The Senate met last week to hear one public comment, hear announcements from the chair, review minutes from subsidiary boards, look over the consent calendar and reports, and discuss new business including the elections of two student governments leaders.

Action Item Summaries

  • Senate Minutes, Meeting #9, Sept. 29, 2021 – PASSED
  • Business and Finance Committee Minutes, Meeting #4, Sept. 14, 2021 – PASSED
  • Lobby Corps Minutes, Meeting #5, Sept. 23, 2021 – PASSED
  • Cabinet Minutes, Meeting #4, Sept. 20, 2021 – PASSED
  • Judiciary Minutes, Meeting #11, May 3, 2021 – PASSED
  • BOD #2022-36: Election of (1) Government Elections Officer – Vanessa Acosta – PASSED
  • BOD #2022-37: Election of (1) University Student Union Board of Trustees, Trustee At-Large – Jennifer Celestino – PASSED

Reports Summaries
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  • Jesus Gonzalez, ASI President – Encouraged leaders to attend the California Student Association meeting, gave reminders about the open student at-large position in USUBOT, reported on the academic executives meeting, reminded students to wear masks indoors, complete the COVID pre-screening and register for classes starting Oct. 11.
  • ASI Senator At-Large Reports – Discussed work completed since last reports, gave goals for the next two weeks, shared student issues and concerns and discussed mental health resources on campus.
  • Joe Nino, ASI Interim Assistant Director, Government Affairs and Initiatives – Thanked leaders for attending the resolution writing workshop. Reminded leaders to attend the parliamentary workshop and then the conflict management workshop.
  • Dr. Piya Bose, CSULB Dean of Students – Reminded students that spring 2022 class schedules are available starting Oct. 11. and mentioned that club sports and athletes must get tested for COVID on a regular basis. Added that the COVID pre-screen is required for coming on-campus and those falsely reporting will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. Talked about the increase in campus petty theft, shared that campus dining options include Sbarro, the Outpost and the Caffeine Lab, and recommended Beach Wellness self-care tools.
  • Damien Zavala, Associate Vice President of Health and Wellness – Shared that the third dose of the Pfizer vaccine is available for students with underlying conditions at the University Bookstore, reminded students that testing for COVID is available Monday through Friday in the Chartroom, added that COVID cases on campus are trending down, and included that the process to bring another vendor to assist the in-person screen, surveillance testing and contact testing is in progress.

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