Associated Students, Inc. California State University, Long Beach. THE SENATE/BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Meeting #24 February 11, 2015

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1 Associated Students, Inc. California State University, Long Beach THE SENATE/BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES Meeting #24 February 11, CALL TO ORDER Vice President Nayiri Baghdassarian called the meeting to order at 3:30pm. 2. ROLL CALL Voting Members Present Marcus Harwell, College of the Arts Mr. Alex Mohtashem, College of the Arts Ms. Mona Moucharrafie, College of Business Administration Mr. Joshua Wong, College of Business Administration Ms. Kimberly Kreszyn, College of Education Ms. Gee Moon, College of Education Mr. Kshitij Kawatra, College of Engineering 4pm) Mr. Jose Salazar, College of Engineering 4:45 pm) Mr. Randy Le, College of Health & Human Services Mr. Kyle Martinez, College of Health & Human Services Mr. James Allen, College of Liberal Arts Ms. Joanna Salgado, College of Liberal Arts Mr. Chris Myrter, College of Natural Science & Math Ms. Bryana Olmeda, College of Natural Science & Math Ms. Alexa Ang, At-Large Mr. Marvin Flores, At-Large Ms. Miriam Hernandez, At-Large Mr. David Kling, At-Large Ms. Kelsey Reyes, At-Large Ms. Joanna Yan, At-Large Mr. Jeff Jarvis (CSULB Faculty Rep) Dr. Jeane Caveness (CSULB President s Designee) Ms. Nayiri Baghdassarian, Vice President Non-voting Members Present Mr. Richard Haller (ASI Executive Director) Dr. Kim Tabari (Asst. Director, Student Leadership & Involvement) Voting Members Absent Non-voting Members Absent 3. INVOCATION Invocation was presented by Dr. Maulana Karenga, Department Chair and Professor of Africana Studies. Dr. Karenga thanked the board for the opportunity to share some reflections on life and leadership during Black History month. He shared from the following two texts: Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

2 From the African classical sacred and ethical text, Odu Ifa Let us not engage the world hurriedly. Let us not grasp at the rope of wealth impatiently. That which should be treated with mature judgment, Let us not deal with in a state of anger. When we arrive at a cool place, Let us rest fully; Let us give continuous attention to the future; and let us give deep consideration to the consequences of things. And this because of our (eventual) passing. Dr. Karenga explained that this quote is a teaching on having a measured, balanced and thoughtful approach to achieving a good life. He added that the Eji Ogbe s stressed on the importance of being the balanced person and the Odu s ethics poses wealth as one of the main essence of life. He expressed his concern that pursuing material gain is not enough for a successful life. Treating important matters with reasonableness and calmness along with proper rest-taking habits is essential for leading a quality life. Dr. Karenga said that Odu s teaching also addresses the need for individuals to be concerned about the consequences of the decisions they make. He also read from the Egyptian sacred text, Hosia. Dr. Karenga explained that as we light the candle for creativity we should wish and commit ourselves to work for a world which is better and more beautiful than what we inherited. In doing this, we should reaffirm the ancient African ethical commitment to constantly heal and restore the world, a practice in ancient Egypt called serudj ta. This moral obligation calls on us everywhere and at all times, in society and in nature, to raise up what is in ruins; to repair what is damaged; to rejoin what is severed; to replenish what is depleted; to strengthen what is weakened; to set right what is wrong; and to make flourish that which is fragile and undeveloped. Dr. Karenga explained that doing good deeds is not difficult since while doing good to others they are also doing it for themselves and thereby a moral community which we all deserve to live in is being built. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ms. Judy Lee from ASI Street Team reported the following upcoming events: SRWC: Spring 2015 instructional classes are open Muay Thai, Pilates and Boxing- Session 1 2/9 till 3/20 and Session 2 3/23 5/8 Farmer s Market: Feb 11 th and 25 th, 10am-2pm, at the Friendship Walk Noontime Concerts: every Wednesdays, 12-1pm, location alternating between the South West Terrace and the South Plaza SRWC Goal Ball: every Wednesday, Feb 4 th till April 29 th, 2pm, at the main gym Rock Climbing Classes: Fridays, 1-3pm ASI Student Government Elections: Round 2 unfilled position applications due Feb 13 th, 4pm Movie on the House: Horrible Bosses 2 - Feb 17 th and 19 th, 1:30pm, 5pm and 8pm at USU Beach Auditorium SRWC Fitness Challenge 2015: Feb 18 th from 4-6pm, at the main gym Senior Portraits: during selected dates of March, April and May in the USU 5. APPROVAL/CORRECTIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (M) Mohtashem (S) Wong to approve Senate Agenda, Meeting #24, February 11, 2015 VOTE ON THE MOTION MOTION CARRIES Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

3 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR VP Baghdassarian reported the following: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration: Tuesday Feb. 24 th, 12-1pm in the Beach Auditorium; followed by an evening panel and a film at 6:30pm Grow Beach Garden: building planting boxes Sunday Feb 15 th, 12-5pm Dr. Caveness reported that on Wednesday Feb. 18 th there will be a panel on Human Sex Trafficking in the USU at 6pm, with the following panelists: Lt. Dan Pratt, Dr. Barbara Hernandez and Ms. Rachel Thomas. She thanked the Political Science, Women s Gender and Sexuality Studies and Program Council for sponsoring the event. 7. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE LAST MEETING A. Senate Minutes, Meeting #23, February 4, 2015 Senator Moucharrafie noted the following corrections: Item #7: Senator Le s correction should read change Mr. Josh Angue to Mr. Josh Angeo Item #10-B-2: Senator Kreszyn has experience with child development but not specifically with the IPCDC Item #11: Her comment should read Chicano/ Latino Graduation Committee pays more than $10,000 and not just $10,000 and that there are many more other events for which the student organizations have to rent and pay for, not just the graduation event (M)Moucharrafie (S) Martinez to approve Senate Minutes, Meeting #23, February 4, 2015, as amended VOTE ON THE MOTION MOTION CARRIES 8. CONSENT CALENDAR/REPORTS A. Approval of Reports from Subsidiary Boards 1) Board of Control Minutes, Meeting #21, February 3, 2015 Senator Reyes reviewed the minutes. B. Acceptance of Minutes from Subsidiary Boards 1) Board of Elections (BOE) Minutes, Meeting #7, January 30, ) Lobby Corps Minutes, Meeting #13, January 29, 2015 Senator Flores reviewed the minutes. C. Receipt of Minutes by the Senate 1) Senate Audit Minutes, Meeting #2, September 19, 2014 (M)Reyes (S) Flores to approve Consent Calendar/Reports VOTE ON THE MOTION MOTION CARRIES 9. OLD BUSINESS A. Legislative Business 1) BA # : Voting Campaign and Student Government Representation. Policy change: addition of Bylaws Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 9 B. Duties, Chapter 2 Article 1 Section 12 E. Duties and Powers, Chapter 2 Article 4 Section 3 E. Duties, Chapter 2 Article 5 Section 2 (1 st reading) Senator Salazar explained the resolution and said that the board members have an obligation to represent the students nationally. He said that voting is a right not taken seriously especially by younger generations. Senator Salazar said that voting figures of the young adults has been declining gradually and the board members have an obligation towards changing it. Senator Salazar said that the resolution calls for a campaign to be organized with the objective of stressing the importance of student voting and democracy. Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

4 He suggested that voting advertisement be done through KBeach (cabinet member working with KBeach to advertise 2 months prior to the election date), Lobby Corps, College Beat (uploading videos online similar to the lines of Senate in a Minute ), newspaper ads, and poster/flyer advertisement from the Programming Board. Senator Salazar said that this resolution would have a big impact on the community and is the right thing to do. Senator Moon said that she did not assist Senator Salazar write the resolution, and asked VP Baghdassarian to delete her name from the list of sponsors. VP Baghdassarian said that this resolution seems to be micromanaging the role of the Secretary of System wide Affairs and Lobby Corps. She added that voting campaign is one of the outline duties for Lobby Corps along with the Secretary of System Wide Affairs, who takes responsibility for conducting such events. Senator Reyes agreed with VP Baghdassarian and added that the first 4-5 whereas were repetitive. Senator Hernandez yielded her time to Secretary for System wide Affairs Zambrano, who stated that System Wide Affairs and City Affairs oversee voting registration and campaign events. She stated that she found the resolution repetitive and unnecessary. Mr. Haller said that forcing the student media to hold certain activities is a violation of the first amendment and our own policy on the student media. He said that editorial content cannot be controlled and is against the law. Senator Salazar said that this concern needs to be addressed and that as board members they have jurisdiction over student media. He said that ASI is advertising the USU Referendum campaign so why can t there be a voting campaign through student media. VP Baghdassarian said that USU Referendum is different from ASI Government. She again stressed the fact that the essence of this resolution is a Lobby Corps issue and suggested Senator Salazar attend Lobby Corps meetings and partner with Secretary Zambrano. Mr. Haller said that there is a difference between ASI Communications and the student media outlet. He said that ASI Communications is a corporate marketing tool and does not represent itself as a form for free expression; whereas the radio, TV stations and the newspaper are clearly articulated in our policy as being forms for free expression. Senator Salgado said that it is difficult to get students to vote through Lobby Corps events and suggested Senator Salazar collaborate with Lobby Corps and KBeach for outreaching the students to vote. VP Baghdassarian suggested Senator Salazar working with the Lobby Corps and drafting a similar resolution without the specifics. (M) Wong (S) Le to table BA # until Senator Salazar revises the resolution with the suggested amendments. VOTE ON THE MOTION MOTION CARRIES B. Non-Legislative Business There was none. C. Executive Business There was none. Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

5 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Legislative Business 1) SR # : Resolution in Support of Non-Discrimination Association (1st reading) Senator Reyes thanked former Secretary of LGBTIQ Affairs Shannon Cholokian, and Senators Allen and Olmeda for their assistance in drafting the resolution. She explained that the resolution addresses specific areas that account for decline in the Campus Pride Index at CSULB. She said that as ASI supports the nondiscrimination policy of the university; however, the university policy does not address the association with outside entities. Senator Reyes said that this resolution encourages Ms. Larisa Hamada to help the board address the University policy and amend it in accordance with the outside entities which do not comply with non-discrimination. She gave the example of Athletics having Chick-fil-A as a sponsor who does not adhere to non-discrimination policies. VP Baghdassarian added a new whereas, as suggested by Senator Reyes: Whereas Campus Pride, the national nonprofit organization who serves LGBTIQ and ally student leaders and campus organization, will be adjusting their campus pride index, causing CSULB s LGBTIQ rating decrease; and Senator Moucharrafie asked if Chick-fil-A discriminates against athletes or their team who publicly are LGBTIQ+. Senator Reyes said that Chick-fil-A discriminates the overall LGBTIQ+ community. She stated that Athletics has associated itself with Chick-fil-A, and since Athletics is under the university they should not associate with Chick-fil-A. Dr. Caveness said that our non-discrimination policy flows from the federal law. She read a policy portion from the Campus Regulations that pertained to prohibited categories of discrimination, and said that the point of prohibiting harassment and discrimination is since it limits the student s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities or opportunities offered by the university. She said that asking Ms. Hamada to revise the University s policy, which flows from federal law, would not be feasible. She suggested the authors of the resolution speak with Ms. Hamada for resolution revisions. Mr. Haller recommended the following: Line #18: Needs citation since there might be a procurement or fund-raising policy which prohibits doing business with these types of organizations Line #20: Clarify what the association is and how they are working together Line #24: Specify who the anti-gay groups are Senator Mohtashem asked if there is a board which reviews the sponsorship/partnerships with outside businesses. Mr. Haller said that the University Relations and Development oversees the approval of sponsorships and partnerships from various entities and added that he is not sure if there is any policy which limits accepting money from organization not complying with the non-discrimination policy. Senator Olmeda said that Chick-fil-A publicly announced their opposition to gay marriage. Senator Salazar asked Senator Reyes if she has spoken with the Athletics, yet. Senator Reyes said that they are still determining whom to contact within the Athletics department. Dr. Tabari asked the board members to not lose track of the purpose of this resolution which is to improve the Campus Pride Index. She supported Senator Salazar s suggestion of contacting Athletics. Senator Kling asked if the committee that determines the Campus Pride Index score has reviewed the sponsor list and decide on the scores. Senator Reyes said that they were looking at sponsors they were associated with and it led them to Chick-fil-A, an entity not following the Non-Discrimination Policy. Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

6 Senator Kling said that Athletic Director Vic Cegles shared various sources of their budget at the last Senate meeting. He added that alternate sources for Athletics budget lapse created, if the resolution was to pass, could also be provided within the resolution. Senator Yan said that it is worth noting that the Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy was reported saying I don t support gay marriage. Faculty rep Mr. Jarvis, who is acquainted with Mr. Dan Cathy, said that Chick-fil-A is not a gay hostile company and that Mr. Cathy s Executive Secretary of 30 years is a lesbian and that his personal secretary is gay. Mr. Jarvis said that the comments may be with regards to his traditional view of marriage. Dr. Caveness said that it is worth noting that today s conversation is in line with the student engagement legacy and that these moral issues are very important. She applauded the senators for identifying this issue, wrestling with it, and being committed to doing research and providing options. Senator Kling said that if Mr. Cathy has voiced his stance against gay-marriage, it is still discriminatory. Senator Myrter said that the 8 th Windmeyer. whereas should provide more background context on Mr. Shane Senator Mohtashem said that the whereas which defines Campus Pride should be placed before the quote. (M) Mohtashem (S) Wong to approve SR # : Association (1st reading) VOTE ON THE MOTION Resolution in Support of Non-Discrimination MOTION CARRIES B. Non-Legislative Business 1) SR # : Resolution in Support of Stance on California State Legislature Bills of Interest (1st reading) Secretary for System wide Affairs Zambrano reviewed the following Bills of Interest: Assembly Bill 7 (Bonta): Public Schools: Larry Itliong Day Mr. Itliong was a contemporary revolutionary of Cesar Chavez who led day-long protest on the working conditions for immigrant farm laborer. This bill requires the Governor to dedicate October 25 th of each year as Larry Itliong Day Assembly Bill 27 (Chavez): Public Postsecondary Education: Exemption from Nonresident Tuition This bill would require CSUs and UCs to exempt a student or prospective student who will use the GI Bill education benefits from paying non-resident tuition regardless of time spent in state Assembly Bill 42 (Kim): Public Postsecondary education: funding and mandatory fees This bill would prohibit mandatory system wide fees or tuition increases in all CC s, CSU s, and UC s. It would also prohibit any imposition of student success fee at any campus without a favorable student vote of 2/3 on a campus student election. If passed, it would take immediate effect Assembly Bill 80 (Campos): Interagency Task Force on the Status of Boys and Men of Color This bill would create the Interagency Task Force on the Status of Boys and Men of Color, in response to the federal My Brother s Keeper initiative, and would serve as a support mechanism for department agency and system leaders. It would also address the challenges facing boys and men of color in California, and assist departments and agencies in improving life outcomes for this population Assembly Bill 206 (Alejo): Student Financial Aid: California DREAM Work-Study Program This bill would require the California Student Financial Aid commission to establish the California DREAM Work-Study Program Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

7 Senator Wong, with reference to Bill #AB42, said that Public Defender (PD) Lendrum previously mentioned that the fees will not fluctuate for the next 6 years. He asked Secretary Zambrano regarding the mismatch in the time frames of 6 years versus the 2 year time-frame referred by her. Secretary Zambrano said that the CSU BOT decided on freezing the fee amount for the next 6 years; after which the students would decide whether or not the Success Fee should be implemented or not, as mentioned by PD Lendrum. She added that the AB42 asks for another moratorium for 2 years; after which the students would vote on having a Student Success Fee or not. Senator Wong, with reference to AB27, asked for the revenue impact on the CSU s from in-state vs. out-ofstate students for veterans. Secretary Zambrano said that veterans are provided with the GI Bill which funds for their tuition. She said that instate costs would come up to $3000 per unit versus the out-of-state fee of $3300 per unit. Mr. Haller asked if the 2/3 requirement for the AB42 is a recent addition. Secretary Zambrano said that it has always been a part of the bill. Mr. Haller said that if the state cuts funding to the CSU s within the next couple of years, CSU s would not have any avenues to recover. Senator Reyes noted a correction under line #77 and suggested using system leaders. (M) Moucharrafie (S) Martinez to approve SR # : Resolution in Support of Stance on California State Legislature Bills of Interest (1st reading) VOTE ON THE MOTION MOTION CARRIES C. Executive Business 1) PA # : Confirmation of (1) Programming Board Member Tyler Scott Mr. Scott presented that he is pursuing his BA in Communication Studies and through his studies and work experience has acquired the abilities to think and execute decisions in fast-paced environments, to communicate effectively, and to resolve potential disputes. He said that as being the former treasurer for his department s student organization he acquired the skill-set of leadership, event planning and strong communication skills. He added that he was on the Dean s list at Golden West College as well as at CSULB. (M)Moucharrafie (S) Mohtashem to confirm Tyler Scott as a Programming Board Member. VOTE ON THE MOTION MOTION CARRIES 11. REPORTS A. Jay Jenkins, ASI Chief of Staff Chief of Staff (COS) Jenkins reviewed the following Cabinet accomplishments/ongoing projects: AB540 Training: April 24 th, 9am 1pm, in USU 303 Safe-Zone Training: Feb 20 th, 8:15am-12:30am, in the Chatroom. 35 spaces available, RSVP to sharon.cruz@csulb.edu VETNET Training: April 17 th Beach Team: Feb. 18th, 5pm CSULB Love t-shirts: revenues to benefit the Scholarship for Students. Directed Senate to encourage sales Grow Beach: planter build-out, Feb 15 th, 12-5pm Take Back the Night: date in April TBD. Event will be hosted with the Women s Resource Center CHESS 2015: application wiling period has closed. Secretary Zambrano will be coordinate interviews which will begin tomorrow Senator Salgado asked how many spots are still left for Safe-Zone. COS Jenkins said that Ms. Sharon Cruz can provide that information. Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

8 Senator Reyes asked if she could sell CSULB Love t-shirts during sporting events. COS Jenkins said that prior approval would need to be obtained from the 49er Shops, Inc. B. Dale Lendrum, ASI Public Defender (PD) Lendrum made the following announcements: Thanked and congratulated the board members on passing the resolution to Support Increasing the number of CSU BOT Student Trustees Academic Integrity Committee: no new cases since last September Student Fee Advisory Committee: the last 2 meetings have been postponed. PD Lendrum voiced his concern that discussion on the issue of Student Success Fee is being delayed. Feb. 6 th meeting was pushed to March 6 th so that they could discuss the USU Referendum. He said that he would be asking the committee to discuss the current state of the Student Excellence Fee and would also ask them to add it to their agenda, as it is a crucial item for the CSULB students. University Resource Council: meetings will resume meeting Feb 17 th. PD Lendrum said he will send a designee, as he has a class conflicting with the meeting time. The newly formed Student Program Review Council (SPRC): held its first meeting on Feb 6 th. PD Lendrum elaborated on its mission and said that the SPRC gives the division and opportunity to examine past and present practices and envision the future using institutional, divisional goals and objectives as corner-stones for strategic planning It gives the division a chance to obtain evidence of best practices and use resources to make best resource divisions for optimal student learning, development and success It helps reveal challenges that keep units from obtaining their goals and allow the division to develop ways to overcome such obstacles It helps the division provide the best services possible for an ever-changing student body It enables the division to answer public calls for accountability and document its contribution to student learning, development and success PD Lendrum said that the SPRC will review programs and offer recommendations for improvement and not limit them. The program which is being currently reviewed is the Student Life and Development. PD Lendrum added that the SPRC would move on to the Student Health Services program review next during the spring and fall semesters. He thanked Dr. Caveness for nominating him to chair the council. CSU BOT: voted last month to overhaul the Student Success Fee CSU s which have the Student Success Fee in place, would remain in place till, at least 2021 CSU s which currently do not have the Student Success Fee, will not institute it till, at least 2021 As a member of the Student Fee Advisory Committee, PD Lendrum said that he will be working on everyone s behalf to utilizing these resources over the next 6 years to hire additional faculty. C. Joseph Phillips, ASI President There was no report due to President Phillips being out sick. D. Richard Haller, ASI Executive Director Mr. Haller reported the following: Announcements ASI took home the following awards from the Natl. Assn. of College Unions Intl. Steal This Idea Competition Digital Campaign First Place: Beach Pride Programs Website, Vanessa Pacheco Second Place: CSULB Student Recreation and Wellness Center Website, Olivia Sy Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

9 Video and Animation First Place: Year in Review 2014, Cienna Acevedo, Phillip Cheung, John Crump K-Beach was named a finalist for the following awards from the International Broadcasting Society: Best Show Promo: Sammy Mastroranni Best Specialty Music Show: In the Mix with DJ Charley Sharp Best Talk Show: Mornings on the Beach with Charley Sharp, Devin Ablard, Miz Lowe, Christian Wiseman, David Hayter, Jeff Kaufman & Danny Lemos Best Specialty Show: Food-ology Radio with Dustin Moore, Vanessa Avila & Joanna Salazar Best Radio Drama: Freedom s Call Best Celebrity/Artists Interview: Tavis Smiley (Arnetta Lowe and Molly Shannon) Best College Radio Station (more than 10,000 students enrolled) Winners will be announced at the Annual IBS International Conference Awards Ceremony in New York City on Saturday, March 7 K-Beach was also awarded the Golden Mike Award for Best Individual Writing for Radio by the Radio and Television News Association of Southern California The USU has been ranked 4 th Most Amazing Student Union in the nation by Best College Values ASI has been awarded a $2,000 grant from CSSA for our Grow Beach University Garden Enrollment Update As of yesterday, enrollment stands at 34,610 ASI target is 34,624 We are short by 14 students Within 0.40% of estimate Financial Update, as of December 31 st Associated Students Fund Generated $ 3,000,181 or 95.14% of projected net revenue Spent $ 2,427,144 or 91.41% of projected expenditures Produced an operating surplus of $ 573,036 University Student Union Fund Generated $ 4,453,972 or 90.48% of projected net revenue Spent $ 4,190,377 or 84.21% of projected expenditures Produced an operating surplus of $ 263,595 Investment Update, as of November 30 th ASI reported December loss of $7,667 January loss of $15,539 Ending market value of $ $1,005,911 USU reported December loss of $14,601 January loss of $17,865 Ending market value of $ $1,574,196 VEBA Update, as of 10/31/14 ASI reported November gain of $1,127 Current balance of $169,831 USU reported October gain of $3,757 Current balance of $566,252 Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

10 Staff Recruitment Update Recently Hired IPCDC Program Teacher Eric Eyman Projects Grow Beach University Garden Policy Updates Employee Compensation Employment Investments Performance Management Professional Development Staffing Volunteers Other Post-Employment Benefits Reform Staff Recognition Awesome Service Image award winner for the month of January is Judy Musselman, ASBO Business Services Coordinator February is Danny Lemos, Student Media Coordinator Congratulations, Judy & Danny In Closing Interacting with staff As members of the Board of Directors, you need to pay careful attention to how you relate to staff You are coming from a position of power that can be intimidating to staff members o Don t make special requests of staff or ask them to assist you with projects Respect the chain of command o If you need information or have suggestions, go through the proper channels Senator Moucharrafie, with regard to the awards for College Beat in New York City, asked if there is any grant being provided for participating students. Mr. Haller said that they budget for those students to attend those conferences. Senator Harwell, with regard to the KBeach award from Video Television, asked if Mr. Haller was aware of a single particular show which was singled out for that award. Mr. Haller said that he was not sure of the name of the writer or the show right now, but the award was specific for that particular writer and show. Senator Harwell also asked about our portfolio and how easily are they diversified. Mr. Haller said that it typically runs on 65% Equity and 35%- Fixed Income. E. College Senators 1) College of the Arts: Senators Harwell and Mohtashem Work completed since last report Meeting set for February 17 9:15 am with Dean Parker-Jeannette and Arts Ink Goals for next two weeks Set meeting with department Chair of Film and Electronic Arts Set meeting with other department chairs Attend Arts Ink Council meetings Set meeting with facilities manager of arts buildings with Senators-at-large Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

11 Student concerns Facilities Anything else Stay in there! You all matter A Senate that loves together, stays together VP Baghdassarian said that the general manager of the 49er Shops is looking into putting vending machines which dispenses myriad of items for the art students. She asked the senators to contact and follow-up their respective department chairs her with the list which the Arts students need by Feb 17 th. Mr. Haller asked Senator Mohtashem for the venue of the Feb 17 th meeting. Senator Mohtashem said that they would be meeting in Room #AS-124B. 2) College of Business Administration: Senators Moucharrafie and Wong Work completed since last report Rescheduled Dean meeting (Josh had the flu) Included Associate Dean Dr. Omer Benli to discuss early finals, among other things 1 st General ABSOC Meeting of the semester! CBA s College Council (Associated Business Students Organization Council) Scheduled a meeting with Facilities to receive update on facilities improvements Worked with SPAC (post-senate meeting) on policy agenda work Designated 1 senator for CBA Strategic Planning Committee (Josh) ASI recruitment All over FB and ABSOC Goals for next two weeks Confirm with Dean the role of student representation in the Technology Budget allocation Get things moving to update ABSOC Room computers Prepare for Dean and Associate Dean meeting Prepare for Strategic Planning Committee meeting Student concerns USU Referendum Opposition spreading faster than knowledge Finals schedule Professors scheduling finals during lecture days, not designated finals days CBA Organizations looking to finalize meeting rooms Three classrooms now available: CBA 216, 227, & 235 Anything else Look forward to another ASI hangout this month! Senator Reyes asked Senator Moucharrafie, where the flyers were being distributed. Senator Moucharrafie said upper-campus. Senator Reyes asked Senator Moucharrafie if organizations need permission from SLD prior to distributing flyers. Senator Moucharrafie said no. Senator Reyes asked the board members to maintain a neutral stance in such a scenario. Senator Moucharrafie said that reaching out to students and letting them know both the sides of the story is a sensible measure to undertake. Dr. Caveness stated that students promoting campus activities do not need a SLD permit. Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

12 3) College of Education: Senators Kreszyn and Moon Work completed since last report Meeting with the Dean Intern Abroad Program Meeting with the Associate Dean Pizza with the Dean ED Week COESA Meeting COEchella Mixer Student concerns CED Visibility Goals for next two weeks Schedule monthly Lunch with the Dean Meeting with Dr. Pandya 4) College of Engineering: Senators Kawatra and Salazar Work completed since last report Space Expo, May USC Reach Program Over 600 students attended fall study sessions Job Fair, Feb 26, USU, Volunteers needed DBF Project Promotion Engineering Week Student concerns New Student Fees Graduate School Jobs Goals for next two weeks SHPE Noche de Ciencias SWE Woman Engineers Meet with Dean 5) College of Health & Human Services: Senators Le and Martinez Work completed since last report Heard back from Dr. Sherrill on the Digitizer Met up with the Dean Air vent, digitizer, referendum Set up a meet up with Vanessa to present about the Referendum Randy attended the student council Goals for next two weeks Persistence. Meet up with the Dean again Report to SDA, Council, SIF, and Sustainability group Announce ASI un filled positions Student concerns Limited availability of FCS Computer Lab Referendum Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

13 Anything else Happy Valentine s Day! 6) College of Liberal Arts: Senators Allen and Salgado Work completed since last report Dean meeting Coffee with the Senator Resource Center Update - Richard Week of Welcome- CLASC LA Building ceremony Help Judiciary contact alumni Met with Senator Lara Visited FO Lobby corps CLASC retreat Resolution Dean Goals for next two weeks Continue FO5 project Plan another Coffee with CLA Senators event Week of Welcome- Lobby Corps/CLASC CHESS Senator Recruitment Schedule a campus tour for Sen. Ricardo Lara Student concerns Fees 7) College of Natural Science & Math: Senators Olmeda and Myrter Work completed since last report Scheduled a time to meet with Dr. Kris Slowinksi, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Evaluation, and Advising Continue discussion on building an important relationship between ASI and CNSM. Discussed issues within CNSM and possible solutions. Attended 1st CNSM Council Meeting of the semester (Bryana) Met with Maggie Pourabedi (College Beat) to discuss possibility of adding subtitles for Senate in a Minute in the USU (Chris) Talked to Jensen SAS Center about posting ASI Senator information within the center Goals for next two weeks Continue helping plan and promote Nobel laureate speaker with CNSM Council Set up tabling session outside Hall of Science Anything else Come out to SPAC (Senate Policy Agenda Completion) Committee after meeting in the ASI Office! Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,

14 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Senator Hernandez said that the Dream Success Center has been opened in USU-309. She invited the board members to visit the Center from 8am-5pm. Senator Salgado elected Senator Le as Senator of the Week. 13. ADJOURNMENT Without objection, Vice President Baghdassarian adjourned the meeting at 5:37pm. Senate Meeting Minutes #24, February 11,