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Student Government

Get involved in ASTCC.

Get Involved in Student Government!

ASTCC Student Government Mission Statement:

As representatives of the Tacoma Community College student body, the ASTCC Student Government's mission is to act in the best interests of all students by listening to the diverse needs and issues of students, identifying equitable solutions, and advocating for success.

About ASTCC

If you have an interest in government, civic engagement and taking a role in the direction of the welfare of TCC students, then step right up. Future leaders are born and thrive within the organization of student government. Also know as the Associated Students of TCC, or ASTCC.

Our Mission

The Office of Student Engagement empowers students to succeed through supporting relevant and comprehensive leadership development training, co-curricular programming, and other student initiated efforts which contribute to an involved and equitable campus culture.

Spring 2025 Student Senate Meetings

Winter quarter meetings are 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

April 9

April 23

May 7

May 21

June 4

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Become An ASTCC Senator

All members of the Associated Student Body at TCC (ASTCC) are students like you -- students with a keen interest in educational, leadership and political opportunities. Any registered student at TCC may become an active part of student government.

Become a Senator and make your voice count!

Attend two consecutive Senate Meetings (held every other Wednesday)
Take the quiz below

By becoming an ASTCC Senator, you are entitled to vote on various issues regarding clubs, student budgets, and student-imposed fees. Senators may also serve on committees appointed by the ASTCC President.

take the quiz to become a senator

Make a Proposal or Present to the Student Senate

Want to be placed on the Student Senate agenda? Download and complete this form, then upload it here.

Keep Up with Student Engagement on Canvas!

Student Engagement Canvas Page

Reference Sheet for Student Senators

View Roberts Rules

- This document uses prompt & response examples, but not everything will be prompted by the chair during meetings. You may do a motion without being prompted.
- To do anything during a meeting you must raise your hand to be recognized by the chair.
Prompt: “Is there a motion to approve the agenda?”

Response: Senator A: “I, [insert name], move to approve the agenda as presented.”
Senator B: “I, [insert name], second the motion”
Prompt: "The minutes from the last meeting are up for approval. Is there a motion?"

Response: Senator A: “I [insert name] move to approve the minutes from [date]."

Senator B: “I, [insert name], second the motion”

The best student government is one that: Guarantees student participation which is direct, open, and responsive to changing student needs; is integral to and not isolated from other decision-making and governing processes of the college; and provides development of each student participant.”

-- From the ASTCC Constitution

Meet your ASTCC Representatives for 2024-2025

Randy Phillips

ASTCC President

Marvin Culannay

VP of Finance & Clubs

Kendra Rachal

VP of Legislation & Records

Tamara Lukudu

ASTCC Secretary

Terrell Stalworth

Legislative Liaison

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Contact us!

Stop by! You can find us upstairs in the Building 11 OSE office.

Student Government: 253-566-6025

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Get Involved

Come and find out what your student government is doing for you this quarter!

Senate Meetings are open to all TCC students and are held every other Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Senate Room, Bldg. 11. Join us at a meeting this fall.

Know your ASTCC Constitution and read your Bylaws.