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Special Programs and Services

Associated Students of
San Diego State University

The Associated Students of San Diego State University (A.S.) is a unique, full-service organization. The A.S. provides a variety of programs, services and activities for SDSU students as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and the public. Managed by elected student executives, the Associated Students programs range from student employment and government, to recreation, entertainment and child care. An independent, not-for-profit corporation, it is funded by the student activities fee and revenues collected from programs and services. Associated Students can be reached by calling 594-6555.

Student Government. The Associated Students sponsors extensive student leadership programs designed to encourage active student participation in the decision-making policies of the University. The A.S. Council is the voice of the SDSU student body. Composed of one representative per 1500 students and four executive officers, the Council is responsible for the A.S. $7 million annual budget and for formulating policy. Elections held each semester allow for the selection of individuals to fill one-year terms on the Council. Meetings of the A.S. Council are weekly, open sessions.

Other student government activities include monitoring academic policies and managed programs; appointments to educational or campus-related committees; lobbying to provide student input to city, county, state and federal governments; and representing SDSU's interests with the California State Student Association. Call 594-6487 for more details about student government programs.

Aztec Center. The hub of student activity at SDSU, Aztec Center is the headquarters of the Associated Students and its staff. Aztec Center features study lounges, meeting and conference rooms, the Information Booth, the Ticket Office and businesses that include Pak Mail, University Student Travel Network, Ralph's Hair Place, and USE Credit Union. The Center also houses Monty's Den, a popular campus eatery and meeting place for students that offers many food selections. For more information, call 594-6551.

A.S. Recreational Programs. Associated Students manages most of the recreation programs available to SDSU students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public providing low cost leisure and fitness programs for fun and class credit.