Associated Students

Associated Students (AS) is the student government of Cypress College. AS offers students the opportunity to gain unique leadership skills as well as personal and professional development. Just as Cypress College is a leading, premiere community college in California, our student government strives to live up to the same level of distinction by upholding and advancing our institution’s core values of equity, excellence, collegiality, inclusiveness, and integrity. The council focus is also on representing and advocating for our fellow students on campus, regional and state levels. This is established by having student representatives serving on our college shared governance committees, having a student trustee representation, designated regional delegate and participation at the annual state level General Assembly.

The Associated Students have nine sub-committees: Events, Student Affairs, Inter-Club Council (ICC), Political Discourse, Public Relations, Mental Health, Campus Garden, Civic Engagement, Student Representation.

• President/Chair (1)
• Executive Vice President (1)
• Student Trustee (1)
• Vice President of Internal & External Affairs (1)
• Vice President of Student Organizations (1)
• Vice President of Campus Activities (1)
• Vice President of Fiscal Affairs (1)
• Vice President of Public Relations (1)
• Executive Secretary (1)
• Activities Coordinator (15 maximum)
• Senator (15 maximum)
• Advisor (1) Co-Advisor (1)

President/Chair
Geralyn Ibarra 

Executive Vice President
Hayden Le 

Student Trustee
Ahmad Haidari 

Vice President of Internal & External Affairs
Namleen Verma 

Vice President of Student Organizations
William Masanja 

Vice President of Campus Activities
Josue Coslaya 

Vice President of Fiscal Affairs
Ayesha Arif

Vice President of Public Relations
Yessenia Oseguera

Executive Secretary
Priyasi Patel 

Director of Program and Affinity Relations
Nixon Lara

Activities Coordinators
Raghad Abu Rezeq 
Nooraldain Al Seragi 
Narin Chung 
Martin Gurrola 
Pablo Hernandez Cruz 
Leyla Mendoza 
Kyle Phan 
Nicholas Pierce 
Dia Raja 
Samantha Reyes 
Chloe Rodriguez 
Janki Sheth 

Senators
Ian Bautista 
Ian Dumatol 
Britany Gonzalez 
EJ Kim 
Jayden Lee 
Shivani Patil 
Javier Torres 

Advisor
David Okawa

Co-Advisor
Joseph Marlowe

Members serve one-year terms, with a maximum of three years of total participation.

The AS Benefits Fee ($13) funds all AS business and operations at Cypress College. These funds allow AS to host activities and events for Cypress College students and fund club grants, student-oriented initiatives, scholarships, and general improvements to student life/resources.

Anyone can pay this fee to join the AS Benefits Program upon registration each semester or at the Bursar’s Office on-campus. AS Benefits Member cards can be picked up at Admissions and Records.

TicketsatWork Membership

Cypress College students are eligible to sign-up to participate in our partnership with TicketsatWork. With membership, students gain access to exclusive discounts on electronics, appliances, theme park admission, hotels, movie tickets, gift cards, apparel, flowers, fitness memberships, cars, groceries, special events, and more!

By opting into our AS Benefits Program each semester, students help our organization maintain this partnership which provides our campus community with a wide array of special perks and savings.

To sign-up:

1. Visit TicketsatWork.com
2. Click Become a Member
3. Sign up using our college code: KBFCC This benefit also extends to friends and family members! Simply share our college code with them so they can join.

Exclusive AS Benefits Member Discounts

By presenting a valid AS Benefits Member card, members may also enjoy the following perks and discounts in the community:

Classics Flowers and Confections
10% Discount
10069 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 828-5611
   
Discount Tire Centers
10% Discount
5051 Lincoln Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 995-5085
     
Farmer Boys
20% Discount
6001 Lincoln Ave.
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 826-2280
   
Juice City
5% Discount
10151 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-0053
   
Juice It Up!
10% Discount
5899 Lincoln Ave., Suite C
Buena Park, CA 90620
(714) 942-1331
   
Orange Grill
15% Discount
10111 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(657) 214-2848
   
Paul’s Car Wash and Lube Center
$2 off any car wash
$19.95 oil change
8511 Moody St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 828-1880
   
Subway
10% Discount
10131 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-0677
   
Waba Grill
10% Discount
9535 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 836-2558
   
Wingstop
5 free wings with any wing purchase
10015 Valley View St.
Cypress, CA 90630
(714) 220-9464
   
Please email studentlife@cypresscollege.edu for any inquiries related to the AS Benefits Program.

AS is always looking to onboard new members. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit an AS Appointment Application or visit Student Life and Leadership for upcoming AS election information.

AS is almost exclusively funded by the AS Benefits Program fees. Limited funding may also be sourced from campus advertisements, interest from a CD, and fundraising ventures.

The funds generated by the Student Representation Fee ($2) allow AS to register for and participate in student advocacy conferences and assemblies where AS leaders represent the interests of their fellow Cypress College students.

AS coordinates a variety of events and activities for the campus community throughout the academic year. Some examples include:

• Welcome Back Week
• Club Rush
• Leadership workshops
• Wellness sessions
• Town Halls and Student Forums
• Regular social events
• World Fest
• Annual Halloween Community Event
• Finals Fuel
• Blood drives
• Holiday food drives

• Instagram: @Cypress_AS 

Please check with Student Life and Leadership for current club information or the most recent club listings update. If you are interested in forming a new student club/organization on campus or renewing an existing one, please email studentlife@cypresscollege.edu for a Student Organization Registration application.

• AS Statement Regarding Campus Affairs and Social Media Post of Classroom Exchange
• AS Statement of Solidarity with Groups Facing Discrimination

Associated Students values the diverse perspectives of students at our institution, and actively listening to and understanding these perspectives better informs the Council what student needs merit increased attention. To better achieve this, AS intermittently hosts Town Halls throughout the academic year to solicit student feedback on a variety of topics related to Cypress College and the student body. The AS Council will take all feedback received into consideration when serving in all relevant representative capacities on behalf of the student body.

To stay informed on any upcoming Town Halls this academic year, please follow Associated Students on Instagram @Cypress_AS