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ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda: 6.1.2026

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Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement, Labor Acknowledgement, and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was wrongfully appropiated from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement, and then neglected by its colonizers. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial; which is why as the ASWCC Student Government, we will remain committed to giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

The ASWCC reads this statement to acknowledge that Whatcom Community College, and to a larger extent, the United States, has benefited and profited from the labor of immigrants, refugees, enslaved, and indigenous peoples. We will forever be in debt to the consensual and non-consensual labor which has built and grew the infrastructure of this country and campus. We know and recognize how much of an enduring impact these systemic disparities in the United States still has, and is being felt by millions of people today through violence, threats, and coercion. As the ASWCC Student Government, we want to ensure that we take time to recognize this and put in the work to prevent further oppression and exploitation of our community members.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Esther Lipenga

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

Members needed for quorum: 14

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

• Minutes

• Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Piano Lab

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

Old Business

• Discussion Items

• Advocacy Preparation: Building Foundations for Future Legislative Advocacy – ASWCC Student Government

New Business

• Discussion Items

• Priorities Identified at 2026 Voice Academy - WACTCSA

Adjournment

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ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda: 5.18.2026 

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Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement, Labor Acknowledgement, and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was wrongfully appropiated from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement, and then neglected by its colonizers. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial; which is why as the ASWCC Student Government, we will remain committed to giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

The ASWCC reads this statement to acknowledge that Whatcom Community College, and to a larger extent, the United States, has benefited and profited from the labor of immigrants, refugees, enslaved, and indigenous peoples. We will forever be in debt to the consensual and non-consensual labor which has built and grew the infrastructure of this country and campus. We know and recognize how much of an enduring impact these systemic disparities in the United States still has, and is being felt by millions of people today through violence, threats, and coercion. As the ASWCC Student Government, we want to ensure that we take time to recognize this and put in the work to prevent further oppression and exploitation of our community members.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Esther Lipenga

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

Members needed for quorum: 14

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

• Minutes

• Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Piano Lab

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

Presentations

• Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) Updates and Development – Josh-Mishra Davis: Community Standards Manager & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

New Business

• ASWCC Association Chartering

 

• Discussion Items

 

Old Business

• Discussion Items

• Advocacy Preparation: Building Foundations for Future Legislative Advocacy – ASWCC Student Government

Adjournment

ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda

Date: 05/11/2026

Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement, Labor Acknowledgement, and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was wrongfully appropiated from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement, and then neglected by its colonizers. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial; which is why as the ASWCC Student Government, we will remain committed to giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

The ASWCC reads this statement to acknowledge that Whatcom Community College, and to a larger extent, the United States, has benefited and profited from the labor of immigrants, refugees, enslaved, and indigenous peoples. We will forever be in debt to the consensual and non-consensual labor which has built and grew the infrastructure of this country and campus. We know and recognize how much of an enduring impact these systemic disparities in the United States still has, and is being felt by millions of people today through violence, threats, and coercion. As the ASWCC Student Government, we want to ensure that we take time to recognize this and put in the work to prevent further oppression and exploitation of our community members.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

Members needed for quorum: 13

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

• Minutes
• Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)
• Intercultural Center
• Learning Center
• Piano Lab
• Pod Leaders
• Office of Student Life
• Horizon
• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)
• Black Student Union (BSU)
• Latine Student Union (LSU)
• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)
• Pride Student Union (PSU)

New Business

• ASWCC Association Chartering

 

• Discussion Items

 

• Old Business

• Discussion Items

• Advocacy Preparation: Building Foundations for Future Legislative Advocacy – ASWCC Student Government

Adjournment

 

ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda

Date: 05/04/2026

Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was stolen from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial, and as the ASWCC Student Government, we recognize our responsibility in giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, to show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

 

Members needed for quorum: 13

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

• Minutes

• Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Piano Lab

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

New Business

• ASWCC Association Chartering

 

Discussion Items

• Labor Acknowledgements: Importance and Incorporation Into ASWCC Governance Meetings – ASWCC Social Justice Committee

Old Business

Discussion Items

• Advocacy Preparation: Building Foundations for Future Legislative Advocacy – ASWCC Student Government

Adjournment

ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda

Date: 04/27/2026

Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was stolen from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial, and as the ASWCC Student Government, we recognize our responsibility in giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, to show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

 

Members needed for quorum: 13

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

• Minutes

• Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

• The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Piano Lab

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

Presentations

• Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) Updates and Development – Josh-Mishra Davis: Community Standards Manager & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

• Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) Trip Presentation – Sustainability Oriented Students Association (SOSA)

New Business

ASWCC Association Chartering

 

Discussion Items

• Advocacy Preparation: Building Foundations for Future Legislative Advocacy – ASWCC Student Government

Adjournment

ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda

Date: 04/20/2026

Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was stolen from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial, and as the ASWCC Student Government, we recognize our responsibility in giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, to show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

Members needed for quorum: 13

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

• Minutes

• Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Piano Lab

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

New Business

• Funding Requests

• BSU Spring Quarter Activities – ASWCC Black Student Union

• Supplemental Funding for Seattle Asian Art Museum – ASWCC Asian Student Union

• General Orca Day Activities – Orca Day Planning Committee

• ASWCC Association Chartering

 

Discussion Items

 

Adjournment

 

ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda

Date: 04/13/2026

Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was stolen from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial, and as the ASWCC Student Government, we recognize our responsibility in giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, to show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking. Additionally, voting members are asked to avoid engaging in any side conversation and speak one at a time.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair

  ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Senator: Hieu Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Senator: Jacob Burrell

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

Members needed for quorum: 13

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

Minutes

Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting.

The Senate will not be responding directly to every comment or question given. Any responses that are provided will be at the following Senate meeting to ensure accurate information is being shared. Any rare exceptions to this will be at the chair’s discretion.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will also be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the Senate meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting. Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

The floor is now open for ____ minute(s) with ____ minute(s) given for each speaker

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Piano Lab

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

New Business

Funding Requests

• ASWCC Union Orca Day Activities – ASU, LSU, BSU, PSU, and NISU

• General Orca Day Activities – Orca Day Planning Committee

• General Orca Day Food – Orca Day Planning Committee

ASWCC Association Chartering

 

Discussion Items

• One Time Mascot Request for Finny – Loaning out ASWCC Property

Old Business

• Legislative Advocacy Day –  Presentation from ASWCC Executive Board

Adjournment

 

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ASWCC Senate Meeting Minutes: 4.13.2026

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Location: Syre Auditorium

Executive Board and Senator Introductions and Roll Call

Chair: ASWCC VP for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting members present: Phu Hoang, Alexander Baker, Sinag Fletcher, Sam Scheiber, Rileigh Halsted, Nghi Nguyen, Khang Pham, Trinh Nguyen, Zoe-Ann Jarvis, Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn, Dezeray Hammer, Tu Truong, Vinh Ly, Jacob Burrell, Frances Carroll, Hieu Nguyen, Coco Lavelle, Simone White

Quorum

19 out of 19 voting members present, quorum met.

Votes needed for simple majority: 10

Meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m. 

Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement were read by the Chair.

Purpose and General Expectations were read by the Chair.

Approval of meeting minutes

Jacob moved to amend the minutes to add Simone White as a voting member present

Simone White seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by 17 votes.

Dezeray Hammer made a motion to amend the minutes to change the number of votes needed for a simple majority from 9 to 10, and change “Dezaray” to “Dezeray”.

Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn seconded that motion.

The minutes were approved by 17 votes.

Sinag Fletcher moved to amend the conference and presentation balance from $4,625.58 to $2,623.58.

Alexander Baker seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by unanimous votes.

Approval of agenda 

Sam Scheiber moved to amend the agenda to strike General Orca Day Activities – Orca Day Planning Committee

Phu Hoang seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by unanimous votes.

Sinag Fletcher moved to amend the agenda to add the presentation for all-gender restrooms under the discussion items.

Alexander Baker seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by unanimous votes.

Jacob Burrell moved to amend the agenda to remove the ASWCC Badminton Association.

Dezeray Hammer seconded the motion

The motion was approved by 18 votes.

Sam Scheiber moved to approve the agenda with the amendments.

Dezeray Hammer seconded the motion.

The agenda with amendments was approved by unanimous vote.

Open Floor

No comments.

Budget Overview

Sinag Fletcher reviewed the budget.                       

Special project:  

Allocation: $12,000

Balance: $6,413.75

Conferences & Presentation:

Allocation: $15,000

Balance: $3,275.80

Equipment & Furnishing:

Allocation: $3,000

Balance: $900

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on April 27th , but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

ASWCC Union reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: April 20th, May 4th, May 18th, and June 1st.

New Business

Funding requests

ASWCC Union Orca Day Activities-ASU, LSU,BSU, PSU, and NISU

Description:  The unions would like to engage in Orca Day, but unfortunately, the unions do not have sufficient funds. For example, ASU is at $0. The unions request $200 for each unions, and there are 5 unions, so they ask for $1000

Expense: $1000

Sinag Fletcher moved to allocate $1000 from the Special Project budget to fund the funding request for ASWCC Union Orca Day Activities-ASU, LSU, BSU, PSU, and NISU

Alexander Baker seconded the motion

The motion was approved by 17 votes

Meeting extending Motion

Alexander Baker made a motion to extend the meeting until the committee had addressed all items on the Agenda, including the added amendments.

Sam Scheiber seconded the motion.

The motion was approved by 17 votes.

General Orca Day Food – Orca Day Planning Committee

Sam Scheiber (ASWCC VP for Student Engagement) came to give the funding request

Description: Orca Day is one of the biggest events of the year for the ASWCC, and due to unforeseen circumstances of rising fuel costs and tariffs with the landslide that happened on I-5, the food cost has become more expensive. This funding request is a request to cover food for Orca Day, along with a dessert option

Requested amount:

Expense: $8,224.16

Other source funding :

Orca Day Food Budget: $5000

Total requested: $3,224.16 ( $8,224.16-$5000)

The advisor confirmed that there has not been any payment to the food yet, and the items that appear on the funding request will be the food on ORCA day

Sam Scheiber also noted that there will be burger options that serve students with dietary restriction (Vegan, gluten-free).

Alexander Baker moved to allocate $3,224.16 from the Special Projects Fund to the General Orca Day Food funding request.

Simone White seconded the motion

The motion was approved by 17 votes

Discussion items

One-time Mascot Request for Finny – Loaning out ASWCC Property

Heidi Farani presented a request from the Marketing Director to borrow the ASWCC Mascot on May 7–8 at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. All colleges have been asked to bring their mascots to film a statewide commercial video.

Reuben Philips, the ASWCC mascot lead, was invited to share his concerns about the situation.

He noted that although the topic was discussed at the ASWCC Executive Board meeting, no action has been taken yet. Phu Hoang, ASWCC VP for Operations, also confirmed that the Board did not make a clear motion on the topic during the 03/16/26 ASWCC Executive Board meeting.

Reuben Philips recommended that the Senators consider key factors, including training, a cleaning fee, a damage fee, and the Finny handbook.

The advisor noted that, for this one time, even if they do not receive training beforehand, we can trust WCC marketing director with Mascot image. However, students can consider adding a cleaning fee and a fee to cover any damage to the ASWCC Mascot.

Reuben Philips added that, although S&A Fee money could be used to cover these costs, during this event the ASWCC student does not fully benefit from it. This raises concern about the permissibility of using the S&A fee.

Reuben Phillips also confirmed that, based on the committee's decision today, there will be a document for the borrower to sign.

The members strongly agreed that the borrower should cover repairs if damage is caused to the ASWCC Mascot.

Motion:

Alexander Baker made a motion to approve lending the ASWCC Mascot to the March of the Mascot, with the stipulation that the cleaning and damage fees be covered if the ASWCC Mascot was damaged during the event.

Dezeray Hammer seconded the motion

Sam Scheiber moved to amend the motion to also require the borrower to follow the guideline of the Finny Handbook

Dezeray Hammer seconded the motion

The amendment was approved by unanimous votes

The motion with the amendment was approved by unanimous votes

All-gender restroom presentation

Sinag Fletcher came to give the presentation

Miller Hayashi Architects PLLC presented design options for the Syre Student Center All-Gender Restroom.

Project Background & Goals:

The restroom is a legacy project for the student organization.

Currently, the closest single-occupant restroom is located entirely outside of the Syre Student Center.

Because the Syre Center houses Student Life programming and the Pride Student Union group, this project aims to build community and make the campus feel more inclusive and welcoming.

The design will eliminate student anxiety regarding which restroom to use, reflect WCC's diversity and values, and serve as a precedent for future campus construction.

Preferred Design Features:

Space & Access: Multiple points of access with an open entry, offering "breathing room" and stalls large enough to accommodate backpacks and jackets.

Privacy: Floor-to-ceiling stalls with built-up partitions for Soundproofing

Atmosphere: High-quality hardware alongside warm lighting and colors.

Review of Floorplan Options:

Option 1: Provides clear entry points and equal sink access. 

Cons: Features a tight entry point at the south end and requires an additional single-occupancy restroom elsewhere on the 2nd floor to meet building code.

Option 2: Provides clear entry points, equal sink access, and roomy entrances, and it meets code without requiring additional restrooms on Level 2. 

Cons: The layout lacks privacy because people walking in the hallway can easily see into the stall area

Option 3: Offers clear entry points, equal sink access, and the largest amount of room at the entrances. 

Cons: The stalls are too visible from the outside hallway, and the 2nd floor requires an additional restroom to meet code.

Project Timeline & Next Steps:

April 13th: Options were shared at the Student Public Meeting.

April 20th: Deadline to select the preferred scheme and provide feedback to the design team.

May 5th: Refined concept presentation for final feedback.

May 15th: Delivery of the final concept, cost opinions, and summary report

Old Business

Legislative Advocacy Day (LAD)– Presentation from ASWCC Executive Board

The chair gave a report on their trip to Olympia on February 5, 2026, for Legislative Advocacy Day. The team met with local lawmakers to share students’ stories and discuss important issues.

Main Issues Discussed:

The team advocated for more affordable housing and supported bills to fund shelters and mobile homes. They also asked for strict rules to stop landlords from turning away students or those paying with financial aid.

They supported bills that would provide free bus rides to community college students. They also pushed for cheaper textbooks and the use of free online class materials.

The team fought against bills that would cut money for Running Start and limit student access to classes. They strongly supported making two-year college programs free.

Students shared stories about not having enough food and the recent program cuts at WCC. They asked Representative Alex Ramel about creating a sales-tax break for students to help them save money. They also asked for more state funding to prevent future cuts to college programs.

What Went Well

Before the trip, the team successfully gathered students’ ideas through events such as "Coffee with a Student Leader".

They received helpful support from Rafeeka Kloke, Executive Director for the Office of the President.

The team keeps in touch with lawmakers by sending thank-you emails and inviting them to visit the WCC campus.

What to Improve Next Year

Planning: The team needs to choose their main topics earlier, create a clearer timeline, and solicit student input sooner.

Teamwork: The group wants to improve communication, set clearer goals, and get better at reading the Capitol campus map so they don't get lost.

Upcoming Events:

There is a Voter Registration Drive Training on April 21st.

Art for the Whatcom County "I Voted" Sticker Contest is due on May 1st.

Adjourn

Sam Scheiber moved to adjourn the meeting.

Trinh Nguyen seconded that motion.

unanimous votes to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 4:54 p.m.

 

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ASWCC Senate Meeting Agenda

Date: 01/12/2026

Call to Order

Welcome

Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement:

Whatcom Community College is located on the land of the Coast Salish People, including the Lummi, Nooksack, Semiahmoo and Samish. This land was stolen from the Coast Salish People through broken treaties and forced displacement. We honor and respect the people who cared and continue to care for the land, water, air and more since time immemorial, and as the ASWCC Student Government, we recognize our responsibility in giving back and beginning to repair and rebuild relationships with these communities in our work. We understand this is only one small acknowledgement, but we hope our actions and impact will be greater.

We share our pronouns to strengthen our human connection, to show respect to aspects of identity, and as an invitation for community. We understand the fluidity of identity and expression; Therefore, we share pronouns in all introductions to create a supportive environment for learning and leading.

Purpose

The ASWCC Senate meeting’s purpose is to oversee the allocation of Senate funds, hear reports from the 2025-26 recipients regarding the use of S&A funds, and to provide an open forum for students to voice their questions and concerns regarding the WCC student experience.

General Expectations

For everyone to have an equal opportunity to voice their thoughts, this meeting will be run following Robert’s Rules of Order.

Voting members are asked to raise their hand and wait for the Chair to recognize them by name before speaking.

Microphones will be used at this meeting. Please make sure that you are holding the microphone in front of you to ensure everyone can hear what you have to say.

There will be a microphone set up for ASWCC members, and for S&A fee recipients to give reports.

The large colorful ears located on each table are meant to be held up if at any time you cannot hear the person speaking.

Comments from the gallery will be taken during the open floor segment, which will occur after the agenda approval. A sign-in sheet will be available at the check-in table, and comments will be addressed in the order of sign-in. After the open floor segment, no other comments from the gallery will be taken.

Senate Introductions and Roll Call

Chair

ASWCC Vice President for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting Members

ASWCC Vice President for Operations: Phu Hoang

ASWCC Vice President for Clubs and Unions: Alexander Baker

ASWCC Senator: Vinh Ly

ASWCC Senator: Zoe-Ann Jarvis

ASWCC Senator: Nalin Sulanchupakorn

ASWCC Vice President for Health and Wellness: Rileigh Halsted

ASWCC Senator: Tu Truong

ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

ASWCC Senator: Khang Pham

ASWCC Senator: Dezeray Hammer

ASWCC President: Coco Lavelle

ASWCC Senator: Trinh Nguyen

ASWCC Vice President for Campus Advocacy: Simone White

ASWCC Senator: Nghi Nguyen

ASWCC Senator: Frances Carroll

ASWCC Vice President for Student Engagement: Sam Scheiber

Members needed for quorum: 12

Votes needed for simple majority (depends on attendance):

Approval:

Minutes

Agenda

Open Floor (comments, questions, campus concerns)

Open floor is the only time for those in the gallery to speak about issues, comments, or concerns they might have about anything in the agenda, or other topics in relation to student government.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members may provide remarks to the voting members during the Open Floor section of the meeting. It is not a typical practice of the Senate to respond directly to every question or comment given.

The amount of time allocated for each speaker and the time set aside for public comment will be at the chair’s discretion. It will be announced by the chair at the beginning of each public comment period.

When giving public comment, the speaker will state their name, pronouns, and affiliation with WCC (student, staff, faculty, community member). Alternatively, or if you are unable to attend the board meeting, public comment will be accepted in writing prior to the meeting.  Please email comments to phoangtranthanh@whatcom.edu.

As mentioned previously, after open floor ends, there will be no other comments taken from the gallery.

Budget Status, ASWCC Vice President for Finance: Sinag Fletcher

Reports from S&A Recipients

We will hear from S&A recipients on the following dates: February 9th, February 23rd, and March 9th, but if recipients would like to report during any Senate meetings, they are welcome to.

• Athletics & Student Recreational Center (SRC)

• Intercultural Center

• Learning Center

• Performing Arts

• Pod Leaders

• Office of Student Life

• Horizon

• Student Services

ASWCC Union Reports:

We will hear reports from the ASWCC Unions on the following dates: January 12th, February 2nd, March 2nd, and March 16th.

• Asian Student Union (ASU)

• Black Student Union (BSU)

• Latine Student Union (LSU)

• Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

• Pride Student Union (PSU)

Presentations

National Association For Campus Activities (NACA) Presentation

New Business

Comments and Questions For President Guillory’s Presentation To The ASWCC

Funding Requests

 

ASWCC Association Chartering

 

Old Business

Topics, Comments, and Concerns To Bring To Our Legislators for Legislative Advocacy Day

Adjournment

 

 

 

ASWCC Senate Meeting Minutes

Date: January 12th, 2026

Location: Syre Auditorium

Executive Board and Senator Introductions and Roll Call

Chair:

ASWCC VP for Civic Engagement: Theresa-Ann Harriston

Voting members:

Phu Hoang, Alexander Baker, Sinag Fletcher, Coco Lavelle, Simone White, Sam Scheiber, Rileigh Halsted, Nghi Nguyen, Ngan Nguyen, Tu Truong, Khang Pham, Trinh Nguyen, Zoe-Ann Jarvis, Nalinrumpai Sulanchupakorn, Frances Carroll, Dezeray Hammer.

Quorum

• 16 out of 17 voting members present, quorum met.

• Absent members: Nghi Nguyen.

• Votes needed for simple majority: 8

• Meeting called to order at 3:00 p.m. 

• Land Acknowledgement and Pronoun Statement were read by Chair.

• Purpose and General Expectations were read by the Chair.

Approval of meeting minutes

• Phu Hoang moved to amend the minutes.

• Changed “he” to “they” in the open floor section.

• Sinag Fletcher seconded the motion.

• The motion was approved by 15

• Phu Hoang moved to approve the minutes with an added amendment

• Alexander Baker seconded that motion.

• The motion was approved by 15 votes.

Approval of agenda 

• Sam Scheiber moved to approve the agenda.

• Trinh Nguyen seconded the motion.

• The agenda was approved by 15 votes.

Open Floor

• Carmen Guerra (student-at-large) asked about the reason why the Unions has to report even though they haven’t met yet

• Simone White noted that several unions have already met; therefore, it is essential for all unions to report back to ensure consistency across the board.

Budget Overview

• Sinag Fletcher reviewed the budget.                       

• Special project:  

• Allocation: $12,000

• Balance: $9,725

• Conferences & Presentation:

• Allocation: $15,000

• Balance: $4,625.58

• Equipment & Furnishing:

• Allocation: $3,000

• Balance: $3,000

ASWCC Union reports:

Asian Student Union (ASU)

Vi Kim presented the report:

• Weekly Meetings: Has not met yet

• Winter Quarter: Planning to meet every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 P.M

Black Student Union (BSU)

Vi Kim presented the report:

• Recent Business: Met on 1/12 to discuss the logistics for the quarter.

• Upcoming Events & Planning:

• Jan 14: Selma movie screening (Heiner 210). Coordination is underway regarding setup/cleanup and support from the Engagement Committee.

• Jan 19: MLK Day Community Event at Sehome High School.

• Feb 7: Black History Appreciation Basketball Game at the Pavilion.

• Feb 25: Lynden Documentary screening.

Latine Student Union (LSU)

Karen Ponce Gonzalez (Student-At-Large) presented the report:

• Recent Business

• Held the first meeting of Winter Quarter to discuss scholarship opportunities and the Union Art Project.

• Conducted an educational trip to the Sea Mar Museum of Chicano Latino Culture on Saturday; followed by a group debrief to reflect on the experience.

• Upcoming Events & Planning:

• Ongoing participation in the Union Art Project, which aims to represent the diverse identities and heritage of the membership.

• Currently gathering inspiration from recent museum research to design an art piece that fosters community and reflects the union's unique cultural experiences.

Native and Indigenous Student Union (NISU)

Simone Lavelle presented the report:

• Recent Business

• No meetings held prior to this week; first session of the quarter scheduled for Thursday, January 15.

• Upcoming Events & Planning

• January 15: First meeting of the quarter from 3:00–4:00 P.M. in Syre 216.

• Next Week: Participation in the ASWCC Club Fair; logistics and setup to be finalized during the Thursday meeting.

• Reviewing the union’s budget allocation for the remainder of the Winter Quarter.

• Coordinating with the Anthropology Association to formalize a potential date for a joint trip to the Burke Museum.

Pride Student Union (PSU)

Carmen Guerra presented the report:

• Recent Business

• January 9: Held the first planning session for the Winter Quarter Drag Show. The meeting was led by Faith Silan and attended by PSU leadership, the PSU Advisor, TRIO Program representatives, and various student and faculty volunteers.

• Upcoming Events & Planning

• January 14: First general meeting of the quarter from 4:00–5:00 P.M. at the QT Pride Space (Syre 216).

• January 16: Second Drag Show planning session scheduled for 2:30–3:30 P.M. at the QT Pride Space.

• Ongoing coordination with PSU members, campus staff, and the TRIO Program to organize and staff the upcoming Winter Quarter Drag Show.

Presentation

• National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Presentation

• Coco Lavelle and Sam Schieber (Both are on The ASWCC Executive Board) presented the Presentation:

• Trip Overview

• Location & Duration: A three-day leadership trip was held at the Riverside Convention Center in Riverside, California.

• Networking: Student leaders met with representatives from both community colleges and universities.

• Education & Interactive Sessions

• Leadership Development: Attended sessions on Leadership Mapping, Developing a Complete Marketing Plan, and the Event Planning Rulebook.

• Student Engagement: Participated in an "Affinity Chat" focused on student engagement and retention in student organizations.

• Peer Exchange: Shared ideas and advice with other student leaders regarding their campus experiences.

• Interactive Experiences: Experienced unique campus events such as Drag Bingo, School Swap, and the Campus Activities Marketplace.

• Programmatic Insights & Recommendations

• Showcase Events: Attended "Spotlight Showcases" featuring live acts, programs, and speakers to evaluate potential talent for our campus.

• Engagement Strategies:

• Implementing team-building exercises or games with Senators before every student government meeting to increase engagement.

• Distributing feedback forms during committee meetings.

• Scheduling larger events at the beginning of the academic year.

• Potential Campus Bookings:

• Matt the Knife: A mentalist, comedian, and magician noted for being engaging and personal with students.

• David Spitzfaden: A musical act performing a wide range of genres with a "chill energy"; recommended as a potential showcase for Orca Day.

• Future Planning

• 2026 Recommendations: If a group attends NACA next year, the focus should be on the Engagement Team members and the ASWCC VP for Student Engagement.

• Budgetary Goals: Ideally, the entire Engagement Team should attend; however, a minimum of three students is recommended.

• Funding: Requests should be made to include this in the S&A Budget line, with additional funding requested from the Senate as needed.

• Q&A Session

• Networking & Delegate Interactions

• Inquiry on Ease of Delegation: Simone White inquired whether it was easy or difficult to delegate and communicate with other students and school representatives during the conference.

• Institutional Openness: Sam Scheiber noted that communicating with other schools was straightforward because their representatives are experienced and very open to professional conversation.

• Collaborative Environment: Coco Lavelle added that connecting with both students and staff was easy because all attendees arrived with an open mind and a shared goal to learn.

• Orca Day & Campus Entertainment

• Orca Day Definition: In response to Theresa-Ann Harriston’s question, Sam described Orca Day as a large-scale event held at the end of the school year.

• Live Music Impact: It was noted incorporating live music, such as the David Spitzfaden band, helps establish a positive "vibe" and ensures students have a good time.

• Event Scheduling: An audience member asked about the timeline for Orca Day; Sam Scheiber clarified that they are working to organize the event at a time that minimizes conflicts with student class schedules.

• Budget & Engagement Goals

• Strategic Spending: When asked about specific goals for increasing campus engagement, the team emphasized utilizing funds to bring more live acts to campus.

• Targeted Bookings: Sam Scheiber suggested that inviting performers like Matt the Knife as a high-impact way to increase engagement while remaining fiscally responsible and staying under budget.

• Engagement Focus: The primary goal is to use the S&A budget to bring variety and interactive experiences back to the student body.

New Business

• Comments and Questions for President Guillory’s Presentation to the ASWCC

• The Chair announced that President Guillory will be here to discuss the change in leadership, which is combining the positions of VP for “Instruction” and “Student Services” into one

• The Chair encourages the Board to actively think about how this would affect the ASWCC Governing Documents in general in order to prepare questions for the President.

• Discussion: Student Body Impacts & Governing Documents

• Strategies for Large Student Sections: Sam Scheiber inquired about the specific strategies this combination would use to support the Student Services division, noting its significant size.

• Communication Timelines: Sam Scheiber asked whether information regarding these changes will be shared earlier in the process, given their major impact on the student body.

• ASWCC Bylaws and Financial Codes( ASWCC Governing Documents):

• Inquiry: Dezeray Hammer asked for a definition of the Bylaws and Financial Code, how they would be affected by these changes, and the specific impact on the student population.

• Response: Sinag Fletcher clarified that the Financial Code would be impacted, potentially requiring changes to the budget approval process and amendments to the code itself.

• Leadership Criteria: Sam Scheiber asked about the specific criteria for individuals in these roles, specifically seeking candidates with experience in both instruction and student-facing roles.

Old Business

• Topics, Comments, and Concerns to Bring to Our Legislators for Legislative Advocacy Day

• Housing Affordability: Simone White recommended preparing advocacy questions specifically related to housing affordability, noting that housing costs in Bellingham are 30–40% higher than in other cities.

• WACTCSA Introduction: The Chair introduced WACTCSA (Washington Community and Technical College Student Association) as a key resource for student advocacy.

• Legislator Networking: It is recommended that members join WACTCSA meetings to prepare tconnect with more legislators and gain insight into the legislative process.

• Meeting Accessibility: These meetings are held via Zoom for easier participation.

Adjourn

• Dezeray Hammer moved to adjourn the meeting.

• Frances Carroll seconded that motion.

• Unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.