Associated Students
Biola's Associated Student Government (AS) aims to represent the student body on an administrative level, as well as provide services and facilitate events to foster a Christ-centered community.
The AS President, Senior VP, VP of Services, and VP of Finance, Technology, and Human Resources are all elected student leaders. Collectively they constitute the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and oversee the two branches of AS at Biola: Executive and Services.
Executive Branch
The Executive Branch is the representational side of AS, comprised of 15 Senators, each representing their residence hall (or the commuter population). Senators report on student needs or issues and determine how student fees are divided among the Services Branch. Senate proposals are passed by a majority vote.
Services Branch
The Services branch is a program-oriented body that seeks to increase community life at Biola, comprised of the following departments:
The Biolan
The Biolan staff is responsible for publication of the yearbook.
Chapel Board
Chapel Board plans undergraduate chapels and Singspiration in cooperation with the University Chaplain.
The Chimes
The Chimes staff is responsible for publication of the student newspaper.
International Student Association (ISA)
ISA provides support for international students and promotes cultural awareness on campus.
Intramural Board
Intramural Board facilitates all intramural sports on campus, as well as a Football All-Star Tournament for Southern California Christian colleges.
Marketing
Marketing provides quality publications and advertisement for AS.
Multicultural Relations Board (MCR)
MCR provides Biola students with the resources for diversity training, multicultural education, ethnic identity development, and spiritual growth within the Christian community.
Social Board
Social Board coordinates student social events, including weekly concerts, Catch Me If You Can, Spring Banquet, and Mock Rock.
Spirit Board
Spirit Board works to create enthusiasm and unity within the student body through Biola's many traditions, including the Egg, Manly and No-Makeup Month of March, and Midnight Madness.
Spirit Board is also responsible for assisting over 40 clubs in formation, funding, and publicity.
"This year I've been blessed with being a senator for our new dorm, Horton. As a senator it's my job to be represent their voice.
"In AS there are proposals once a week to the 15 senators. A typical proposal might be Social Board asking for money to have a concert on campus. After a proposal is made, the senate is usually given until the next meeting to decide how to vote on the proposal.
"Every two weeks I go to the floors of my constituents in north Horton and ask the students I meet how they feel I should vote. I also ask for ideas on improving the University as a whole. Occasionally I host an online forum where we can have a web-based discussion.
"As a senator I also help out with AS events, such as campus carnivals or concerts. I pretty much try to help out the student body as much as I can."
– Andrew, Communication
