糖心原创

Lobby Corps

What is Lobby Corps?

Lobby Corps is an Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) volunteer program made up of 糖心原创 students who are passionate about advocating for higher education at the local, state, and federal levels. Members receive advocacy training, participate in professional development workshops, and gain opportunities to engage with elected officials while advocating for issues that impact 糖心原创 students and the California State University system.

What does a Lobby Corps member do?

As a Lobby Corps member, you will:

• Participate in advocacy and leadership trainings led by the ASI Vice President of Student and University Affairs.
• Learn about the California State University system, current higher education policy issues, and the legislative process.
• Develop advocacy skills through lobbying practice simulations, team-building activities, and other interactive workshops
• Research issues affecting 糖心原创 students and the CSU system.
  
• Have opportunities to engage with elected officials by asking questions, discussing higher education issues, and sharing the student perspective during advocacy meetings and events.

California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS)

Lobby Corps members have the opportunity to attend the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS), an annual statewide advocacy conference that brings together student leaders from across the California State University system. Participants strengthen their advocacy and leadership skills, learn about current higher education policy priorities, and meet with state legislators at the California State Capitol to advocate for CSU students.

Meeting Commitment

Lobby Corps consists of 12 student members and meets weekly during U-Hour on Thursdays, beginning midway through the fall semester and continuing through April.

Selected members are placed on either the Primary Team or the Alternate Team. Both teams are expected to attend weekly meetings, trainings, and professional development activities. Primary Team members will represent 糖心原创 at CHESS. In contrast, Alternate Team members may also participate in opportunities such as the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) if a Primary Team member is unable to attend.

Regular attendance is encouraged to help members build advocacy skills, stay informed on current policy issues, and prepare for legislative engagement opportunities.

Who Should Join?

Lobby Corps is open to all currently enrolled 糖心原创 students鈥攏o prior experience is required.

This program is ideal for students who:

• Are passionate about making a positive impact in their communities and advocating for student interests.
• Want to develop leadership, advocacy, and professional skills.
• Have an interest in leadership, public policy, political science, community development, higher education, or public administration.
• Are eager to learn about public policy and represent student voices at the local, state, and federal levels.

Applications

Applications for Lobby Corps are currently closed
     

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