SGCC General Election 2025

Calling all Coyotes! Election week is upon us. Please be sure to place your votes for your your Student Government of Cerro Coso (SGCC) Executive Board candidates as well as Faculty and Adjunct Faculty of the Year. If you are interested in getting involved, it's not too late. Following elections, students who would like to engage with SGCC may connect with SGCC Advisor, Tyson Huffman (tyson.huffman@cerrocoso.edu).

Election Timeline and Links to Participate

Filing (Self-Nominations / Nominations for Faculty of the Year Awards) | March 3 - March 14, 2025 - CLOSED

Campaigning for Elections | March 17 - 28 (View our Campaign Guidelines)

Voting | April 7 - April 10, 2025 (ballots open Monday at 8am and closes Thursday at 4pm)

Candidate Statements

President

Garrett Wilkinson

Hello Cerro Coso Students! I've been a fellow Coso Student for nearly 4 years now, having started in the Fall of 2021. In 2023 I joined the Student Government Executive board as your Event Coordinator; and in the years since I have served as your Vice President and Acting President as well. In the 2024/2025 Academic Year I served as the Regional Delegate for Cerro Coso in the Student Senate of California Community Colleges, traveling to assemblies to represent your interests among the entire California College community. In that time I've come to understand the challenges facing our rural campuses, with our student population being spread out over hundreds of miles. I've witnessed the damaged state that Student life was put in by Covid and the steps towards recovery that have been made. As your President next year, I would advocate and work to create formal structures to serve as a groundwork for the continued growth of student life. I will aim to establish formal lines of communication within the clubs and hold workshops on how to navigate the running and funding of clubs and student-driven events. I will work to increase Cerro Coso's representation and partnership at the Regional Level; Where I intend to run for Regional Affairs Director of Region 5, representing 12 Community Colleges and 6 Districts from across Merced-Fresno-Kern counties.

Secretary

Luke Howels

I am Luke L. Howells, an accomplished 2024 Patriot Academy Leadership Congress graduate and an up-and-coming PA Constitutional Coach. Recently I was accepted into the Convention of States (COS) Social Media Warrior Program. I am committed to expanding my knowledge of American history and the modern political system. As a passionate student, I am focused on honing my skills to become an exceptional public speaker and U.S. Constitutionalist. A steadfast Christian, I am interested in learning new and effective ways to apply biblical principles in a modern political environment. My ultimate goal is to become a California State Senator and restore my state to its former glory. Together we will MAKE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN AGAIN.

Event Coordinator

Zackary Prusia

My name is Zackary Prusia, and I'm running for student government because I want to continue helping SGCC grow and support student activities to flourish once again on campus. If elected, I will continue to help with building up the overall collage experience with how SGCC helps students and having more things to do in campus.

Senator

Lindsay Reed

I think that I would make a great candidate for student body senator because I am already very involved with students on campus since I'm an embedded tutor and teaching assistant for Dr. Bowen. Being an embedded tutor has provided me with insights to what students concerns and needs are. I have directly witnessed the academic challenges that students face and developed strong communication and problem solving skills to help them overcome it. I've gained insight into the administrative and instructional aspects of the college, fostering my ability to collaborate with faculty and staff. I believe these qualities make myself a great candidate for student body senator and I am excited to be running.

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Run for an Executive Board Position

Every Spring SGCC holds a general election to elect a new executive board and a new senate. Those interested in becoming executive board members should begin attending SGCC Executive Board meetings, Coyote Townhalls, and keep an eye out for invitations to self-nominate for a position.

Become a Senator

The Student Senate of Cerro Coso represents the collective student body. The Student Senate aims to collect and share the student voice in an effort to improve the student experience. Students from any Cerro Coso campus may become a senator, but they must be available to visit a campus to assist with events.

The senators' roles include:

• Planning and facilitating campus events
• Recruiting new members and participating in outreach efforts for the college
• Serving on college committees as a student representative
• Collaborate with and supporting clubs
  

  For More Information

  • Attend SGCC Coyote Town Hall (previously General Session) on the first Tuesday of each month, 12:30-1:30, in the Lecture Center at the Ridgecrest Campus and via Zoom [Register to attend via Zoom] All Students are invited to attend!
  • Join the Student Senate
    • The Senate is the representative body of the students of Cerro Coso. Senators collect student interest and concern and represent students to influence change at the college
    • Senators serve to represent the students of Cerro Coso through advocacy efforts, development of campus activities, and building awareness of issues facing students.
    • Join the Student Senate of Cerro Coso Interest - Pronto group (Group Code: 498W3P) to discuss information related to students!
    • Meets with the SGCC Executive Board Tuesdays of each month at 1:00pm in LRC 722 - On the 1st Tuesday of each month, this meeting is held in Coyote Townhall (12:30p in the Lecture Center, MB 250, Ridgecrest Campus OR via Zoom [Register to attend via Zoom]

Students with further questions on how to participate in the SGCC, or for more information you may email SGCC Advisor, Tyson Huffman [tyson.huffman@cerrocoso.edu].

The SGCC welcomes anyone who wishes to get involved. We will advise you in how to participate in clubs, events, or any part of student life. We need you to help enrich the student atmosphere, so join an activity and share your insight and creativity. Do not worry, no experience is necessary.

Student Government Offices