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Advocacy Through Associated Students

Associated Students:
Access to Advocacy

A.S. Lobbycorps

The Associated Students Lobbycorps is an advocacy group led by the A.S. External Affairs Officer.  Together, students work to identify and problem-solve issues that face members of the campus community.  Please email as-cssa@humboldt.edu with any questions. 

A.S. Board of Directors

The A.S. Board of Directors is comprised of students who are responsible for educating, allocating, and advocating on behalf of their constituents. These student leaders connect directly with university staff, faculty, and administration. 

Connect With Your Student Leaders

If you would like to bring a concern to the attention of the A.S. Board of Directors, please Click Here.  

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What is A.S. External Affairs?

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AS External Affairs - The External Affairs program provides representation of Cal Poly Humboldt students to the California State Student Association which represents CSU students in all areas of higher education policy-making.

External Affairs also coordinates lobbying issues that affects Humboldt students, student voter registration and other civic engagement efforts.

What is CSSA?

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The Cal State Student Association (CSSA) as a student-led organization strives to improve the lives of California State University (CSU) students by advocating for student needs and engaging students in systemwide, state, and federal higher education policymaking. 

Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF)

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The SIRF is an optional $2/semester fee that directly funds the California State Student Association (CSSA) to advocate for student interests on tuition, financial aid, and academic policies.  The CSSA's Board of Directors, all of whom are students at various CSU campuses, decide how SIRF dollars are allocated based on higher education issues designated as priority areas. 

Cal Poly Humboldt Student Fees Breakdown

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Knowing how your fees are used to support your university experience can be vitally important.  Click the link below to review the cost of attendance, including mandatory and optional fees, for attending Cal Poly Humboldt.  

CSSA Meetings Scedule

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Meeting Schedule

Keep appraised of upcoming CSSA meetings by following the link below. 

CSU Board of Trustees

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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is a 25-member board that adopts regulations and policies governing the entire CSU system. Board committees have authority over educational policy, finance, campus planning, and facilities, among other areas. To find out more about the Board of Trustees, Click Here! Voting on 2024-2025 CSU-wide tuition increase will happen on September 12- 13, 2023 Board of Trustees meeting.