Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, March 6, 2023 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Shawki Moore called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. 

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Shawki Moore, Meena Alexander, Sophia Koch, Brandon Bartosh, Ava Grell, Ava Walker, Bianca Shaw, Mayah Taylor, Jessica Rentto (left at 4 p.m.) 
  2. Voting Members Absent: Robson Winter, Grace DeVega
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Isabella Todd, Christina Brown, Dr. Aniesha Mitchell
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: Dr. J. Luke Wood
  5. Guests: Brittany Cruz-Fejeran 

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for March 6, 2023.

TAYLOR/BARTOSH       CARRIED (8-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES 

It was moved and seconded to approve the Board of Directors meeting minutes of 2/20/23.

BARTOSH/SHAW       CARRIED (8-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

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VI. UNIVERSITY REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 

  1. Business and Financial Affairs Designee, Jessica Rentto: No report. 
  2. University President’s Designee, Dr. Aniesha Mitchell: 
    a. It is Women’s History Month and the Women's Resource Center will be hosting several different diverse events to celebrate. 
    b. In honor of Disability Celebration Month there will be a Disability Ally Training on 4/17 from 1-3 p.m. over Zoom. 
    c.  It is currently the SDSU Principles of Community Week, which represents the values of the San Diego State University’s code of conduct.  There are several tabling opportunities and also an Upstander training on Wednesday.
  3. E-Gaming Proposal Presentation - Dr. Randy Timm, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students (Time Certain 3:45 p.m.)
    Dr. Timm presented a proposal regarding an ongoing effort into building an e-gaming center on campus, which will act as a point of entertainment for students, and also represents a support system with in-house Coordinated Care Advisors. The Board was presented a rendering of the potential gaming center and the estimated cost to complete the project. 

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 

  1. General Consent Agenda (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
    GRELL/BARTOSH                           CARRIED (7-0-0)
  2. General Consent Report (Information)
    The General Consent Report was reviewed.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION (Closed to non-Members)

None.

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IX. BOARD OF DIRECTOR COMMITTEE REPORTS

  1. Audit Committee: None.
  2. Facilities Committee: None.
  3. Financial Affairs Committee (FAC): None.
  4. Marketing and Communications Committee: None.

X. EXECUTIVE REPORTS 

  1. President, Shawki Moore:
    1. The feedback survey regarding the proposed fee has been completed, the Campus Fee Advisory Committee will be meeting soon to deliberate their recommendation to the University President. 
    2. Shawki was able to travel to Sacramento to attend a California State Student Association (CSSA) meeting. 
    3. Shawki also has contacted and expressed his interest in getting Board members to let him know about topics they are interested in on the agendas for upcoming meetings.
  2. Executive Vice President, Meena Alexander:
    1. The Mending Minds push week was last week and it was very successful with great turnout and events.
    2. Meena also noted that Aztec Achievement Award nominations were due on Sunday night. 
  3. Vice President of External Relations, Robson Winter: 
    1. No report. 
  4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Sophia Koch: 
    1. No report. 
  5. Vice President of University Affairs, Sandy Mekany:
    1. Your Voice Matters is planning a collaborative event with Mending Minds centered around an academic and mental health focused event, where counselors in Psychological services as well as academic advisors.
  6. Executive Director, Christina Brown: 
    1. No report. 

XI. REPORTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS 

  1. ASBOD Student at Large, Ava Grell: This past Wednesday, Ava had the opportunity to attend the Intercollegiate Athletics Council University Senate meeting where members are looking to revise the Diversity Equity and Inclusion policy regarding sports programs on campus. 
  2. ASBOD Student at Large, Ava Walker: None. 
  3. ASBOD Student at Large, Mayah Taylor: None. 
  4. ASBOD Student at Large, Grace DeVega: None.

XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS 

  1. Mayah Taylor encouraged everyone to attend the Women's Resource Center events because they are very diverse and interesting to attend. 

XIII. ADJOURNMENT 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:40 p.m. 
 TAYLOR/SHAW                    CARRIED (7-0-0)