SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

April 26, 2006 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:00 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER

President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.

II.   ROLL CALL

  1. Voting Members Present: Chris Manigault, Kristi Kimura, LaToya Jarrett, Matt Keipper, Brandon Clark, Khouloud Elmasri, Joanna Schaefer, Chris Calvert, Andrew Ly, Tyler Morgan, Karleen Thomas (tardy), Arlene Hady, Liz Ring, Michelle Adams, Carolyn Bohana, Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Garrett Hazelton, Sabrina Brown, Raymond Pita, Richard Pelayo, John Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters, Samantha Spilka, Tristan Osborn, Grisel Esparza, Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy, Ben Fisher, Michelle Halimi, Crystal Brandán, David Flores, Velma Calvario, Amanda Venegas, Lindsay Stout, Jason Nguyen, Dr. James Kitchen, Dr. David Ely.
  2. Voting Members Absent: Dennis A. Kramer II, Lydia Herzog.
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. Darlene Willis, Dan Cornthwaite, Carol Valdez.
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Lauren Burns, Lisa Doan, Tracie Ugamoto, Katrina Reyes, Lina Nakashima, Israel Alarid, Alicia Sayadi.
  5. Visitors Present: Mike Tracy, Bobbi Jane Apostolos, Ben Cartwright, Bill Mackey, Elizabeth Carino, Jen Frazier, Nicole Koenig, Brandon Maier, Robyn Rubenstein.

III.   MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 26, 2006.

HALIMI/DESANTIS                      CARRIED                                                                                            

IV.   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from April 19, 2006.

VENEGAS/HAZELTON                  CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

V.   PUBLIC COMMENT

  1. Carol Valdez, Raices Unidas - Carol announced that there will be a fundraiser tonight from 4-7pm at Rubios. Please support Raices Unidas!
  2. Brandon Maier, I Ate a Pie - Brandon, the founder and President of I Ate a Pie Comedy Group, announced that there will be a Comedy Improv Match on May 10, at 7pm in the Don Powell Theater.

VI.   SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

NONE

VII.   APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached. Kristi also verbally added Andrew Roy to the Undergraduate Council.

HALIMI/KEIPPER                         CARRIED by ACCLAMATION

VIII.   ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).

    HALIMI/ROY                         CARRIED

  2. General Consent Report: (Information)

IX.   CLOSED SESSION

NONE

X.   INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

  1. #CB S06-06 A Resolution in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Inter-sex Student Communities. (2nd Reading).

    It was moved and seconded to move #CB S06-06 A Resolution in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Inter-sex Student Communities to an action item.

    HALIMI/ROY                         (36-1-1) CARRIED

    It was moved and seconded to approve #CB S06-06 A Resolution in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Inter-sex Student Communities.

    HALIMI/SCHAEFFER              CARRIED

  2. #CB S06-04 A Resolution in Support of AB 1315 (1st Reading).

XI.   EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. President: Chris reported on the following:
    1. Dennis will be out for the remainder of the week. Please send emails or questions to Chris.
    2. Chris met with Dr. Kitchen and Dan regarding the Statement of Principles. We are working to build the Statement of Principles into our operating agreement. The new Executive Officers will likely work on this.
    3. We are thinking of creating a Board of Directors that will oversee the Cross Cultural Center. The group, with a variety of members from staff, students and faculty would oversee the operation of the Cross Cultural Center.
  2. Executive Vice President: Kristi referred to her written report (attached).
    1. Joaquin Ortega and Amanda Venegas, Modern Space Planning Committee:
      Joaquin and Amanda distributed flyers on upcoming planning forums. All students are invited to attend and are encouraged to RSVP.
  3. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya referred to her written report (attached).
  4. Vice President of Finance: Matt referred to his written report (attached).
  5. President Pro Tempore: Michelle had no report.
  6. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
  7. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely had no report.
    1. The Senate Executive Committee met this week. We are currently in the process of elections for next year.
    2. The Senate Executive Committee decided that the Free Speech Statement and Academic Freedom Statement will be ready for the next academic year.
    3. The Search Committee for the Dean of Graduate Studies is meeting and will make a recommendation soon. The Search Committee for the Dean of Sciences is still underway, and two new candidates have been brought on campus.
    4. Provost Marlin announced that SDSU has three Fullbright winners, one faculty member, and two students.
    5. There is talk of restructuring the School of Communication, separating out the Journalism major.
  8. University President’s Designee: Dr. James Kitchen reported on the following:
    1. The Calpulli Center will be the new name for the new Student Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services building.
    2. May 9, there will be a barbeque for all Organization Presidents.
    3. On May 10, Dr. Kitchen and Dean Willis will host a dinner for outgoing and incoming Council members.
    4. Dr. Tannis Starck has been named the new Assistant Dean for Student Affairs.

XII.   REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

  1. Karleen Thomas- College of Education:
    1. The College of Education Student Council will be traveling to San Francisco this weekend for a Student California Teachers Association Conference.
  2. Lindsay Stout-RHA:
    1. Our last Open Mic Nite was a huge success.
    2. The second to last “Invisible Children” screening is tonight at 8pm in the Cholula, by Chapultapec Residence Hall.
    3. Don’t forget the Global Night Commute is this Saturday! Spend the night in Horton Plaza and take a stand for a bigger cause!
    4. RHA has a full Executive Board this year!
    5. CCBSL welcomes AS Council and Student Organizations that have done community service to our Gala this Friday at 4:30 in East Commons.
  3. Arlene Hady-Health and Human Services:
    1. Our last meeting will be May 2, at 3:15 pm in ED-154E. Nominations for next years officers will be held at this time. Anyone is welcome to come!
  4. Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Michelle Adams-PSFA CC:
    1. Today we had a guest speaker from Horace Mann Elementary’s School of Expression. They spoke about setting up a mentoring program focusing on social and emotional aspects of mentoring. The program is very flexible and we are excited about working with them!
    2. The following positions are open on PSFA College Council: Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Internal Affairs, and Vice President of Public Affairs. Please apply!
  5. Michelle Halimi- Jewish Student Union:
    1. Senior Shabbat: Friday, 7pm at Hillel. WE will be honoring our graduating Seniors!
    2. Saturday night JSU will attend the Padre’s game.
    3. JSU Banquet: Sunday night at BJ’s.
    4. JSU held successful elections.

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

PETERS/DESANTIS                      CARRIED

President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 5:20 pm.

APPROVED BY:                            PREPARED BY:

 

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Chris Manigault,                          Hilary Hartley,
President                                    Council Secretary

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