I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Chris Manigault called the meeting to order at 3:04 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, Bennett Ball, Tyler Morgan, Karleen Thomas, Colleen Sweeney, Topé Olaniyan, Arlene Hady, Liz Ring, Michelle Adams, Carolyn Bohana, Genessy Glory, Jameson DeSantis, Garrett Hazelton, Sabrina Brown, Raymond Pita, Richard Pelayo, John Roberts (tardy), Julia Rosenberg, Carole Peters, Samantha Spilka, Erick Aragon, Abe Delosreyes, Grisel Ezparza, Joaquin Ortega, Andrew Roy, Michelle Halimi, Crystal Brandán, David Flores, Velma Calvario, Amanda Venegas, Lindsay Stout, Dr. James Kitchen, Dr. David Ely.
B. Voting Members Absent: Chris Calvert, Andrew Ly, Ben Fisher, Jason Nguyen.
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite, Dr. Darlene Willis, Lauren Burns, Carol Valdez.
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Alicia Sayadi, Tracie Ugamoto, Lisa Doan, Lina Nakashima, Israel Alarid.
E. Visitors Present: Robyn Rubenstein, Angela Mou, Ryan Kleinvecter, Bobbi Jane Apostolos.
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of May 10, 2005.
HALIMI/DESANTIS CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from May 3, 2005.
HALIMI/PITA CARRIED by ACCLAMATION
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Chief John Browning, University Police- Chief Browning thanked Council for the
opportunity to speak at each meeting. He wished outgoing Seniors luck in their endeavors. Chief Browning also suggested that residents moving out of the residence halls not store items in their cars. Cameras are located at the top of Parking Structures 3 and 6.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS: NONE
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
HALIMI/KRAMER II CARRIED
Action Item C: MEChA was separated from the May 8, 2006 Finance Board Minutes.
It was moved and seconded to approve Action Item C: MEChA.
VENEGAS/KRAMER II FAILED
It was moved and seconded to approve $300 for the CPP program.
KEIPPER/MORGAN CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A. #CB S06-04 Resolution in Support of AB 1315 (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve #CB S06-04 Resolution in Support of AB 1315.
KRAMER II/ORTEGA CARRIED
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: Chris referred to his written report (attached) and highlighted the following.
1. Chris had his final meeting with President Weber this week.
2. President Weber honored Dan and Chris as Top 25 Award winners.
3. The Senior Class Gift Proposal was signed today.
4. Dr. Willis will be meeting with the Cross Cultural Center Advisory Board, on growth, and current function.
5. In the future AS and Student Affairs are looking to incorporate their Statement of Principles into the Operating Agreement.
B. Executive Vice President: Kristi reported on the following:
1. Kristi thanked everyone for attending the Aztec Achievement Awards.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: LaToya had no report.
D. Vice President of Finance: Matt reported on the following:
1. Matt emphasized the importance of fundraising this summer. Download the FRoG and utilize it!
E. Vice President of University Affairs: Dennis reported on the following:
1. The School of Communication is splitting into two distinct areas: Journalism and Mass Media.
2. The General Education report will be published in the Chronicle of Higher Education later this year.
3. Thank you for your help with the Good Neighbor Program. If you would like to remain involved please see Michael Matthews or John Ly.
F. President Pro Tempore: Michelle reported on the following:
1. We held our Rules Committee banquet last night!
G. Executive Director: Dan referred to his written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. David Ely reported on the following:
1. The University Senate meeting met yesterday, and President Weber spoke at the meeting regarding the comprehensive campaign.
2. 10 SDSU students participated in the CSU Research Competition, and 4 students won first place.
3. The Search Committee for the Dean of Graduate Studies has made a recommendation.
4. The Provost reported that there have been 50 certain faculty hires, 10 negotiating, and 5-10 are still possible.
5. The Senate heard a report from the Athletic Director. The deficit of the Athletics department will be near $ 2.7 million, but general funds will not be used to cover that cost.
6. The Senate approved the Academic Calendar for the 2006-2007 year.
I. University President’s Designee: Dr. James Kitchen reported on the following:
1. Congratulated the outgoing Executive Officers and thanked Kristi for all her hard work on the Aztec Achievement Awards.
2. Dr. Kitchen and Dean Willis hosted a luncheon for organization Presidents.
3. Dr. Kitchen bought dinner for Council tonight.
4. Dr. Kitchen will continue to work with AS regarding the Cross Cultural Center.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A. Crystal Brandán-LGBTSU:
1. The LGBT community would like to thank all of the organizations that participated in the rally. Even without amplified sound our voices were heard! Our flag was returned to us!
2. Our last meeting will be held today at Starbucks at 7pm.
B. David Flores-M.E.Ch.A.:
1. Goodbye, good luck, so long!
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
GLORY/VENEGAS CARRIED
President Chris Manigault adjourned the meeting at 6:52 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Chris Manigault Hilary Hartley
President Council Secretary
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