Student Government of Cerro Coso

SGCC Meetings
Coyote Town Hall | First Tuesday of each month @ 12:30pm, Main Building 250 (Lecture Center) or join by Zoom
All students are welcome! This is a meeting of the general student body.
Executive Board Meetings | Every Tuesday @ 1pm, LRC 722 and Zoom
The Student Government of Cerro Coso (SGCC), is the official student organization, with membership open to all students. The SGCC, through its governing body the Student Senate, promotes the Student Activities Program at Cerro Coso. A system of self-government has been established by which the students, through democratic action, formulate and execute policies and programs and prepare the student body's financial budget.
Cerro Coso Community College students can purchase an ASB Sticker each semester at the time of registration. The ASB Sticker is placed on each students identification card. These funds support the Student Activities Program which benefits the college and contributes to the welfare of all students. Possession of an ASB Sticker may qualify an individual to serve as a club representative or a student Senator, to hold office, to join college student organizations, and to receive student discounts at various merchants in the community.
Mission: The mission of the SGCC, in order to promote a harmonious environment, is to create an interactive atmosphere and immersive culture by providing student-oriented services, opportunities for involvement, and increased campus accessibility.
Objectives: The objectives of the SGCC are to represent our fellow students of Cerro Coso; uphold the constitution created by them; inspire, serve, and lead; and to make a beneficial impact within the community.
Meet Your SGCC Officers
Garrett Wilkinson, President
Salutations students, my name is Garrett Wilkinson and I am currently serving my second term as your Vice President. I am majoring in IT and will (hopefully) be transferring to University of Nevada Reno to study computer science and engineering in Fall of 2024. My hobbies include reading, drawing and, of course, video games. This is currently my fifth semester at Cerro Coso, starting in Fall of 2021. When I first started at Cerro Coso, activity on campus was dead. I could sit in the LRC for hours and be the only student the whole time. In the years since, I have observed an incredible resurgence of on-campus activity. As events coordinator, I hope to further improve student participation, particularly at scheduled events. The position also can’t hurt my résumé.
Lilah Benckendorf, Vice President
Pending...
Vacant - Communications Officer
Pending...
Trevor Varnhagen, Finance Officer
Pending...
Zackary Prusia, Event Coordinator
Zackary Prusia is a dedicated student at Cerro Coso Community College, serving as
the Event Coordinator for the student government. Passionate about enhancing student
life, Zackary aims to create engaging and inclusive events that bring the community
together. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, which fuels his creativity
and teamwork skills. He looks forward to making a positive impact on campus and fostering
a vibrant student community.
Zoe Thompson, Secretary
Pending...
Participatory Governance
Cerro Coso practices Participatory Governance, allowing all members of the college community to be represented in governance bodies. Specific Participatory Governance Teams have student representative spots available. Those teams are: Accreditation Steering Committee, Budget Development Committee, Facilities Committee, Professional Development Committee, Program Review Committee, Safety and Security Committee, Outcomes Assessment Committee, Student Equity and Achievement Committee, and Technology Resource Team. The SGCC is also represented by 2 members on the College Council, which has the responsibility for the integration of planning for the long-term direction of the college, which includes decisions regarding programs, facilities, financial planning, staffing, and organizational development. To become a student team member contact Tyson Huffman.
District Representatives
Section 72023.5 of the Education Code provides for a student to be a non-voting member of the Board of Trustees. The associated student body selects a student to serve as members of a District Steering Committee. This committee considers issues and concerns of the district representative and advises the student member of the Board of Trustees who will chair the District Steering Committee. Student members are chosen during April and commence the term of office at the first meeting in June. Any replacements for student representatives will be made by the associated student body. To be eligible a student must be in good standing with their college. District employees, other than student employees, are ineligible.
State Representatives
The California Community College State Chancellor's Office has various advisory committees that are made up of representatives from community colleges statewide. On each committee there are positions for student representation. If you are interested in being a representative contact Tyson Huffman.
SGCC Documents
- SGCC Constitution
- Student Senate of Cerro Coso Bylaws
- KCCD Student Trustee Elections Process and Code