De Anza Student Government (DASG)

Welcome to De Anza Student Government

DASG group on welcome day

DASG stands for De Anza Student Government. DASG is composed of students who have one goal in common – to advocate for students' needs and represent students on campus.

We are a united and progressive Senate dedicated to promoting diversity, leadership, and student empowerment by advocating for programs, services and activities that serve to enrich the student experience at De Anza.

With a budget of more than $1 million, the DASG Senate sponsors and funds hundreds of programs and events in the interests of the student body. We host and plan events, engage with students, distribute funds across student programs, contribute as voting members of several shared governances.

2023-2024 DASG Executive Officer Election Results

What Does DASG Do?

Funding Programs

With a budget of more than $1 million, DASG funds 40+ student programs on campus.

Representing Student Voices

DASG ensures that all students have a voice in the student body and shared governance at De Anza.

Advocating and Affecting Policy

We advocate on a college, district, and statewide level on all policies concerning students.

Ensuring Equity and Sustainability

DASG has a common goal of promoting equity and sustainability.

Sponsoring Student-Led Events

DASG Senate sponsors and funds hundreds of activities and events.

Supporting Student Rights and Services

DASG represents students in speakng out for rights and needed services.

Senate and Committee Meetings

Member Attendance Requirements

Due to updates to the California Brown Act (California Open Meeting Law for Local Legislative Boadies) effective January 1, 2023, all Officers, Senators, Prospective Senators, Interns, and Prospective Interns must attend meetings in person on campus at their specified location.

Members of the public are free to attend in person or online if an online option is available.

DASG Senate Meetings

Time: Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
Meeting location: Student Council Chambers in the Lower Level of the Campus Center and Online Via Zoom
Meeting link: Zoom

The DASG Senate and its committees generally meet the second week of each quarter through the tenth week of each quarter Fall - Spring.

Senate Agendas, Minutes and Attachments

The DASG Senate does not normally meet the first week of the quarter, the week before finals, finals week, during quarter breaks, or during the summer.

All meetings are open to the public.
Join our meetings and make a difference!

Senate

Day and time: Wednesdays at 4 p.m.
Location: In person in the Student Council Chambers in the lower level of the Campus Center and spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Senate agendas, minutes and attachments
Agenda item requests: DASG Senate Agenda Item Request (Microsoft Form)
Chair: Amy Huang, dasgpresident@fhda.edu
Primary advisers: Hyon Chu Yi-Baker, yibakerhyonchu@fhda.edu, and Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu
Secondary adviser: Maritza Arreola, arreolamaritza@fhda.edu

Finance

Webpage: Finance Committee Page
Day and time: Mondays, 4-6 p.m.
Location: Student Council Chambers on the lower level of the Campus Center, and online via Zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Finance Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Agenda item requests:
Chair: TJ Chang, dasgfinance@fhda.edu
Advisers: Hyon Chu Yi-Baker, yibakerhyonchu@fhda.edu, and Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu
Support staff: Lisa Kirk, kirklisa@fhda.edu, and Jennifer Nguyen, nguyenjennifer@fhda.edu

Student Services and Feedback

Webpage: Student Services and Feedback Committee Page
Day and time: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Student Services and Feedback Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Alysa Ngo, dasgssf@fhda.edu
Adviser: Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu

Marketing and Communications

Webpage: Marketing and Communications Committee Page
Day and time: Mondays, 4 - p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Marketing and Communications Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Jessica Lukius, dasgmarketing@fhda.edu
Advisers: Maritza Arreola, arreoloamaritza@fhda.edu, and Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu

Equity and Diversity

Webpage: Equity and Diversity Committee Page
Day and time: Thursdays, noon-1 p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Equity and Diversity Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Amrit Kaur Gill, dasgequitydiversity@fhda.edu
Adviser: Maritza Arreola, arreolamaritza@fhda.edu

Programs and Events

Webpage: Programs and Events Committee Page
Day and time: Fridays, 3-4 p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Programs and Events Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Michelle Chang, dasgprogramsevents@fhda.edu
Advisers: Maritza Arreola, arreolamaritza@fhda.edu, and Dayna Swanson, swansondayna@fhda.edu

Environmental Sustainability

Webpage: Environmental Sustainability Committee Page
Day and time: Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Environmental Sustainability Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Zain Mustafa, dasges@fhda.edu
Adviser: Dayna Swanson, swansondayna@fhda.edu

Legislative Affairs

Webage: Legislative Affairs Committee Page
Day and time: Fridays, 2-3 p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Zoom link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Legislative Affairs Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Mohammad Khan, dasglegislativeaffairs@fhda.edu
Adviser: Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu

Flea Market

Webpage: Flea Market Committee Page
Day and time: Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Flea Market Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Abigail Ruihan Sun, dasgfleamarket@fhda.edu
Adviser: Dayna Swanson, swansondayna@fhda.edu

Elections

Webpage: Elections Committee Page
Day and time: Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Elections Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Jenny Trinh, dasgvicepresident@fhda.edu
Advisers: Hyon Chu Yi-Baker, yibakerhyonchu@fhda.edu, and Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu

Executive Advisory

Webpage: Executive Advisory Committee Page
Day and time: Thursday, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: In person at DASB Lounge meeting room, spectating via zoom
Meeting link: Zoom
Meeting documents: Executive Advisory Committee agendas, minutes and attachments
Chair: Amy Huang, dasgpresident@fhda.edu
Primary advisers: Hyon Chu Yi-Baker, yibakerhyonchu@fhda.edu, and Dennis Shannakian, shannakiandennis@fhda.edu
Secondary adviser: Maritza Arreola, arreolamaritza@fhda.edu

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