SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATED STUDENTS COUNCIL MINUTES

March 26, 2008 – COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 3:30 P.M.

I.            CALL TO ORDER:
            President James Poet called the meeting to order at 3:37 p.m.

II.            ROLL CALL:
                        A.            Voting Members Present: James Poet, Jameson DeSantis, Jeremy Ehrlich, Justin Motika, Michael Matthews, Natalie Colli, Grant Garske, Daniel Osztreicher, Lisa Doan, Ignacio Prado, Tim Velasquez, Tyler Wilson, Gloria Morales (tardy), Joy Salvatin (tardy), Joyce Byun, Liz Ring, Haley Anderson, Deena Betcher, Paul Klotz, Daniel Matthews, Sarah Rossetto, Sean Delizo, Dawn Hinkle, Eric Wacenske, Gabriel Ruiz, Jason Witt, Katherine Hunt, Julius Alejandro, Gina Aldape, Giovanna Tabares, Alexander Jarman, Olivera Plamenac, Jason Delodovici, Andrew Byrns, Alexi Biener, Bryan Morelock, Erika Cueva, Julia Rosenberg, Megan McCoy, Rosa Moreno, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski
                        B.            Voting Members Absent: Ed SanFilippo, Veronica Vences
                        C.            Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Jd Banks, Michelle Adams, Max Hewitt, Dan Cornthwaite, Jennifer Esquivel-Parker
                        D.            Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. James Kitchen, Arlene Hady, Ian Bevan

  1. Visitors Present: Tyler Boden, Sean Devlin, Erica Johnson

MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA:
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of March 26, 2008.                

            DESANTIS/ROSENBERG                                                            CARRIED

            James noted the Athletics presentation will not take place today.
                       
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES:
It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes from March 19, 2008.

MCCOY/ALEJANDRO                                                                                                       CARRIED

PUBLIC COMMENT: NONE           

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS: NONE.

APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS:
A.            Appointments and Resignations:
It was moved and seconded to approve the Appointments and Resignations List, as attached.

DELIZO/DOAN                                                                                                CARRIED

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:

  1. General Consent Agenda: (Action)

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

DELIZO/PRADO                                                                                                CARRIED           
           

  1. General Consent Report: (Information)                       

IX.            CLOSED SESSION: NONE

X.            INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
A.            #CB S08-01 Resolution in Support of the Creation of a Bicycle Lane on the San Diego State University Campus: (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve Resolution #CB S08-01 Resolution in Support of the Creation of a Bicycle Lane on the San Diego State University Campus, as attached.

WILSON/WACENSKE                                                                                   

It was moved and seconded to add “the eventual implementation” to line 48.

                        PRADO/OSZTREICHER                                                                                    CARRIED

                        It was moved and seconded to strike the fifth whereas.

                        PRADO/OSZTREICHER                                                                                    FAILED (14-23-0)                       
                        It was moved and seconded to change the fifth whereas to read “providing alternative
transportation possibilities may alleviate the pressure on the existing parking infrastructure”

EHRLICH/DESANTIS                                                                                       CARRIED

The resolution was approved as amended.

XI.            EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
A.            President: James reported on the following:
            1.            Thanks to Jeremy for chairing last week’s meeting while James was at MCC training.
            2.            The budget rally was a success and over 941 cards were collected. AS volunteers were
                        great!
            3.            Welcome Rosa Moreno, the new President’s designee!
            4.             The Montys are this weekend.
            5.            Good luck with Elections.
            6.            April 9th meeting will be on the Free Speech Steps.
            7.            There will be another 360 survey on the Execs in April.
            8.            Jd Banks gave an update on what each of the Cabinet members is currently working on.

B.            Executive Vice President: Jameson reported on the following:
                        1.            Trip to New Orleans for Association of College Unions International (ACUI) conference                                                 was very beneficial.
                        2.            Office space allocation applications are now closed.

C.            Vice President of External Affairs: Jeremy reported on the following:
1.            Three speakers have been confirmed for the Prison Break.
2.            Look for upcoming California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) updates.

D.            Vice President of Finance: Justin reported on the following:
1.            Applications are now being accepted for the Green Love Sustainability Advisory Board.
2.            Budget hearings for student organizations are in April, so get yours scheduled ASAP!

            E.            Vice President of University Affairs: Mike reported on the following:
1.            Faculty Appreciation Luncheon applications due tomorrow at noon.
2.            He is looking for a Green Love designee.
3.            Good Neighbor Program update.
4.            UAB is sending letters to faculty urging them to order their books early.
5.            UAB is also looking into creating a strategy to urge students to fill-out their online evaluations.

F.               President Pro Tempore: Joy reported on the following:
1.            Deadline to submit Council member requirements is April 9th.
2.            Annual reports are due April 10th.

G.            Executive Director: Dan referred to the written report (attached).

H.            University Senate’s Designee: Dr. Ornatowski reported on the following:
            1.            Budget fight back was very successful! Thanks!
2.            In Fall ’08, SDSU will begin online evaluations.
3.             Senate meets on April 8 and will consider a budget resolution opposing cuts to the CSU.

I.            University President’s Designee: Rosa reported on the following:
            1.            SACL will launch a student organization survey to non-greek organizations within the
                        next week. The student organization survey will assess effectiveness of services, student
                        participation and growth in student organizations. The survey will also assess SACL,
                        Aztec Shops catering, AS Meeting Services, Environmental Health and Safety. Survey
                        results will be shared with you.

XII.            REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS:
A.            Ignacio Prado – College of Business:
1.            SDSU Business Network! Please join Facebook!
2.            Elections: Ignacio is the new VP of Finance for ABSC.
3.            Reallocation of funds for business organizations has begun.
4.            College of Business Council is still in need of a VP of Operations, VP of Corporate Relations, VP of Funding/Relations. These seats will be elected by special election. Come to ABSC at 4pm in Calmecac on Mondays.

            B.            Dawn Hinkle- College of Sciences Council:
1.            College of Sciences Student Council is going green! Beginning at our next weekly meeting, we will be using a projector to view all handouts and resolve our dependence on paper products.

C.            Katherine Hunt – Women’s Resource Center:
1.            Take Back the Night is going to be April 24th. Mark your calendars!
2.            The WRC Film Festival last week went very well.
3.            Elections for WRC Exec Officers will begin after Spring Break starting with nominations on Monday, April 7.

            D.            Grant Garske- College of Arts and Letters Student Council:
1.            Next NPHC San Diego monthly meeting will take place this Wednesday, March 26th at 6:15 pm at the Neighborhood House Association at 841 41st Street, San Diego 92102. Questions? Call Wendy Stewart (858) 349 5122.

E.            Giovanna Tabares – AChA:
1.            AChA’s 15th Annual High School Conference was a success! Everything was well organized and planned. Two of AChA’s founding mothers were our keynote speakers. Their speeches were very inspiring and motivational. Thanks to everyone who volunteered.

            F.            Tim Velasquez- College of Business
                        1.            The College of Business Administration has some open leadership positions including
                                    VP of Operations, VP of Corporate Relations, and VP Funding/Alumni Relations. Please
                                    communicate these opportunities to your friends within the College of Business. We meet
                                    every Monday at 4pm in Calmecac. The first Monday after spring break, please come
                                    dressed in professionally and with a speech. Have a great, safe spring break!

            G.            Jason Delodovici- IFC
                        1.            Successful risk management GAMMA meeting.
                        2.             Very informative new member series.
                        3.             Transition meeting for new and outgoing IFC execs.

XIII.            ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

OSZTREICHER/MATTHEWS                                                            CARRIED

President James Poet adjourned the meeting at 5:10 pm.
                                   
            APPROVED BY:                                    PREPARED BY:

            ________________________                        ________________________
            James Poet                        Jennifer Esquivel-Parker
            President                        Programs Coordinator
           
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