A MESSAGE FROM ASI VICE PRESIDENT TERESA FALCON

Hello Beach!

Welcome back to campus, I hope you all had an amazing fall break and took the time to rest this last week! Only a few weeks left of the semester!

Here's what's we got going on:

• With finals coming up take advantage of the University Library's extended hours of operation. From Sunday, Dec. 10 to Thursday, Dec. 14 the library will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., with regular hours of operation resuming Friday, Dec. 15.
• Are you interested in student advocacy? Well the CSU system application for the 2024-25 student trustee position is now open! All students with a minimum of two school years remaining are eligible to apply. This is an opportunity to advocate on behalf of student interests to the CSU Board of Trustees.
• ASI is welcoming all students to attend a Beach Team meeting to learn more about ASI departments such as Beach Pride Events (BPE), Student Government, ASI COMMS and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to shadow students through their positions. Meetings are every Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. located in USU 304.

Finally, make sure to tune into ASI Government’s Senate in a Minute series where we highlight Senate meeting discusses. 

I wish you luck in finals, and I hope you finish this semester strong!

Go Beach!

Teresa Falcon

ASI Executive Vice President

The Judiciary did not meet before fall break. An update will be given after their next meeting.

To learn more about the Judiciary, click here.

PRESIDENT'S CABINET

Mondays - 2:30 p.m.

The President's Cabinet met Nov. 13 to approve its agenda and minutes, review announcements and discuss unfinished business. Closing comments were heard from Nino.

Action Items Summary:

• Cabinet Minutes, Meeting #9, Oct. 30 – PASSED

To learn more about the President's Cabinet, click here.

The Business & Finance Committee (BFC) met Nov. 14 to approve its agenda and minutes, review the Status of Funds Summary, listen to member reports and grant applications. Closing comments were heard from Butt.

Action Items Summary:

• Business and Finance Committee Minutes, Meeting #12, Nov. 7 – PASSED
• Program Grant Alpha Iota Chapter of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. – Thanksgiving Outreach – PASSED
• Guilia Sarti – A Case Study of Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and their Families: Stakeholders Perspectives in First-Year Inclusive – PASSED

Reports:

• Alvin Tu, ASI Vice President of Finance – Reminded members of the Nov. 15, Financial Empowerment Workshop, Savings and Money Management.
• ASI Senate Representatives – There was none, as Nguyen and Pearson were absent.
• CSULB Representatives – Correa announced workers’ union rally scheduled for faculty. If no agreement is reached by December, there will be additional one-day strikes scheduled. Randig provided updates on coordinating approval for vendors on campus and on meeting with ASI staff to address concerns about catering food platters.
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director – There was none, as Nevin was absent.

To learn more about the Business & Finance Committee, click here.

LOBBY CORPS

Thursdays - 3:30 p.m.



Lobby Corps met Nov. 16 to approve the agenda and minutes, listen to member reports and discuss new and unfinished business. Closing comments were heard from Regina, Majidi and Mikhail.

Action Items Summary:

• Lobby Corps Minutes, Meeting #9, Nov. 9 – PASSED

Reports:

• ASI Chief Government Relations Officer – Provided updates such as: Long Beach Housing Promise was signed last Thursday by the City of Long Beach and educational leaders, Supreme Court ruled Florida’s anti-drag show law unconstitutional and waiting for reply from Lowenthal’s team in regard to Fall Civic Engagement Event
• ASI Lobby Corps Vice Chair – Director of Athletics informed the Committee on Athletics of AB-252 College Athlete Protection Act (CAP) and possible impact on the California State University (CSU) system.
• ASI Lobby Corps Representative At-Large – There was none.
• ASI Senate – Majidi announced Trustee At-Large Devon Chen made public comment regarding instances of anti-Palestine and anti-Muslim content on campus. Commissioner of Wellness Affairs informed the board of student concerns regarding follow-through after appointments with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Senate received information item from a representative from the Isabel Patterson Childhood Development Center. Melendrez announced senate reviewed SR #2024-08 Normalizing and Decriminalizing Abortion, passed SR #2024-07 Title Change of the Chief Government Relations Officer and is working on information items for SR #2024-06 Reaffirming Support for the Philippine Human Rights Act (PHRA).
• CSULB Associate Vice President University Relations' Designee – Burgener announced the government will not shut down and three candidates being reviewed for Government Relations position.

To learn more about the Lobby Corps, click here.

USU & SRWC BOARD OF TRUSTEES (URECBOT)

First Friday of the Month - 1 p.m.



The USU & SRWC Board of Trustees (URECBOT) did not meet last week. An update will be given after its next meeting.

To learn more about the URECBOT, click here.

IN THE SENATE, NOV. 15

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m.

The Senate met Nov. 15 to approve its agenda, approve minutes, hear member reports, discuss new business including legislative and non-legislative business. Closing comments were heard from Falcon on behalf of Mikhail.

Action Items Summary:

• Senate Minutes, Meeting #14, Nov. 8 – PASSED
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC), Meeting #11, Oct. 24 – PASSED
• SR #2024-07 Title Change of the Chief Government Relations Officer (3rd Reading) – PASSED
• Resolution on Continued Funding for California State Preschool Program – PASSED

Reports:

• Mitali Jain, ASI President – None.
• Alvin Tu, ASI Vice President of Finance – Reviewed successful fall Financial Empowerment Workshops. Announced Doshi app will be ending soon and provided updates on BFC Status of Funds.
• Allison Tan, Commissioner Wellness Affairs – Provided updates on work completed, goals for next two weeks, and Did You Know This About my Community information.
• Priya Mishra, Commissioner Women & Gender Equity Affairs – Report was postponed to the following meeting.
• Alec Colchico, Isabelle Patterson Childhood Development Center – Reviewed ongoing enrollment efforts with the goal of reaching capacity by the spring semester, upcoming events and initiated parent meetings.
• ASI At-Large Senator Reports – Provided updates on work completed, goals for next two weeks, and Did You Know this About my Community information.
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director – Congratulated Nino on their new position and reminisced about the collaborative efforts and shared experiences during their time working together.
• Dr. Trace Camacho, CSULB President's Designee – None.
• Joe Nino, ASI Assistant Director, Government Affairs and Initiatives – Reflected on their time being apart government as a student leader and a professional. They challenged board members to hold onto the things they are passionate about as it will keep them grounded.

To learn more about the Senate, click here.

TODAY'S SENATE AGENDA, NOV. 29

Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m.

Action Items Summary:

• Senate Minutes, Meeting #15, Nov. 15
• Business and Finance Committee (BFC) Minutes, Meeting #12, Nov. 7
• SR #2024-08 Normalizing and Decriminalizing Abortion (3rd Reading)

Reports:

• Mitali Jain, ASI President
• Priya Mishra, Commissioner Women & Gender Equity Affairs
• Marvin Flores, ASI Beach Pride Events
• Elizabeth Dill, Dean of the University Library
• ASI College Senator Reports
• Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director
• CSULB President’s Designee

To learn more about the Senate, click here.