Fresno City College’s Associated Student Government (ASG) is accepting applications for new candidates at all positions. From March 12 until April 4, students can submit an application online or in person at the ASG office above the bookstore building, room Student Center 205.

As an ASG member, students will be a representative and a voice for the student body, advocating for student needs and interests.

Nassiba Agbere, the ASG president, stated that the next ASG president should be passionate about their community.

As the president, Agbere understands she’s a student first but being a president of the student body means that you see what the campus and the people of is all about.

“You’re a student first, but also just attending all the events that we have on campus or outside of campus. That is representing FCC,” Agbere said.

ASG Senator Gabriel Echeveste shares being in ASG, they represent the students and community.

“It’s a great way to fulfill their needs and help them anyway we can,” Echeveste said.

In addition to advocacy and leadership, being in ASG brings opportunities.

Echeveste expresses “if students apply for ASG and have it on their record, students have a higher possibility of transferring to a higher college and getting scholarships.”

The requirements for joining ASG are to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0, to be enrolled in at least 6 units and is available for a weekly meeting every Tuesday from 3-5 p.m.

Although there are requirements, Echeveste shares some advice for new students joining.

“Anyone can apply, but make sure you’re well known in the committees,” Echeveste said.

He emphasizes that the student body has a lot of voters in various clubs and communities, and to make yourself well known with them.

“If they get to know you as a person, they will likely want to vote for you,” Echeveste said.

Echeveste mentions that most ASG applicants are from students in committees and clubs.

“They are usually the students who care the most about what happens on campus,” Echeveste said.

Furthermore, Echeveste encourages all students to join.

“We are very accepting of everyone and love to have a diverse chamber,” Echeveste said.

Being president doesn’t just help with the professional side, but it also helps with personal experience, getting you ready for what this position has to offer.

“Maybe if you’re not good in one area, maybe public speaking, you will get better at that,” Agbere said.

Agbere spoke on how this is a great opportunity to learn about current politics, regulations, policies and laws that affect the community.

The deadline to apply is April 4 by 5 p.m. The election will take place April 29, 30, and May 1. Election results will be announced on May 2.