Student Senate - Senator Application

Student Senate - Senator Application

Apply to be a Senator for the Butte College Student Government. Please complete all sections below using the instructions provided.
Welcome to the Student Government!

The Butte College Student Senate (BCSS) is the student government of the college. The board is made up of 4 Leadership Team members elected by the student body and 8 Senators.

This application is for students seeking to be appointed to a Senator position within the Student Government.

Current Vacancies:
- Senator for Enrollment (1)

Thank you for choosing to apply for one of these important positions! If you haven't already done so, we hope you will review our Butte College Student Government Elections webpage prior to submitting your application.

Please have the following prepared to complete this application:
- Which position you are applying for
- Applicant questions
- Student ID number

Submitting your application:

Applications for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 positions are open until September 10th, 2026 by 12pm!

If you need any assistance please contact the Student Life staff:
A.S. Advisor, Angel Ventura-Plascencia at ventura-plascenciaan@butte.edu
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Pronouns
For example, his/him, they/them, she/hers, etc. *Please note if you do NOT want your pronouns shown in any publications)
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Student ID Number
Preferred email address
example@example.com
Applicant Information Session

All students that submit an application for student government should set up a time to meet with the Student Senate Advisor, Angel Ventura-Plascencia. Please email ventura-plascenciaan@butte.edu to set up a meeting OR schedule your appointment HERE.
I have scheduled a time to meet with Angel via Bookings.

Position Descriptions and Selection

If you are interested in more than one position, please rank your top 3 (1 - 2 - 3) and you will be considered for all 3 positions. Note: You may only hold one position on the board.

Please only select the Current Vacancies:
- Senator for Enrollment (1)
Which position(s) are you applying for? Rank 1
Which position(s) are you applying for? Rank 2
Which position(s) are you applying for? Rank 3
What skills, abilities, or experience do you bring to a team that is responsible for representing the needs/issues/ideas of the student body at Butte College? (Limit 150 words)*Note: You do not need to have previous experience in student government or a formal leadership role for this position. You may include school, work or community experience that has given you the tools that will help you succeed.
Senator Background Statement
What are 3 issues or needs that you think are important to the student body in these times related to the position you are applying for (either Academic or Student Services)? What ideas do you have to address these issues/needs specifically at Butte College? (Limit 150 words)
Senator Goals Statement
Should be Empty: