I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Brian Hamilton, Khouloud Elmasri, Tyler Morgan, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Kristen Gozawa, Michael Matthews, John Hutsler, Andrew Ly, Mike Roberts (left early), Julia Rosenberg, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes (tardy), Michelle Adams, Erica Diaz, Garrett Hazelton, Erica Klein, Dan Matthews, Jeremy Ehrlich, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Tristan Osborn, Sheena Powels, Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbie-Jane Apostolos, Rebecca Steinberger, Enrique DeHaro, Emily Ramm, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Erin Hogeboom, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski, Dan Cornthwaite
B. Voting Members Absent: Corine Caloca, Crystal Brandán, Gabriel Ruiz, Dr. Darlene Willis
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite, Dr. James Kitchen, Andrew Byrns
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Brad Webb, Angelo Burkhardt, Deena Betcher, Brandon Weibrecht
E. Visitors Present: Natalie Chihara, Richard Nhieu, Dr. Nancy Marlin, Azizi James, Anna
Christy, Betty Hsu, Ryan Topenio, Wesley Yan, Erin Miller, Robyn Rubenstein,
Amanda Venegas
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of November 8, 2006.
KATZ/DELINO CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to table item VIII. C2.
HAZELTON/MORGAN CARRIED
The agenda was approved as amended.
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from November 1, 2006.
DESANTIS/POWELS CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Natalie Chihara – Intervarsity Christian Fellowship: Natalie updated the Council on hosting a tent on the AIDS pandemic in Africa. It will be from 9am-5pm, November 13th-16th.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Shoes of Hope update – Richard Nhieu, Organizer:
Richard informed the Council about the shoe-drive and where the proceeds would be going.
B. Dr. Nancy Marlin, Provost of San Diego State University:
Provost Marlin distributed a handout explaining the hierarchy of Academic Affairs and discussed declining summer school enrollment and how to improve it. She also entertained questions from the Council.
C. Modern Space Update – Amanda Venegas, Chair:
Amanda invited all members to the November 29 Modern Space meeting and entertained questions from the Council members.
D. Tunnel of Oppression:
The AS Council attended the Tunnel of Oppression presentation.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A. It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations (as
attached).
HADY/OSBORN CARRIED
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
DIAZ/ADAMS CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes, Board Charter Amendments
(Information)
1. #BA F06-02 References to Student Disability Services
2. #BA F06-04 President’s Cabinet
3. #BA F06-05 Campus Environment and Safety Advisory Board
4. #BA F06-06 Housing & Community Redevelopment Advisory Board and External Affairs Board
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A. CB #F06-04 Resolution in Support of Cable and Satellite Broadcasting of San Diego State University Athletic Events (Actions)
It was moved and seconded to approve CB #F06-04 Resolution in Support of Cable and Satellite Broadcasting of San Diego University Athletic Events.
HADY/POWELS CARRIED
B. CB #F06-05 Resolution in Support of International Academic Freedom (2nd Reading)
It was moved and seconded to move CB #F06-05 to action
MORGAN/CLARK CARRIED BY ACCLAMATION
It was moved and seconded to approve CB #F06-05
HADY/CLARK
It was moved and seconded to amend CB #F06-05 to add in the 1st Resolved “the preservation of academic freedom”
OSBORN/POWELS CARRIED(11-6-14)
Resolution carried as amended.
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: Matt reported on the following:
1. Asked for volunteers to serve on Dean Geoffrey Chase’s Administrator Review
2. Asked Council members to reserve Tuesday, November 21 for a possible special
meeting
3. Passed out an invitation to the AS Sweater Party on December 2
4. Passed out cards detailing the Beach Clean-up on November 18
5. Reminded Council members to take advantage of the Daily Aztec ad opportunities
B. Executive Vice President: Brian reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council on the Aztec Basketball Toyota Promotion
2. Informed the Council that the November 18 pre-game event has been cancelled
2. Informed the Council about the student organization halftime talent show recruitment
3. Notified the Council that every organization should prepare for office inspections
4. Notified the Council that every organization should inform the Facilities Board in
advance if looking to appeal a reprimand placed upon them
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council that Donald Rumsfeld has resigned from his office.
2. Informed the Council that the US Senate majority party is still undetermined
3. Informed the Council of the California election victors: Arnold Schwarzenegger and
Dianne Feinstein
4. Informed the Council that propositions 85, 86 and 87 failed
5. Informed the Council that the House majority belongs to the Democrats
D. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
1. Reported that “AS Gives Back” is online
2. Presented awards to Michelle Adams, Jameson DeSantis, and Jeremy Katz
E. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council that The Good Neighbor Program is operating smoothly
2. Informed the Council that there will be an update on the Ad code next week
F. President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
1. Reminded Council about their duties due by Friday, November 17
G. Executive Director: Dan Cornthwaite referred to Erica Klein to read his written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. Next Wednesday, faculty will be protesting for higher salaries in Long Beach.
I. University President’s Designee: Robyn Rubenstein reported on the following:
1. Passed out a flyer informing the Council of upcoming Cross-Cultural Center events.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS (as attached)
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
WACENSKE/A. LY CARRIED
President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 5:39 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Matt Keipper Andrew Byrns
President Council Secretary
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