Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University
Monday, December 4, 2023 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union
I. CALL TO ORDER
A.S. President Tarek Morsy called the meeting to order at 3:34 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
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- Voting Members Present: Tarek Morsy, Sam Lingao (arrived at 3:36 p.m.), Ally Gallant, Leo Pena, Melvin Ridley III (arrived at 3:36 p.m.), Palni Bhatt, Derrick Herrera, Patricio Silva, Gianna Salazar, Kailey Quezada (left at 4:45 p.m.), Alex Inglis
- Voting Members Absent:, Jessica Rentto, Brittany Santos-Derieg
- Non-Voting Members Present: Isabella Todd, Christina Brown
- Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
- Guests: Carlos Careaga
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for December 4, 2023.
HERRERA/QUEZADA CARRIED (10-0-0)
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the previous A.S. Board of Directors meeting minutes from November 27th.
SILVA/BHATT CARRIED (10-0-0)
V. PUBLIC COMMENT-
None.
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VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS
- Business and Financial Affairs Designee, Jessica Rentto, reported on the following: No report.
- University President’s Designee, Brittany Santos-Derieg, reported on the following: No report
VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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General Consent Agenda (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
SALAZAR/INGLIS CARRIED (10-0-0) -
General Consent Report (Information)
The General Consent Report was reviewed. -
A.S. Consolidated Fall Rebudget (Action) - Carlos Careaga, A.S. Finance Director (Time Certain 3:45 p.m.)
It was moved and seconded to approve the A.S. Consolidated Fall Rebudget.
RIDLEY/LINGAO CARRIED (10-0-0) -
A.S. Board of Directors and the Councils Meeting and Activity Schedule - Spring 2024 (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the Councils Meeting and Activity Schedule.
HERRERA/INGLIS CARRIED (10-0-0) -
End of Semester Recap (Information)
The Executive officers reviewed their goals and progress from the semester.
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS
- A.S. President, Tarek Morsy: Looking to set a framework for next semester as A.S. elections are fast approaching. Will continue to work over break to have conversations with campus partners to discuss Career Advantage.
- Executive Vice President, Sam Lingao: A resolution has been proposed to A.S. and will be going through the legislative process at the first University Council meeting of spring semester. Gave thanks to the three BOD students at large who sit on the University Council and three who sit on Campus Life Council for their efforts all semester. Planning continued conversations with Students for Justice in Palestine, university administration, and the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Student Union. Planning the Aztec Achievement Awards and GreenFest next semester, if students are interested in getting involved please reach out to Sam. Save the date for 2/20, Sam is planning a speaker series that will transition into a Aztec men's basketball game watch party. This Wednesday is the end of the year celebration at BJ’s Brewhouse in La Mesa. On Saturday there will be a SDSU Mission Valley River Park soft opening which everyone is welcome to attend.
- Vice President of External Relations, Melvin Ridley III: Working to outline event planning for next semester. Preparing the delegation for the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS). Working to find ways to develop and market Associated Students through the Marketing and Communications Committee.
- Vice President of Financial Affairs, Leo Pena: Looking to make changes during the spring semester in the Financial Affairs Committee regarding Campus Program Funding.
- Vice President of University Affairs, Ally Gallant: Conducting one on one meetings with University Council representatives to discuss reflections. Having final celebrations in the commissions Ally chairs. Provost, Dr.Tong, and the College Deans will be meeting in mid-February to discuss Career Advantage and have a Q&A. There will be finals programming in the library to encourage students to destress. Graduate Student Advisory Board meeting will be held today from 5-6:30 p.m.
- Executive Director, Christina Brown: Developing more philanthropic efforts for Associated Students. There has been a developed sustainability scholarship dedicated to Glen Brandenburg. The retirement party for Glen Brandenburg was great and a significant number of alumni returned to say goodbye. Excited to attend the Oaxaca immersion trip. Encouraged the promotion of A.S. elections as they are fast approaching. After this meeting adjourns, Christina will be attending the Graduate Student Advisory Board meeting. The Government Affairs department is hiring two open positions, the Associate Director of Marketing and Director of Government Affairs, Christina is looking to fill these positions as soon as possible.
VIII. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT AT LARGE REPORTS
- Student-at-Large, Kailey Quezada: No report.
- Student-at-Large, Gianna Salazar: Excited for next semester.
- Student-at-Large, Derrick Herrera: A couple weeks ago, he, Palni Bhatt, Christina Brown, and Sam Lingao engaged in a conversation about having all A.S. councils and commissions use the land acknowledgement in their meetings. The conversation surrounding the land acknowledgement will build momentum in the spring semester. Looking to develop a training for council members and representatives so the land acknowledgement is given intentionally.
- Student-at-Large, Patricio Silva: Excited for the next semester.
- Student-at-Large, Palni Bhatt: Excited to see where the initiatives started this semester will become next semester.
- Student-at-Large, Alex Inglis: Appreciated the Executive officers enthusiasm towards achieving their goals this semester.
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sam Lingao wished Melvin and Leo a happy birthday and that the final Board of Directors morale dinner will be after adjournment.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
INGLIS/BHATT CARRIED (9-0-0)
