Associated Student Government

The Associated Students of Monterey Peninsula College (ASMPC) is the officially recognized student government association of the College.

The purpose of ASMPC is “to provide student activities; support student organizations; effectively represent the interests of the student body; increase cooperation between students, faculty, staff, the administration and the community; provide a forum for the expression of student opinion; develop student initiative and responsibility; and ensure equal rights for all students of Monterey Peninsula College.”

The ASMPC Council is the elected student government at MPC. It is comprised of twenty-four students who are either elected by the student body every Spring or appointed during the semester. The ASMPC Council consists of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Student Trustee, SSCCC Representative, Chief Justice, two Associates Justices, Director of Organizations, Director of Representation and ten Senator positions.The ASMPC Council oversees the work of the Student Representation Council, the Inter-Club Council, the Activities Council, and the Student Welfare Council. The ASMPC office is located in the Student Center. Stop by or call 831-646-4013 or go to www.mpc.edu/asmpc for more information.

Student Body Cards

The ASMPC Student Body Fee is $10 per semester. This fee is optional. This fee funds activities and services for MPC college students. This fee helps to support the Associated Students of MPC, student clubs and governance activities. Students have the option of receiving a student body ID card, which is available during the Fall and Spring semesters. While the student ID card is not required to access MPC services, there are many benefits to those who have a current ID card.

• Access to MST free fares
• Free admission to all on-campus sporting events
• Access to MPC library services
• Local merchant discounts
• Access to the MPC Lobo Market

More information on how to obtain a Student Body Card is available at the ASMPC Office in the Student Center and at the Marina Campus. The Student Body Card is available fall and spring semester only.

Student Representation Fee

The Student Representation Fee of $2.00 is an optional fee for the purpose of providing student government representatives the means to travel and attend conferences to enhance their goal in bringing forth the students’ view at city, county, and district governments, as well as state legislative offices and other government agencies.

Student Organizations (Clubs)

MPC student organizations (clubs) give students the ability to provide networking and diverse new experiences beyond the classroom. They provide students with an opportunity to organize, meet and work together as a group to host events, attend field trips, host fundraisers and much more. Student organizations are very diverse and can represent many different areas. Clubs can be social, creative, recreational, educational, religious, sport-oriented, honor societies, and political in nature. A common interest is what brings students together to form a student organization.

Students can contact the Student Activities Coordinator in the Student Activities Office (831-646-4192) for information.

Student Trustee

The Student Trustee serves in a very influential position on campus. Serving for one full year beginning on July 1 as a member of the Monterey Peninsula College District Governing Board of Trustees, the Student Trustee may cast an advisory vote. The Governing Board is responsible for the “development of policies that govern the District and College.” The Student Trustee is also a voting member of ASMPC (Associated Students of Monterey Peninsula College).

Students who are interested in learning more about this position should contact the Student Activities Office.

Intercollegiate Athletics

Monterey Peninsula College offers intercollegiate athletic teams for men and women in fourteen sports. The six men’s sports are football, basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, and track and field. The six women’s sports are basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, softball, cross country, and track and field. Monterey Peninsula College is a member of the Coast Conference which includes seventeen community colleges located between Monterey in the south and San Francisco at the north.

Monterey Peninsula College abides by the provisions of the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Constitution and Bylaws as well as specifications imposed by the Coast Conference and the Northern California Football Conference. A copy of the 3C2A Constitution and Bylaws is available in the Athletic Director’s office. The Vice President of Student Services in consultation with the Athletic Director will interpret the 3C2A regulations for all persons concerned. In order to be eligible for athletic competition, a student must be enrolled and attending class in a minimum of 12 semester units during the season of sport. In order to be eligible for a second season of that sport, a student must complete and pass 24 semester units between seasons of competition while maintaining a 2.0 grade point average. Additionally, student athletes must complete at least 6 units during the preceding academic term in which the student is enrolled as a full-time student at the certifying institution. Students will be assisted with establishing athletic eligibility, but the process often requires checking of records. Students are encouraged to start the procedure well in advance of the season of competition.

The 3C2A allows member colleges to recruit prospective student-athletes that reside and or attend high school within the state of California or outside the state of California. For additional information, contact the Athletic Director or head coach of the particular sport in which you are interested by visiting the MPC athletic webpage.