Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 3:00pm
Arena Meeting Center
I. CALL TO ORDER
A.S. President Katarina “Kat” Hernandez called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
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- Voting Members Present: Katarina Hernandez, Tajuddin Henry, Vincint Lin, Derrick Herrera, Trinity Dang, Nicholas Felix, Kareen Holstrom
- Voting Members Absent: Nora Novak, Janine Ezomo, Mohammed Erekat, Aliza Siddqui, Jessica Rentto
- Non-Voting Members Present: Ana Molina-Rodriquez (left at 3:51 p.m.), Isabella Todd, Christina Brown
- Non-Voting Members Absent: Brittany Santos-Derieg
- Guests: Brian Levett
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for July 10, 2024.
FELIX/HOLSTROM CARRIED (6-0-0)
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the Board of Directors meeting minutes of 5/29/24.
DANG/FELIX CARRIED (6-0-0)
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS
- Business and Financial Affairs Designee, Jessica Rentto: No report.
- University President’s Designee, Ana Molina-Rodriquez: The California state budget has been passed and the outcome is going to have some impacts on the financial situations of the California State University and University of California systems. Fortunately SDSU is in a much more positive state than other campuses and will not have impacts on students and faculty. There will be a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on July 17th in the Aztec Student Union courtyard and everyone is encouraged to attend.
- Campus Diversity Overview - Dr. Jennifer Imazeki, Associate Vice President for Faculty & Staff Diversity (Time Certain 3:45 p.m.)
VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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Review of Status of 2024/25 Executive Officer Goals (Information) - Kat Hernandez, A.S. President
The 2024/25 Executive Officer goals were introduced and explained by A.S. President Kat Hernandez. -
Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) Travel Request (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the Financial Affairs Committee Travel Request for Dance Marathon.
HOLSTROM/HENRY CARRIED (6-0-0) -
A.S. 403(b) Retirement Plan - Audit Update (Information) - Patty Rea, A.S. Associate
Executive Director (Immediately after closed session)
The A.S. 403(b) Retirement Plan Audit Update was reviewed. It will be acted at the next BOD meeting on August 7. -
General Consent Agenda (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
HOLSTROM/FELIX CARRIED (6-0-0) -
General Consent Report (Information)
The General Consent Report was reviewed. -
Aztec Recreation Center (ARC) Overview (Information) - Mark Zakrzewski, Associate Executive Director (Time Certain 4:15 p.m.)
The Aztec Recreation Center Overview was reviewed. -
Optional Facility Tours of Aztec Recreation Center (ARC) and the Viejas Arena (Information) - Immediately After Adjournment
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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Proposals on Annual A.S. Staff Salary Equity Adjustment and Revised Full-Time Salary Grades (Action) - Patty Rea. A.S. Associate Executive Director (Time Certain 4:45 p.m.)
It was moved and seconded to move into closed session.
LIN/HERRERA CARRIED (6-0-0)
It was moved and seconded to approve the proposed annual A.S. staff salary equity adjustment and revised full-time salary grades.
FELIX/LIN CARRIED (6-0-0)
It was moved and seconded to end the closed session.
HENRY/HERRERA CARRIED (6-0-0)
IX. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Audit Committee: None.
B. Facilities Committee: None.
C. Financial Affairs Committee (FAC): None.
D. Marketing and Communications Committee: None.
X. EXECUTIVE REPORTS
- A.S. President, Katerina Hernandez: Kat has been giving speeches and presentations at the New Student Orientations being held throughout the summer. Kat will be giving various speeches and presentations to faculty, administration, and students at various events throughout the summer. Preparing to go to the California State Student Association Plenary in Long Beach, California this upcoming weekend. Recently had a meeting with the University President and other relevant administrators discussing various goals and ideas for the upcoming year. Meeting with VP Chris Manning and Ilene Rosenstein to discuss the upcoming fall climate. Meeting with the Dead Naming Tiger Team next Tuesday. The Executive board team introduction video was just filmed. Planning to film a welcome back video to begin the fall semester. Planning to film a safety informational video. Hoping to establish an A.S. Slack to streamline A.S. communication and events. Kat would love feedback from the student-at-larges about the potential of using Slack as a communication tool.
- Executive Vice President, Tajuddin Henry: Planning the annual A.S. retreat. Working to collaborate with multiple organizations to figure out different ways to communicate with students who fill out the interest form. Planning to hold the A.S. mixer again, 2-3 Park Boulevard on August 30th and there will be optional bowling at the Aztec Lanes after. Working on editing the response from A.S. for the general interest form. Creating new templates for the student representatives and commissioners for their response to student interest forms. Announced his submissions for the SDSU Homecoming theme.
- Vice President of External Relations, Derrick Herrera: Opened the Rock the Vote leadership team application and there has been a great applicant pool so far in comparison to previous years. Reaching out to District Nine’s office to build a supportive relationship between local government and the university. Working on marketing and promotional materials during the summer. Preparing for the California State Student Association visit with Kat Hernandez this weekend. Serving alongside Vincent Lin on the VP of IT search.
- Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: Meeting with key Aztec Rocks Hunger stakeholders to begin the process of this year's campaign. College Area Community Council and College Area Business Council have acted as strong support systems to the ARH campaign. Trying to get more student representatives to be involved with the SDSU Mission Valley Board of Directors.
- Vice President of University Affairs, Trinity Dang: Begun planning University Affairs Board, Academic Affairs Committee, and University Council meetings for the upcoming semesters. Creating communication platforms for the various boards Trinity chairs. Planning the university council retreat that will occur in the fall. Taking on more responsibility with continuing the Career Advantage initiative. Working with the University Affairs Board to expand opportunities for Career Advantage. Meeting with various faculty and academic administrators to strengthen communication and relationships with Associated Students. Met with Dean Walter to discuss goals for the SDSU library this year, planning to work with the Rock the Vote campaign since there is a presidential election this upcoming year. There was a broken pipe in the library that has caused extensive damage to the basement.
- Executive Director, Christina Brown: The San Diego Pride Parade is on July 20th, everyone is encouraged to attend and reach out to CB if you are interested in joining. The next A.S. Board of Directors meeting in August will be longer due to fiduciary training.
XI. REPORTS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS STUDENT AT LARGE
- Kareen Holstrom, Student-at-Large: Excited to hear that safety is being prioritized in this year's upcoming executive goals. Kareen offered assistance with being a liaison between ARH and the College Area Community Council.
- Nicholas Felix, Student-at-Large: Assisting Derrick Herrera with getting students to apply for the Rock the Vote leadership team. Nick tabled during new student orientation and there was great student engagement. Hoping to start connecting with Student Disability Services and potentially planning a resource fair.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Nick announced that he was posted on DanceMarathons instagram.
- Derrick announced that everyone should spread the A.S. giveaway instagram post.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
HOLSTROM/DANG CARRIED (6-0-0)
