I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Chris Manigault, Kristi Kimura, LaToya Jarrett, Matt Keipper (left early), Dennis A. Kramer II, Brandon Clark, Khouloud Elmasri (left early), Joanna Schaefer, Chris Calvert, Andrew Ly (left early), Tyler Morgan, Karleen Thomas (tardy), Arlene Hady, Liz Ring, Michelle Adams, Carolyn Bohana, Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Garrett Hazelton, Sabrina Brown (left early), Raymond Pita, Richard Pelayo, Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters, Samantha Spilka, Lydia Herzog, Tristan Osborn, Grizel Esparza (tardy), Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy (left early), Ben Fisher, Michelle Halimi, Crystal Brandán, David Flores, Velma Calvario, Amanda Venegas (left early), Lindsay Stout, Jason Nguyen, Dr. James Kitchen, Dr. David Ely.
B. Voting Members Absent: John Roberts.
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Robyn Rubenstein for Dr. Darlene Willis, Dan Cornthwaite, Lauren Burns, Carol Valdez.
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Tracie Ugamoto, Lisa Doan, Katrina Reyes, Lina Nakashima, Israel Alarid, Alicia Sayadi.
E. Visitors Present: Michael Tracy, Chief John Browning, May Quan, Professor William Eadie, Bobbi Jane Apostolos, Erica Klein, Nancy Lopez, Mark Wheeler, Mark Freeman, Dr. Tanis Starck, Brian Hamilton.
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of March 29, 2006.
PITA/KRAMER II CARRIED
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 22, 2006. It was noted that Lauren Burns should appear in Item II. Roll Call, Section D. Ex-Officios (not-voting) Absent.
GLORY/KRAMER II CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Jim Herrick, SDSU Alumni Association- Jim stated that the Alumni Association will be
conducting interviews for the new Aztec Warrior. The current representative will be retiring, and
he asked Council members to sit on the selection committee if interested.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Chief John Browning, Public Saftey Update- Chief John Browning reported that people on campus have been carrying air assault pistols that look like real weapons. He explained that the use of these items has resulted in the injury and deaths of several people, as they can easily be confused for real weapons. Please contact University Police if you would like to dispose of them.
B. May Quan- May spoke with Council about the use of recycled paper on campus. She stated that departments are not required to use recycled paper, and asked that Associated Students look into the matter. In a question and answer period, it was resolved that University Affairs Board would look into the use of recycled paper on campus.
C. Professor William Eadie, Chair of the Senate Sub-Committee on Free Expression- Professor
Eadie distributed a handout with the current policies on free speech and the Sub-Committee’s
draft revisions to those policies. He explained that the purpose of the Sub-Committee was to examine the University’s freedom of expression policy. An extensive feedback and question session followed.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations as attached.
KRAMER II/SCHAEFER CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
BROWN/PETERS CARRIED (1 abstention)
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: NONE
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDA1TIONS:
A. President: Chris reported on the following:
1. There were 25 Presidential Grant Students in the LA area. The program is proving very successful!
B. Executive Vice President: Kristi referred to her written report (attached).
C. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya reported on the following:
1. LaToya stressed the importance of the freedom of expression issue at SDSU. There is one remaining student seat on the Ad Hoc Senate Sub-Committee, please see her if interested.
2. She explained that they were still working on student seats on San Diego City boards and committees.
D. Vice President of Finance: Matt reported on the following:
1. Matt noted that he still needed program summaries from SHAB and PISA. Also, PISA
still needs to turn in their budget.
2. Non-managed program hearings will take place from April 10-14. The following
organizations need to make appointments: M.E.Ch.A., A.Ch.A., AB Samahan, Women’s
Resource Center, the Vietnamese Student Association, LGBTSU, PISA, and American
Humanics.
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis reported on the following:
1. WASC has accredited SDSU until 2017.
2. University Affairs Board will be addressing the IRA fee and how it affects students.
3. There was an article in the Union Tribune about the Paseo Project.
4. Enrolment is currently on target.
5. Please see Dennis if you would like to be on a Senate Committee.
6. Please see Dennis if you would like to be in the Good Neighbor Program promotional video.
7. Dennis will be presenting the results of the Crashing Survey next week.
F. President Pro Tempore: Michelle reported on the following:
1. Annual reports are due from organizations by April 13 at 4pm
2. Cultural programming requirements are due on April 14 at 4pm.
G. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported the following:
1. The Senate Executive Committee met this week and discussed:
a. According to the WASC feedback the University needs to improve the transfer
student experience, specifically advising and transcript evaluation.
b. We are halfway through the interview process for the Deans of Science and
Graduate Studies positions. The next open forums will be on April 6, 2pm in GMCS 333 for the Dean of Sciences search, and on April 13, at 2pm in Manchester Hall 4450, for the Dean of Graduate Studies search.
I. University President’s Designee: Dr. James Kitchen reported on the following:
1. Quest for the Best winners have been announced. The reception will take place on April
28.
2. Student Affairs is working on a reception for transfer students.
3. Mark your calendars! August 26, 2006 is Convocation!
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Garrett Hazelton- Recreation Board:
1. Recreation Board is planning the pool opening ceremony for next year. If you have any ideas let Garrett know!
B. Joanna Schaefer-CAL Council:
1. CAL Council endorsed AS candidates. Our meeting lasted an hour and 25 minutes. Participation from CAL Council and AS candidates was outstanding. I am very proud to chair this amazing Council!
C. David Flores-M.E.Ch.A.:
1. M.E.Ch.A had to cancel our involvement in Azfest.
2. We are really involved with the high school walkouts, opposing the proposed HR 4437.
3. Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 3:30 in Adams Humanities 2801.
D. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. The Big Gay BBQ is on April 5 at 5:30pm at Scripps Cottage. This year’s theme is “Tan Your Buns!” Free food, but donations are always welcomed.
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. Michelle Halimi-Jewish Student Union:
1. Jew Jam tonight at 7pm.
2. AS Candidates are coming tonight at 8:15pm.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
KRAMER II/STOUT CARRIED
President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 5:18 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Chris Manigault Hilary Hartley
President Council Secretary
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