ASB Student Senate Minutes Regular Session Gray Wolf Hall 166-168 2:30-4:30 p.m. 1/19/2018 Present: Tina Te, Jenna Mohr, Yihua Tan, Travis Felver, Riza Hassan, Boyan Hristov, Giang Phan, Andi Cui, Eric Dai, Xinyu Wang, John Graves, Dawn Hahn, Morgan Crosby, Zarith Mohammad, Shi Chen, Christopher Louist, Cameron Calder, Hyuna Yu, Akmal Mohd, Dan McBrayer, Bradley Althoff, Annie Loomis, Emmerson Hunter, Bryan Cortez Prospective(s): NONE Absent: Joseph Young, Seongkwan Son, Taehyeong Kim, Won Huh Guest(s): Jessica Armstrong, Cameron Calder, Lakeithia Sakin, Bin Ali Songoro AGENDA DISCUSSION DECISION/ACTION/DUE DATE I. INTRODUCTONS/ ICE BREAKERS President: Tina Te welcomed Senators, Prospective Senators and Guests to the meeting. ACTION: Tina called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. Guest introductions. II. ATTENDANCE Roll Call Riza Hassan took attendance. Riza asked the P1 s to introduce their selves and asked P2 s to present their smart goals. DECISION: A quorum was established.
Leave of Absence/ Reinstatements Reinstatements -Cameron Calder Resignation Letters -Tyler Frederick ACTION: Motion to approve made by John Second by Zarith approved by the senate to approve minutes. (23,0,0) III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES -Minutes for 12-1-2017 ACTION: Motion to approve made by Travis Second by Annie approved by the senate to approve minutes. (22,0,1)
IV. RHODES REPORT Jennifer Rhodes mentioned about The New Leadership Institute Program. The program is to encourage women to get involved in leadership. Application deadline is on January 26 th. V. NEW BUSINESS Black Solidarity Conference by African Diaspora Club This proposal is recommended by the S&A Committee. Bin Ali Songoro and Lakeithia Sakin are the representative for the African Diaspora Club. The club now has 11 active members. They presented their club proposal from S&A Contigency Fund for travel funding to the Black Solidarity Conference. The total funding requested for 4 students and 1 advisor is $5,596.44. The request is changed by the ASB Senate to $6,000.00. The conference will be held at Hartford, CT (Yale University) from February 8 th to February 11 th. Main purpose of the conference is to discuss issues regarding the African Diaspora communities, and implement solutions on college campuses. The African ACTION: Motion to approve made by Bryan Second by Dawn approved by the senate to approve minutes. (23,0,0)
Diaspora Club will share the knowledge gain from the conference with the club members and EvCC students. VI. UNSCHEDULED BUSINESS Snack & Chat Improvements Marysville Expo Morgan Crosby, Cameron Calder, Bryan Cortez, Zarith Mohammad, and Jessica Armstrong suggested for mini healthy alternative, variety of snacks, fruits and tangerines, and drinks at the Snack & Chat table. Riza Hassan asked the Senate to volunteer and work in the Marysville Expo at EvCC.
VII. ACTIVITY/PRESENTATIONS Senate SMART Goal Committees Group & Committee Building 1 Riza Hassan presented the Senate SMART goal implementation by showing all the procedures and expectations. The Senate will be divided into 3 groups or committees in these categories: services & resources, maintenance & infrastructure, and social & activities. They will focus on these categories and decide for an idea to work on based on senators SMART goals. The expectation is to implement their idea within Winter and Spring quarter.
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Programs Board Cameron Calder mentioned about upcoming events. There will be a spoken word poetry by Lacey Roop on January 25th, Blood Drive from January 31 st to Feb 1 st, and Town Hall on February 27 th. College Committees Bookstore Committee Update Morgan Crosby and John Graves said that there are no updates from the committee. Senate Committees The Senators are asked to rate their preference for the Senate SMART categories. They will be assigned into the committees on the next Senate meeting.
IX. OFFICER REPORTS ASB VP of Public Relations Yihua Tan talked about the Snack & Chat table during Winter Club Fest. It will be available for Senate to volunteer and work. There will also be a Snack & Chat at Paine Field Lunchroom on January 31 st. ASB VP of Administration Riza Hassan described the Constitution Review Committee and Senate Canvas. The committee consists of 5 students and an advisor will review and make changes to the ASB Constitution if needed. Interested Senators need to contact Riza Hassan for further information. The Senate Canvas is a platform for Senate updates and discussions. ASB VP of Clubs Travis Felver talked about Awards GALA Committee and Winter Club Fest. Travis asked for 1 or 2 more students on the Awards GALA committee. Winter Club Fest is on February 6 th.
ASB VP Budget & Finance Jenna Mohr mentioned about the NWAC Mascot Challenge and the S&A committee update. It is a social media mascot challenge for all the colleges in Washington State. EvCC wins the preliminary level for the challenge. The S&A committee members consists of 1 advisor, 1 faculty members, and 5 students. ASB President Tina Te talked about the E-Tech Proposals and Food Vendor meeting. E- Tech Fund is an abbreviation for Student Enhancement Technology Fund which covers request for technology services and equipment. Currently there is only one proposal from the Aviation Department. The E-Tech Proposal deadline is on January 26 th. The E-Council will have a meeting with the Food Vendor to talk about the survey results collected from students.
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS Senate Meeting Friday, February 2 nd from 2:30p.m. 4:00 p.m. in GWH 166-168 Club Council Friday, February 2 nd from 1:00p.m. 2:00p.m. in GWH 166-168 Snack & Chat Wednesday, January 31st at Student LIFE Student Leadership Retreat Saturday, January 20 th from 9:00a.m. 4:00p.m. in Jackson Conference Center Spring Quarter Degree Application Deadline - February 2 nd Graduation R.S.V.P. Deadline - April 6 th
XI. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 4:11p.m. ACTION: Motion made by Cameron, seconded by Annie, and passed by the senate to approve adjournment. (22,1,0)