Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 3:00pm
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. President Katarina “Kat” Hernandez called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. 

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Katarina Hernandez, Tajuddin Henry, Vincint Lin, Derrick Herrera, Trinity Dang, Nicholas Felix, Mohammed Erekat, Kareen Holstrom, Jessica Rentto

  2. Voting Members Absent: Nora Novak, Janine Ezomo, Aliza Siddqui 

  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Ana Molina-Rodriquez (left at 3:50 p.m.) Isabella Todd, Christina Brown

     

  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: Brittany Santos-Derieg 

  5. Guests: Ryan DeLong, Jordan Maxwell, Carlos Guillen

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for May 29, 2024.

FELIX/EREKAT

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the Board of Directors meeting minutes of 5/1/24.

HOLSTROM/EREKAT       CARRIED (8-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

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VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS

  1. Business and Financial Affairs Designee, Jessica Rentto: Business and Financial Affairs (BFA) is a division within the university that oversees various centers and departments within the university. The Vice President is Agnes Wong-Nickerson. Many of the work that Jessica oversees connects closely with issues that directly impact students and that is why she sits on the Board of Directors. She works to help advance different initiatives within Associated Students. 

  2. University President’s Designee, Ana Molina-Rodriquez: Ana Molina-Rodriquez gave a brief introduction to herself and explained that she will be filling in for Brittany Santos-Derieg who is on leave for the summer. Ana expressed congratulations to the new board members for taking a chance on stepping into such important leadership roles. The summer has been slower for the university so the University President’s office has been working with the California state legislature on the critical status of the California State University systems budget. 

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. A.S. Board of Directors Resources Guide (Information)
    The A.S. Board of Directors Resources Guide was reviewed by Christina Brown.

     

  2. Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) Travel Request (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the Financial Affairs Committee Travel Requests for Sigma Lambda Beta ($1,500) and Best Buddies ($400).
    EREKAT/FELIX       CARRIED (8-0-0)

     

  3. General Consent Agenda (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
    LIN/HOLSTROM       CARRIED (8-0-0)

     

  4. General Consent Report (Information)
    The General Consent Report was reviewed. 

     

  5. Student Union Review and Facility Tour (Information) - Ryan DeLong, Aztec Student Union Director
    Ryan reviewed information about the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union. After adjournment, Ryan will take them on a tour of the student union.

VIII. CLOSED SESSION

None.

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IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

  1. A.S. President, Kat Hernandez: Starting to work on the team goals for the new executive board. Hoping to schedule one on one meetings with the Board of Director Student-at-Large members. Attended a SDSU Research Foundation meeting regarding the upgrade of the university to R1 status. 
  2. Executive Vice President, Tajuddin Henry: Ask that everyone continues to develop goals, wants to aim in consolidating goals to accomplish more. Welcome any suggestions surrounding Homecoming themes. 
  3. Vice President of External Relations, Derrick Herrera: Still working through the transition phase. Beginning to contact campus partners to build closer relationships. Preparing to attend meetings like California State Student Association (CSSA) and the College Area Community Board. Starting to outline goals for the External Relations board and the Rock the Vote initiative. 
  4. Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: Recently went with Christina Brown and Ryan DeLong to the Jacobs & Cushman Food Bank. Will be sitting on the Aztec Shops Board of Directors on behalf of A.S. President, Kat Hernandez. 
  5. Vice President of University Affairs, Trinity Dang: Working through the onboarding process. Preparing to have conversations surrounding Trinity’s goals and direct initiatives. 
  6. Executive Director, Christina Brown: Gave a brief overview of Christina Brown’s role as the A.S. Executive Director. The A.S. Full time staff is busy planning events and programs for the Fall semester. Hoping to develop stronger connections with A.S. Alumni. Within the next Board of Directors meeting the board will complete a strength-finders assessment. 

X. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT AT LARGE REPORTS 

  1. Kareen Holstrom, Student-at-Large: Very excited to serve on the board of directors.
  2. Mohammed Erekat, Student-at-Large: Feeling ambitious about the upcoming year on the Board of Directors. 
  3. Nicholas Felix, Student-at-Large: Has been bowling at Aztec Lanes a lot throughout the summer. Nick is looking forward to the work that will be done throughout the year. 

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

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XII. ADJOURNMENT 

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:06 p.m. 
 HOLSTROM/HERRERA                   CARRIED (8-0-0)