SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
COUNCIL MINUTES

February 7, 2007 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I.   CALL TO ORDER

President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.

II.   ROLL CALL

  1. Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Brad Webb, Khouloud Elmasri, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Kristen Gozawa, Michael Matthews, John Hutsler, Mike Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes, Michelle Adams, Alexander Jarman, Garrett Hazelton, Erika Diaz, Jeremy Ehrlich, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabriel Ruiz, Richard Pelayo, Celina Garcia, Sheena Powels, Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbi-Jane Apostolos, Rebecca Steinberger, Junior Martinez, Enrique DeHaro, Angela Mou, Joy Salvatin, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski, Dr. Tanis Starck
  2. Voting Members Absent: Erin Hogeboom, Jeremy Katz
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite, Andrew Byrns
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: None
  5. Visitors Present: James Poet, Time Rupe, Rich Pickett

III.   MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of February 7, 2007.

HADY/EHRLICH                           CARRIED

IV.   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from January 31, 2007.

DIAZ/SALVATIN                          CARRIED

V.   PUBLIC COMMENT

Samantha Spilka – Honor Council: Samantha informed the Council about a program titled Pennies for Peace, a donation campaign aimed at raising $6,000 for organizations promoting peace around the world.

VI.   SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Campus Wifi Plans – Rich Pickett, SDSU Senior Director & CIO, Business & Financial Affairs: Rich discussed the University’s plans for creating a school-wide Wifi network. He explained the limitations and expectations of the project and entertained questions and concerns posed by Council members.

VII.   APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS

It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations pending the following changes:

Recognizing Rebecca Steinberger’s resignation from External Affairs Board and Awards Committee.

Recognizing Rebecca Steinberger’s entrance onto the Elections Committee.

Recognizing Brad Webb’s entrance onto Student Disabled Services Board.

Recognizing Alex Delino’s entrance onto the CSI Advisory Board.

Recognizing Joy Salvatin’s entrance onto the University Affairs Board.

SLEIMAN/ADAMS                        CARRIED

VIII.   ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)

    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).

    CLARK/DESANTIS                           CARRIED

  2. General Consent Report: (Information)

IX.   CLOSED SESSION

NONE 

X.   INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

NONE 

XI.   EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

  1. President: Matt reported on the following:
    1. Thanked the Council coming to the AS Retreat.
    2. Informed Council members to become active in the upcoming Explore SDSU.
    3. Informed Council of the new A.S. logos designs.
  2. Executive Vice President: Brad reported on the following:
    1. Urged everyone to give accurate feedback on the Retreat evaluations.
    2. Informed Council that the Aztec Achievement Awards are moving forward.
  3. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that new committees are being formed to deal with issues such as housing and the External Affairs newsletter.
  4. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
    1. Urged Council Members to push their organizations to spend money.
    2. Informed Council that budget hearings were held.
    3. Informed Council that he is interested in scheduling a “new” vs. “old” A.S.
    softball game once the results for elections are complete.
  5. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
    1. Informed the Council that Student Action Cards Feedback for Fall ‘06 were sent out.
    2. Informed Council that the Good Neighbor program is going well.       
  6. President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
    1. Reminded Council Members to finish their tabling, and meeting requirements.
  7. Executive Director: Dan Cornthwaite referred to Mike Matthews to read his written report (report attached).
  8. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
    1. Informed Council that the Senate is debating on creating a Student Affairs committee to review student representation.
  9. University President’s Designee: Dr. Tanis Starck reported on the following:
    1. Reminded Council that February is Black History Month.
    2. Urged Council members to support the Tenochca Dance-a-thon where she will be teaching a number of dances.

XII.   REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS

(as attached) 

XIII.   ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

CLARK/ADAMS                            CARRIED

President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 4:57 pm.

APPROVED BY:                            PREPARED BY:

 

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Matt Keipper,                              Andrew Byrns,
President                                    Council Secretary

 

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