Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, October 8, 2018 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers • Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President, Chris Thomas, called the meeting to order at 3:38 PM in the Council Chambers at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Chris Thomas, Nickolas Wohlman, Michael Wiafe, Christian Onwuka (left early), Ronnie Cravens, Cat Kricorian, Tomi Osinfolarin (left early), Latrel Powell (late), Chloe Sabio, Beck Svensson, Jessica Rentto (left early).
  2. Voting Members Absent: Warsan Artan, Christy Samarkos.
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Christina Brown, Aileen Wei.
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
  5. Visitors: Janmae Pagador, Chris Lee, Kaila Cooper.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for today’s meeting.
SABIO/OSINFOLARIN          CARRIED

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the Board of Directors meeting minutes of 10/8/18, as attached.
ONWUKA/OSINFOLARIN         CARRIED

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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None.

VI. UNIVERSITY REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. Business and Financial Affairs Designee: Jessica Rentto reported on the following:
    1. The SDSU Football Team is eligible for the bowl!
    2. Today is the last day to register to vote.  Discussed the importance to educate community members, students, and staff on the Mission Valley site.
    3. SDSU will participate in an Emergency Preparedness Drill on November 1 from 8 am – 12 pm.
  2. University President’s Designee: No report.
  3. Introduction to Dr. Luke Wood, Associate Vice President for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion (Time Certain 5:15 pm):
    1. Introduced his background and role on-campus to ensure diversity among faculty. He provides training for faculty members to engage with diverse students and discussed the process to recruit diverse faculty.

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda (Action): It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda, as attached.
    CRAVENS/KRICORIAN       CARRIED
  2. General Consent Report (Information): The general consent report was reviewed, as attached.

VIII.   CLOSED SESSION (Closed to Non-Members)

None.

IX. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE REPORTS
  1. Audit Committee: None. 
  2. Facilities Board:  None.
  3. Financial Affairs Committee: Meeting was productive.
  4. Marketing and Communications Committee: Co-founder of Shakesmart will attend the upcoming meeting on Wednesday.

X.  EXECUTIVE REPORTS

  1. President: Chris Thomas reported on the following:
    1. The Provost search committee will host an open forum on Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 pm.
    2. Discussed the Aztec Opening Body Meeting today. The mural restoration will be complete on March 23. An online educational component will be available for all students in the Spring. There will be $200,000 for the healing garden. A half-time faculty will be hired for the the Aztec Culture Education.
    3. Student Advisory Committee will take place tomorrow at 8 am.
    4. Gave an update on the “Live Your Heartprint” campaign.
    5. Tommy Spalding will be coming to campus on November 14.
    6. Discussed the change in the University structure for Strategic Planning and Public Relations.
  2. Executive Vice President: Nickolas Wohlman reported on the following:
    1. Homecoming was a success!
    2. Finished one-on-ones with the Mental Health Week leadership team.
    3. Will meet with the Campus Life Council commissions and representatives.
    4. Gave an update on the Aztec Game Experience (AGE).
    5. FratMANners (Fraternity Men Against Negative Environments and Rape Situations) will host “Spike Balls, Not Drinks” on Thursday from 7-10 pm on the ENS field.
  3. Vice President of External Relations: Michael Wiafe reported on the following: 
    1. Student Trustee applications are available today. Encouraged students to apply.
    2. Gave an update on the External Relations Board (ERB) meeting with Dr. Nora Shultz and learned about the history of education.
    3. Gave an update on California State Student Association (CSSA), Fresno. Lobby Corps will conduct a bill analysis.
    4. Today is the last day for voter registration. Rock the Vote registered 30 students today!
    5. Applications have been received for to attend CSSA, SLO.
  4. Vice President of Financial Affairs: Christian Onwuka reported on the following:
    1. Aztecs Rock Hunger is finished! Expressed his gratefulness for everyone and for the impact it will have on the campus community!
    2. Will work on the endowment plan for the ARC Referendum.
  5. Vice President of University Affairs: Ronnie Cravens reported on the following:
    1. College of Engineering representatives will attend the conference in Arizona for being recognized by the National College of Engineering Student Council.
    2. Will discuss the Executive Order 1100 in University Council on Wednesday.
  6. Executive Director: Christina Brown reported on the following: 
    1. Annual Staff Chili Cook-off was fun!
    2. Expressed gratefulness to student union staff for hosting the Graduate Symposium 2025 and Viejas Arena Staff for hosting the Meningitis B Vaccination.
    3. A.S. Staff awards will be on Friday, November 16. Congratulations to Glen Brandenburg on his 45 years at SDSU.
    4. The first Men’s Basketball game will take place November 1 and the first Women’s Basketball game will take place November 2.
    5. Noah Winne will serve on the Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) marketing team.
    6. Extended an invitation to members to be mentored by the amazing A.S. senior staff.

XI. REPORTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  1. Warsan Artan, Student-At-Large: No report.
  2. Cat Kricorian, Student-At-Large: 
    1. Sent out video scripts to the pilot marketing commissions. Will begin filming soon.
  3. Tomi Osinfolarin, Student-At-Large:
    1. Excited for the ARH announcement!
    2. Gave an update on the College of Business, Engineering, and Health and Human Services.
  4. Chloe Sabio, Student-At-Large: 
    1. ARH is finished! She is thankful to be a part of the leadership team.
    2. Will meet with Dustin for Student Support Council.
  5. Beck Svensson, Student-At-Large: 
    1. Attended the ITS meeting with Chris. Will deploy any software to Blackboard and gave an update on the software.
  6. Latrel Powell, Student-At-Large: 
    1. Extended himself as a connection to CSSA. Gave an update on CSSA in Fresno.
    2. Discussed bills to eliminate CSU tuition.

XII.  ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 pm.
SABIO/KRICORIAN      CARRIED

APPROVED BY: Christopher A. Thomas, A.S. President

PREPARED BY: Aileen Wei, A.S. Government Secretary