Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Council Chambers, Student Union
I. CALL TO ORDER
A.S. Vice President of University Affairs, Nadia Gallarzo called the meeting at 3:34 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
- Voting Members Present: Nadia Gallarzo (left at 5:17 p.m.), Kareen Holstrom, Milan Rawls (left at 5:29 p.m.), Abby McLachlan, Aliza Siddiqui, Celina Ramirez, Caroline Walton,Quentin Hansen, Grace Muldoon, Everett Richards, Noah Stuart, Karen Sawouq, Kate Bylsma (left at 5:33 p.m.), Nicholas Camacho (left at 5:12 p.m.), Peter Athey (left at 5:21 p.m.), Marco Loza, Jace Peter (left at 5:31 p.m.), Tatum Vittitoe, Eric Krog (left at 5:28 p.m.), Andy Lopez, Myah Moreno (left at 5:12 p.m.)
- Voting Members Absent: Jesus Guzman, Mila Valdivia, John Ferris, Leo Formighieri Pereira, Jack Dubos, Jackson Patterson, Ari Cohen,Sabrina Esteban, Alex McMurray,
- Non-Voting Members Present: Christina Brown, Christine Molina, Dr. Taharka Ade, Araya Williams, Sam Ramtin, Brian Levett
- Non-Voting Members Absent: None
- Guests: Karen Hietner, Reef Gonen, Bella Stanger, Aviva Medved, Heely Cohen, Ryan Moss, Avi Elliott, Yosof Pilip, Noam Joseph, Hannahy Fortgang, Eden Bitton, Ashe Bershatski, Miriam Estes, Foster Tiersky, Jonah Cohen, Lilly Salkin, Julia Biesman, Jacob Blenman, Ginerva Rossi, Nicole Claudio, Ismail Ali, Luqmaan Faisul, Jacob Mandel, Ellie Osher, Jonathan Lalouz, Nathaniel Zubator, Arwin Handel, Westin Tepeniag, Nate Anson, Karen Sawouq, Marco Loza, Daniel Campos, Nicholas Alexander, Rianna Fisher, Mateen Rahbar, Michael Rempel, Ziad Iosa, Daniel Frey, Maya Gerassi, Roni Feldman, Samantha Wossostrom, Sophia Cooper, Summer, Anna Klassowzri, Alana Rio, Sasha Goldin, Julia Hartman, Osher Ben-Haim, Tamar Hazon, Aurora Salcedo, Cayla Groveman, Leah Weisz, Jaden Forman, Shai Pinker, Jacob Agram, Jordan Uricun, Morgan Cooper, Mia Rauine, Jasmin Zeis-Khalil, Mokat, Athena Brauranpleasants
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda March 18, 2026.
BYLSMA/RICHARDS CARRIED (21-0-0)
IV. APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
It was moved and seconded to approve the previous minutes.
VITTITOE/BYLSMA CARRIED (21-0-0)
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
- Public comments were made regarding the resolution on Palestine.
VI. PRESENTATIONS AND UNIVERSITY REPORTS
- University Senate Designee:
No report. - Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Designee: No report.
VII. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
- #UCB S26-01 - Resolution to Support Immigrant Students & Condemn Federal Immigration Policies - External Relations Board (Information - 2nd Reading)
Feedback is being collected from college councils regarding the resolution supporting immigrant student policies. Grammatical revisions will be made, and a second draft will be distributed. Members were asked to consult their college councils on proposed amended language, specifically whether to replace or retain the word “abolish.” - #UCB S26-02 Resolution Upholding Student Governance and Financial Accountability in Mandatory Fee Decisions - College of Sciences Student Council (Information - 2nd Reading)
a. Concerns were raised regarding the first “Whereas” clause, noting the fee does not fully go to athletics and requires revised wording. Members requested additional context on the consultation process and clarification on how funds are allocated, including possible percentage breakdowns. The first “Resolved” clause was considered unrealistic and in need of clearer, more balanced language. Suggestions included adding language about extending tutoring services and improving transparency around the decision-making process, particularly student representation.
Motion to implement discussed changes:
MCLACHLAN/RAWLS CARRIED (21-0-0)
Motion to revise language as discussed: Everett; Second – Nicholas.
RICHARDS/CAMACHO CARRIED 21-0-0)
Motion to amend first “Resolved” clause: First – Everett; Second – Kate.
RICHARDS/BYLSMA CARRIED 21-0-0)
Motion to add clarification after CFAC (consisting of 9 students out of 17 faculty/staff representatives):
RICHARDS/SAWOUQ CARRIED (21-0-0)
All proposed changes were approved.
RICHARDS/SAWOUQ CARRIED (21-0-0) - UCB S26-03 Resolution on Palestine (Information - 1st Reading)
The item will be brought back to college councils for feedback. Suggested edits will be presented at the next meeting.
Motion to table other items of consideration.
LOZA/MCLACHLAN CARRIED (21-0-0) - Appointment of ASUC Member to ASJAC Vacancy Ad-Hoc Committee (Action)
Postponed to the next meeting. - General Consent Agenda ( Action)
It was moved and seconded to approve the General Consent Agenda. - General Consent Report (Information)
The General Consent Report was reviewed.
VIII. INTRODUCTION OF NEW LEGISLATIVE MATTERS:
None.
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IX. REPORTS OF UNIVERSITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
- Karen Sawouq, ASBOD Student-At-Large:
No report. - Marco Loza, ASBOD Student-At-Large:
No report. - Noah Stuart, ASBOD Student-At-Large:
No report. - College of Arts and Letters:
No report. - College of Business:
No report. - College of Education:
No report. - College of Engineering:
No report. - College of Health and Human Services:
No report. - College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts:
No report. - College of Sciences:
No report. - Graduate Student Association:
No Report.
X. UNIVERSITY SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS -
None.
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XI. CAREER ADVANTAGE REPORTS/UPDATES -
None.
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XII. EXECUTIVE REPORTS AND A.S. ADVISOR REPORT
- Nadia Gallarzo, Vice President of University Affairs:
No report. - Kareen Holstrom, President:
No report. - Milan Rawls, Executive Vice President:
No report. - Abby McLachlan, Vice President of External Relations:
No report. - Aliza Siddiqui, Vice President of Financial Affairs:
No report. - Christina Brown, Executive Director:
No report.
XIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn at 5:30 p.m.
RICHARDS/BYLSMA CARRIED (21-0-0)
