2008 Woodie Awards
ASBG goes to Washington
Ivan Moore
Issue date: 3/24/06 Section: News
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Delta's Associated Student Body Government made a trip to the East Coast this week to attend the annual National Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C., and to tour the United Nations in New York City.
The NAC is a yearly event coordinated by the American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC), which gives student leaders the chance to, according to the ASACC's official website, "share ideas and methods with each other, while meeting with leaders of Congress and their staff among other national decision-makers."
The ASACC is an organization designed to improve student leadership skills. The NAC, in its 22nd year, is an opportunity for student leaders to have a practical experience in decision-making and policy, and to address members of the U.S. Congress concerning student issues.
While many members of Congress may be out of the office during the week, this still gives the Delta ASBG an opportunity to raise concerns and ideas with the leaders of the country.
Prominent among the issues for students this year is the rising cost of education, which has been covered by The Impact this semester. In an important election year for Congress, the ASBG could have a unique opportunity with the NAC.
The conference began March 18, with a day of workshops and speakers. According to the official itinerary for the event, Ralph Nader is the keynote speaker for the next day's proceedings.
On Monday and Tuesday, the NAC representatives were given the chance to meet with their senators and representatives.
ASBG President Pierre Tapia and Vice President Elliot Castro could not be reached for comment.
The ASBG will leave Washington and travel to New York to visit the United Nations, and will return to Stockton Sunday, March 26th.
The NAC is a yearly event coordinated by the American Student Association of Community Colleges (ASACC), which gives student leaders the chance to, according to the ASACC's official website, "share ideas and methods with each other, while meeting with leaders of Congress and their staff among other national decision-makers."
The ASACC is an organization designed to improve student leadership skills. The NAC, in its 22nd year, is an opportunity for student leaders to have a practical experience in decision-making and policy, and to address members of the U.S. Congress concerning student issues.
While many members of Congress may be out of the office during the week, this still gives the Delta ASBG an opportunity to raise concerns and ideas with the leaders of the country.
Prominent among the issues for students this year is the rising cost of education, which has been covered by The Impact this semester. In an important election year for Congress, the ASBG could have a unique opportunity with the NAC.
The conference began March 18, with a day of workshops and speakers. According to the official itinerary for the event, Ralph Nader is the keynote speaker for the next day's proceedings.
On Monday and Tuesday, the NAC representatives were given the chance to meet with their senators and representatives.
ASBG President Pierre Tapia and Vice President Elliot Castro could not be reached for comment.
The ASBG will leave Washington and travel to New York to visit the United Nations, and will return to Stockton Sunday, March 26th.