Mission & Purpose

The Associated Students of Cal Poly Humboldt is a recognized non-profit corporation and an auxiliary of Cal Poly Humboldt. The specific purpose of this corporation is to:

• provide a means for responsible and effective participation in the governance of the campus
• provide an official voice through which students’ opinions may be expressed
• foster awareness of these opinions both on and off campus
• assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body
• provide services and programs as deemed necessary by the corporation to meet the needs of the student and campus community
• stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community

The Associated Students’ services and programs shall be established for the purpose of providing essential activities closely related to, but not normally included as a part of the institutional educational program.

Vision (Results of a Successful Mission)

Equity

1. Striving for social and environmental justice
2. Listening to those directly affected by inequity
3. Striving for respect and the understanding of all people

Empowerment

1. Developing student organizers and leaders
2. Providing tools for institutional and policy changes
3. Offering spaces for group and individual empowerment

Well-being

1. Enhancing the livelihood and academic success of the student body
2. Fostering support for personal and community well-being
3. Offering opportunities for healing/care