Associated Student Body (ASB)
The official student organization of West Hills College Lemoore is the Associated Student Body (ASB), which all students are encouraged to join. The leadership of the ASB is through a council. The ASB Council is made up of elected and appointed student officers serving as the “voice” of the students to the college administration. The council works to improve the relationship between the student and the college through open communications with the student population and college staff, representation on college committees and activities designed to enhance the collegiate experience. The council meets regularly to conduct the business of the Student Government Association. All students are encouraged to attend.
Students can opt in to purchase a $10 student activity benefit fee each semester. The fee provides the student to free entry to athletic events, access to the fitness center during open hours, discounts in the community and other benefits. Student can select the fee by clicking the appropriate box during registration. Students who opt into the fee receive a card indicating so. The fee goes toward funding student leadership training, and student activities provided by the Associated Student Body.
A student identification card is available at the front counter of the Student Union Building. Students may be required to obtain a Student Identification Card to gain access to computer labs and to check out library books. Access to discounts at student games, etc. is not included with the general student identification card. A $10 replacement fee is charged for lost or damaged cards.
Student Organizations
Clubs and organizations with service, political, academic, social and cultural objectives offer students the opportunity to participate in areas of specific interest. Representatives from each campus club comprise the Inter-Club Council and serve as a recommending body to the Associated Student Body Executive Council.
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) — Board of students who bind together to advocate for the betterment of the student athlete program. Originally formed as a committee of the captains of the various athletic teams on campus, but is now open to all students and athletes. Contact: Chris Hawken (christopherhawken@whccd.edu)
- Educators Rising — State chartered, student-run branch of TEAM Teach; work toward the development of future educators. Contact: Shannon Turmon (shannonturmon@whccd.edu )
- Cru Christian Club — Nationally chartered, non-denominational Christian ministry. Contact: Bruce Harwell (bruceharwell@whccd.edu )
- Students Promoting Learning Art Appreciation Techniques (SPLAAT) — Promotes art appreciation and student creativity through art on campus. Contact: Kristen Kennedy (kristenkennedy@whccd.edu )
- Drama Club — Promotes the appreciation of theatrical performance art. Contact: David Brooks (davidbrooks@whccd.edu )
- Mission Possible Awareness Club (MPAC) — Raises awareness of issues related to special student needs on campus.
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society — Nationally chartered honor student society. Contact: Giselle Simon (gisellesimon@whccd.edu)
- Go Green — Raises campus awareness of environmental issues. Contact: Bob Hall (bobhall@whccd.edu )
- Eagle Pantry — Nationally chartered food recovery program to fight student food insecurity. Contact: Dr. Vera Kennedy ( verakennedy@whccd.edu )
For further information including meeting schedules, agendas and minutes for the above programs, consult the Student Associated Student Body portal team site, which is available to all students.
Athletics
West Hills College Lemoore is a participating member of the Central Valley Conference. Currently, West Hills College Lemoore fields highly competitive men’s and women’s intercollegiate cross country, men’s and women’s intercollegiate soccer teams, men’s and women’s intercollegiate golf teams, men’s wrestling and women’s basketball. West Hills College Lemoore will be adding women’s volleyball and men’s basketball in the 2018-19 academic year.
Food Service
Food service at West Hills College Lemoore is available at Vel’s Diner, located in the Student Union, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Daily specials are available.