I. CALL TO ORDER:
President Matt Keipper called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL:
A. Voting Members Present: Matt Keipper, Bradley Webb, Khouloud Elmasri, Tyler Morgan, John Ly, Kristen Gozawa, Mike Matthews, John Hutsler, Tyler Brocklehurst, Mike Roberts, Julia Rosenberg, Corine Caloca, Alex Sleiman, Arlene Hady, Katrina Reyes, Michelle Adams, Alexander Jarman, Garrett Hazelton, Erika Diaz, Dan Matthews, Jeremy Ehrlich, Eric Wacenske, Lena Yi, Gabe Ruiz, Richard Pelayo, Celina Garcia, Sheena Powels, Alex Delino, Samantha Spilka, Jameson DeSantis, Bobbie-Jane Apostolos (late), Rebecca Steinberger, Junior Martinez, Enrique DeHaro, Angela Mou, Jeremy Katz, Joy Salvatin, Dr. Tanis Starck, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
B. Voting Members Absent: Brandon Clark, Erin Hogeboom
C. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Andrew Byrns, Dan Cornthwaite
D. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. James Kitchen
E. Visitors Present: James Poet, Robyn Rubenstein, Jeremy Sanders, Crystal Schloemer
III. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of March 21, 2007.
EHRLICH/DIAZ CARRIED
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 14, 2007.
ADAMS/ROBERTS CARRIED
V. PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE
VI. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Modern Space Update – Amanda Venegas, Committee Chair: Amanda discussed the architect selection process for the La Tienda Modern Space renovation and informed Council that she would announce the selected architect firm once one was chosen.
B. Volunteer Opportunities for Student Organizations – Anthony LaRue, College of Education Rep., ’97: Mr. LaRue urged Council members to participate in community building programs to help with elementary school mentorships.
VII. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS: NONE
It was moved and seconded to approve the appointments and resignations (as attached).
ADAMS/SALVATIN CARRIED
VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
A. General Consent Agenda: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
KATZ/DESANTIS CARRIED
B. General Consent Report: (Information)
IX. CLOSED SESSION: NONE
X. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A. #CB S07-03 Resolution in Support of Placing a Greater Focus on Higher Education in the Governor’s 2007-2008 Budget (2nd Reading)
It was moved and seconded to move item #CB S07-03 to action.
MORGAN/POWELS ACCLAMATION
It was moved and seconded to approve item #CB S07-03.
ADAMS/MATTHEWS CARRIED (¾ vote)
XI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. President: Matt reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that there will be an open forum discussing campus housing during the April 18th A.S. Council meeting.
B. Executive Vice President: No Report
C. Vice President of External Affairs: Khouloud reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) will be held approximately two weeks after break.
2. Informed Council that External Affairs will be lobbying for a bigger budget on the federal level.
D. Vice President of Finance: Tyler reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that the budget for A.S. has grown to $20.1 million dollars.
2. Informed Council that A.S. will be audited in the upcoming weeks by an auditing committee.
3. Reminded Council to participate in the Aztec Cup.
4. Urged Council members to have their organizations spend their travel money.
E. Vice President of University Affairs: John reported on the following:
1. Urged Council to turn in nominations for Faculty Apprecition.
F. President Pro Tempore: Garrett reported on the following:
1. Reminded Council that the deadline to submit annual reports is April 6.
2. Informed Council that the deadline for extra credit point sheets is nearing.
G. Executive Director: Dan Cornthwaite read his written report (attached).
H. University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski reported on the following:
1. Informed Council that the California Faculty Association (CFA) was 94% in favor of a strike.
I. University President’s Designee: Dr. Tanis Starck reported on the following:
1. Informed Council of the Spring Leadership conference being held on Saturday, April 21.
2. Informed Council that she will be going to New Orleans on Sunday.
XII. REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: (as attached)
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
RUIZ/WACENSKE CARRIED
President Matt Keipper adjourned the meeting at 4:41 pm.
APPROVED BY: PREPARED BY:
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Matt Keipper Andrew Byrns
President Council Secretary
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