Cal State Fullerton faculty and staff who work closely with students are encouraged to share this leadership opportunity with potential candidates for the 2026-27 Associated Students Inc. Student Government elections.
Students interested in gaining hands-on leadership experience, representing their peers and having a voice in campus decision-making can apply for candidacy through Feb. 10. Most elected positions include a stipend in recognition of the time and commitment involved. Applications are available on the ASI website.
ASI leaders say faculty and staff play a critical role in helping students see themselves as leaders, particularly those who may not initially consider running.
“ASI would not be here without student leaders. Students truly drive the work we do and shape the experience for current and future Titans,” said Rebecca Hesgard, ASI director of student government. “When faculty and staff encourage students to step forward, it helps them realize their voice matters and that they belong in leadership.”
Students from all majors, backgrounds and levels of experience are eligible to participate, either by running as a college representative or as ASI president or vice president. Candidates for president and vice president must run as a pair.
Student government leaders help guide initiatives that directly affect the campus community, including shaping ASI’s annual budget, supporting the California Higher Education Student Summit, advancing the ASI Student Wellness Initiative, and expanding funding and programming for services such as the ASI Food Pantry and Children’s Center.
“The ASI Student Wellness Initiative is a strong example of student advocacy, from idea to approval,” Hesgard said. “Student leaders will continue to play a central role in its implementation for years to come.”
To be eligible, applicants must have completed at least one semester at CSUF and maintain a minimum semester GPA of 2.0.
Students may also run individually to represent one of CSUF’s eight colleges: College of the Arts, College of Business and Economics, College of Communications, College of Education, College of Engineering and Computer Science, College of Health and Human Development, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Elected leaders advocate for student interests by allocating resources, developing initiatives and working with campus partners to enhance the overall student experience.
“If you care about your community and want to make a difference, there is a place for you here,” Hesgard said. “Leadership looks different for everyone, and those varied perspectives strengthen our student government.”
Faculty and staff may share election information with students who have shown an interest in leadership as polls open in March 2026.
By Sofia Serrano