Occasionally, the Government Affairs Office has openings for elected student representative positions. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy is required to possess the qualifications of the office to which they are to be appointed. A vacancy in the office of the AS President shall be filled by the AS Executive Vice President. A vacancy in the office of any other elected officer shall be filled by approval of the Board of Directors.
All questions are to be directed to Brooke McCall.
Commissioner of Student Engagement and Advocacy
The Commissioner of Student Engagement and Advocacy serves as a voting member of the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) and serves as the chair of the Campus Engagement Council (CEC). The Commissioner of Student Engagement and Advocacy coordinates Government Affairs representation at campus-wide involvement opportunities including, but not limited to, Wildcat Welcome Week, Chico Preview and Choose Chico. This position organizes intentional outreach at the start of each academic semester to welcome and inform incoming first-year and transfer students about Government Affairs. The Commissioner also assists in planning and participating in AS Government Town Halls, coordinates and responds to initiatives to support the advocacy of students at large, coordinates the annual Time Capsule event and serves as a peer mentor to students interested in Government Affairs, student advocacy and involvement. A full description of the Commissioner of Student Engagement and Advocacy position and requirements can be found here.
Applications must be submitted no later than the deadline, Noon, Monday, July 7, 2025. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
Senator for the College of Natural Sciences
The Senator for the College of Natural Sciences acts as the link between the Associated Students and their respective College. This position sits on the Student Academic Senate (SAS). They are responsible for acting as a representative of any and all students served by their College, meeting with the Dean of the College or designee on a regular basis. Additionally, this position serves on campus-wide committees and acts as a liaison between students and College faculty to increase communication, interaction, and cooperation between Academic Affairs and the Associated Students. A full description of the Senator for the College of Natural Sciences position and requirements can be found here.
Applications must be submitted no later than the deadline, Noon, Monday, July 7, 2025. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted.
While in office, all elected representatives are eligible to receive a scholarship based on a percentage of the cost of attendance (COA) at CSU, Chico, which are disbursed each semester to those in office: 1/2 in the fall and 1/2 in the spring.