Associated Students of West Valley College (ASWVC)

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ASWVC Public Records

Student governance documents reflect the ongoing work, discussions, and decisions made by student leaders to support the West Valley College community. View committee meeting agendas and minutes:

Access ASWVC Public Records Here

General Information

The Associated Students of West Valley College (ASWVC) is a student-run organization dedicated to making West Valley College a better place and advocating for the needs of the student body. The ASWVC is comprised of nine Executive Board members and a number of Senators who represent the best interests of students.

Leadership Opportunity: Executive Board 2026-2027 Applications Open March 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The Associated Students of West Valley College (ASWVC) is accepting applications for Executive Board positions! These roles offer you the chance to represent your peers, collaborate with campus leaders, and create engaging experiences for our community. Serving on the Executive Board allows you to build leadership and professional skills while making a meaningful impact on the West Valley community. 

If you have any questions please contact, Samantha Hernandez at samantha.hernandezFREEWEST_VALLEY.

Submit an Application

Executive Officer Shadowing

If you're interested in applying for the ASWVC Executive Board and want more information, schedule a shadowing session with one of our current officers soon!

Executive Board 2026-2027 Application Timeline

Event Date
Applications for Executive Board Positions will be open. March 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Applications for Executive Board Positions will be closed. April 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Interviews for the President and Vice President Positions.
Presidential and VP candidates will be contacted via email to schedule their interview.
President: April 6, 2026
Vice President: April 8, 2026
Ballot confirmation email will be sent out. April 9, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Any campaigning materials must be submitted to ASWVC President, Vice President, and Director of Marketing April 16, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.
Campaigning will take place.  April 20–May 1, 2026
Voting Ballot will be open for all students. April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.–May 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
ASWVC 2026-2027 Executive Board will be announced at ASWVC's Senate Meeting and via email.  May 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
ASWVC 2026-2027 Executive Board will be sworn in on during the Final Spring 2026 ASWVC Senate Meeting. 
All applicants for any Executive Board positions must be able to attend to get sworn into office positions.
May 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Mission Statement

The Associated Students of West Valley College strive to protect and advocate for the student body’s best interests as well as better their educational experience as a whole.

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Perks of Joining

  • Transcript notation - recognition for your service and commitment to the West Valley College student body
  • Priority registration
  • Firsthand knowledge of upcoming campus events and activities, as well as changes
  • Opportunities to establish connections with the faculty, staff, and administrators of West Valley
  • Meet other students with similar goals, majors, mindset, etc.

Meetings

ASWVC Senate meeting will be held every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. in FOX 120

Executive Board Meetings will be held every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in CHE 122-124.

 

Student Clubs

West Valley College currently has 25+ active student clubs! West Valley College and our Associated Student Government alongside our amazing student clubs have worked hard to create an amazing and engaging student life on campus. Each club functions independently, doing activities, fundraisers, and diverse projects. Please see our active clubs listed below. If you would like to reach out or become part of any club, please email the club president. We encourage all students to get involved and find a community that feels like home!

Club Club Name President Name President Contact
asian american pacific islander club (AAPISU) logo Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union (AAPISU) Hana Kim [email protected]
alpha gamma sigma honor society - gamma iota chapter logo Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society - Gamma Iota Chapter Karen Phan

[email protected]

architecture club Architecture Club Andre Mangune

[email protected]

automotive club logo Automotive Club Sophia Cuevas

[email protected]

basic needs club Basic Needs Club Jeshua Loza

[email protected]

black student union club logo Black Student Union Club Aliya Bhrane

[email protected]

aswvc logo Conscious Intelligence Lab Miwa Okumura

[email protected]

entrepreneurship club logo Entrepreneurship Club Sophia Cuevas & Rojel Acot

[email protected] and
[email protected]

aswvc logo Film Production Club Carlos Garcia Galindo

[email protected]

aswvc logo Financial Literacy Club Setayesh Pourmand

[email protected]

aswvc logo InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at West Valley Priscilla Chang

[email protected]

lab rats club logo Lab Rats Amalya Juhi Cherukur & Joshua Tsui-Teng

[email protected] and [email protected]

aswvc logo Latinx Business Student Association Francisco Alfaro

[email protected]

aswvc logo Latinx Club Nicolas Chechik

[email protected]

aswvc logo Persian Club Parsa Forouzandeh

[email protected]

pickleball club logo Pickleball Club Andre Mangune

[email protected]

aswvc logo Psi Beta Honor Society Anne Buchko

[email protected]

aswvc logo Psychology Club Nikki Samanian

[email protected]

aswvc logo Science Olympiad Priscilla Chang

[email protected]

the helm logo The Helm Lauren Yelluas

[email protected]

undocumented student club Undocumented Student Club Luna Pulido

[email protected]

aswvc logo West Valley Archery Minjee Kim

[email protected]

wvc cheer club logo West Valley Cheer Taryn Quam

[email protected]

aswvc logo West Valley Law Students Association Diego Segovia

[email protected]

aswvc logo West Valley Muslim Student Association Rayyan Ghafoor

[email protected]

aswvc logo Women's Film Production Club Gabrielle Ye & Allison Crick

[email protected] and [email protected]

Executive Board Contact Information

 

leilany huerta-hernandez

Leilany Huerta-Hernandez
President
[email protected]

Parsa Forouzandeh

Parsa Forouzandeh
Vice President
[email protected]

Rojelaaron Acot

Rojelaaron Acot
Director of Finance
[email protected]

Sophia Cuevas

Sophia Cuevas
Director of Marketing
[email protected]

Sivan Spieler

Sivan Spieler
Director of Records
[email protected]

Ronit Gupta

Ronit Gupta
Director of Club Relations
[email protected]

Yifan Sun

Yifan Sun
Student Trustee
[email protected]

Samantha Hernandez

Samantha Hernandez
Advisor
samantha.hernandezFREEWEST_VALLEY

sophia cuevas

Sophia Cuevas
Interim Director of Student Engagement
[email protected]

sophia cuevas

Sophia Cuevas
Interim Director of External Operations
[email protected]

ASWVC Constitution and Bylaws

The link below allows any interested parties to view the Associated Students of West Valley College Constitution and Bylaws.

ASWVC Constitution and Bylaws
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student exec officer sophia speaking

Internal Committees

The Associated Students of West Valley College shall exercise their right to create an internal committee wherever they see fit. Standing committees will include the Budget and Finance Committee, the Activities Committee, the Outreach Committee, and the Bylaws Committee.

Chair: [email protected]

The Budget & Finance Committee serves as the financial backbone of our student government, ensuring transparency, accountability, and strategic alignment in the use of student funds. Members of the committee actively oversee and provide input in the creation of tentative budgets, helping to shape financial plans that reflect the diverse needs and priorities of our campus community.

We carefully assess funding requests submitted by clubs, programs, and initiatives, balancing fiscal responsibility with opportunities to enhance student life and engagement. In addition, the committee takes a leadership role in maintaining and refining the financial code, proposing amendments that strengthen compliance, equity, and clarity in the allocation of resources. Through these efforts, the committee upholds both the integrity of the organization and the long-term sustainability of student activities.

Committee Meetings

Time: Monday | 2-3 p.m.

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

Chair: [email protected]

The Activities Committee is where ideas come to life! Together, we brainstorm and plan events that bring our campus community together. We review budgets for each event to make sure our resources are used effectively, and we create opportunities for all students to get involved. This committee is also a welcoming space where students can share their ideas, collaborate with us, and help shape fun, engaging experiences on campus.

Committee Meetings

Time: Tuesday | 2-3 p.m.

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

Chair: [email protected]

The Outreach Committee works to make all students aware of events happening on West Valley's Campus. To do so, we work to serve the diverse student body and meet their needs when it comes to accessing information. We work to create flyers, Instagram posts, plan events with the Activities Committee, and monitor student engagement to ensure successful events.

Committee Meetings

Time: Wednesday | 2-3 p.m.

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

Chair: [email protected]

The Bylaws Committee is responsible for reviewing, revising, and updating the rules and regulations that guide student government. We carefully read through bylaws, make revisions when needed, and ensure they stay current to reflect the needs of our student body. This committee works to keep our governing documents clear, fair, and responsive, so that student government can best serve and represent all students.

Committee Meetings

Time: Monday | 4-5 p.m.

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

Chair: [email protected]

The Resolution Committee meets once a month to review, draft, and advance the official statements of the Associated Student Body to West Valley College. It is the Committee’s goal to draft solutions to student issues and work with the school to understand points of concern.

Committee Meetings

Time: Announced by Chair monthly

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

Chairs: [email protected] or [email protected]

The Representative Committee meets once a month to ensure that all representatives are actively fulfilling their roles and responsibilities. During each meeting, representatives give brief presentations that demonstrate their progress, engagement, and contributions to their assigned areas.

Committee Meetings

Time: Announced by Chair(s) monthly

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

Chairs: [email protected]

The Election Committee is responsible for establishing the rule and regulation for seasonal and/or special elections for the Associated Student Body of West Valley College to ensure fairness and legality. The Committee sets the election timelines, established campaign guidelines, and meets to deliberate about a candidate's qualifications. Emergency meetings may be held depending on the urgency of specific situations.

Committee Meetings

Time: Wednesday | 1-2 pm

Location: Learning Resource Commons 145

parsa with vik the mascot
leilany with vik the mascot

Executive Board Member Office Hours
President Tuesday | 2:30–4 p.m.
Thursday | 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Vice President Tuesday | 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday | 1–5 p.m.
Thursday | 3–5 p.m.
Student Trustee Tuesday | 1 p.m.- 3 p.m.
Thursday | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Director of Records Monday | 10:50 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Wednesday | 10:50 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Director of Marketing Tuesday | 12:30–4 p.m.
Wednesday | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday | 12:30–3 p.m.
Director of Finance Monday | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tuesday | 3–4 p.m.
Wednesday | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 2–3 p.m.
Thursday | 4–6 p.m.
Director of Club Relations Monday | 2–4 p.m.
Tuesday | 2–4 p.m.
Wednesday | 2–6 p.m.
Director of Student Engagement Tuesday | 12:30–4 p.m.
Wednesday | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday | 12:30–3 p.m.
Director of External Operations Tuesday | 12:30–4 p.m.
Wednesday | 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday | 12:30–3 p.m.
Advisor, Samantha Hernandez Tuesday |  3–5 p.m.

ASWVC Informational Sessions

Are you interested in running for the Associated Student Body of West Valley College's Executive Board for the 2026-2027 school year? Join us on Thursday, February 19 at Kirkorian and Tuesday, March 3 at CHE 124 to meet with members of the current Executive Board of ASWVC to learn more about what it takes to be a leader on campus. We'll discuss the responsibilities and duties that it takes to take your first step into student leadership. Read more details on the ASWVC E-Board Info Sessions flyer.
Last Updated 3/23/26