Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 - 4:30pm
Council Chambers, Aztec Student Union

I. CALL TO ORDER

A.S. Vice President of University Affairs, Trinity Dang, called the meeting to order at 3:43 p.m.

II. ROLL CALL 

  1. Voting Members Present: Trinity Dang, Tajuddin Henry (arrived 3:58 p.m.), Derrick Herrera (arrived at 3:53 p.m.), Vincent Lin, Nora Novak, Nicholas Felix (left early at 5:19 p.m.), Maya Gerassi, Noor Shatara, Noah Stuart, Faith Ona (left early at 3:45 p.m.), Pal Patel (left at 5:08 p.m.), Olivia Van Winkle, Milan Rawls, Daniel Frey, Jake Basile, Jackson Patterson, Maryjane Destro-Vasquez (arrived at 3:59 p.m.), Aadi Bery, Abelardo Garcia (left 5:20 p.m.)
  2. Voting Members Absent: Cole Alan, JJ Grier, Cody Zippe, Hidaya Saban, Anthony Quiroz, Colin Thurrell, Jesus Guzman, Layla Tyree, Clara Shim, Erin Rushing, Alexandra McMurray, Mohammed Erekat, Kat Hernandez
  3. Non-Voting Members Present: Isabella Todd, Olivera Jovanovic
  4. Non-Voting Members Absent: ADVISORS?
  5. Guests: James Mcowtta 

III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 

It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes from February 19th 2025.
GERASSI/BERY       CARRIED (17-0-0)

V. PUBLIC COMMENT

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James Mcowtta gave a public comment regarding the proposed new student housing, he advocated for reliable housing and amenities such as a pool or hot tub.

PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS

  1. University Senate Designee: None.
  2. Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Designee: None.
  3. University Library Presentation - Dean Scott Walter, Dean of Library and Information Access (3:45 p.m. time certain): Postponed until further notice.

ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

  1. General Consent Agenda (Action)
    It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda. 
    PATEL/HENRY       CARRIED (17-0-0)

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

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

  1. #UCB S25-01: Resolution in Support of Academic Transparency at San Diego State University (Information) - 1st Reading
    It was moved and seconded to change the specific wording to “maintain”. 

    GARCIA/FREY       CARRIED (17-0-0)

    It was moved and seconded to change the wording to include “Artificial Intelligence”

    HERERRA/FELIX      CARRIED (17-0-0)

    It was moved and seconded to amend the wording from President Adela d

    e La Torre to “the sitting University President”

    HERERRA/FELIX      CARRIED (17-0-0)

    It was moved and seconded to change the word “fostering” to “maintaining” on page two. 

    DESTRO-VASQUEZ/SHATARA     CARRIED (17-0-0)

    It was moved and seconded to add the word “staff” to accompany “administration” 

    PATEL/DESTRO-VASQUEZ     CARRIED (17-0-0)

IX. EXECUTIVE REPORTS

  1. Trinity Dang, Vice President of University Affairs: April 4-10th is the Your Voice Matters push week and there are various events being planned. April 7th will be the College Council Open house event.
  2. Kat Hernandez, President: No report.
  3. Tajuddin Henry, Executive Vice President: No report.
  4. Derrick Herrera, Vice President of External Relations: No report.
  5. Vincent Lin, Vice President of Financial Affairs: No report.
  6. Christina Brown, Executive Director: No report.
  7. Nora Novak, ASBOD Student-At-Large: No report.
  8. Nicholas Felix, ASBOD Student-At-Large: No report.
  9. Mohammed Erekat, ASBOD Student-At-Large: No report.
  10. College of Arts and Letters: Hosting a College of Arts and Letters career fair on April 17th. Introducing a new recognized student organization (Sociology club). Opened College of Arts and Letters executive elections which will close in mid-April.
  11. College of Business: In the last College of Business Council meeting they discussed the ongoing issue of students not picking up their textbooks from the bookstore due to the DayOne ready program, the council discussed alternative solutions.
  12. College of Education: College of Education hosted a career fair on March 18th with positive turnout. A.S. representatives are meeting with the Liberal Studies University Senate committee in April.
  13. College of Engineering: No report.
  14. College of Health and Human Services: March 24-26th is the College of Health and Human Services career week, there are various events being hosted throughout the week aimed at Health and Human Service careers (resume workshop, County of San Diego Health and Human Services career fair, alumni career networking event, talking to professionals event, etc.).
  15. College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts: Hosted a successful alumni panel and currently in the process of planning the PSFA Showcase as their next event.
  16. College of Sciences: A.S. Representative was present at the Undergraduate University Senate committee meeting where there was an inquiry from a member regarding the All Deans council meeting. Holding an upcoming Healthcare Panel in collaboration with the College of Health and Human Services on April 10th. Hoping to plan a collaborative event with the College of Engineering Student Council on a STEM networking event. 
  17. Graduate Student Association: Met with the undocumented resource center on March 17th. Trying to create a questionnaire for graduate students about housing needs to access the advocacy graduate students need as San Diego State continues to discuss the housing crisis.
  18. Undeclared College Council: None 

X. ANNOUNCEMENTS

None. 

XI. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.