Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - 3:00pm
Council Chambers - Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
I. CALL TO ORDER
A.S. President Kat Hernandez called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
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- Voting Members Present: Katarina Hernandez, Tajuddin Henry, Derrick Herrera, Vincent Lin, Trinity Dang, Aliza Siddiqui, Nicholas Felix, Jessica Rentto (left at 4:09 p.m.)
- Voting Members Absent: Nora Novak, Janine Ezomo, Mohammed Erekat, Kareen Holstrom
- Non-Voting Members Present: Christina Brown, Isabella Todd, Ashton Sophabmixay
- Non-Voting Members Absent: None
- Guests: Carlos Careaga
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for August 7, 2024.
HERRERA/LIN CARRIED (7-0-0)
IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the previous A.S. Board of Directors meeting minutes from 7/24/2024.
DANG/FELIX CARRIED (7-0-0)
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
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None.
VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS
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- Business and Financial Affairs Designee, Jessica Rentto, reported on the following: Business and Financial Affairs is getting ready for the start of the Fall 2024 semester and finalizing summer projects, along with preparing information for the campus community regarding complications of free speech; California State University is reviewing the Time, Place, Manner policies. Business and Financial Affairs is not anticipating major changes to time, place, and manner policies. As a CSU, San Diego State University must abide by first amendment entities yet time, place, and manner restrictions are put into effect which are narrowly tailored to allow for the operational needs of the university. Free speech is encouraged, but not adversely affecting education.
VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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403(b) Retirement Plan - Audit Update (Action) - Carlos Careaga
It was moved and seconded to approve the 403(b) Retirement Plan.LIN/FELIX CARRIED (6-0-0)
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Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) Travel Request (Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the Financial Affairs Committee Travel Request for Asian Pacific Student Alliance.FELIX/SIDDIQUI CARRIED (6-0-0)
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ASBOD Appointments for Committees (Action)
Campus Fee Advisory Committee (CFAC)
It was moved and seconded for Nicholas Felix and Aliza Siddiqui to be appointed to the Campus Fee Advisory Committee.HERRERA/LIN CARRIED (6-0-0)
A.S. Vacancy Ad-Hoc Committee (Week of 8/12)
It was moved and seconded for Nicholas Felix, Vincent Lin, and Aliza Siddiqui to be appointed to Ad Hoc.HERRERA/FELIX CARRIED (6-0-0)
It was moved and seconded to give Katarina Hernandez the authority to appoint the final Ad Hoc positions.
HERRERA/FELIX CARRIED (6-0-0)
- ASBOD Appointments for A.S. Campus Life Council and A.S. University Council (Information) - Kat Hernandez, A.S. President
Aliza Siddiqui, Janine Ezomo, and Kareen Holstrom are appointed to the Campus Life Council and Nicholas Felix, Mohammed Erekat, and Nora Novak are appointed to the University Council by Katarina Hernandez. - Oaxaca Immersion Program 2025 Dates & Interest (Information)
The Oaxaca Immersion Program for 2025 was reviewed with January 8th or 9th in mind as unofficial dates. - General Consent Agenda (Action) - None.
- General Consent Report (Information)
The General Consent Report was reviewed.
VIII. CLOSED SESSION
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None.
IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS
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- A.S. President, Katarina Hernandez: Has given several speeches and presentations such as New Student Orientation, Pride Flag Raising Ceremony, All-University Convocation, Administration Chair Retreat). Attended California State Student Association (CSSA) and CSSA Plenary. Met with University President Adela de la Torre, Vice President of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, Chris Manning, and Ana Molina, Deputy Chief of Staff, to discuss Associated Student’s themes for the year, in order to inform the various campus partners and Imperial Valley campus. Involved with the Dead-Naming awareness team on campus. Working on a town hall with Chris Manning along with a Fall semester survey. Going to Sacramento State on 8/8/2024 for the opening of the first Black Honors College. Planning to present executive goals at retreat. Working on creating an Associated Students Slack for member communication, and gave a high-level overview of the year's executive goals.
- Executive Vice President, Tajuddin Henry: Attended discussions surrounding student tailgating at Snapdragon Stadium, planning Registered Student Organization tailgating (reservation process, regulations and risk surrounding tailgating behavior.) Student Affairs and Campus Diversity has restricted policies for tailgating at Snapdragon Stadium due to concerns and incidents arising from the previous year. The retreat agenda has been finalized, but is pending review with Imperial Valley leaders.
- Vice President of External Relations, Derrick Herrera: Going to San Bernardino for CSU Unity. Meeting with executive boards for all CSU campuses. Finalizing Rock the Vote team, total of 13 members. Associated Students retreat is important and Imperial Valley campus is wanting to connect more with the main campus. Finally in the last phase of Vice President of Information & Technology search, and attending campus visits on the first week of school.
- Vice President of Financial Affairs, Vincent Lin: The Aztecs Rock Hunger Leadership Team interviews will be finished on Friday, 8/9/2024 and the team will be finalized on the following Tuesday, 8/13/2024. By that Friday, advertising material must be delivered to Serra Mesa Community Council for newspapers and newsletters. Building on the relationship with the business district, business outreach, and corporate sponsors. Meeting with Agnes Wong Nickerson the following Friday.
- Vice President of University Affairs, Trinity Dang: Last Wednesday, attended Career Services Retreat as she prepares to take over the Career Advantage initiative. Hoping to push Career Advantage to all of the college councils and not have the initiative heavily based on the Fowler College of Business. Career services wants to work with Backdoor Studio to coordinate career fairs and headshots. Meeting with Dr. Tong next week where the A.S. executives will present their goals to the All-Deans Council. Reviewing the Your Voice Matters Google Form to make changes. Planned out all meetings for the University Council, University Affairs Board, and Academic Affairs Committee for Fall 2024. Retention for University Council has been an issue in the past and wants to increase student engagement. Collaborating with Tajuddin Henry to create an “A.S. 101” or “How to A.S.” for the first meeting to support new representatives. Doing more research on (previously Student Bill of Rights) Academic Partnership Agreement. Meeting with the College of Arts and Letters Dean next week to introduce them to A.S. Currently planning the University Council Fall retreat with Sam Ramtin. Working on a University Council email outreach.
- Executive Director, Christina Brown: Preparing for retreat. Senior staff on Friday are meeting at Scripps Cottage where she will present the Associated Students goals for the year in order for all Departments to be informed of this year's goals.
X. BOARD OF DIRECTOR STUDENT-AT-LARGE REPORTS
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- Student-at-Large, Nicholas Felix: Gave a New Student Orientation speech the previous day, as well as the following day. Working with Brian Levett on the speeches. Helping Trinity Dang with Your Voice Matters for the University Council Retreat. Obtaining more applicants for Associated Students positions.
- Student-at-Large, Aliza Siddiqui: Planning to host a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion activity. Wants to incorporate scholarship opportunities to Registered Student Organizations.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:23 p.m.
SIDDIQUI/LIN CARRIED (6-0-0)
