Con: Hault more disruptions

SUSAN LOPEZ Reporter @RoundupNews

The word 'order' can be connected from the oldest to the most modern political ideologies of democracy. Even though these can vary widely from each other, their goal is maintenance and balance of a social organization. Student affairs can be a complicated field to trek, as the number of concerns surrounding their well being cannot reassure 100 percent of the people at the campus.

Therefore, having students to vote in an extensive list of issues will not be convenient for the Associated Students Organization (ASO). The reason why is that having the student body government to count the votes for each student could be chaotic causing rupture or differences on campus.

Pierce College has its own student body that collaborates with the ASO Senate.

According to the ASO ByLaws, “All meetings will be open to the public, posted within seventy-two (72) hours in advance, and held on campus during school hours unless otherwise authorized by the ASO Advisor. All members of committees must be paid ASO members and currently enrolled students.”

Anyone is welcome to attend Academic Senate meetings and Pierce College Council (PCC) meetings to stay informed on campus issues and budget decisions. Students can find ways to personally email board members if they wish to make a personal impact.

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has similar processes where the body government represents the student's concerns and choose according to their best interests.

For example, Los Angeles Mission College and Valley College have a similar system, which students choose the ASO members through elections putting them in charge of voting on different issues relating to the students.

Also, California State University, Northridge follows the same system where they have an association of students, who each represent one of the career departments at the campus and that person will choose for the dozens of other students who belong in that group.

If this system is being followed by several campuses around the Los Angeles area, it is because it guarantees a line of order even though it might not be perfect.

However, putting more people into the picture could worsen existing issues and rise controversy as the tally count may not be fair or precise.

The ASO By-Laws also states, “The Senate members must have at least five voting members to be legitimate ASO and conduct business. They must also hold weekly meetings where they propose legislation or policies concerning each student. This assures the order and effectiveness of proposed policies.” is presented only in the editorials. Cartoons and photos, unless run under the editorial masthead, and columns are the opinions of the creators and not necessarily that of the Roundup. The college newspaper is published as a learning experience under the college journalism instructional program. The editorial and advertising materials published herein, including any opinions expressed, are the responsibility of the student newspaper staff. Under appropriate state and federal court decisions, these materials are free from prior restraint by the virtue of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. Accordingly, materials published herein, including any opinions expressed, should not be interpreted as the position of the L.A. Community College District, the college or any officer or employee thereof.

It is also important to remind students that this doesn’t mean their voices are being silenced, but on the contrary, they should speak up about the troubles that are affecting campus and bring them to the ASO member so they can take action.

The ASO members represent all students at Pierce and having them makes the goal for student satisfaction run smoothly for better agreements. Getting to know your representatives and staying up-to-date with public meetings on campus is the best way to take the proper initiative.