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, Bradley Webb, Khouloud Elmasri, Tyler Morgan, John Ly, Brandon Clark, Michael Matthews, John Hutsler, Mike Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes, Michelle Adams, Erica Diaz, Garrett Hazelton, Erica Klein, Dan Matthews, Jeremy Ehrlich, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabriel Ruiz, Richard Pelayo, Celina Garcia, Sheena Powels (tardy), Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbie Jane Apostolos, Rebecca Steinberger, Enrique DeHaro, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Erin Hogeboom, Dr. Tanis Starck, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
B. Voting Members Absent: Emily Ramm, Kristen Gozawa, Crystal Brandán
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dan Cornthwaite, Andrew Byrns
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. James Kitchen
E. Visitors Present: Shaya Norward, Nick Olivas
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of January 24, 2007.
HADY/EHRLICH CARRIED
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from December 6, 2006.
CLARK/DIAZ CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
A. Nick Olivas and Shaya Norward – Residence Hall Association: Nick and Shaya notified the Council about a 12-hour dance to be held at the Tenochca Residence Hall with the goal of raising money for victims of domestic violence. The proceeds of this dance will go to a local YMCA. The dance will be held on February 9th , lasting from 9pm to 9am.
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. California Faculty Association – Mark Wheeler, SDSU Chapter President:
Mark expressed concerns on behalf of the California Faculty Association about their contract negotiations and the unfair treatment of staff and the degenerating status of the California State University System.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations pending the
following changes.
Recognizing Dr. Tanis Starck’s position as President’s Designee.
Recognizing Daniel Matthews’ resignation from CASE.
Recognizing Mike Matthews’ resignation from the Finance Board and entrance into the
Facilities Board.
CLARK/DIAZ CARRIED
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda (as attached).
ADAMS/RUIZ CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
C. Nomination and Election of Executive Committee member
It was moved and seconded to open nominations for the election of a new Executive Committee member.
ADAMS/CLARK CARRIED
Jameson DeSantis, Bobbie-Jane Apostolos, and Corine Caloca were nominated for the position.
Jameson DeSantis was voted in as the new Executive Committee member.
IX. CLOSED SESSION:
A. Executive Director’s Mid-Year Performance Goals Progress Report
It was moved and seconded to move into closed session to discuss the Executive
Director’s Mid-Year Performance Goals Progress Report.
ADAMS/CLARK CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to move out of closed session.
SLEIMAN/ADAMS CARRIED
It was moved and seconded to approve the Executive Director’s Mid-Year Performance
Goals Progress Report.
HADY/ROBERTS CARRIED
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS: None
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: Matt reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council that pre-game festivities begin Wed. Jan. 31st.
2. Reminded the Council that there will be an Executive Retreat the 27th and 28th of
January.
B. Executive Vice President: Brad reported on the following:
1. Reminded the Council of the Backcourt Bash held on Jan. 27.
2. Informed the Council that the awards committee will be holding regular meetings.
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that there will be an increase in university fees.
2. Informed the Council that there will be a cutback in funding to outreach
programs on campus.
D. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
1. Urged Council members to inform others about the “AS Gives Back”
program.
2. Encouraged Council members to sign up for ARC intramural dodgeball.
E. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
1. Informed the Council that the Mid-semester Review is continuing.
2. Informed the Council on the success of the Good Neighbor Program.
F. President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
1. Garrett reminded Council members to sign up for tabling and interviews in the
Government Affairs Office.
G. Executive Director: (as attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Cesar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. Dr. Ornatowski reported that the Academic Policy and Planning Committee is
reviewing the university policy regarding priority registration.
I. University President’s Designee:
1. Dr. Tanis Starck announced that she was very happy to be on Council and looked
forward to a new year.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS (as attached):
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
HADY/PELAYO CARRIED
President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 6:29 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Matt Keipper Andrew Byrns
President Council Secretary
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