a service that is directly related to his/
her educational limitations qualifies for the
program’s services.
Please see the DSPS handbook and homepage
at
or call the DSPS
Office at 530-938-5297.
Student Activities
There are many ways for students to get
involved on campus. Clubs, ASB and the COS
Lodges (on-campus housing) all have unique
opportunities to enrich your experience at
College of the Siskiyous. The Lodges host
many activities for all students on campus.
STUDENT CLUBS
Student clubs are a great way to meet new
people and become involved with the College.
Joining a club can be beneficial to your
career by developing your skills in a variety
of areas. For more information about Student
Clubs, check the web site
organizations, or call the Associated Student
Board office at (530) 938-5280.
Associated Student Board
The Associated Student Board (ASB) provides
students with self-government opportunities in
a learning environment. It is an ideal laboratory
for gaining experience in the responsibilities of
leadership.
THE GOAL OF STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Through due process as provided in a
constitution, student associations shall have
capable elected and appointed officials who
will efficiently and effectively initiate and carry
out a well balanced program to meet the needs
of the total student body. Student government
cooperates with and compliments the ever
important fundamental purpose of college
education. ASB members are the student
representative group for campus governance
and actively represent COS at the regional and
state level.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
To be a part of the Student Government
you must be elected into this office as
“Representatives at Large”. All COS students
are eligible to run for office. The basic minimum
qualification for office is to have and maintain a
cumulative 2.0 grade point average. Students
must carry an academic load of at least 6 units.
STUDENT CENTER FEE/
STUDENT BODY CARDS
Students are charged a Student Center fee
at the time of registration. The $1 unit charge
(up to a maximum of $5 per semester) can be
waived for:
Students who qualify for BOGW Part A.
Students enrolled in non-credit courses only.
Students will receive a Student Center Card
which will identify them as a COS student
for the current term and entitles them to the
benefits of the Student Center Program.
Benefits include:
• Discounts at selected COS student events
• Discounts on theatre/music productions
• Eligibility for free legal consultation service
(must be a full-time student)
• Card is honored at a variety of high school
events
• Card is useful when obtaining a library
card
• Eligibility for campus club memberships
• Eligibility for free community concert
tickets
• Discounts at a number of local
businesses, restaurants and recreational
establishments
Non-credit students may purchase a Student
Center Card for $10.
Contact the Associated Student Board Office
for more information about clubs and activities
at (530)938-5280. The ASB office is located in
the Student Center.
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