CSSA Conference Agenda, September 15

PLENARY MEETING AGENDA
September 15-17, 2006
California State University, Fullerton
Nadir Vissanjy, Chairman
Meeting times shown are approximate. Meetings may begin earlier or later than listed, depending on
when preceding meetings adjourn and other contingencies.
Meeting Overview:
All of the meeting locations will take place in the
Titan Student Union.
Friday, September 15, 2006
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Executive Committee Meeting
Location
Hotel Lobby
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Location
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Registration & Breakfast
Titan Pub
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Photoshoot for Special Officers
Titan Pub
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Photoshoot –BOD 06-07 Pictures
Titan Pub
9:00 am – 12:00 am
Board of Directors Meeting
Titan Pub
12:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00pm
CSSA Policy Agenda Session
Titan Pub
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Legislative Affairs Committee
Titan Pub
Garden Cafe
University Affairs Committee
Alvarado A & B
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Multi Cultural Caucus (MCC)
Titan Pub
4:00 pm –5:00 pm
Internal Affairs Committee
Alvarado B
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CHESS Committee
Alvarado A
7:00 pm
Dinner at Rockin’ Taco Cantina
Rockin’ Taco
111 N. Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA. 92832
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Location
8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast
Titan Pub
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Titan Pub
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Titan Pub
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Nadir Vissanjy, Chairman
Friday, September 15, 2006; 7:00 PM
Hotel Lobby
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. ACTION ITEM - APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV. ACTION ITEM - APPROVAL OF AUGUST 2006 MINUTES
TAB 8
V. Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to address
the committee on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the California State
University.
V. Executive Officer
A.
Nadir Vissanjy, Chair
B.
Andrew Janz, Vice Chair, Internal Affairs
C.
Heather Williams, Vice Chair, External Affairs
D.
Jeremy Mills, Legislative Affairs Chair
E.
Khouloud Elmasri, University Affairs Chair
F.
Nila Hogan, Multicultural Caucus Speaker
VI. Executive Director’s Report-Susana Gonzalez
VII. Closing Comments
VIII. Adjournment
TAB 1
TAB 2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Nadir Vissanjy, Chair
Saturday, September 16, 2006 9:00 am
Titan Pub
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF AGENDA
IV. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF AUGUST 2006 MINUTES
TAB 3
V. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to address
the Board of Directors on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the California State
University.
VI. Special Presentations:
A.
TIME CERTAIN: 9:15 a.m. Welcome by Fullerton
B.
TIME CERTAIN: 9:30 a.m. Mr. Patrick Lenz, Assistant Vice Chancellor for
Budget, CSU Office of the Chancellor, will share information on the proposed
CSU Budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
VII.
CSSA Special Officer & Liaison Reports
A.
David Bauckues, Academic Senate Liaison
B.
Kintay Johnson, Alumni Council Liaison
C.
Tony Snow, Environmental Officer
D.
Javier Gamboa, Financial Aid Officer
E.
Curtis Schlaufman, Lobby Corps Officer
F.
Peter Gallego, Technology Officer
VIII.
Trustee Reports
A.
Andrew LaFlamme, CSU Stanislaus
B.
Jennifer Reimer, CSU Fresno
IX.
Organizational Liaison Reports
A.
Academic Senate Representative
B.
CSU Alumni Council Liaison
X.
Chancellor’s Office Liaison,
Ray Murillo, Student Academic Support Services, Academic Affairs
TAB 1
XI.
Chair’s Report, Nadir Vissanjy
TAB 1
XII.
Executive Director’s Report, Susana Gonzalez
TAB 2
XIII.
Systemwide Committee Reports
TAB 2
XIV.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
INFORMATION ITEM: Voter Education Goals
The board of directors will receive a brief presentation on non-partisan voter
education and then will share their campus goals for voter education leading up to the
November 2006 statewide election.
B.
ACTION ITEM: ELECTION OF THE CHESS XII COMMITTEE
Members of the board will nominate and elect six members to the ad hoc committee
that will plan and produce the twelfth annual California Higher Education Student
Summit (CHESS XI)
C.
INFORMATION ITEM: Policy Agenda 2006-2007
The BOD will continue discussions on the policy agenda for the 06-07 and will
reconvene after lunch.
XV.
Closing Remarks
XVI.
Adjournment
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Jeremy Mills, Chair
Saturday, September 16, 2006; 2:00 PM
Titan Pub
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV.
ACTION ITEM – APRROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE JUNE 2006 MEETING
V.
Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to address the
committee on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the California State University.
VI.
Special Presention – Legislative Affairs Committee Orientation
Jeremy Mills will make a presentation on the purpose, structure, leadership, and the guiding
principles of the Legislative Affairs Committee.
VII.
Reports
A.
Jeremy Mills, Chair
B.
Vacant, Vice Chair
C.
Curtis Schlausman, Lobby Corps Officer
D.
Miguel Cervantes, Lobby Corps Officer Aide
E.
Laura Kerr, Director of Governmental Relations
TAB 4
TAB 2
VIII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.
INFORMATION ITEM: REVIEW OF 2005-2006 BILLS OF INTEREST.
The committee will review the status of legislation that was supported and opposed
by CSSA this year.
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
A. ACTION ITEM: ELECTION OF A COMMITTEE VICE CHAIR
The committee will nominate and elect a vice chair. The vice chair is charged with filling the
duties of the chair in his absence, participating in GR team meetings; providing reports to the
committee; and taking and submitting minutes for the committee.
B. INFORMATION ITEM: 2006-2007 POLICY AGENDA
The Legislative Affairs Committee will discuss how the committee will accomplish the CSSA
policy agenda for the 2006 – 2007 fiscal year
C. INFORMATION ITEM: LOBBY CORPS ACTION
The committee will discuss the development and function of Lobby Corps. Lobby Corps is a
very beneficial tool for insuring the success of ASI’s and CSSA’s mission.
X.
Closing Comments
XI.
Adjournment
UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Khouloud Elmasri, Chair
Saturday, September 16, 2006; 2:00 PM
Alvarado A & B
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV.
ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JUNE 2006
V.
Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to address
the Committee on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the California State University.
VI.
Special Presentations – none
VII.
Reports/CSU News
A.
Khouloud Elmasri, Chair
B.
Vacant, Vice Chair
C.
Christy Zamani, Director of Development
TAB 6
TAB 2
VIII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX.
A.
NEW BUSINESS
ACTION ITEM –ELECTION OF UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS VICE CHAIR
The University Affairs Committee will nominate and elect a vice chair for the
2006 – 2007 fiscal year.
B.
INFORMATION ITEM: 2006-2007 POLICY AGENDA
The University Affairs Committee will discuss how the committee will
accomplish the CSSA policy agenda for the 2006 – 2007 fiscal year
X.
Closing Remarks
XI.
Adjournment
MULTI CULTURAL CAUCUS AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Nila Hogan, Speaker
Saturday, September 16, 2006; 4:00 PM
Titan Pub
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV. ACTION ITEM-APPROVAL OF AUGUST MINUTES
TAB 8
V. Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to
address the Multicultural Caucus on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the
California State University.
VI. Special Presentations
VII. Reports
A.
Nila Hogan, Speaker
B.
Campus reports on diversity and individual campus concerns
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. INFORMATION ITEM: Campus Task Force On Diversity and Retention
The caucus will discuss the implementation of forming campus committees of
faculty and students to examine diversity and retention issues.
B. ACTION ITEM: Election of Deputy Speaker
The caucus will elect the Deputy Speaker for the Multicultural Caucus.
X. Closing Comments
XI. Adjournment
CHESS XII MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Khouloud Elmasri, Chair
Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:00 p.m.
Alvarado A
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV.
Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to address the
Committee on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the California State University.
V.
Reports
A.
Khouloud Elmasri, Chair
B.
Staff Report by Laura Kerr, Director of Governmental Relations
VII.
TAB 2
New Business
A.
Information Item- Overview of CHESS XI
The committee will review the following aspects of the twelfth annual
California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS)
i. Date
ii. Location
iii. Features
iv. Event Budget
v. Marketing and Branding
vi. Event Production
B.
Information Item – CHESS XI Planning
The committee will discuss the participants, roles, and meetings for planning
the CHESS conference.
VIII.
Closing Comments
IX.
Adjournment
INTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Andrew Janz, Chair
Saturday, September 16, 2006 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Alvarado B
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
ACTION ITEM – Approval of the Agenda
IV.
Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public to address the
committee on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the California State University.
V.
Reports
A.
Andrew Janz, Chair
B.
Vacant, Vice Chair
C.
Susana Gonzalez, Executive Director
VI.
Old Business.
VIII.
New Business
A.
ACTION ITEM –ELECTION OF IAC VICE CHAIR
B.
INFORMATION ITEM: IAC Orientation
IX.
Closing Comments
X.
Adjournment
TAB 1
TAB 2
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Nadir Vissanjy, Chair
Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:00 AM
Titan Pub
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. ACTION ITEM - APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
IV. Public Comment
Public Comment is intended as a time for any member of the public
to address the committee on any issues affecting CSSA and/or the
California State University.
V. Unfinished Business
A. ACTION ITEM: System Wide Committee Appointment
The board will review and take action on the 2006-2007 systemwide committee
appointments.
VI. New Business
A. ACTION ITEM: Resolution in Support 1D
TAB 5
Members of the board will consider a resolution in support of the
kindergarten- University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006
that will appear on the November 2006 statewide ballot.
B. INFORMATION ITEM: Selection of the Internal Review Board
The External Affairs Chair will review the responsibilities and actions of the IRB
committee
VII. Campus Reports
VIII. Closing Comments
IX. Adjournment
Notes:
Nadir Vissanjy, Chair
Fullerton
September 2006
I. Report Summary:
With school starting, things usually take a week or two to get back in order and reorganize the priorities and start over again. It’s been an intense month from the
student, CSSA and ASI viewpoints. Some of the things that I’ve been fortunate to
work on the past couple of weeks were:
• Working with the Statewide Voter Coalition to increase media awareness and a
gubernatorial debate. Weekly meetings and follow ups are mostly what has
happened.
• Bill Shiebler from UCSA and I have been in constant contact about the
collaboration between both associations and working together on the
gubernatorial debate.
• Laura, Susana and I have been working on the Statewide Budget and the
implications of it for us (students).
• We have been in contact with the Governor’s office about working with students
to a couple press conferences (Minimum wage, AB 2813 and SB160)
• Informal meetings with the Inter-segmental Coordinating Committee.
• Formed the agenda with Christy and Susana
• Have been working with Susana on the contracts and procurements issues that we
have had difficulties with.
• Working with the Executives on developing a strong cohesive outreach to the
campuses.
• Working with the Chancellor’s Office to have Proposition 1D discussed and
brought to our board this month
II. Meetings/Activities:
08-24-2006: Standing with Susana
08-28-2006: Meeting with Bill from UCSA
08-30-2006: Systemwide Budget Advisory Committee – Long Beach
08-31-2006: Meeting with the External Vice Chair – Parliamentarian
09-06-2006: Meeting with UCSA- Presence at the Fullerton Meeting
09-08-2006: Meeting with Congress member Lynn Woolsey
09-14-2006: Standing with Susana
09-14-2006: Meeting with External Vice Chair to review Parliamentarian Applications
If you have any questions, concerns or random thoughts, please feel free to contact me at
[email protected].
Vice Chair of Internal Affairs
Andrew Janz
Fullerton
September 2006
I. Report Summary
A. Internal Affairs Election Results
1. Roy Lee- San Marcos
2. Kintay Johnson- Humboldt
3. Courtney Vos- Chico
4. Zach Kasow- Monterey Bay
5. Ifeanyi Ebigbo- Dominguez Hills
6. Angelica Jones- San Bernardino
B. Possible Policy Changes
1. The Internal Affairs Committee will continue to analyze and recommend
changes to the elections policy and other standing rules of procedures to
ensure a smooth transition in the following year.
2. The committee will work to ensure that policy and practice are in line with
each other.
C. Election of Vice Chair will take place at the Fullerton Conference in September
D. Budget
1. Still awaiting dues payment from campus (due September 30th)
2. Researching ways to be more fiscally responsible as an organization
3. Preparing quarterly report with Executive Director Susana Gonzalez
II. Meetings/Activities:
A. August 19 and 20- CSSA Meeting (Stanislaus)
B. September 13 and 14- Voter Registration Preparation (Stanislaus)
C. September 13- Meeting with Faculty CSU Trustee Craig Smith (Stanislaus)
I always like hearing from my fellow board members. Please contact me at
[email protected] for any questions, comments, or concerns.
Financial Aide Officer
Javier Gamboa
California State University, Fullerton
September 2006
I. Report Summary
Our number one priority, AB 2813, is currently at the Governor’s desk waiting for
approval. The CSSA Governmental Relations (GR) Team is working on putting pressure
on the Governor to get him to sign the CSSA sponsored legislation.
We are doing so by mobilizing students across the state to write letters in support of AB
2813 to the Governor, especially since this is the last week to do so. I have made phone
calls and sent emails to several schools to encourage them to get their students to write
letters of support to the Governor.
Throughout this past month:
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I have been in contact with Laura Kerr and joined in on the GR Team conference
calls. We will have another conference call on the week of September 11.
I have been in contact with Mary Robinson, she is the CSU Associate Director of
Academic Affairs, and we have planned several dates in which we will discuss the
financial aid system in the CSU.
I am also working very closely with the CSSA Lobby Corps Officer in getting
students to write letters of support to the Governor on our own campus and
educating our fellow students.
Additionally, I will be attending the California Student Aid Commission meeting
at Sacramento on September 7 & 8.
Lastly, I am constantly educating myself about the different financial aid legislation in
order to become a great source of information for all of you.
Should you have any questions contact me at [email protected] and/or 714278-4223.
Chair, Legislative Affairs
Jeremy D. Mills
Fullerton, Ca
September 15th-17th
VERM Training
Friday August 18, 2006
The VERM Training went great at the last conference.
I want to thank: Sacramento State, San Marcos, Fullerton, Northridge, Channel Islands,
and Chico for coming to the Training.
AB 2813
• AB 2813 has made it to the Governor’s Desk.
• GR team is calling each AS to request that they get letter signed and faxed by
September 9th 2006
• I want to thank Dominguez Hills for turning in letters early
• A press event is in the works to be planned for the September, 28th 2006
• We need 30 student to attend
SB160
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SB 160 is CSSA priority 3 legislation.
We have been asked by Senator Cedillos to do additional outreach on this bill.
I sent out the template letter to the list serve.
Thanks to Sacramento State and San Francisco for taking on this campaign
Student Empowerment Training (SET)
• SET organizers are going to be visiting your campuses in the near future.
• They are going to be attending to help you develop a recruitment campaign for
the VERM Drive this fall
• The GR team will be calling with more information.
• This is a very beneficial opportunity for CSSA and your individual University,
PLEASE CALL THE ORGANIZERS BACK
Meetings/Activities
• Standing meeting Laura Kerr 8/21/06
• Standing meeting Laura Kerr 8/29/06
• GR Team meeting 8/31/06
• Standing meeting Laura Kerr 9/5/06
• GR team meeting 9/7/06
• Standing meeting Laura Kerr 9/12/06
Below are the Legislative Affairs updates that have been sent over the course of the last
month:
Sent Via E-mail on 9/3/06
Hey Everyone,
I hope you all have had a good start of the year. For those on the quarter’s
system, enjoy the rest of your break.
We have some exciting news: AB 2813 is on its way to the governor's desk. Once
signed by the Governor, this bill is evidence that CSSA is accomplishing great things at
the statewide level to remedy problems that affect all CSU students. Once passed, CSSA
will be on its way to completing the modification to the Cal-Grant program to make it
stronger and more beneficial for the state and the students of the California State
University System.
I sent out the sample letter for the Governor and Secretary of Education
Please fill out the forms and fax them to the numbers listed on the forms
Please do this by next Friday, Sept 8, 2006
Voter Education Mobilization and Registration (VERM)
I hope that everyone has been able to move forward with his or her campaigns.
Nationwide, 18-25 year olds are increasing their numbers at the polls and we are hoping
to have a year where CSSA can hit approximately 35,000 students, demonstrating our
determination to be involved in the political process.
I also want to announce that we will not be doing Voter Registration Training on
the Friday before Fullerton, but we will be doing Voter Education goals at the Saturday
board meeting. Come prepared with ideas about how you want to educate your student
body on the issues affecting us on the ballot in November.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me and I can help you with your
VERM campaign. (760) 750-4992
Susana Gonzalez
Executive Director’s Monthly Report
Cal State Fullerton, September 15-17, 2006
SUMMARY
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of directors, especially the Chair for
allowing me to take vacation before we begin the implementation of the policy agenda and
annual programs. Since the last meeting at Stanislaus, CSSA has begun the audit process
setting September 30th as the completion goal for the audit. A detail review of the progress
will be provided during my report with the Internal Affairs Committee (IAC). Everyone is
welcome to attend the committee meeting and learn about the process as well as the progress
of internal organizational functions, not limited to the audit report.
CSSA List Serves
There are three list serves in CSSA, for your convenience, below is a description of each list
and the purpose.
[email protected]: The two student representatives from each campus, as well as CSSA
staff. The purpose for this list serve is to keep board members informed about day to day
operations or the organization, provide update on programs, share media information relevant
to higher education, sharing of student issues, and to encourage board member participation.
[email protected]: Alumni, Ex-Officio board members, and other members of the
public, including students at large in California, ASI & Student Union Executive Directors,
campus staff, and Chancellor’s Office staff.
[email protected]: Members of the legislative affairs committee, students interested in
legislative alerts and CSSA staff. The purpose for this list serve is to send legislative alerts and
electronic communication regarding campaign action needs.
GPA Media
CSSA has begun to develop relationships with organizations that support the work student
leaders do in California and services that will help student run organizations reach their
constituents. In July, CSSA began to meet with GPA media, a company that has launched a
project at UC campuses and Mexico City providing free notebooks. Christy and I met with the
company owners and discussed a potential partnership that would generate revenue for CSSA
and ASIs. We are discussing the specifics of the partnership and I have contacted our attorney
regarding the project. In the meantime, we hope to get board members interested and willing
to volunteer support such ventures that support our mission statement while generating
revenue for our association.
Grant
CSSA has received a grant for $30,000 from the Student Empowerment Training Project. This
grant is for voter registration program and organizers. CSSA has received the grant
specifications for voter education, voter registration and get out the vote. SET will be
providing two organizers, one for Northern CA and one for Southern CA. CSSA will receive
approximately $3,990.00 to cover costs associated with the implementation of the grant.
Jeremy Mills, Chair of Legislative Affairs, Laura Kerr, Director of Governmental Relations and
Christy Zamani will be working on the administration and implementation of the grant. In the
meantime, the board of directors will be presented with a final contract for approval, upon the
final negotiations.
MEETINGS
• Audit- CSSA has begun the process for the 2006 audit. Per board approval in July, the
audit firm contracted for the next two years is Vasin, Heyn and Company. Members of
the IAC will be provided with the draft audit report during Internal Affairs Committee
for review and comment.
• Chancellor’s Office: I have standing meeting with Ray Murillo, Chancellor’s Office
Liaison and discussed issues affecting the operations of CSSA and potential board
development opportunities.
Spring Weekly Standing Meetings:
• Chair, Nadir Vissanjy: Thursdays at 8:00 am
• Vice Chair of Internal Affairs, Andrew Janz: Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
• Director of Governmental Relations: Thursdays at 10:00 am, via teleconference, once
per month visit the Sacramento Office.
• Director of Development: Tuesdays at 9:30 am
• Director of University Affairs: Wednesdays at 10:00 am
• Student Assistant: Mondays at 9:00 am
• Professional Staff Meetings- have been postponed until all staff has taken vacation.
• Fridays before CSSA meetings, CSSA Day- out on the field
If you have any questions, feedback or concerns, please meet with me, call me (562) 951-4025
and/or email at [email protected]
Staff Monthly Report
By Laura Kerr, Director, Governmental Relations
September 2006
Goals for September
Legislation
Federal Issues
Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization (VERM)
CSU Budget
California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS XII)
Office Operations
Progress in Meeting September Goals and Accomplishments
I.
Legislation
a. CSSA Sponsored Legislation: AB 2813 (De La Torre)
i. The bill has moved from the legislature to the governor. August 17th AB 2813
passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee (12 ayes, 1 no). On August 28th
the measure passed off of the Senate Floor (29 ayes, 7 noes) It went back to the
Assembly for concurrence, and was enrolled to the governor on August 29th. The
governor has 30 days from the day it was enrolled to sign, veto, or take no action on
the bill.
ii. CSSA is collecting letters of support from students and coalition partners. A sample
letter asking the governor to sign AB 2813 was drafted and sent to the Legislative
Affairs Chair, who later sent the letter out to the board listserve. The letter was also
forwarded to organizations that have support the bill.
iii. CSSA has been meeting with the governor’s staff to secure a signature. We have
met with the governor’s legislative unit, the Office of the Secretary of Education in
person, and have been in touch with the governor’s senior advisor as well.
iv. CSSA is working with the CSU and Assembly member De La Torre to organize a
press conference during late September in order to urge the governor to sign the bill.
The press conference will be held at CSU Dominguez Hills, and the date is TBA.
b. Other Legislation: Below is a summary of bills that CSSA has been tracking during the
second half of the two-year legislative session. The legislature has adjourned for the year,
and will reconvene in January 2007.
i. Dead in the House of Origin
1. SB 1412 (Morrow) CSSA opposed this bill that would have restricted
academic freedom, and worked to have it killed in the Senate Ed. Com.
September Report, page 1 of 5
Laura Kerr
2. SB 1752 (Speier) Among other things, this bill would have increased the
number of competitive Cal Grant awards. However these provisions were
amended out by the Senate Education Committee and placed in SB 1264
(Alquist), which made more progress.
ii. Dead in the Second House
1. AB 1072 (Liu) This long-term fee policy fee was killed by the segmental
representatives in the Senate Appropriations committee. It would have made
fee increases moderate, predictable, and gradual over time. The UC and CSU
administration where concerned that this bill would restrict their ability to
generate student fee revenue.
2. AB 1315 (Liu) This bill would have increased the dollar amount of the
stipend that Cal Grant B recipients receive to help off set the cost to
textbooks, school supplies, etc. The stipend was set at $1,551.00 in 2000,
and has not increased since. The cost was the primary concern, while many
agree it is an important policy change.
3. AB 1452 (Nunez) The Speaker’s last-minute proposal to create a scholarship
endowment fizzled without support from the higher education community.
He dropped this bill in Senate Appropriations. This bill might be back next
year.
4. AB 2168 (Liu) This bill was supported by CSSA and heavily opposed by the
CSU Academic Senate. It would have made transferring easier for students
who have not selected a major. Because the faculty would be needed to
implement the bill, but didn’t support it, the Senate Education chose not to
move it forward.
5. AB 2597 (Pavley) Sponsored by the CSU and opposed by the State
Treasurer’s Office, this bill would improved the CSU credit rating, making it
easier for them to finance the construction of auxiliary enterprises, like
student housing. Cost savings would have been passed on to students. The
Treasurer’s late opposition drew concern amongst legislators, and the bill
was never set for a hearing in the Senate.
6. SB 191 (Cedillo) This bill would have institutionalized the opportunity to
register to vote at all public postsecondary educational institutions. Because
it created a mandatory cost for all 109 community colleges, it was dubbed
too costly, and did not move forward. It died in the Assembly
Appropriations Committee suspense file.
7. SB 1264 (Alquist) is the bill that ultimately included the increase in
Competitive Cal Grant Awards. It wasn’t a high priority for legislators or the
higher education community, since it would put more money into a program
that is broken, instead of fixing the problem.
iii. Enrolled (Awaiting the Governor’s Action)
1. AB 751 (Chu) This bill would regulate private companies that claim that
they can secure significant financial aid for a new college student for a fee. It
is likely that the governor will approve it.
2. AB 2813 (De La Torre) Sponsored jointly by the CSSA and the CSU, this
bill will ease age restrictions for the Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement award.
We have received positive signals from the governor and the Office of the
Secretary of Education. Letters from students are needed to secure approval.
September Report, page 2 of 5
Laura Kerr
3.
SB 160 (Cedillo) The California Dream Act, as it is known, would increase
access to college by providing fee waivers for AB 540 students. Because
immigration is an issue in the gubernatorial campaign, and this bill addresses
the needs of undocumented students, it is hard to tell how the governor will
act on this bill.
4. AB 1454 (Torlakson) This bill would move hazing from the Education Code
to the Criminal Code, making it easier to prosecute non-students and
unsanctioned Greek organizations for death or injury related to hazing-type
activities. It is very likely that the governor will sign this bill.
iv. Chaptered
1. AB 2581 (Yee) clarifies that administrators may not censor independent
student newspapers. The governor signed this measure August 28, 2006.
2. ACR 34 (Liu) This Public Higher Education: Student Compact is a
Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) and does not have the power of
law. However, it is an official statement of principles regarding student
affordability and access in the UC and CSU and lays the groundwork for
student budget policy advocacy next year. It was not signed by the governor,
and does not need to be.
c. Legislative Score Card: The Office of Governmental Relations is compiling a vote report
card for the California State Senate and Assembly during the 2005-2006 legislative
sessions. Information about the floor votes cast by each member of the legislature will be
complied for the bills listed in the table below.
Measure
ACR 34 (Liu)
AB 593 (Frommer)
AB 724 (Scott)
AB 2581 (Yee)
AB 2813 (De La Torre)
SB 160 (Cedillo)
II.
Topic
Higher education financing: Student Compact
Alternative financing: California Hope Endowment
Allowing the CSU to grant Educational Doctorate Degrees
Student free speech: censorship of student newspapers
Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement: easing age restrictions
The CA Dream Act: financial aid for AB 540 students
Federal Issues
i. I participated in a conference call hosted by USSA with SSA Legislative Directors
nationwide to discuss this and other federal student issues on September 7, 2006.
ii. The Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education has announced its
intention to establish up to four negotiated rulemaking committees to prepare
proposed regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as
amended (HEA). In preparation for these committees the Department will hold a
series of four regional hearings to solicit issues that should be considered for action
by the negotiating committees. The only hearing on the west cost will be held on
September 19, 2006 at 9:00 a.m. at UC Berkeley.
iii. This is an important opportunity to convince the US Department of Education to
make loan debt more manageable. I will be attending to testify on CSSA’s
historical position opposing student loan debt and supporting increases in federal
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grant aid. Please let me know if you would like more information or would like to
testify yourself.
iv.
III.
Voter Education, Registration, & Mobilization Campaign (VERM)
a. California Student Vote Coalition
i. The coalition continues to meet via conference call. The next meeting will be
Friday, September 8, 2006.
ii. The coalition has agreed to work on three main activities
1. Asking gubernatorial candidates to participate in a televised youth-focused
debate.
2. Coordinating activities for a statewide week of action, October 2-6, 2006
3. Coordinating statewide press releases highlighting the accomplishments of
coalition members in encouraging young people to register and vote in the
upcoming election.
iii. I met with the Secretary of State’s Office to coordinate collaboration during the
statewide week of action, and contacted with the California Broadcasters
Association about producing a televised, youth focused debate.
b. VERM Training at CSU Stanislaus
i. Sent materials for planning a voter registration campaign out to the listserve.
ii. Sent invoices to campuses that did not pay at the event. Thank you to Channel
Islands, Chico, Sacramento, and San Marcos for submitting your payment!
IV.
CSU Budget
a. Prepared a program outline in preparation for our third meeting with retired Senator John
Vasconcellos, UCSA, others to discuss the third annual Student Budget Summit.
b. I am participating the California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) Advisory
Committee on Student Affordability. We will be meeting through the fall in preparation to
make recommendations to the commission on ways to address rising costs to students and
families.
c. I reviewed the CSU Preliminary Planning Budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. I have
included highlights below, but first, a quote from the Higher Education Compact:
The Administration has proposed a long-term student fee policy that calls for
increases in student fees based on the rise in California per capita personal income.
However, in years in which the UC and CSU governing boards determine, based on
fee policies developed by their governing boards and in consultation with the
Administration, that fiscal circumstances require increases that exceed the rate of
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growth in per capita personal income, consistent with the Governor’s proposed
student fee policy, UC and CSU may decide that fee increases of up to 10 percent
are necessary to provide sufficient funding for programs and to preserve quality. –
Higher Education Compact Agreement Between Governor Schwarzenegger, the
University of California, and the California State University 2005-06 through
2010-11
d. Highlights from the proposed 07/08 CSU Budget include
i. While we might have expected fees to increase based on the rise in per capita
personal income, this proposal includes an assumption that fee revenue will increase
by 10%. No dollar amount scored, apparently waiting for signals from the new
administration. Although with the 10% increase, it is likely to be between $50 – 60
million dollars based on the current year’s fee revenue.
ii. Curiously, there is another new line item for “Budget Plan 2nd Year Cost, Closing
the CSU Salary Gap” that is scored at between $50 – 60 million.
iii. There is also a $20 million request for increased funding for Cal Grants, which are
actually administered by another state agency, the California Student Aid
Commission.
iv. Finally, there is also a $25 million for a “Student Services Initiative” including
EOP, Facilitating Graduation Initiative, Early Academic Preparation, and Disabled
student Learning.
V.
CHESS XII
a. Met with the president of the ASI at Sacramento State to discuss their role as the local
campus.
b. Established a standing meeting time with the new CHESS chair
c. Met with the new CHESS chair to listen to her vision for 2007 and provide an overview of
the conference and event production.
d. Looking forward to another great event!
VI.
Office Operations
a. I will be attending the Envisioning California Conference at Sacramento State on
September 21-22. The topic is “ Are We Preparing Our Young People For Life After High
School?”
b. Intern interviews for the fall semester have begun. I hope to bring someone on board midSeptember.
c. We are happy to be hosting Jared Anderson, the Northern California S.E.T. project
organizer working on the VERM campaign in the Office of Governmental Relations.
Obstacles in Attaining Goals and Coping Strategies
None.
CSSA Programs Worked On
Legislative Affairs, VERM, Lobby Corps, CHESS, Legislative Internship
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Monthly Staff Report
By Alexandria Cordon
Director of University Affairs
September 2006
Goals for September
State and Sytemwide Student Appointments
Training assessment
Annual Reports
Campus Visits
CSSA in the media
Progress in Meeting September Goals and Accomplishments
I.
State and Sytemwide Student Appointments
A. Systemwide Committee
i. Systemwide committee applications were due on September 8, 2006 at 5pm. Once
we have received all of the application the External Affairs Chair Heather Williams
will review the applications and make a referral to the board in September.
ii. Each systemwide committee representative will be given an orientation after the
September meeting. A conference call will be scheduled and all of the information
will be presented to the representatives at that time.
iii. Sustainable Design Committee – On August 10 –11, 2006 the CSU Sustainable
Design Committee met for two days at the Office of the Chancellor to receive an
orientation on LEED certification. The committee also began to discuss Executive
Order 987 that outlines the CSU policy on sustainable design. To learn more about
the policy implementation and the summary of the meeting speak to Tony Snow
CSSA Environmental Officer.
B. Statewide Appointment
iv. CSAC appointment – Chad Charton was selected as the student representative to the
California Student Aid Commission. Chad is a student at CSU, Northridge and
former Student Body President. CSSA congratulates Chad on his appointment to
this position.
II.
University Affairs CSSA/ Campus needs Assessment
A. The needs assessment for student trainings is still in progress. In addition to surveying all ASI
Executive Directors, I encourage your feedback for any training or materials you will find
valuable to you as a student leaders.
III. External Relations
A. Website surveys- Thank you to everyone that turned in the website survey. Heather and I
are reviewing your feedback to find were the website can be improved in order for it to be
more helpful for you. If you did not complete a survey at the August meeting please email
Heather to request a survey.
B. CSSA in the Media- CSSA students have been interviewed and quoted in three prominent
newspapers regarding textbook affordability. The USA Today and the San Francisco
Chronicle have written articles about this issue. Currently the Los Angles Times is writing
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a story about textbook affordability as well. I would like to thank all of the students that
have been interviewed for these news articles.
C. CSSA Summer Tour- I received a great response from all campus presidents regarding the
CSSA summer campus tour. Below you will see the campuses I have visited or have
scheduled a meeting with. I will be ending all campus visits by the first week of October,
therefore if you would like for me to come to present information about CSSA to your
senate please call or email me with the dates of your meetings.
i. Monterey Bay – 7/29/06
ii. Stanislaus- 8/8/06
iii. Northridge- 8/15/06
iv. San Francisco- 8/23/06
v. San Marcos- 9/1/06
vi. Bakersfield – 9/6/06
vii. Fullerton – 9/12/06
viii. Humboldt – 9/27/06
D. 2005-2006 Annual Report- Heather as sent everyone an email asking for the annual reports
in addition to my reminders in the beginning of the summer. Annual reports are due on
September 8, 2006. After that date campuses that have not turned in their reports will be
unable to submit for this years annual report.
IV.
Meetings Attended
A. Standing meeting with Susana – Wednesday; 10 am - 11am
B. Statewide vote coalition – August 17, 2006; 12pm- 1pm; September 14, 2006 9am-12pm
C. Biweekly standing meeting with Heather Williams – Tuesday; 4:30-5:00pm
D. Sustainable Design LEAD certification Training; August 10th - 11th
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Staff Monthly Report
By Christy Zamani, Director of Development
September 2006
Goals for August
Alumni Database
GPA Marketing
Alumni Programs/Web Page Project
James Irvine Foundation Grant
Development of a CSSA Alumni Chapter
New Student Leader Surveys-Transition 06/07
Annual Report
CSSA/SET Grant Partnership
CSSA Office Management
Progress in Meeting August Goals and Accomplishments
I.
Development:
a. Alumni Database– Continuing the compiling of Alumni
information. I am still in the process of learning and developing the
Microsoft Access Program to create an effective and efficient
Alumni database for our organization as well as looking into other
software programs that would support development goals.
b. GPA Marketing–Susana has briefed the Executive Officer on the
GPA Partnership opportunity and we are now looking at moving
forward with the project by providing GPA with a letter of intent.
The letter would allow GPA to begin soliciting advertisements for
the notebook. The GPA team has been provided with a sampling of
the ads that are in alignment with CSSA values. We are looking
forward to a profitable partnership in working together.
c. Alumni Programs/Webpage Project- Continued researching
established Alumni Programs throughout the nation. I have
provided Denham Johnson, Lyn Ebertz, and Ryan Heard the
Development goals desired in creating an Alumni Website. The
outline provided to the webteam is helping the communication
team formulate a cost analysis for this new program. This new
addition to our CSSA website will help strengthen our alumni base
as well as proactively transition our graduating students to our
alumni network. Our next meeting to follow up on the development
of the site is scheduled for mid September.
d. James Irvine Foundation Grant- CSSA submitted an application for
a New Connections Fund Grant from the James Irvine Foundation.
The purpose of the grant is to allow CSSA to continue its efforts
towards middle-high school student outreach. We have been
notified that CSSA was not awarded the grant. Susana and I will be
having a follow up conversation with a grant specialist at the James
Irvine Foundation to help build the relationship as well as gain
better understanding of why CSSA was not awarded the grant.
e. Development of a CSSA Alumni ChapterContinuing conversations with Karen Zamarripa from the office of
Advocacy & Institutional Relations to discuss the potential of
creating a CSSA Alumni Chapter. I have created a draft version of
bylaws for the CSSA Alumni Chapter, as well as a draft
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for CSSA to consider entering
with the CSU, Office of the Chancellor. This document is being
reviewed at this time, and will be shared with the board once a
clean version of the document is ready for consideration.
f. New Student Leader Surveys-Transition 06/07In preparing for the leadership development and training that is to
take place in 2006-2007 CSSA Staff provided a New Student Leader
Assessment Test that will allow CSSA to better develop and train its
membership. I have been working with the Chancellor’s Office
Analytical Studies Division to process the surveys. Our goal is to
retest at year-end to obtain a solid, outcomes-based study of
program success rates.
g. CSSA Annual ReportThis year CSSA is taking the CSSA Annual Report to a higher level
by working as a team the CSSA staff are actively engaging in the
process of reviewing the past annual reports and identifying ways
to improve it. It was realized that our organization needs to do a
better job in “telling our story”, our successes, accomplishments,
and our alumni. An outline has been developed for the new look
and feel of the report-which will be key in applying for future
grants for CSSA. We have been working with the CO
Communications team to create the new and improved annual
report that CSSA is aiming for. I have also been meeting with Mike
Soultanian, who is the photographer we have hired to take
photographs for the Annual Report. Mike will be joining us on
Saturday September 16th to photograph the 06-07 CSSA Board.
h. CSSA/SET Grant PartnershipCSSA was granted $35,000 toward voter education and registration.
Susana and myself have been in discussion with Abe Scar, from SET
to work out contract details and formalize the grant contract and
specifications. The contract will be in place as of Friday,
September 8, 2006.
i. CSSA Office ManagementIn Susana’s absence I assumed the position of interim Executive
Director following up on the projects that Susana has been working
on such as the posting and hiring of the Assistant to the Executive
Director, SET Contract, GPA Contract, Insurance Provider,
Accounting Issues, Travel Matters, and the collection and posting of
the September Agenda.
Meetings Attended:
a. August 11, 2006 Survey Assessment mtg. w/ Waddell Herron
b. August 15, 2006 Annual Report editing Marilyn Pitts,
Communications
c. August 22, 2006 Standing with Susana Gonzalez, Executive
Director
d. July 18, 2006 Alumni Chapter Mtg. with Institutional Advancement
e. August 23, 2006 Kristy Heath, ConferenceDirect meeting
f. August 28, 2006 Survey Assessment mtg. w/ Waddell Herron
g. August 29, 2006 Standing with Susana Gonzalez, Executive
Director
h. September 2, 2006 Mark & Alex, GPA Media
i. September 6, 2006 Mtg. w/Annual Report Photographer Mike
Soultanian
j. September 6, 2006 Posting of New Position Kristy Hawman,
Communications
k. September 7, 2006 Meeting with Laura Kerr regarding the Agenda
l. September 8, 2006 Judy Bothello, CO Community Service Learning
Obstacles in Attaining Goals and Coping Strategies
None.
Board of Directors Minutes
Nadir Vissanjy, Chairman
Sunday, August 20, 2006; 9:00 AM
Carol Burke Student Lounge
I.
Call to Order: 9:29 AM.
II.
Roll Call: Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay,
Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Northridge,
Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, San Marcos, San
Francisco, Sonoma, and Stanislaus.
III.
ACTION ITEM- APRROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Northridge to approve the agenda, seconded by San Francisco.
Motion PASSED.
IV.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeremy Mills announced that AB 2813 got out of
Senate Appropriations, and is nearly to the governor. Thanks to the
campuses that sent letters to the editors. Jennifer Reimer, the new student
trustee, welcomed the board and said that she is happy to be a liaison to
the Board of Trustees. She reminded CSSA that Board of Trustee meetings
happen the Tuesday and Wednesday after our Southern California
meetings. Jennifer also gave updates on the Board of Trustees, for example
she talked about upcoming Title V changes that would be adopted by the
trustees to implement SB 724, a legislation that allowed the CSU to offer
educational doctorates; a review of enrollment funding policies for underenrolled campuses and their funding; and CSU executive compensation.
She made her contact information available to CSSA, and welcomed
comments and questions from the board.
V.
Unfinished Business
A. ACTION ITEM – Special Officers Elections.
Moved by Monterey Bay to elect David Baucus from Humboldt State as
Academic Senate Liaison, seconded by Stanislaus. David spoke for two
minutes and then the board had a discussion. Moved by San Diego move
the previous question, seconded by Humboldt. Main motion PASSED,
unanimously. Moved by Stanislaus to elect Kintay Johnson as the Alumni
Council Liaison, seconded by Bakersfield. Kintay spoke for two minutes
and then the board had a discussion. Motion PASSED, 9 ayes, 5 nays, 1
abstain. Moved by Humboldt to postpone the election of the
parliamentarian, seconded by San Marcos. San Francisco calls the
question. Main motion PASSED, unanimously.
B.
The 2006-2007 special officers took oath of office.
The chair called a recess 10:16 to set up for the next action item; the recess
ended at 10:33.
C. ACITION ITEM: Blood Donor Resolution
Moved by San Marcos to approve the resolution, seconded by San
Francisco. Moved by Northridge to amend ‘Multicultural Caucus’ to
‘California State Student Association’, seconded by San Francisco. Debate
ensued about the grammatical ramification of the change. Moved by San
Diego to move the previous question, seconded by Channel Islands.
Motion PASSED, unanimously. Main motion PASSED, 9-8, with the chair
voting in favor of the motion to break the tie. There was a discussion on
whether or not CSSA should take a position on the issues addressed in the
resolution. Moved by San Diego to postpone to September 16, 2006,
seconded by Dominguez Hills. Motion FAILS, 7 ayes and 9 nays. San
Francisco calls the question on the main motion, to approve the resolution.
San Marcos objects. The chair went back to the speaker’s list and debate
continued. Moved by San Francisco to move the previous question,
seconded by Stanislaus. Motion FAILS. Moved by San Marcos to add
footnote on the fifth whereas to cite the location for the quote, seconded
by Humboldt. Motion PASSED. Moved by San Marcos to add the
“September 14, 2000 vote of the Blood Product Advisory Council” to the
fourth where as, seconded by San Francisco. Motion PASSED. Motion by
Dominguez Hills to change the where as to, “have” after had, seconded by
Stanislaus. Motion PASSED. The Executive Director made the comment
that staff would clean up the grammar of the resolution before it is
distributed, and encouraged the board to focus on the core issue of the
resolution. Moved by San Marcos to change the seventh where as to,
“According to the Center for Disease Control report titled Cases of HIV
Infection and AIDS in the United States in 2004”, seconded Humboldt.
Motion PASSED. Debate continues, and is focusing on both the merits of
the resolution and the appropriateness of CSSA taking a position on the
issue. Moved by San Diego to postpone to September 17th, seconded by
San Marcos. Motion FAILED, 1 abstain. Moved by Humboldt to move the
previous question, seconded by San Francisco. Back to the main motion.
Motion PASSED, 10 ayes, 6 nays.
VI.
New Business
A.
ACTION ITEM: Election of Chair XII Chair
Moved by Stanislaus to open nominations, seconded by Channel Islands.
Motion PASSED. San Diego nominated Khouloud Elmarsi and Humboldt
nominated Amherit. Moved by Northridge to close nominations,
seconded by Monterey Bay. Motion PASSED. 8 Khouloud, 4 Amerit.
Khouloud is the CHESS XII Chair.
B.
ACTION ITEM: Election of IAC Members
IAC committee members described the duties of IAC committee
members. Moved by Humboldt to open nominations, seconded by San
Bernardino. Motion PASSED. Chico nominated Courtney Vos, Humboldt
nominated Kintay Johnson, San Marcos nominated Roy Lee, Monterey
Bay nominated Zach, and San Bernardino nominated Angelica. Moved by
Channel Islands to close nominations, seconded Humboldt. Motion
PASSED. A voice vote was conducted and the following students where
elected:
•
Roy Lee (San Marcos)
•
Kintay Johnson (Humboldt)
•
Courtney Voss (Chico)
•
Zachary Kasow (Monterey Bay)
•
Ifeanyi Ebigbo (Dominguez Hills)
•
Angelica Jones (San Bernardino)
A.
ACTION ITEM: Office of Governmental Relations Copy Machine
Moved to approve Caltronics contract, seconded by Channel Islands.
Motion PASSED.
B.
INFORMATION ITEM: Systemwide committee Appointment
Executive Vice Chair went over the Systemwide committees that need
students and clarified that Friday September 8th by 5:00 p.m. is the
deadline for appointments.
VII.
Campus Reports:
VIII.
Closing Comment: Thank you for hosting! Please be on time next time.
IX.
Adjournment 1:01 p.m. Moved by San Marcos to adjourn the meeting,
seconded by Humbodt.
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Rob Christensen, Interim Chair
Saturday, June 10, 2006; 2:00 PM
Building 97, Room 100
I. Call to Order - Interim Chair Christensen called the meeting to order at 2:03 PM
II. Roll Call: Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, Fresno, Fullerton,
Humboldt, Long Beach, Maritime, Northridge, Pomona, San Diego, San
Francisco, San Jose, SLO, and San Marcos.
III. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by San Francisco to approve agenda second by San Marcos. Minutes
were APPROVED.
IV. ACTION ITEM – APPROAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE MAY 2006
MEETING
Moved by San Diego to approve the minutes, second by San Marcos. Rob let
minutes reflect the change to the correct spelling of interns Chair’s name.
Minutes were APPROVED.
V. Public Comment: None.
VI. Special Presentation – Legislative Affairs Committee Orientation
Interim Chair Christensen presented a power point presentation introducing
the committee discussing how the Legislative Affairs Committee operates and
the kind of business it conducts.
VII. Reports
A. Rob Christensen, Interim Chair. Rob reported on the background of AB
2813, how it has been changed, and deferred to Laura to give specific
details of the bill.
B. Joe Anolin, Vice Chair - Absent
C. Michelle Woo, Lobby Corps Officer - Absent
D. Arya Hawkins, Lobby Corps Officer Aide. He has been keeping in touch
with Chair Mark Webber.
E. Laura Kerr, Director of Governmental Relations. Laura passed out an
updated fact sheet on AB 2813. Big ups to Sac State for passing out fact
THESE MINUTES WERE PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE EVER-SO-LOVELY, REBECCA BALDERAS.
sheets on AB 2813 to the Senate Budget Committee. Speculated that our
bill will be put in the Senate Education Committee’s “Suspense File”.
The CSU is a Co-Author for the bill and will begin putting op-eds in the
news to garner more support and awareness for the bill. Read written
report in Tab 2 for updates on the state budget. Brad Alexander is the
new intern for the Sacramento office. Come and visit the Sacramento
office!
VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. ACTION ITEM – LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS AND PRIORITIES
There were no recommendations from the Chair, so the committee went
through the Legislative Grid to discuss each bill one by one. Laura
briefly explained how to read the Legislative Grid, listed the
abbreviations used in the Legislature, and how to read a bill. Humboldt
wanted to hear more about why CSSA would still support AB 2813 if the
funding for it has been cut out in committee. Interim Chair explained
that CSSA put “extra” items that the bill would ask for because we knew
that something was going to get cut. Also, although the bill has been
amended, it still has elements that we support. Laura added that AB
2813 is considered our “offensive” action rather than “playing defense”
by supporting or opposing other people’s bills.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. INFORMATION ITEM – TRANSITIONAL ISSUES
There was a discussion on committee accomplishments. San Marcos: The
progress that we have made getting students to Sac has come so far and
next year will be better. San Francisco: coalition building on bills. San Diego:
This committee is the place AB 2813 was created and we are capable of great
things. Long Beach: Our Legislators are annoyed with us now. San Marcos:
The Board of Trustees meeting in October was a great example of what we
can do. Rob: The student presence at the Board of Trustee’s meeting was the
reason for the fee freeze. Also, We registered 4,800 students this year, which
is huge for a special election. We did two voter registration trainings. We
put together a lobby corps clinic. Our press conference on Lobby Day was
successful. Our budget coalition meeting went well. Lobby efforts on CSU
Administrator Day were great because we were working with our
Administrators. We met with the Governor twice (rare) – making allies.
THESE MINUTES WERE PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE EVER-SO-LOVELY, REBECCA BALDERAS.
X. OLD BUSINESS
Discussion on unfinished issues. San Diego: Voter reg. needs to happen as soon
as possible! Pomona: There is a critical student position open that we need to
take advantage of. Long Beach: We dropped the ball on following up on the
CSU Budget. In general, we only make one huge presence when someone tries
to raise our fees and then they never see us again. We have to keep the pressure
on; otherwise things go back to business as usual. San Marcos: The Cal Grant is
something that we need to keep pushing and now that we got our fee freeze,
there is an issue with academic preparation – we need to find a way and
advocate for a more stable source of funding so that it isn’t used as a
bargaining chip. San Diego: We didn’t utilize our alumni to the best of our
advantage – do it. San Francisco: Lobby Day at the Capitol wasn’t as successful
as it could be because many students went home after CHESS; we need to
continue focusing on the fee freeze and advocating for the restoration of our
full funding. Fullerton: We thanked the people who were doing things in our
favor instead of always telling people they are bad. Also, we need to have the
same CSSA reps coming each month so that everyone is on the same page. Rob:
Can we do score cards? It would be good to grade them as we go into an
election year. Also, AB 2813 isn’t done – we need to continue to work for it in
the summer.
XI. Closing Comments: GO TEAM!
XII. Adjournment - Moved by San Diego, second by Humboldt. Meeting adjourned
at 3:56PM.
THESE MINUTES WERE PROVIDED TO YOU BY THE EVER-SO-LOVELY, REBECCA BALDERAS.
UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
LaToya Jarrett, Chair
Saturday, June 10, 2006; 2:00 PM
Building 97
I.
Call to Order: 2:02pm
II.
Roll Call: Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, Fresno, Humboldt
Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona,
Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Lius Obispo, San
Marcos, Sonoma,
III. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA BY LONG BEACH , SECOND BY
NORTHRIDGE . MOTION PASSES.
IV. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 2006 Motion to
approve minutes by Long Beach , second by Fresno. Motion passes - 3
obstentions
V.
Public Comment
Fresno - informed the committee that their campus is transitioning into
year around operations. He expressed concern over being able handle the
demand of campus service by students when the school becomes a year
around operation.
VI.
Special Presentations – University Affairs Orientation
Alexandria Cordon, Director of University Affairs will give a presentation
on Univeristy Affairs Commitee principals and 2005 –2006 committee
accomplishments.
VII.
Reports/CSU News
A.
LaToya Jarrett, Chair – LaToya reported that a memo was sent to
Jackie McClain requesting documentation of CSU presidents’ responsibility
to pay for faculty and staff benefits. She reported that Jackie would be
forwarding her the information that was requested in the memo. LaToya
also attended a meeting with Richard West about parking. She reported it
is uncertain if students would see a difference in parking fees if parking was
removed from collective bargaining negotiations.
B.
Anthony Conley, Vice Chair -none
C.
Alexandria Cordon, Director of University Affairs – refer to tab 2 in June
agenda
VIII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
INFORMATION ITEM – 2006-2007 UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS POLICY
AGENDA The committee discussed priority issues and a student action
plan for 2006-2007 policy agenda. The committee discussed shared
governance, parking management, textbooks and facilitating graduation
as emerging issues in 2006-2007 academic year.
X.
Closing Remarks -none
XI.
Adjournment- motion by Sonoma, Second by Long Beach, motion passes.
Adjourned at 4:10pm
PROPOSITION 1 D THE KINDERGARTEN – UNIVERSITY PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
BOND ACT OF 2006
The Kindergarten – University Public School Facilities Bond Act of 2006, also called Proposition 1
D, is one of 13 propositions that will appear on the November ballot. Voters must approve
statewide propositions in order for them to take effect.
Proposition 1 D will provide funding for capitol facility (building) projects on every single CSU. It
will also provide funding for similar capitol projects at the UC, CCC, and K – 12 schools.
Statewide bonds are the only way to finance new growth and retro fitting of CSU buildings across
the state. CSSA has joined supported similar measures in the past, along with the Board of
Trustees, the California Faculty Association, and other members of the education community.
The Board of Trustees has already voted to endorse proposition 1 D, freeing up CSU auxiliaries –
including ASI’s – to endorse it as well.
THE COALITION FOR PROP 1 D WANTS YOUR ENDORSEMENT
The last time a school facilities bond was on the ballot, the coalition goal was to get all of the local
groups including academic senates, students and alumni association on record for supporting the
bond. According to the CSU, they ALMOST made it, and the coalition is hoping to achieve this
100% goal for Prop 1 D.
The campaign committee began meeting in August, and will be getting together on a biweekly
basis in order to do polling and messaging for Prop. 1 D. Here is what they know thus far:
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The education bond has support overall from the voters – but it becomes very close after
participants in focus groups here argument against the measure.
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The key issues that resonate with the voters are earthquake safety for K-12 schools,
commitment to accountability/auditing use of funds (which Prop 1D does include) and
vocational education.
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Younger voters are a key audience for our success – and with the hard work CSSA is
doing on voter registration I hope you can help us not only get these folks registered but
then supporting this important measure this November.
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The main issue that best responds to opposition arguments is the economic benefit of
education to people and the state. As such we have sent to the campaign staff all the
impact report documents for their reference and use, and encourage you and your team to
do the same as you talk about the value of Prop 1D.
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Capital planning developed a document for each campus – for use by the campaign, by
the campus, and this office to tell the story of the value and need for Prop 1D for all the
campuses. We have attached your campus-specific material here for your use, and ask
that if you make any of the suggested changes to the document that you send the final to
our office care of Michelle Perrault so that we can keep materials available and updated for
everyone involved in this effort.
HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO
1. If you have not done so already we would love a formal endorsement from CSSA.
2. From there we would love to get each and every Associated Students on the
campuses as well as other organizations that provide leadership on the campus and
in the community to do the same (endorse Prop 1 D)
3. We will start immediately with efforts to get Editorial Board visits for Prop 1 D so that we
have a shot at getting their support before they are overwhelmed with all other measures
on the ballot that will undoubtedly grab a lot of attention in the media and in paid
advertising. We may call upon you to participate in such visits and will be coordinating
media with the campaign through Claudia Keith.
4. We have asked each campus to identify a lead contact for the campaign; once we
have that I will send the names to you so that we might get your local students and
this person together to talk about joint efforts, and efforts with other education
segments.
Yes on 1D Fact Sheet
1)
Yes on 1D is an investment in our schools, in our children and in California’s future.
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Providing a quality education for our kids is the most important thing we can do to invest in
their future. The best way to grow our economy and create good-paying jobs is to create
world-class public schools that give our students the skills they need to succeed in the
workforce. That’s why parents, teachers, business groups and seniors have joined
to actively support Yes on 1D.
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Many students who don’t plan on going to college need career education and vocational
training, but our schools don’t have facilities to accommodate them. Yes on 1D updates
our schools with new technology and builds vocational education facilities so that all
students are given the skills they need to get a job and succeed in life.
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To prepare for the jobs of the future, our children need to learn with the latest technology.
Yes on 1D will help pay for wiring classrooms and providing 21st Century technology for
our students.
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California’s community colleges and state universities (UC and CSU) continue to grow
exponentially. With community colleges serving more than 2 million students every year,
and California’s universities expected to grow to accommodate nearly 650,000 students,
we need to provide funding to modernize and upgrade teaching and research facilities to
remain competitive with other states.
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For every dollar California invests to get students into and through college, the state’s
economy receives a $3 net return on that investment.
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This measure is so important for California’s future that both candidates for Governor, Phil
Angelides and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as a bipartisan majority of the Legislature,
all agree – Yes on 1D.
2) Yes on 1D will make schools safer and relieve overcrowding.
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The California State Architect says that more than 7,000 schools may not be earthquakesafe. The safety of our students should be our top priority. Yes on 1D will allocate funds
to retrofit and upgrade our schools and colleges to ensure they can withstand the impact of
natural disasters like earthquakes.
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California classrooms are overcrowded. Students are trying to learn in schools that house
75% more students than they were built to accommodate. By building more classrooms,
Yes on 1D will relieve overcrowding, help reduce class sizes and give students a real
opportunity to learn.
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With half of a million children born in California every year, many school districts continue
to grow and many more are severely overcrowded. Yes on 1D provides $1.9 billion to
construct new classrooms. If we don’t build schools now and plan for the future, the
overcrowding will only get worse.
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This measure includes funding directed at protecting our kids’ safety, including school
security, playground safety, removal of asbestos and replacing leaky and dangerous roofs.
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With restrooms leaking and buildings in disrepair, we send our students the wrong
message: we tell them education is not important. A clean, well-maintained and safe
school sends the right message: that education is a high priority.
Yes on 1D provides strict accountability to ensure that the money is spent properly.
3)
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Prop. 1D contains strong accountability provisions to guarantee that every single dollar
goes to improving schools for students in California.
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Funds from 1D will be subjected to independent audits, and misusing them is a crime,
punishable by time in jail. This information will be made available to the public so
taxpayers can ensure their money is spent properly and will NOT go to waste.
DRAFT RESOLUTION - SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 1D
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D is an investment in our schools, in our children and in California’s
future; and
WHEREAS, Providing a quality education for our kids is the most important thing we can do to
invest in their future; and
WHEREAS, The best way to grow our economy and create good-paying jobs is to create world-class
public schools — with adequate educational facilities — that give our students the skills they need to
succeed in the workforce; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D provides over $7 billion for Kindergarten through 12th grade education
and an additional $3 billion for Higher Education; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D allocates funds to retrofit and upgrade our schools and colleges to ensure
they can withstand the impact of natural disasters like earthquakes; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D includes funding directed at our kids’ safety, including school security,
playground safety, removal of asbestos and replacing leaky and dangerous roofs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D will relieve overcrowding, help reduce class sizes and give students a
real opportunity to learn; and
WHEREAS, more than 60 percent of California’s schools are 25 years of age or older and require
major repairs; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D will help pay for wiring classrooms and providing 21st Century
technology, and builds vocational education facilities so that all students are given the skills they need
to get a job and succeed in life; and
WHEREAS, For every dollar California invests to get students in and through college, the state’s
economy receives a $3 net return on that investment; and
WHEREAS, California’s community colleges and state universities (UC and CSU) continue to grow
exponentially – with community colleges providing instruction to over 2 million students every year
and California’s universities expected to grow to accommodate nearly 650,000 students – we need to
provide funding to modernize and upgrade teaching and research facilities to remain competitive with
other states; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D provides strict accountability to ensure that the money is spent properly;
and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D will be subjected to independent audits, and misusing them is a crime,
punishable by time in jail. This information will be made available to the public so taxpayers can
ensure their money is spent properly and will NOT go to waste; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 1D is so important for California’s future that both candidates for Governor,
Phil Angelides and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as a bipartisan majority of the Legislature,
support the measure.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the California State Student Association that we support
Proposition 1D on the November 7, 2006 ballot.
MULTI CULTURAL CAUCUS AGENDA MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Nila Hogan, Speaker
Saturday,August 19, 2006; 4:00 PM
Student Lounge
I.
II.
Call to Order: 4:13 pm
Roll Call: Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton,
Humboldt, Long Beach, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San
Diego, San Francisco (4:20 pm), San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus.
III.
ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Motion to move by
Humboldt, seconded by San Bernardino. Agenda was APPROVED.
IV.
Public Comment: None
V.
VI.
Special Presentations. Deputy Speaker September.
Reports
A.
Nila Hogan, Speaker. Student retention, October 16th.
B.
Campus reports on diversity and individual campus concerns. Task
force, Director of Diversity, Student-faculty retention and recruitment. San
Francisco: Peace mural, university president. San Marcos: women’s center.
Sonoma: Center of gender culture and sexuality, RRS1 coming to town.
Sonoma having diversity challenge. 30% of families make over $100,000.
VII.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. ACTION ITEM: Blood Donor Resolution
The caucus discussed and took action on the changes made to the
blood donor resolution in opposition to the FDA lifetime ban on
men who have had sexual contact with another man since 1977.
(Resolution was distributed at the meeting.) Roy Lee introduced
the resolution to the caucus and encouraged the discussion
regardless of their position. The resolution can be amended.
VIII.
NEW BUSINESS
A. INFORMATION ITEM: Campus Task Force On Diversity and
Retention
The caucus discussed the implementation of forming campus
committees of faculty and students to examine diversity and
retention issues. Motion to move by San Francisco, seconded by
Stanislaus.
IX.
X.
Closing Comments: Humboldt asked add-ons (see #11), San Francisco
offered a discussion in support of resolution.
Adjournment; Move to adjourn by Humboldt, seconded by San Francisco.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Nadir Vissanjy, Chairman
Saturday, August 19, 2006; 7:00 AM
Hotel Lobby
I. Call to Order: 7:39 AM
II. Roll Call: Khouloud Elmasri, Nila Hogan, Heather Williams, Nadir
Vissanjy, Susana Gonzalez, Andrew Janz, and Jeremy Mills.
III. ACTION ITEM - APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Motion to approve
agenda by Andrew Janz, seconded by Jeremy Mills. Agenda approved.
IV. Public Comment
No public comment.
V. Executive Officer
A.
Nadir Vissanjy, Chair. Nadir reviewed report and added additional
information on AB161 and AB2813, including ICC meeting.
B.
Andrew Janz, Vice Chair, Internal Affairs. See tab for report.
C.
Heather Williams, Vice Chair, External Affairs. See tab for report.
D.
Jeremy Mills, Legislative Affairs Chair. Jeremy spoke about voter
registration, AB2813, letters and Op. Ed pieces.
E.
Khouloud Elmasri, University Affairs Chair. Khouloud sent a
memo to Vice Chancellor Jackie McClain regarding employer of
CSU and dependents.
F.
Nila Hogan, Multicultural Caucus Speaker. Nila spoke on StudentTeachers task force at each campus, blood drive and Hispanic
Heritage Month.
VI. Executive Director’s Report-Susana Gonzalez. See tab for report
VII. Closing Comments
No closing comments
VIII. Adjournment. Meeting adjourned at 8:30AM