clubs, organizes club days, and facilitates funding and activity requests for clubs. This position has the power to set club procedures in an effort to make programs accessible and organized for clubs.

Vice President of Senate: The VP of Senate is in charge of promoting political advocacy and awareness. The VP organizes the yearly political awareness day event. The VP also leads the board in short- and long-term projects to improve Foothill College.

Senators (6 positions available):

Expect a weekly time commitment of 5 hours. 6 senators will be elected and will assist the Senate Board in political advocacy & awareness. Also, they’ll assist in guiding the ASFC towards its long-term goals through individual initiatives and long-term projects.

• Attend weekly Senate meetings
• Attend Campus Council weekly Thursdays 2:00-4:00 PM
• Attend college or district Shared Governance meeting

The Student Trustee is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Foothill De Anza District. The trustee casts an advisory vote on all issues brought to the board to speak and advocate on behalf of Foothill students.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Cast an advisory vote during the FHDA Board of Trustees meeting
• The right to second and make motions during meetings
• Attend and participate in all public board meetings
• Prepare for meetings by studying the issues and asking questions
• Influence decisions by wisely participating in discussions
• Attend student government meetings at minimum once a month
• Shared Governance Committees as needed
• Meet at least once a month with the Chancellor
• Meet at least quarterly with the College President
• Represent the Board of Trustees at meetings and social events outside of regular board meetings (whenever possible)
• Attend ASFC Campus Council weekly

• Be currently enrolled in at least 8 units at Foothill College and maintain that throughout the next academic year (2026-2027)
• Have paid your student body fee and be an OwlCard holder.
• Have a quarterly and cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and must maintain that throughout the next academic year (2026-2027).
• Submit a completed application by the application submission deadline. Candidates for president and vice presidents must all turn in individual applications in order for them to be considered eligible.
• Attend the mandatory candidates’ information session meetings. Any candidate unable to attend must notify the Elections Committee immediately and arrange an alternate time to meet with the ASFC Advisor and at least three (3) Elections Committee members. Candidates who do not attend one of the mandatory meetings or set up a separate time are prohibited from running in the election.
• Be in good standing with the college. Not be on academic or disciplinary probation.
• Not have filed or intend to file transfer applications to any college/university. Transfer applicants who are committed to another institution must withdraw from the ASFC Elections immediately.
• Not be a member of the Elections Committee.
• Any violation of academic integrity or the student code of conduct will follow Foothill College disciplinary procedures with a report to the Elections Committee as appropriate.
• Not have held candidacy in any student government elections within the same academic year. 
• Not have held office for three (3) consecutive or nonconsecutive year-long terms.
• Be familiar with the ASFC Constitution, ASFC Bylaws, and ASFC codes.
• Attend any and all mandatory meetings held by the Elections Committee.
• Be enrolled at Foothill College in a minimum of 8 units during the quarter PRIOR to and DURING the quarter in which the candidate application is submitted. Candidates must have Foothill College as their primary college at the time of application and throughout the term in office.
• ASFC President and Student Trustee candidates must schedule a mandatory meeting with the ASFC Advisor along with the current president and student trustee prior to submission of application. Candidates for the five (5) vice president positions are required to schedule a meeting with the current officer in their prospective position before the start of campaign week.

• Student Trustee: Serve from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027 (four quarters).
• ASFC Office: Serve from June 1, 2026, to June 26, 2027. (four quarters, plus training).
• Be available for shadowing your outgoing officer the rest of the 2026 spring quarter.
• Be available starting Sept. 7 to 17 for planning and training before fall quarter 2026.