The Associated Students of Delta College (ASDC) hosts events the third Thursday of every month from 12-1:30 p.m. in the quad. The events are meant to increase student spirit.
At the Aug. 25 Mustang BBQ, students were provided with barbecue pulled pork, beans, and cold drinks. Music for the event was provided by a deejay.
“One of ASDC’s goals for the year is to bring back that sense of community; which we hope to do through College Hour and other ASDC events,” said ASDC President Alexandra Cruz. “I think the Mustang BBQ was a success, we were able to serve over 400 students in the quad. I think the students had a great time, I saw a group of them dancing and having fun”.
A second event was held Sept. 15 with live mariachi that had a attendees participating in singing and dancing.
Food from Los Gorditos Muniz Taco shop was served. This event kicked off the start of Latinx Heritage Month. Students who purchased the Mustang Pass, available for $10 at the Cashier’s Office, received free food at the event.
While in person events happened last year, more students are attending this year because more classes have returned to campus.
“It feels amazing to have College Hour back in-person,” said Cruz. “I started Delta during the pandemic so I never saw Delta College when it was packed with students. I think that school spirit and student enthusiasm has been lacking because of the pandemic.”
The ASDC board is working to build pride for Delta back in the student body.
“The new ASDC board wants to bring that school spirit back. It was so awesome to see students enjoying the BBQ and dancing to the music. It made me feel proud to be a mustang,” said Cruz. “Another way we’re interacting with students is through our Instagram @ ASDC_SJDC.”
More student involvement could also come from fewer students having classes during the ASDC-sponsored events.
During Summer 2022, Administrative Policy 5560 was revised to reflect that classes should not be scheduled during College Hour. The change takes place beginning Spring 2023.
“Delta College’s strategic planner empathizes how they are ‘student centered,’ however, I feel that is not their priority and is not reflected in some of the decisions they make.”
Cruz said that she and last year’s ASDC board worked to implement that policy change, which will prohibit scheduling of classes during the 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. hour on Thursdays.
“This was done to ensure that every student can have the opportunity to participate,” said Cruz.