YCCD Forms/Student Trustee Application
(Revised August 2017)
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
YCCD BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Student Trustee represents both Columbia College and Modesto Junior College Students.
It is a respected and honorable student leadership position. Student trustees have a unique
responsibility to balance the many demands and expectations during their time as board
members. They make valuable and consistent contributions to the Board as they carry forward
the voice of the students, providing their perspective to ensure the students of the future will be
well served. The Student Trustee shall be entitled to all privileges and rights provided elected
members of the Board, with the following exceptions:
A. During all meetings (except closed sessions), the student member has the right to
participate in discussion, ask questions, and be seated with the Board. As an official
member of the Board, the student member is entitled to receive agenda materials
furnished to regular board members with the exception of materials related to closed
sessions.
B. The Student Trustee shall not be entitled to compensation, but shall be entitled to any
mileage allowance necessary to attend Board meetings to the same extent as publicly
elected trustees.
C. The student member of the Board does not make and second motions. The student
member will be entitled to an advisory vote, although the vote shall not be included in
determining the vote required to carry any measure before the Board. If a student
member wishes to cast an advisory vote, it shall be taken prior to the Board’s vote.
Criteria for the Student Trustee:
A. Be enrolled in at least five (5) units during the semester or quarter of application and
during each semester or quarter of service.
B. Be in good academic standing (not on probation) and have earned a cumulative grade
point 16 average of 2.0 or more in at least twelve (12) units completed at either
Columbia College or Modesto Junior College prior to May 15 of the year of service on
the Board. In the absence of an established GPA based on prior academic work, the
most recent mid-term GPA or average of grades to date will be acceptable.
Responsibilities of the Student Trustee:
A. The student trustee is responsible for expressing the will of the student body to the
YCCD Board of Trustees as well as soliciting feedback from students and connecting
them to the decisions made by the Board. To facilitate this communication and
understanding, a successful student trustee will:
1. Attend and participate in monthly YCCD Board meetings. Board meetings are
generally at 5:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, with two meetings
March and October being held at the Columbia Campus.
2. Regularly attend ASMJC and ASCC Senate and ICC meetings
B. Serve as the student representative to District Council. District Council meetings are
on the fourth Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
C. Serve as the student representative to the District Policies and Procedures Committee.
Meetings are on the third Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
D. Attend a Student Trustee Orientation, special trustee trainings, student sessions, and
represent students at various YCCD events and activities.
Application Timeline 2017-2018 Academic Year:
August 28: Fall semester begins and application period opens
September 8: Application period ends, applications should be submitted by 4:00 p.m.
September 11: Candidate campaign period opens
September 20: Elections held at MJC East Campus and Columbia College
September 21: Elections held at MJC West Campus and Columbia College
September 22: Election results announced
October 11: Swearing in of YCCD Student Trustee at the YCCD Board of Trustees
Meeting (held at Columbia College)
Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on September 8 to
Doralyn Foletti in the Columbia College Student Center
Additional Resources for the Student Trustee:
YCCD Board of Trustees: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/
YCCD Board Policy 2105 Election of Student Member:
https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/2105%20Election%20of%20Student%20Member.pdf
YCCD Board Policy 2015 Student Member:
https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/2015%20Student%20Member.pdf
Associated Students of Columbia College: http://www.gocolumbia.edu/student_life/leadership.php
Associated Students of Modesto Junior College: http://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/sdncl/about.php
Community College League of California (CCLC) Student Trustee Resources (scroll to second from last
section): https://www.ccleague.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=3812
For more information contact:
Coni Chavez Doralyn Foletti
District Director of Public Affairs Columbia College Student Life
(209) 575-6959 chavezc@yosemite.edu (209) 588-5111 folettid@yosemite.edu
STUDENT TRUSTEE
Application
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NAME _____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________
CITY _________________________ STATE __________ ZIPCODE___________________
DAY PHONE #___________________ EVENING PHONE #________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________
CHECK ONE: New Student Continuing Student Returning Student
I desire the position of Student Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the following reason:
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I understand the role of the Board of Trustee:
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What previous student leadership experience do you have?
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Current Student Senate Position, if any: ____________________________________________
Academic goals and major: ______________________________________________________
Personal Interests/Community Activities:
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No If YES, please identify the
date and nature of the offense. ___________________________________________________
OFFICE USE ONLY
Units currently enrolled __________ Total units completed ___________ Total GPA _________
Reviewed by: ________________________________ Interview date: _________________________
Accepted: ________Yes ________No