Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Shawki Moore called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Shawki Moore, Meena Alexander, Sandy Mekany, Sophia Koch, Robson Winter, Bianca Shaw, Grace Devega, Ava Grell, Brandon Bartosh, Dr. J Luke Wood
  2. Voting Members Absent: Mayah Taylor, Ava Walker, Brandon Bartosh, Dr. Aniesha Mitchell,  Jessica Rentto 
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Isabella Todd, Christina Brown
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
  5. Guests: Ally Gallant, Tarek Morsy, Sam Lingao, Melvin Ridley III, Crystal Little (Business and Financial Affairs) 

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for May 3, 2023.

SHAW/GRELL        CARRIED (9-0-0)

IV. 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. J. Luke Wood and Dr. Aniesha Mitchell: No report.

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. Discussion re: Letter regarding Out of State and International Fee (Information)
    The Board of Directors engaged in a conversation with University President, Adela De la Torre, regarding the recent alternative consultation for the Out of State and International Student Fee. They spoke about shared governance, the role of advisory committees, and the role A.S. leadership plays in the representation of the student voice. 

VIII. CLOSED SESSION

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. A.S. President, Shawki Moore: No report. 
  2. Executive Vice President, Meena Alexander: No report. 
  3. Vice President of External Relations, Robson Winter: No report. 
  4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Sophia Koch: No report. 
  5. Vice President of University Affairs, Sandy Mekany: No report. 
  6. Executive Director, Christina Brown: No report. 

XI. REPORTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS

None.

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XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

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XIII. ADJOURNMENT 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 a.m. 
 KOCH/DEVEGA                    CARRIED (9-0-0)