Wednesday, Feb. 5

INSIDE
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Inside Student Government provides weekly summaries of all major board meetings within student government: the President's Cabinet, Lobby Corps, Board of Control and the Senate/Board of Directors. Please take a moment to read the summaries from each section.
A MESSAGE
FROM PRESIDENT VELASQUEZ
Hey, Long Beach State! The spring semester is well underway, and we've got plenty of updates on what your student leaders have been up to. Be sure to read about them down below!

With the conclusion of our open forums, the process to select a new Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) is on its final stage. Thank you to everybody who showed up and voiced your concerns. The entire student body benefits from your interest in our new VPSA!

We've got some amazing cultural events coming up in the near future. Hopefully you were able to make it to the Black History Month Kickoff Event today, but if not, you've got a whole month of events coming up in honor of Black History Month. Throughout February, several departments and student organizations from all over campus will be bringing you engaging, exciting and educational events - don't miss out!

Lastly, if you want to make meaningful changes here at CSULB, consider running for a position in student government. Come to our info session today at 4 p.m. to see how you can get involved, or check out our website for more information. All it takes is a few minutes, and your entire college experience can be brought to the next level!

Have a great rest of your week!
Go Beach!
PRESIDENT'S CABINET
Mondays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
The President's Cabinet held their first meeting of the semester last Monday to discuss several issues.

One such discussion pertained to AB540 and Undocumented Students. Upcoming events such as Wings of Hope on Feb. 13 and the Undocu Conference on April 16 and 17 were highlighted.

Another topic of discussion was regarding LGBTIQ+ affairs. Recent meetings with leaders in the community and upcoming events were reported on.

The board also reviewed general issues such as office hours, the CSU budget and the search for the Vice President for Student Affairs.

For more information on the President's Cabinet, check out their web page here .
Student Government info sessions will be feb 4 and 5 at 4 PM and 530 PM in USU 304
LOBBY CORPS
Thursdays - 2:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Lobby Corps met last Thursday to discuss various issues pertaining to our local and state government.

The board discussed their ongoing planning of Advocacy Day. Event planning tasks were delegated to each member.

The Lobby Corps also discussed CHESS Lobbying Visits. Each member of the board is required to contact six legislators by this Friday. Additionally, the board affirmed their support for certain bills in the California Legislature.

The board finished their meeting by discussing Governor Newsom's proposed budget for 2020-21 as well as the 2020 Census.

To learn more about Lobby Corps, click here .
Celebrate Black History Month throughout February!
BOARD OF CONTROL
Tuesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Board of Control Banner
Last Tuesday, the Board of Control (BOC) met and awarded funds to:
  • Alpha Kappa Psi - Principled Business Leadership Institute
  • Maria Baaz Medina - Si Se Puede
  • Jacqueline Pina - College Art Association 2020 Annual Meeting
  • Abdullah Salehuddin - Western States Communication Association 2020

To learn more, check out BOC agendas and minutes here .
The first Wellness Workshop, Understanding Your Food Relationship, takes place on Feb. 6 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at SRWC Beach Balance.
IN THE SENATE
Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Action Item Summaries

  • SR #2020-08: Resolution in Support of H.R. 2168, The Restoration of Pell Grant Access for Prisoners (1st Reading) - PASSED

  • SR #2020-09: Resolution in Support of California State University, Long Beach Offering Face-to-Face, Postsecondary Education Programs to California State Prisoners (1st Reading) - PASSED

Reports Summaries

  • Leanne Meyers, Beach Pride Events Lead - reported on the success of Back to the Beach Week, ASI Night at the Pyramid and Week of Welcome. Promoted upcoming events such as the Black History Month Kickoff Event, Farmers Market, the ASI Elections Kickoff Event and more.

To learn more about the Senate, visit their web page here .
TODAY'S SENATE MEETING
Wednesdays - 3:30 p.m. (USU 234)
Invocation
  • Dr. Mary Ann Takemoto, CSULB Interim VP Student Affairs 

Action Items

  • SR #2020-08: Resolution in Support of H.R. 2168, The Restoration of Pell Grant Access for Prisoners (2nd Reading)
  • SR #2020-09: Resolution in Support of California State University, Long Beach Offering Face-to-Face, Postsecondary Education Programs to California State Prisoners (2nd Reading)
  • BOD #2020-34: Election of (1) Senator, College of Health and Human Services – Joanna Felix-Mendez
  • BOD #2020-35: Election of (1) Lobby Corps Student At-Large - Hannah Peedikayil
  • SR #2020-10: Resolution in Support of Proposition 13 – the Public Preschool, K12, and College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2020 (1st Reading)
  • SR #2020-11: Bylaw Amendment to Requirements for Running and Holding Office (1st Reading)

Reports

  • Lizbeth Velasquez, ASI President
  • Daniel Galindo, ASI Treasurer 
  • Dr. Miles Nevin, ASI Executive Director 
  • ASI College Senators

To learn more about the Senate, visit their web page here .
ASGV Senate Chambers USU