Welcome from the A.S. President

On behalf of the Associated Students, it's an honor to welcome you to Fullerton College.  Whether you're an incoming freshman, a continuing or a returning student, may you find in Fullerton College more than an educational experience, but the support you need to accomplish both your academic and personal goals.  Home away from home for thousands or students, FC is not solely an educational institution but a community of students and educators who have focused on promoting the significance of education throughout our society.  Fullerton College, consequently, has become a sanctuary  for learning, where students from all different backgrounds can work toward achieving their dreams thus creating the stepping stones for their future endeavors.

Throughout this upcoming year, I hope you take advantage of all the student services available on campus and never hesitate to ask questions when you need help.  From our part as your elected student representatives, we hope to not only address the issues affecting the student body, but advocate for them on a daily basis.  In the past years, we have seen how budget cuts are not only affecting the number of classes available but are also impacting the daily life and well being of every student.  A.S., for such reason, is working diligently towards expanding the A.S. CareBank program, a service that provides FC students with food certificates and/or bus passes to and from school as short-term emergency aid.  Similarly, A.S. will focus on creating a welcoming environment for the growing population of AB 540 students, returning Veterans, evening students, and the LGBT students.  In the same manner, A.S. plans to expand the recycling program, which we began last year, in hopes of making Fullerton College a more environmentally friendly campus.

I encourage you all to partake in every single even on campus, join the various organizations available and become involved in student government. Don't forget to purchase your Campus ID Card and A.S. Benefits , which are essential to receiving services on campus and discounts to A.S. sponsored services, Fine Arts events, FC Athletic competitions, Bookstore promotions, Cosmetology Services, "FC Days" ticket sales and community discounts.  Foremost, as a community of students facing difficult times in our education, I urge you all to voice your concerns and become active participants in promoting the needs of the students.  Join me and every student representative as we foster a more equitable setting for students, not only on campus but also throughout our communities.  I look forward to meeting many of you throughout the school year.  Feel free to contact me at 1-714-992-7000, ext. 24006, email me at mduque@fullcoll.edu or stop by the A.S. Office in Rm 222 on the second floor the College Center/200 Bldg.

Once again, Welcome to Fullerton College, and as labor leader and civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez, once said, "Students must have initiative...they should not be mere imitators.  They must learn to think and act for themselves and be free."

Sincerely,

Maria Duque, A.S. President