Welcome to De Anza Student Body Government

23-24 DASG Senators

Student Elections

Run for a DASG Executive Officer position for 2025-2026.

Please visit the DASG Elections page for more information.

What is DASG?

DASG stands for De Anza Student Government. DASG is composed of students who have one goal in common – to advocate for students' needs and represent students on campus.

We are a united and progressive Senate dedicated to promoting diversity, leadership, and student empowerment by advocating for programs, services and activities that serve to enrich the student experience at De Anza.

With a budget of more than $1 million, the DASG Senate sponsors and funds hundreds of programs and events in the interests of the student body. We host and plan events, engage with students, distribute funds across student programs, contribute as voting members of several shared governance groups, and more.


What Does DASG Do?


 Funding  Programs

With a budget of more than $1 million, DASG funds 40+ student programs on campus. 


Representing Student Voices

DASG ensures that all students have a voice in the student body and shared governance at De Anza. 


Advocating and Affecting Policy

We advocate on a college, district, and statewide level on all policies concerning students. 


Ensuring Equity and Sustainability

DASG has a common goal of promoting equity and sustainability.


Sponsoring Student-Led Events

DASG Senate sponsors and funds hundreds of activities and events.


Supporting Student Rights and Services

DASG represents students in speakng out for rights and needed services.



Senate and Committee Meetings

Member Attendance Requirements

Due to updates to the California Brown Act (California Open Meeting Law for Local Legislative Boadies) effective January 1, 2023, all Officers, Senators, Prospective Senators, Interns, and Prospective Interns must attend meetings in person on campus at their specified location.

Members of the public are free to attend in person or online if an online option is available. 

DASG Senate Meetings

  • Time: Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
  • Meeting location: Student Council Chambers in the Lower Level of the Campus Center and Online Via Zoom
  • Meeting link: Zoom

The DASG Senate and its committees generally meet the second week of each quarter through the tenth week of each quarter Fall - Spring.

Senate Meetings

The DASG Senate does not normally meet the first week of the quarter, the week before finals, finals week, during quarter breaks, or during the summer.

  • All meetings are open to the public. 
  • Join our meetings and make a difference!

Senate

Finance

Student Rights and Equity

Marketing

Programs

Administration

Elections

Executive Advisory


Join Us on Social Media

Connect with us and stay updated on DASG news and events!


Check These Additional Sites

 

Student Comments
or Suggestions
Form

"The Scoop"
College Life
Newsletter

Join DASG

QUESTIONS?
JOIN OFFICE HOURS!

DASG SENATE AGENDA
ITEM REQUEST FORM

Questions? Ask me!

Luca Paliska

Luca Paliska
President

De Anza Student Government

dasgpresident@fhda.edu

Office Location

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Hinson Center Lower Level, inside the Office of College Life

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DASG Mission

As elected representatives of the De Anza Student Government, we strive to be a safe, equitable, and inclusive body that reflects the diversity of the student population. We are committed to serving our fellow students, amplifying their voices, and advocating for their needs in an accountable and transparent manner.


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