Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers • Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

Vice President of University Affairs Ronnie Cravens called the meeting to order at 3:39 PM.  

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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III. ROLL CALL

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  1. Voting Members Present: Chris Thomas, Ronnie Cravens, Michael Wiafe, Christian Onwuka, Latrel Powell, Warsan Artan, Tomi Osinfolarin, Jada Johnson (left early), Stephanie Estrada, Jacob Mahony, Matthew Blutinger, Sophie Chance, Winston Liew, Brandon Khamenian, Alison Powell, Meegan Togatorop, Crystal Sanchez (left early), Ezra Delbick, Kemahni Booze, Saba Abri, Dalton Daggs (left early), Jon Soden, Meagan Harms, Noah Siegal, Trent Wann, Maricruz Carrillo.
  2. Voting Members Absent: Nickolas Wohlman, Chloe Bycoskie, Vicky Evans, Cedric Hoskins.
  3. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Present: Dr. Andrea Dooley, Aileen Wei, Christina Brown.
  4. Ex-Officios (non-voting) Absent: Dr. Cezar Ornatowski.
  5. Visitors Present: Dr. James Tarbox, Juliana Todesco, Maggie Stck, Nalima Joshi.

IV. MODIFICATIONS TO AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve today’s agenda.
BLUTINGER/SIEGAL         CARRIED

V. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes.
ARTAN/MAHONY    CARRIED

VI. PUBLIC COMMENT

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None.

VII. UNIVERSITY REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. Career Services Presentation – Dr. James Tarbox, Director and Juliana Todesco, Career Opportunities Manager (Time Certain 3:45 pm): Presented on resources, workshops, on-campus jobs, and future initiatives at SDSU Career Services.
  2. University Senate Designee, Dr. Cezar Ornatowski: None.
  3. University Vice President for Student Affairs Designee, Dr. Andrea Dooley:
    1. Encouraged students to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
    2. “Single Servings” will allow students to engage with counselors outside of a counseling setting. There will a series in February, March, and April.
    3. Meningitis B Vaccination clinics will take place February 20 in Tula Hall, February 27 in the Courtyard, March 5 on the ENS Field, and March 21 in the Tula Hall.

VIII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda (Action):
    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda.
    DAGGS/POWELL       CARRIED 
  2. General Consent Report (Information): The general consent report was reviewed via electronic copy. For further reference please request a printed copy of the General Consent Report copy from the Government Secretary.

IX. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

None.

X. REPORTS OF UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

  1. Ronnie Cravens, Vice President of University Affairs:
    1. Working on “Clash of the Colleges” event.
    2. “Your Voice Matters” and Mental Health Week will collaborate for a panel event.
    3. University Affairs Board will meet Friday at 11 am.
    4. Will visit boards, councils, and commissions to ask for ideas for the “Your Voice Matters” campaign.
  2. Chris Thomas, President:
    1. Gave an update on Aztec Shops. Plant Power will be replacing The Den. Halal Shack will be on-campus in place of Dickey’s. Everbowl is now open in South Campus Plaza.
    2. There are 12 candidates remaining for the Provost Search.
    3. Elections applications are now open. Online forms may be requested. Applications are due February 21 at 4:30 pm in the A.S. office.
    4. Will begin forming transition documents at the next University Council meeting to create a holistic transition.
  3. Nickolas Wohlman, Executive Vice President: No report.
  4. Michael Wiafe, Vice President of External Relations:
    1. Met with Assemblymember Shirley Weber regarding parking issues.
    2. Will attend California State Student Association (CSSA) this weekend at San Francisco State University (SFSU).
    3. Gave an update on Title IX changes.
    4. Received 26 applications for California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS). Interviews will begin this week.
    5. He will attend the Junior Summer Institute program in Carnegie Mellon this summer!
  5. Christian Onwuka, Vice President of Financial Affairs:
    1. Met with Dr. J. Luke Wood about high school conferences funding.
    2. Will finalize scripts on A.S. Funding.
    3. Will serve on the Mission Valley Subcommittee.
  6. Christina Brown, Executive Director:
    1. Encouraged members to visit the GSA office on the 2nd floor of the student union.
    2. Gave a budget presentation to President Adela de la Torre and an overview of Associated Students and the programs and services we offer.
  7. Tomi Osinfolarin, ASBOD Student-at-Large:
    1. The deadline to apply to the Aztec Mentor Program is February 22.
    2. The deadline to apply for the “Quest for the Best” is February 18.
    3. There will be events with the Aztec Unity Project.
    4. Met with Mercedes Riggs, Aztecs’ Director of Player Development, to improve attendance at the Women’s Basketball Senior Night.
    5. Congratulations to Tomi on his acceptance to the Doctor of Chiropractor program at the Southern California University!
  8. Latrel Powell, ASBOD Student-at-Large:
    1. Excited for Mental Health Week! Encouraged members to practice self-care.
    2. Will attend CSSA at SFSU this weekend.
    3. Applications for Mortar Board are due this Friday at 4 pm.
  9. Warsan Artan, ASBOD Student-at-Large:
    1. Gave an update on the ARC women-only pilot program. Met with Mark Zarkweski, Director of Recreation, to discuss other options.
  10. College of Arts and Letters:
    1. Will look for a Student of the Month.
    2. Will plan a cultural event.
    3. Encouraged members to attend the “Blackness Behind the Scenes” in the Center for Intercultural Relations today at 5 pm.
    4. Mental Health Week is coming up!
  11. College of Business:
    1. Congratulations to Evan Atkins, the new College of Business representative!
    2. PSFA’s Expo was a success.
    3. There is now a full executive board on the College of Business Council.
    4. Reminded members to look up the list of companies, dress professionally, and bring several resumes when attending the career fair tomorrow.
  12. College of Education:
    1. Will interview candidates for the College of Education Representative.
    2. The symposium will be March 6 from 3:30-6:30 pm in Templo Mayor.
  13. College of Engineering:
    1. Will work on a cross-college event.
    2. “Hack-a-thon” will take place March 9. The deadline to apply is February 22.
    3. Applications for College of Engineering Outstanding Engineering stoles are open.
    4. Engineering week is next week! There will be an event next Monday from 3-5 pm in Aztec Lanes.
    5. Coffee with the Dean will take place next Tuesday.
  14. College of Health and Human Services:
    1. Preparing for events this semester.
  15. College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts:
    1. The Expo was a success!
    2. “The Star Return: an Evening with PSFA” will take place on Monday at 6 pm in Montezuma Hall.
  16. College of Sciences:
    1. “Discover Your Dream” event will take place March 6 from 4-6 pm. Will collaborate with the College of Health and Human Services, Business, and Engineering.
    2. There will be an A.S. Information Session given during 6 pm by College of Sciences Representatives.
  17. Graduate Student Association:
    1. There will be two representatives from GSA attending University Council meetings.
    2. There will be an Undergraduate Student Panel event on March 12 from 12-1 pm in the Theatre.
    3. Coffee with GSA leaders will take place March 5 from 11 am – 1 pm at the GSA office in Student Life and Leadership.
  18. Undeclared College:
    1. Congratulations to Jon on declaring Business as his major!
    2. There will be a panel event with a representative from each college. The event will take place on February 26 at 4:30 pm in Pride Suite.
    3. Congratulations to Lucas Roth as the co-historian!

XI.  ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.
L. POWELL/A. POWELL     CARRIED

Vice President of University Affairs Ronnie Cravens adjourned the meeting at 5:54 pm.

APPROVED BY:  Ronnie Cravens, Vice President of University

PREPARED BY:   Aileen Wei,   A.S. Government Secretary