Associated Students of College of Marin (ASCOM)

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ASCOM MEETING ON JANUARY 30TH IS CANCELLED.

ASCOM BOARD STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY

In solidarity with communities put at risk by ICE raids, ASCOM will be joining the national shutdown tomorrow, on January 30th (1/30).  As such, ASCOM will not be holding a meeting this Friday and board members will not hold office hours that day as well.  All items on the meeting agenda will be postponed until the next meeting on Februay 6th (2/6).

Safe ways to get involved:

  • Call/email your state representatives.  If you don't know who that is you, you can use https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/ to find out.
  • Join the national shutdown by not buying anything tomorrow (1/30) unless you must and prioritizing small local businesses over big corporations.
  • For more information on this national shutdown, visit https://nationalshutdown.org/ 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Associated Students of College of Marin (ASCOM) are committed to:

  • Representing students to the college, to the community, and to the legislative bodies
  • Serving as role models while protecting and advancing the rights and interests of students
  • Encouraging education, leadership, and participation in democratic processes
  • Providing information and activities that positively influence campus life, while welcoming diversity and encouraging scholastic success.

ASCOM CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS 

ASCOM UPCOMING MEETING

Day: Friday, January 30th, 2026
Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm 
Location: Center for Student Success (CSS), Room 305

 

Zoom Information: 

https://marin-edu.zoom.us/j/81865703245

Meeting ID: 818 6570 3245

 

*No meetings during scheduled holidays and campus closures.

 

ASCOM SPRING 2026 OFFICE HOURS

Mondays: TBD

Tuesdays: TBD

Wednesdays: TBD

Thursdays: TBD

Fridays: TBD

Visit ASCOM in the Center for Student Success (CSS), room 305 for more information.

No office hours during finals week.

 

ASCOM Elections 2025-2026 DETAILS

ELECTION PACKET HERE

ELECTION - ELIGIBILITY TO RUN FOR ASCOM 

Must have completed 12 units   
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5   
Must be currently enrolled in 6 units   
Must be in good academic and student conduct standing   
Must follow all of the election policies of the Education Code     
Must complete the Election Packet 2025-2026, attend a candidate orientation, and meet deadlines outlined in the packet.

 

We want to see you at our events and get involved!

Questions?  Please contact: [email protected]

 

2025-2026 ASCOM BOARD                                                            

PresidentArthur Hu
Vice President   Alvaro Rodrigues
Treasurer   Stefania Santini Rodriguez
Secretary   Malisa Ng
Student TrusteeEmily Cardwell
Student Activities and Services SenatorRay McClure
Student Activities and Services Senator
Luca Magalhaes
Public Relations and Marketing SenatorKai McCarthy
Public Relations and Marketing Senator
Marc Chansatein
Technology SenatorJess Schiffman
State Student Senate RepresentativeFarhan Khaliq
Emeritus RepresentativeVacant

CO-ADVISORS

Sadika Sulaiman Hara   
Associate Dean of Student Services – Activities and Advocacy (SAA)

Tea Perales   
Equity and Activities Program Coordinator, SAA

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Eloisa Costa   
Administrative Assistant, SAA

Governance Committees - build your professional skills 

Develop Communications

  • Understand the President's goals.
  • Develop model of communication between campus constituents.

Increase Student Involvement

  • Motivate Participation in Student Activities/Campus Events

Student Services Review

  • Review campus policies and procedures.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES

All student representatives will receive a notation on their official transcript for their service. 

College Council: Vacant   
Governance Review Council: Vacant   
Educational Planning Committee: Vacant   
Technology Planning Committee: Vacant   
Professional Development Committee: Vacant   
Facilities Planning Committee: Vacant   
Instructional Equipment Committee: Vacant   
Planning and Resource Allocation Committee: Vacant   
Guidance, Resources, Integration, and Transformation (GRIT) Committee: Vacant

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Council: Vacant

COMmunity Hour Committee: Vacant

*Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA) Committee: Vacant

*IDEA Committee reports directly to the President/Superintendent.

 

OTHER COMMITTEES

Academic Standards Committee: 1 Vacancy   
Curriculum Committee: 1 Vacancy   
District Modernization Committee:1 Vacancy

To join or receive more information, please email [email protected].