Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Monday, March 19, 2018 - 8:15am
Council Chambers • Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

Kim Alli called the meeting to order at 8:22 am in Council Chambers at the Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union.

II. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Kimberly Alli, Daraja Carroll (late), Angelica Espinoza, Cynthia Medina, Russell Parris, Erick Ramirez, Michael Wiafe.
  2. Voting Members Absent: None.
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Dr. Lee Mintz, Jennifer Esquivel-Parker.
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: None.
  5. Visitors Present: Aiden Hayes. 

III. MODIFICATIONS OF AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda.

RAMIREZ/ESPINOZA

There was a friendly amendment to remove Action Item D. Last Chance Alternative and add Safety Week as an Information Item with a Time Certain at 8:45 am. There were no objections.

The agenda was approved as amended.                                            CARRIED, (5-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes.

WIAFE/PARRIS                                                                                    CARRIED, (5-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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None.

VI. CHAIR’S REPORT

Kim informed members of the Study Abroad applications that they will review and score. They are due after Spring break.

VII. INFORMATION

  1. Attendance: Angelica will reach out to Victor and Nubia about their attendance. Kim will draft an email for Nicole and Sedona for a Last Chance Alternative. Once Graduate Student Association elects their new President, they will begin to serve in Karthik’s position since he is no longer able to serve.
  2. Proposed Changes to the Bylaws, Codes and Charters: The two attached proposed bylaw amendments were submitted after the deadline. JAC will review them at the next meeting.
  3. Russell’s Bylaw of the Week: Russell reviewed the Elections Code Appeals Panel provision.
  4. Campus Safety Week: Mitchell and Vanessa spoke about the events that will take place during campus safety week.

VIII. ACTION                      

  1. Appointments and Resignations:
    It was moved and seconded to approve Appointments and Resignations, as attached.
    ESPINOZA/WIAFE                                                                   CARRIED, (5-0-0)
  2. Requests for Excused Absences:
    It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Sabrina Laut for missing Campus Life Council meeting on 3/14/18 because of late submission.
    ESPINOZA/MEDINA                                                                 FAILED, (0-5-0)

    It was moved and seconded to approve the request for an excused absence from Sam Emami for missing Campus Life Council meeting on 3/14/18.
    MEDINA/ESPINOZA                                                                 CARRIED, (5-0-0)

    The request for excused absence from Sedona Hill was tabled to next meeting.
  3. Elections Minutes:
    It was moved and seconded to approve the Elections Committee minutes, as attached.
    RAMIREZ/PARRIS                                                                   CARRIED, (6-0-0)

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS

Elections results announcement will be on Thursday, March 22 at 8 pm.

X. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 am.

RAMIREZ/CARROLL                                                                            CARRIED, (6-0-0)

APPROVED BY: Kimberly Alli, Chief Justice

PREPARED BY: Jennifer M. Esquivel-Parker, Advisor