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Board of Directors Update
The Board of Directors welcomed Allison Jones, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Student Academic Support and Elisabeth Walter, University Counsel to present
on the proposed changes to Title V that the Board of Trustees will take action
on in September. The biggest issue discussed was the possibility of double
jeopardy that could arise from the changes. The Board also nominated members
for the Internal Affairs Committee. The Committee will begin meeting next month
in Long Beach.
Another pressing issue was the nomination of the Internal Review Board (IRB).
CSSA received a letter from the Governor's office stating that two more student
trustee applicants need to be forwarded to the Governor for review. The IRB
committee was elected so that they can start on the student trustee process as
soon as possible. The Board also reviewed CSSA priorities for the 2005-2006 year
and began to formulate plans for each of the priorities. Priorities will include:
textbooks, voter institutionalization/registration and financial aid. At the Long
Beach conference the board will be voting on a constitutional change to add a
Southern Lobby Corps officer and continue to review board priorities for 2005-2006.
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Associated Student President Highlight
Chad Charton
Chad Charton is a junior business administration major Chad has served as a
member of the AS Senate Board of Directors as a Lower Division Representative,
the Director of Disabled Students, and the Director of Finance and will serve
as ASI President for California StateUniversity, Northridge for the 2005-2006
academic term. Chad said the reason he became involved in ASI is because "
The wealth of programs and services in addition to the tremendous resources
available, I was soon convinced that this was not your typical student government.
I soon concluded that the AS truly enhanced the student experience and I wanted
in."
He has been actively involved with a variety of clubs and organizations
pertaining to his major such as the Student Finance Association, American Marketing
Association and the American Advertising Federation. Chad is also a proud member
of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and currently holds an internship position with the
international fraternity.
Chad's goals as ASI President this year are to actively engage, enrich and
support all 33,000 matadors on the Northridge campus. Second, Chad wants to improve
the internal operation of the student government by accommodating student leaders
with resources and direction. Third, he would like to establish a renewed presence
of the AS at Northridge to the campus community. Finally, he hopes to address the
various student concerns that have been recurring themes on campus.
p>Chad hopes to complete his undergraduate degree in the spring of 2007 and
further his involvement with student advocacy during his last undergraduate year
following his term as President of the ASI at CSU Northridge. |
Board Of Trustee Highlight
Corey Jackson
Currently at the age of 23 years, Corey A. Jackson is attending
California State University, San Bernardino where he is a political science major.
He now serves as Chair of the Santo Manuel Student Union Board of Directors. He
also serves as a District Representative for Assemblywoman Gloria Negrete McLeod
of the 61-st Assembly District. Graduating from the class of 2000, Jackson was a
Student Board Member on the Rialto Unified School Board where he fought to gain voting
rights and represented over 26,000 students in his district. After graduating Corey
Jackson chose to remain in his community and continue his education locally at
California State University, San Bernardino.
Corey became the Student Trustee in 2004, shadowing Eric Guerra the
voting Student Trustee last year, Corey now assumes his voting privilege. His reason for
becoming a student trustee is that he is always looking for opportunities to strengthen
the quality of life for others and to be able to represent over 400,000 students is a
great honor. He further explains " The biggest issue that CSU students will face
this year is their ability to hold their state legislators and members of congress
accountable to ensure that Higher Education is treated as a priority."
At the age of 19, he was appointed by the Mayor and City Council of
Rialto to sit on the Neighborhood & Housing Preservation & Beautification
Commission in which he served as chair for two years. Corey also puts significant time
into the organization of community youth encouraging them to get involved in their
community and gain leadership skills that they may use for the betterment of themselves,
friends, family, and the community as a whole.
Still committed to community activism, Corey Jackson reactivated a local
NAACP Youth Council and held the office of President for two years. In the year 2001 he
then became State President of the NAACP Youth & College Division for two years. He
was responsible for the mobilization and training of all Youth Councils and College units
in the state of California to insure that the next generation of leaders will be ready
to assume greater leadership roles in the future.
Corey believes in education and its ability to change lives, and
communities. He states, "Higher Education is the key to a prosperous future. If we
want generations that come after us to have better opportunities then we have today,
Higher education is the way. Those whose shoulders we stand on today realized that the
strongest weapon to fight against poverty, hunger, death, and injustice was not money
or weapons...it was EDUCATION!!!"
Where ever he goes he strives to encourage others to, “Do what you can,
where you are, with what you have.” – Theodore Roosevelt
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University Affairs Committee Update
The University Affairs committee had elections to appoint a Vice-Chair. Congratulation
to Anthony Conley from California State University, San Bernardino who was elected
as the Vice-Chair for the year. The committee also received a presentation by Frank
Cawley and Charles Kissel Bookstore Directors from San Luis Obispo and Fullerton.
The directors discussed the difference between institutionalized and private CSU bookstores.
The committee also discussed their goals and issues for the year and developed
plans of action to complete these goals. The committee decided upon the following
issues for the 2005-2006 policy agenda: collective bargaining, parking, enrollment
management, and academic advising.
Legislative Affairs Committee Update
The Legislative Affairs Committee had a highly productive meeting this month.
The committee discussed Senate Bill 661. SB 661 would provide scholarships for
student athletes enrolled in summer programs. After a productive discussion, with
some members expressing concern about the bill, the committee voted to change
the support position from one of “no position” to “support” at a priority level 3.
The committee has elected a new vice chair. The duties of this position will
now be the responsibility of Josef Anolin from San Francisco State University.
Lastly, the committee discussed the foundation of this year's policy agenda.
The issues of significant importance were identified as cost of textbooks, financial
aid, and student fee increases. The discussion of these topics will continue next
month in Long Beach.
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Multicultural Caucus Update
The first meeting of the Multicultural Caucus acted as a useful outlet for members
to voice and discuss concerns about what their respective campuses were facing with
regard to equity and diversity. Amongst the various issues raised of great concern
to members were the climates of homophobia on certain campuses, which is hindering
the ability of faculty to challenge students during the educational process.
Additional concerns of serious magnitude included the use of the term
"multicultural" inappropriately in the politics of academia.
Additional topics discussed during the caucus were the under representation of
ethnic minorities in various student bodies as well as in campus faculty and
administration. As well as the lack of general usability of health insurance
international students are mandated to buy into.
The caucus also spent some time reviewing its by-laws. The caucus is in the
process of moving in the direction of seeking to become a standing committee or
remaining a caucus. More information in regard to this issue will be discussed at
next months meeting in Long Beach. |
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