Four ASBCC members traveled to Long Beach for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges Conference (SSCCC) from March 31 through April 2. ASBCC President Mazin Saeed and Senators Kristiyan Klichev, Pierce Byrne, and Li Wan attended workshops covering running successful meetings with the post-Covid Brown Act requirements, understanding and navigating California’s budget processes, and previewing SSCCC’s three-year strategic plan, and more. This year’s keynote speaker was California Community College Interim Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales, whose speech focused on marketing and outreach to students.

President Saeed took part in voting on the Spring resolutions and elections during the General Assembly, with consultation from the ASBCC Senate. This will be the last year President Saeed and Senator Wan will be serving on the ASBCC. Senator Klichev is running for ASBCC President and Senator Byrne is running for VP of Administration. The election will begin on Tuesday, April 11 at 8am and runs through Wednesday, April 12 just before midnight.

“Attending the various conference workshops allowed me to gain lots of information that I can’t wait to put into practice in my work at Berkeley City College. From student outreach strategies to fundraising ideas, the conference was packed with valuable insights,” said Senator Klichev. “Moreover, networking with other students in my field who are passionate about making a positive impact in the CC system made this conference that much more memorable.”

This article was included in the Berkeley City College April 12, 2023 President's Report. To view the full report, click here.