SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

April 4, 2007 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER

President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.

II.   ROLL CALL

  1. Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Bradley Webb, Khouloud Elmasri, Tyler Morgan, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Kristen Gozawa, Mike Matthews, John Hutsler, Tyler Brocklehurst, Mike Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Arlene Hady, Michelle Adams, Alexander Jarman, Garrett Hazelton, Erika Diaz, Dan Matthews, Jeremy Ehrlich (late), Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabe Ruiz, Richard Pelayo, Celina Garcia, Sheena Powels, Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbie-Jane Apostolos, Junior Martinez, Enrique DeHaro, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Erin Hogeboom, Dr. Tanis Starck, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
  2. Voting Members Absent: Alex Sleiman, Katrina Reyes, Rebecca Steinberger
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Andrew Byrns, Dan Cornthwaite
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. James Kitchen
  5. Visitors Present: James Poet, Tatum Everhart, Alan Silva, Crystal Schloemer, Daniel Cheung, Sara Medina, Daniel Pierre

III.   MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of April 4, 2007.

POWELS/HOGEBOOM                   CARRIED

IV.   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 28, 2007.

ADAMS/HADY                             CARRIED

V.   PUBLIC COMMENT

NONE 

VI.   SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

SDSU Master Plan Revisions – Tony Fulton, Director of Facilities Planning: Mr. Fulton discussed the revised Master Plan, and entertained questions from the Council. Fulton explained, in detail, proposed buildings including residence halls, student union expansion, faculty housing, and departmental improvements within the University.

VII.   APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

NONE 

VIII.   ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)

    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.

    HADY/DESANTIS                             CARRIED

  2. General Consent Report: (Information)
  3. Proposed Bylaws, Standing Committee Codes and Board Charter Amendments: (Information)
    1. BA S07-01 – CASE Board Charter
    2. BA S07-02 – Provisions for Public Comment
    3. BA S07-03 – AS President’s Cabinet Code
    4. BA S07-04 – Graduate Student Association
    5. BA S07-05 – External Affairs Board Charter
    6. BA S07-06 – Multi-Cultural Caucus Charter
    7. BA S07-07 – Student Health Advisory Board Charter
    8. BA S07-08 – Student Activities and Campus Life Charter
    9. BA S07-09 – Student Recruitment and Retention Board Charter
    10. BA S07-10 – Counseling and Psychological Services Advisory Board Charter

IX.   CLOSED SESSION

NONE 

X.   INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

NONE 

XI.   EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. President: Matt reported on the following:
    1. Reminded Council to attend the Cesar Chavez Luncheon.
    2. Announced that A.S. will be hiring a new Council Secretary.
    3. Reminded Council that April 10th is Board Game Night.
    4. Reminded Council that April 18th is the Student Housing Forum.
  2. Executive Vice President: Brad reported on the following:
    1. Reminded Council to wear their green Voting T-shirts next meeting.
    2. Aztec Achievement Awards will be held on April 26th.
  3. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that she will be traveling to Sacramento next week to lobby for a higher portion of the state budget to go towards education.
  4. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
    1. Announced to Council that on April 13th the Finance Board will be deciding the allocations of money towards organizations and programs.
    2. Reminded Council to encourage their organizations to utilize A.S. Gives Back.
  5. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
    1. Reminded Council to turn in their nominations for the Faculty Appreciation Luncheon.
  6. President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
    1. Reminded Council that reports for non-college representatives is due on April 5th.
    2. Reminded Council that general member requirements are due on April 6th.
  7. Executive Director: Dan Cornthwaite read his written report (attached).
  8. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that the California State University Board of Trustees and the California Faculty Association have reached a tentative agreement regarding the faculty strike.
  9. University President’s Designee: Dr. Tanis Starck reported on the following:
    1. Thanked Brad Webb, John Ly, and Khouloud Elmasri for accompanying her to New Orleans to help rebuild neighborhoods destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.
    2. Announced that the “Quest for the Best” winners have been selected.
    3. Reminded Council that April 21st is the deadline to register for the Leadership Summit.
    4. Reminded Council of the April 5th program the “Art of Self Promotion”

XII.   REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

(as attached)

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

POWELS/MOU                             CARRIED

President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 5:10 pm.

APPROVED BY:                            PREPARED BY:

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Matt Keipper,                              Andrew Byrns,
President                                    Council Secretary

 

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