California State University, Bakersfield

Associated Students, Incorporated

Board of Directors

April 29th, 2016 – 3:15pm

Walter Stiern Library, ITV Studio C

MINUTES

(Open Session)

Present:Mike Kwon, Jennifer Sanchez, Anish Mohan, Mirka Sanchez, Oscar Alvarez, Jesus Banuelos, Brianahi de Leon, Ajaypal Dhillon, Mariela Gomez, Aliyah Redding Lakes, Courtney Ludford, Nadia Mirkazemi, Nicole Mirkazemi, Kaliso Mwanza, Precious Nwaoha, Ruth Orozco, Charmaine Parubrub, Brittany Perez, Claudia Sofia Ramirez, and Oscar Salazar.

Absent:Pedro Naveiras

Guests:Jesus Perez, Representative from Be the Match-City of Hope

Jose Garcia, R.E.P.S. Member

Chris Jabonillo, Student – CPHC Club

Amelia McKee, Student

Susie Villarreal, Student – PsiChi

Advisors/

Liaisons Present:Emile Callahan, Interim Executive Director of ASI and Director of Student Union

Esteban Ramirez, Runner Liaison

Ash Schmidt, Greek Liaison

Staff/Student

Assistant:Kendra Watkin

  1. Chairman of the Board
  1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dhillon at 3:19pm. Kendra Watkin took roll call and recorded the minutes.
  1. Introductions:Jesus Perez introduced himself as a community member. Susie Villarreal and Chris Jabonillo introduced themselves as club representatives. Amelia McKee introduced herself as a student addressing a student issue. Jose Garcia introduced himself as a R.E.P.S. member observing the meeting.
  1. Chairman Dhillon called for a motion to approve of the Board of Directors Agenda. Vice President Sidhu motioned to amend the agenda and take off FR 313 Silent Struggle. Director Ludford seconded, the motion was carried unanimously. Executive Vice President Sanchez motioned to take off SB 301 and change to just a discussion item. Director Mirkazemi seconded, the motion was made to approve the amended agenda as presented.
  1. Chairman Dhillon called for a motion to approve the April 22, 2016 Board of Directors’ meeting minutes. Vice President Sidhu motioned to approve and Director Perez seconded, the motion was carried unanimously to approve the minutes as presented.
  1. Public Comment: A representative from Be the Match.org, Jesus Perez, discussed with the Board about being potential volunteers for the registry. For more information, students may call for more information.

Public Comment: Amelia McKee voiced concerns about the lack of feminine products that are available around campus. President Kwon said that he would reach out to Pat Jacobs and Dr. Drnek for a solution.

II.Alumni Representative Report

The Alumni Representative was not present.

III.Academic Senate Report

The Academic Senate Representative was not present.

IV.Student Affairs Report

The Student Affairs Representative was not present.

V.Chairman of the Board

A.Chairman Dhillon announced that there were no appointments to be made.

B. Chairman Dhillon asked if there were any campus issues to report. No issues were reported.

VI.New Business

A. FR 308 CPHC Spring Health and Wellness Fair (Action)

Chris Jabonillo requested ASI funding for the Spring Health and Wellness Fair. The fair he stated would promote health and fitness for students.

Vice President Sidhu motioned to amend the resolution to change the amount of funding to $1,012 from $1,412. Director Ludford seconded the motion. Motion carries. 18/0/0.

  1. FR 310 20th Annual Psi Chi Research Conference (Action)

Susie Villarreal requested ASI funding for the 20th Annual Psi Chi Research Conference. The Conference is aimed towards motivating students to participate in research and present their research to community members, professors and their colleagues.

Vice President Mohan motioned to approve, Director Ludford seconded. Motion carries 18/0/1, Executive Vice President Sanchez abstained.

  1. University Garden Progress and Presentation (Discussion)

Executive Vice President Sanchez and Vice President Mohan presented the University Garden proposal. There will be vertical hydroponic systems that will be innovative and help conserve water. Vice President Mohan stated that everything in the Garden will be edible and available for students to come and learn about the process of gardening. $42,000 was the amount that both Officers were requesting from the ASI Board to contribute towards the Garden. The Resolution for the Garden shall be presented once the resolution is ready.

VII. Old Business

  1. There was no old business to report.

VIII.Special Reports

  1. Antelope Valley Representative

Director Mwanza reported that there would be a bowling competition between the AV Sociology Club and the Main Campus Sociology Club.

Director Mwanza also reported that a food pantry was approved on the AV campus and that it will be ran by the SLAC committee.

  1. Greek Council Report

Liaison Schmidt reported that Gamma Phi Beta will be having their Moon Ball on May 13th and that Kappa Sigma will be having a social on Friday at 12pm.

C.Student Athletic Advisory Council Report

The SAAC Liaison was not present.

D. Student Union & Organization Governance Report

Director EJ Callahan reported that the deadline for Student Leadership Hall of Fame was May 1st.

E.Campus Programming Report

Director Emily Poole reported that over 650 students attended the Spring Runner Nights. For the future, there will be 2 Runner Nights per semester.

Director Poole also reported that Campus Programming will be collaborating with ASI for ASI Diversity Week.

Director Poole also reported that:

-Lunch with our Leaders will be on May 4th in the Student Union Multipurpose Room.

-Open Mic Night will be May 19th.

-The Roadrunner Society event will be on May 23rd in the Dore Theatre.

-Ally Rally will be on May 23rd

F. Student Recreation Center Report

The SRC Liaison was not present.

G.CSSA

President Kwon reported that he will be traveling to East Bay next Friday for CSSA.

XIV.Executive Officer Reports

  1. President’s Report – Mike Kwon

President Kwon reported again that the Focus Group Committee for the University is working on two things:

1)The name of buildings: The current building names are confusing for guests and first-time students at CSUB.

2)Safety on campus: Cameras have been implemented on campus to boost security for the students.

  1. Executive Vice President – Jennifer Sanchez

Executive Vice President Sanchez reported that she will be bringing the University Garden Resolution to the Board upon completion.

  1. Vice President of University Affairs – Anish Mohan

Vice President of University Affairs Mohan reported the following:

Jesus B.: He will be working on a luncheon for undeclared majors.

Oscar A.: He will be working on another Sustainability Seminar.

Nicole M. and Aliyah L.: Will be working on ASI Diversity Week and specific components for the week.

  1. Vice President of Finance – Parmeet Sidhu

Vice President of Finance Sidhu reported that there were 5 applications last week.

  1. Vice President of Programming – Mirka Sanchez

Vice President of Programming Sanchez expressed gratitude towards the Board for assisting with Runner Nights.

  1. InterimExecutive Director – Emile “EJ” Callahan

No Report

XV.Campus Committee Reports

  1. Director Nicole Mirkazemi reported that in the Campus Fee Advisory Committee, the Committee passed two fees: One was regarding MyWritingLab Headquarters and the other was for increasing Academic Technology.

XVI.Closing Remarks

  1. No remarks were given.

XVII.Adjourn Meeting

A.Chairman Dhillon called for adjournment of the meeting. Vice President Mohan motioned and Vice President Sanchezseconded, the motion was carried unanimously to approve the motion. Meeting adjourned at 5:09pm.

Approved:

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Mike Kwon, ASI PresidentInterim Executive Director, Emile Callahan