I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Chris Manigault, Kristi Kimura, LaToya Jarrett, Matt Keipper, Dennis A. Kramer II, 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, Richard Pelayo (tardy), John Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters, Samantha Spilka, Tristan Osborn (tardy), Lydia Herzog, Grizel Esparza, Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy, Ben Fisher, Michelle Halimi, Crystal Brandán, David Flores, Velma Calvario (tardy), Amanda Venegas, Lindsay Stout, Jason Nguyen, Robyn Rubenstein for Dr. DarleneWillis, Dr. David Ely.
B. Voting Members Absent: Dr. James Kitchen.
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite (left early), Raymond Pita, Carol Valdez, Lisa Doan.
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. Darlene Willis,Katrina Reyes, Lina Nakashima, Israel Alarid, Alicia Sayadi, Tracie Ugamoto.
E. Visitors Present: Michael Tracy, David Rooney, Mike Roberts, Raven Tyson, Ben Tamabaschi, Chief John Browning, Scott Simpson.
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of February 22, 2006, with the addition of #CB S06-02: Resolution Supporting the Renovation/Expansion of Student Union Facilities at SDSU (Information, 1st Reading) to X. Introduction of New Legislative Matters.
KRAMER II/SCHAEFER CARRIED
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from February 15, 2006.
KRAMER II/DESANTIS CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. David Rooney, University Towers- David passed out flyers and announced summer employment opportunities. He asked Council members to make his information available to interested constituents.
B. Raven Tyson, Editor of The Daily Aztec- Raven announced that The Daily Aztec is hiring for next year. She also asked Council members to approach the newspaper with story ideas. She left flyers and took questions from Council.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Chief John Browning, University Police, Public Safety Update- Chief Browning reported that Public Safety is recruiting Community Service Officers and Police Officers.
B. SDSU Children’s Center Announcement- Children from the SDSU Children’s Center passed out flyers for their Souplantation “Fun-Raiser.” The event will take place at the Fletcher Parkway location, and 15% of sales generated will benefit the Children’s Center’s nutrition education program.
C. LaToya Jarrett, Vice President of External Affairs, Budget Presentation- LaToya gave a brief presentation regarding the proposed California state budget and how it will affect funding of higher education.
D. Dennis A. Kramer II, Vice President of University Affairs, General Education Survey Presentation- Dennis gave a brief overview of the findings from the General Education Survey. He discussed the next steps in utilizing the data.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached.
KRAMER II/BROWN CARRIED
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached). It should be noted that in the Facilities Board Minutes from Monday, February 20, Action Item A. 1. Should read that “Motion to approve reducing their Fall 2005 semester accumulated inspection points from 30 points to 10 points.”
KRAMER II/DESANTIS CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Election of One Member to Executive Committee: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to open nominations.
VENEGAS/KEIPPER
The following Council members were nominated for election:
Samantha Spilka
It was moved and seconded to close nominations.
ROY/KRAMER II CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
Samantha Spilka was elected to the Executive Committee.
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A. #CB S06-01: A Resolution Representing the Student Response to the Proposed Budget
for the 2006-2007 Academic Year: Information: (2nd Reading)
B. #CB S06-02: A Resolution Supporting the Renovation/Expansion of Student Union
Facilities at SDSU Information: (1st Reading)
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDA1TIONS:
A. President: Chris reported on the following:
1. At President’s Council different representatives discussed on-campus postings. Also, there was a Modern Space presentation.
2. Chris is working on a document that will better define AS’ working relationship with Student Affairs.
3. Discussions are taking place to move the Cross Cultural Center under AS’ domain.
4. Chris is meeting with Public Safety regarding free speech issues.
5. President’s Cabinet is working on a new program “SDSU 360 Exposed” highlighting SDSU faculty’s accomplishments.
6. The AS logo may appear on the SDSU Red ID Card.
B. Executive Vice President: Kristi referred to her written report (attached).
C. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya reported on the following:
1. LaToya distributed letters that can be mailed to Mayor Jerry Sanders and City Councilman Kevin Faulconer regarding the Mission Bay Aquatic Center Lease Renewal.
D. Vice President of Finance: Matt referred to his written report (attached).
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis reported on the following:
1. Please sign up for the Good Neighbor Program.
F. President Pro Tempore: Michelle reported on the following:
1. Please elaborate more on your Excused Absence Forms.
2. Bylaw Amendments are due on March 8th.
3. Annual reports are due from organizations by April 13.
4. The second portion of requirements are due on April 14.
H. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
I. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported the following:
1. In the Senate Executive Committee meeting this week, members discussed:
a. There is a proposal for a new Ph.D program in Earthquake Science.
b. There are proposals for a Masters of Public Health and a Masters in
Latin American Studies.
c. “Another Way Home” is the proposed book for the Summer Reading
Program.
d. The search for the Dean of Sciences is moving along.
J. University President’s Designee: Robyn Rubenstein reported on the following:
1. Starting February 27, the Cross Cultural Center will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday until 6pm, and will be open until 7pm on Wednesday.
2. Quest for the Best applications are due on Monday February 27, at 4pm.
3. Applications for on campus status will be available to clubs and organizations in March.
L. Referendum Marketing Committee Chair: Joaquin referred to his written report
(attached).
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Lindsay Stout- Residence Hall Association:
1. The Open Mic Nite last Wednesday had an amazing turnout! It lasted from 7-9:50pm with a consistent crowd throughout the evening. The next Open Mic Nite is March 22nd.
B. Joanna Schaefer-CAL Council:
1. Meetings are on Monday at 12pm in Lower Aztec Center.
2. Our last meeting was amazing because we had pizza in our Adams Humanities office. No cleaning took place, but that’s okay!
3. Dan and Joanna met with Leslie Johnson to start building a relationship with the Dean’s Office.
C. Tristan Osborn-Housing and Community Redevelopment Advisory Board.:
1. HCRAB is looking into having Councilmember Madaffer give a presentation at a Council meeting in March regarding the Paseo Project.
D. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. LGBTSU meets every Wednesday at 7pm in the Presidential Suite.
E. Amanda Venegas- Panhellenic Association:
1. Panhellenic Elections will be held on Monday, February 27, and Monday, March 6.
2. Panhellenic will be helping in the Womens Resource Center’s Prom Dress Drive.
3. The second New Member Series Event for all Greek Councils and Chapters will take place on Monday, February 27, at 8pm.
F. Michelle Halimi-Jewish Student Union:
1. Movie tonight, 7pm at Hillel. “Paper-Clips”
2. Alumni Shabbat Dinner at 7pm on Friday at Hillel.
3. Mitzvah Day is next Sunday. Come join us on Sunday for a day of Community Service.
G. Arlene Hady- College of Health and Human Services:
1. Nomination forms are now available for our Annual Awards Ceremony. If you know anyone in our college that deserves an award, please nominate them. Awards available are: Outstanding Student, Outstanding Organization or Club, Outstanding Club Advisor, Outstanding Professor, Outstanding Support Staff, Outstanding Department Advisor, and the Meliorism Award.
H. Lydia Herzog- Asian Pacific Student Alliance:
1. Broomball this Saturday at 10:30. Everyone is welcome! We are meeting at the Zura turnaround at 8pm. Its only $5!
I. David Flores- M.E.Ch.A.-
1. Meetings are on 3:30, Tuesdays in Adams Humanities 2108.
2. Black Panther Thursday, movie night
3. Hyatt protest next Thursday.
J. Christopher J. Calvert- ABSC-
1. We will be holding a Student Breakfast on Monday, March 6, from 9am to
12pm in Lower Aztec Center. Stop by for a cup of joe and a pastry!
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
ELMASRI/BROWN 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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G. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported the following:
1. The Senate will meet next week.
2. There is a CFAC meeting on Friday.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Velma Calvario- NASA:
1. The 35th Annual SDSU Contest Pow Wow will be held April 15-16, outdoors along the Campanile Walkway, and admission is free. Volunteers are needed for both days. Contact Velma for more info.
B. Lindsay Stout-RHA:
1. There will be two blood drives next week. On April 11, from 12-5:30pm at the Tula, and on April 12, from 12-5:30 at the Cholula.
2. Check out the Invisible Children’s website! www.invisiblechildren.com.
C. David Flores-M.E.Ch.A.:
1. Zapata March on Saturday April 8!
2. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 3:30 in Adams Humanities 2801.
D. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. The Big Gay BBQ is today from 5:30-8:30pm at Scripps Cottage.
2. Our next meeting is April 12, at 7pm in Calmecac.
E. Ben Fisher- International Student Center:
1. There is a Coffee Hour this Friday in the ISC at 12pm, a meeting will follow at 2pm.
F. Lydia Herzog-APSA:
1. Next Friday, April 14, is APSA’s Fashion Talent Show in Montezuma Hall! Doors open at 6:30 and it starts at 7pm! Please Come! We hope to see you all there!
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
ELMASRI/VENEGAS CARRIED
President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 6:07 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
________________________ ________________________
Chris Manigault Hilary Hartley
President Council Secretary
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