Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. Vice President of University Affairs Trinity Dang called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL

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    1. Voting Members Present: Kat Hernandez, Taj Henry, Derrick Herrera, Vincent Lin, Trinity Dang, Maya Gerassi (late 3:39 p.m.), Noor Shatara (late 3:40 p.m.), Noah Stuart (late 3:36 p.m.), Cole Alan (late 3:37 p.m.), JJ Grier, Pal Patel, Cody Zippe, Olivia Van Winkle (late 3:40 p.m.), Milan Rawls, Daniel Frey (late 3:42 p.m.), Jackson Patterson (late 3:38 p.m.), Anthony Quiroz (late 3:51 p.m.), Colin Thurrell, MaryJane Destro-Vasquez, Jesus Guzman, Clara Shim (late 3:40 p.m.), Layla Tyree (late 3:40 p.m.), Erin Rushing, Aadi Bery (late 4:14 p.m.), Alexandra McMurray, Abelardo Garcia, Nick Felix, Mohammed Erekat, Nora Novak
    2. Voting Members Absent: Faith Ona
    3. Non-Voting Members Present: Christina Brown, Dr. Taharka Ade, Ashton Sophabmixay
    4. Non-Voting Members Absent: Christine Molina
    5. Guests: Palni Bhatt

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for October 2, 2024. 

HENRY/ALAN                                CARRIED (15-0-0)

IV. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES

It was moved and seconded to approve the minutes for September 18, 2024.

PATEL/RUSHING       CARRIED (25-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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None.

VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS

    1. Dr. Taharka Ade, University Senate Designee, reported on the following: Advocated for the University Senate and open committee roles.
    2. Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Designee: None.
    3. Palni Bhatt, A.S. Chief of Staff, presented on the following: She discussed the role of the University Senate, its committees, and the impact of student voice. SDSU University Senate consists of student major constituencies in which weigh in on an array of policy decisions. Senate members represent all areas of campus life and thus focus on issues related to student welfare. 

VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

    1. General Consent Agenda (Action) 
      It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda, as attached.

      FELIX/NOVAK        CARRIED (26-0-0)

    2. General Consent Report (Information)
      The General Consent Report was reviewed. 

VII. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

None.

IX. REPORTS OF UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

  1. College of Sciences: Discussed point system regarding funding and pushing for more funds through council involvement. They also discussed a Graduate Career Services Fair and Your Voice Matters push-week. Currently, they are planning a career-oriented event for STEM majors and striving for panel discussions with their college.
  2. College of Education: Hosted Dance Marathon walkaround and approved the College of Education budget for this year.
  3. Graduate Student Association: Graduate students attended a University Senate meeting and approved an SDSU Police Bylaw.
  4. SDSU Imperial Valley: Swore in their Vice President of Finance and announced a co sponsorship with an all-majors career internship fair.

X. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

None.

XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None.

XII. ADJOURNMENT

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 4:29 p.m.

GRIER/SHATARA                    CARRIED (26-0-0)