Serving as an A.S. student leader is a major leadership role and can be a very rewarding experience that requires professional responsibility, time management, ability to prioritize commitments, all while maintaining good academic standing.
EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
of A.S. Executive Officers, Campus Life Council and University Council members
All A.S. leaders are required to:
- Be present and committed to serving both the entire Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.
- Participate in the A.S.-coordinated outreach and recruitment of SDSU students to A.S. boards each semester.
- Complete Student Organization Conflict and Identity Awareness (SOCIA) training by mid-fall semester.
- Attend a meeting of a Recognized Student Organization (RSO), of which the student leader is not a member, each semester.
- Attend a cultural event, of a culture of which the student leader is not a member, each semester.
- Serve on a University committee.
- Review applications for A.S. Global Education Scholarships each semester.
- Attend mandatory Fall Retreat in August 2025 and the Spring Retreat in January 2026.
A.S. Executive Officers
President
The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Associated Students, a not-for-profit university auxiliary. Duties of the President include but are not limited to: represents the student body, participates in shared governance, chairs the A.S. Board of Directors meeting, serves as the student voice on the University Senate and numerous university committees, and makes decisions on behalf of students and A.S.
Executive Vice President
The Executive Vice President is the Chief Operating Officer for the Associated Students. Duties include but are not limited to chairs the Campus Life Council meetings, coordinates training for the A.S. student leaders, coordinates outreach and recruitment for student participation on A.S. boards, collaborates with university departments on many campus wide events.
Vice President of External Relations
The Vice President of External Relations is the Chief Communications Officer for A.S. Duties include but are not limited to: coordinates advocacy and communications for A.S., chairs the External Relations Board meetings, serves as the SDSU delegate to the California State Student Association, and attends CSU Board of Trustee meetings.
Vice President of Financial Affairs
The Vice President of Financial Affairs is the Chief Financial Officer for A.S. Duties include but are not limited to: oversees the A.S. budget, reports on the financial condition of the A.S., chairs the Financial Affairs Committee, collaborates with students on A.S. funding, and chairs the annual Aztecs Rock Hunger food drive.
Vice President of University Affairs
The Vice President of University Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer for A.S. Duties include but are not limited to: represents students on matters related to University academic policy, chairs the University Council and University Affairs Board, serves as student representation on the University Senate and other university committees, and coordinates the A.S. Your Voice Matters initiative.
The term of office for the A.S. Executive Officer positions are May 2025-May 2026. The time commitment for executive officers averages about thirty-five hours a week, including during the summer months. Being present during the summer months is very important because training takes place during the summer. A.S. Executive Officers are expected to attend:
- Monthly Board of Directors meetings during the summer
- Bi-monthly Board of Directors meetings on Mondays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. PDT during the fall and spring semesters
- Campus Life Council and University Council meetings on Wednesdays, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. PDT.
- Any additional meetings the executive officer might chair.
- Serve on University Committees, as assigned.
To learn about the A.S. Executive Officer positions, please visit the Student Bill of Rights and Bylaws of Associated Students SDSU (Click on “Executive Officers” and review sections 19 – 28).
A.S. Campus Life Council (ASCLC) Positions
Campus Community Commission Representative
The purpose of the Campus Community Commission is to serve as a community relations group for Associated Students and San Diego State University. The Commission shall work closely with the AS Vice President of External Relations in matters of community relations and communication and as a liaison with local community planning groups, neighborhood associations and local law enforcement representatives.
Community Service Commission Representative
The purpose of the Community Service Commission will be to organize and facilitate student volunteer community service on behalf of the Associated Students that all SDSU students, faculty and staff can participate in. The Commission will facilitate the planning, production and marketing of selected events each year.
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Program Board Representative
The mission of the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union Board (ASUB) is to enrich campus life, unite the university campus and cultivate a unique collegiate experience through programming in and the operations of the Aztec Student Union.
Recreation and Wellness Commission Representative
The purpose of this Commission shall be to recommend, establish and/or enforce policy for the recreational activities and programs of the A.S. The Commission shall recommend, coordinate and/or implement recreational and wellness based activities to include but not be limited to: Aztec Recreation programs in intramural sports, recreation classes, sport clubs, informal recreation, group fitness classes aquatics, personal training, special events, ropes course, Aztec Adventures outings, tournaments, bowling, billiards, table tennis, collaborative wellness programming, and Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (ENS) department classes offered by Aztec Recreation. Also included are Mission Bay Aquatic Center programs in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (ENS) classes and non-credit recreational activities in water skiing, scuba diving, sailing, wind surfing, surfing, rowing, kayaking and keel boat sailing; stand up paddling, equipment rental; and aquatic-related youth camps.
The Commission shall recommend, coordinate and/or implement recreational and wellness based programs in the Peterson Gym-Racquetball Courts, Aztec Lanes (Aztec Student Union), the Aztec Recreation Center, Aztec Aquaplex, ARC Express (Aztec Student Union), Recreation Field and other spaces made available by the University for Recreation Activities.
Sustainability Commission Representative
The purpose of the Sustainability Commission shall be to advise the A.S. Campus Life Council (ASCLC) regarding A.S. sustainability initiatives, programs and services designed to promote broad awareness of sustainability issues to SDSU students.
Student Diversity Commission Representative
The Student Diversity Commission (SDC) is the official Commission of the Associated Students of San Diego State University to advance and monitor the further development of programs and policies regarding the maintenance and enhancement of the underrepresented communities on campus within Associated Students and San Diego State University. It is the purpose of this Commission to advise the A.S. Campus Life Council and A.S. University Council on all related policy matters within their respective jurisdictions and to undertake progressive efforts to promote cultural understanding through education, communication, and action within Associated Students; to ensure that operations of the Associated Students and other pertinent policy-making entities involving diversity are monitored by SDC members; and to ensure that all action taken by the Associated Students reflects the diverse needs of the underrepresented communities on campus.
Student Support Commission Representative
The Student Support Commission shall be a center to address student support issues and concerns as it relates to campus life. The Commission shall facilitate awareness of the support services offered by University departments and other campus resource areas that promote student, leadership and the co-curricular experience.
Student-at-Large Campus Representatives
two seats
ASCLC Representatives must:
- Attend the weekly meetings of their respective board or commission, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings of the AS Campus Life Council Wednesdays, 3:30- 6:30 p.m. PDT
- Duties include: serve as a voting member of Campus Life Council and their respective commission.
Duties include: serve as a voting member of Campus Life Council and their respective commission.
To learn about the A.S. Campus Life Council and the CLC Commissions, please visit Student Bill of Rights and Bylaws of the Associated Students, SDSU (Click on “A.S. Campus Life Council” and review the sections.) also, visit A.S. Campus Life Council Charters and review the charters.
A.S. University Council (ASUC) Positions
College of Arts and Letters Representative
three seats
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College of Business Representative
five seats
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College of Education Representative
two seats
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College of Engineering Representative
two seats
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College of Health and Human Services Representative
three seats
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College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts Representative
four seats
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College of Sciences Representative
four seats
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Undeclared/Unclassified Studies Representative
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ASUC Representatives must:
- Attend the weekly meetings of their respective College Council, in addition to the regularly scheduled meetings of the ASUC, Wednesdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m. PDT.
- Duties include: serve as a voting member of University Council and their respective college council.
On average, the time commitment for students serving as a ASUC college representative is about six hours a week.
To learn about the A.S. University Council, please visit Student Bill of Rights and Bylaws of the Associated Students, SDSU (Click on “A.S. University Council” and review the sections.) Also, to learn about each College Council, please visit the A.S. University Council Charters
Graduate Student Association (GSA) President
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) President is expected to attend and chair the bi-weekly GSA meetings during the fall and spring semester. On average, the time commitment for the GSA President is about four hours a week.
To learn about the Graduate Student Association (GSA), please visit A.S. University Council Charters (click on “Graduate Student Association Charter”)
