Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
I. CALL TO ORDER
Executive Vice President Tajuddin Henry called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
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- Voting Members Present: Kat Hernandez, Taj Henry, Derrick Herrera, Vincent Lin, Trinity Dang, Evan Orr, Yaneli Garcia, Austin Emery, Jane Wagner, Jacie Foster (late), Jasmin Zeis-Khalil, Shefali Sharma, Jack McFadden, Julia Biesman, Mike Manangan, Ida Pountney, Ava Alvarado (late), Rylie Ridpath, Shruti Sharma, Aliza Siddiqui, Janine Ezomo, Kareen Holstrom, Dr. Caryl Montero Adams, Brian Levett
- Voting Members Absent: None.
- Non-Voting Members Present: Christina Brown, Ashton Sophabmixay
- Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
- Guests: Jessica Rentto, Eric Burris, Lisa Peumsang, Amanda Stills, Andy Jose Lopez, Max Pollinsky, Nico Crow, Kellen Shaffer, Darren Famisan, Diego Martinez
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was seconded and moved to approve the agenda for October 23, 2024.
ORR/MANANGAN CARRIED (19-0-0)
IV. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was seconded and moved to approve the agenda for October 23, 2024.
ORR/MANANGAN CARRIED (19-0-0)
V. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Three public comments were made from students regarding the University Police Department (UPD) training and procedures.
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VI. UNIVERSITY REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
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- Dr. Caryl Montero-Adams, SDSU Vice President of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Designee, reported on the following: Student Affairs and Campus Diversity initiates prevention and harm reduction into emergency responses. Within their office, they have a Student Life, Health, and Safety Coordinator who consults individuals and develops risk management plans for organizational activities, tailgate registration processes, alcohol processes, compliance, and many more from a caring standpoint. She touched up on the Implemented Amnesty and Good Samaritan Policy, for individual students and recognized student organizations to protect victims in emergency situations from any violations or legal actions against them. Usage of this policy empowers students to address issues they may face, and there is always someone from the SACD on a rotational call reservation at 619-594-DUTY.
- Campus Safety Presentation (Time Certain 3:45 p.m.) Various leaders from Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and University Police Department presented on safety issues, risk management, harm reduction, and ways their departments contribute to the wellbeing of students. UPD is a 24/7 police department with a full, functional 911 dispatch center. It has around 40 full-time and around 45 part-time sworn officers, as well as incoming safety enhancements. With the Time, Place, Manner policies from the CSU, restrictions are put in place regarding the prohibition of certain activities and providing guidelines for specific activities. As far as emergency situations, there are 4 phases: Mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. 23 CSU campuses partner to collaborate and ensure the system is well-supported in events of disaster. They also advocated for the SDSU SAFE App, which provides access to friend-walks, safe rides, and methods to ensure safety on campus. Regarding Title IX, the coordinator Gail Mendez is committed to protecting students, educators, and school employees against all forms of sex or gender discrimination. They partner with Counseling and Psychological Services as well as host a weekly group session called RISE, put on by a psychologist who specializes in sexual violence. Finally, an announcement was made regarding an uptake in police presence throughout Halloween weekend to ensure student safety.
VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
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General Consent Report (Information):
The General Consent Report was reviewed.
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VIII. REPORTS OF CAMPUS LIFE COUNCIL MEMBERS
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- Aztec Student Union Board reported on the following: Discussed leadership team goals and went over waivers; approved all of them. Aside, they expressed frustration regarding their leaders and the lack of opportunity for priority registration given their ability to conduct events due to their class schedules.
- Community Service Commission reported on the following: Appointed 2 volunteer coordinators and a secretary, and held several successful events recently.
- Campus Community Commission reported on the following: Elections were held for the Good Neighbor chair, secretary, and college liaison. The Campus Lighting Walk is on November 12th, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Today, they have an interview for the Commissioner Chair for Campus Community Commission.
- Recreation and Wellness Commission reported on the following: Approved the Aztec Recreation and Sports Club budget.
- Student Diversity Commission reported on the following: They held a CHESS presentation and are currently working on an event.
- Student Support Commission reported on the following: Recently appointed a secretary. They also held a mental health discussion, and are collaborating with Community Connect. As for their Children’s Center, they discussed the idea of student interns in the classroom.
- Green Love/Sustainability Commission reported on the following: Halloween Swap Shop was successful and their Green Lunch Bag Series is about compositing. They are currently in the works of creating an Ad-Hoc Sustainability Committee. Aside, they are still collaborating with Imperial Valley to bring a Swap Shop to their campus, and are hosting a social with them this Friday.
- Marketing and Communications Commission reported on the following: They are working on tote bags and phone wallets currently, both sustainable. They are also working on the A.S. Get Involved website FAQs, and currently storyboarding content to be featured. Today, they had a guest speaker who was previously the MarComm Commissioner.
- Tajuddin Henry, Executive Vice President: Thanked everyone for the CLC 1-on-1s for being productive, and he looks forward to concluding action items with each person. He trusts that everyone is operating at max capacity and applying it to the work they are doing. He reminded everyone of the tabling requirement and if they still need it, to sign up for basketball tabling.
- Kat Hernandez, A.S. President: 1-on-1s with the Board of Directors have been going well, and she announced that if anyone would like to speak with her regarding a project, reach out. The Safety Town Hall is confirmed for November 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Montezuma Theater. University Police Department (UPD), Student Affairs and Campus Diversity (SACD), Inclusive SDSU, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Residential Education Office (REO), and Title IX will be present. The structure of the discussion is similar to a presentation and Q&A panel format.
- Vincent Lin, A.S. Vice President of Financial Affairs: A.S. gives around $400,000 in study-abroad scholarships each year. There are two cycles; one to approve in Fall and one in the Spring. This year they had 513 applicants and A.S. awarded around $250,000 this semester. Also, tomorrow is Dunk Tank from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Union.
- Derrick Herrera, A.S. Vice President of External Relations: Attended Cal State Student Association and discussed Title IX and campus affairs regarding discrimination. A lot of topics revolved around Time, Place, and Manner policies and more updates are to come regarding campus safety. Aside, Rock The Vote has an event from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. to watch the polls and host a Q&A with a panelist of professors.
- Trinity Dang, A.S. Vice President of University Affairs: Vice President Chris Manning presented and was introduced to college council presidents. He is to discuss what issues people are facing and work with them to resolve these problems. Trinity has a meeting tomorrow with Ava Alvarado to discuss zero-cost textbooks and had an academic deans council meeting where they discussed goals for S.E.A. as well as college council affairs. For the University Council next week, the Vice President of Enrollment is discussing this year’s enrollment numbers and goals for next year. Tomorrow, she is meeting with Dr. Tong and addressed for people to let her know if they need anything brought up.
- Brian Levett, Campus Life Council A.S. Student Advisor - None.
- Christina Brown, A.S. Executive Director - None.
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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- This week is Homecoming Week, with this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. being the Dunk Tank.
- The Safe SDSU RSO is having an events week; check out the Inclusive SDSU Instagram for more information.
X. ADJOURNMENT
It was seconded and moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:09 p.m.
ORR/ALVARADO CARRIED (21-0-0)
