El Camino College
Associated Students Organization
Senate Meeting Minutes
12 March 2009
1:00 p.m.
Stadium Room
I.
Call to Order
 I. Poste called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
II.
Roll Call (by sign in)
 Executive Cabinet
Present:
Megan McLean, Ivana Poste, Joe Udeochu, Chiamaka Sandra Enemuoh,
Elise Yerelian, Angelina Nader, Michael Pearlson, Michael Pearlson,
Deyja Charles
 Senators
Present:
Joshua Casper, Hassanat Kadiri, Michael Hiney, Liz Valencia, Salvatore
DiGaetano, Sam Hong, Kelly Humphrey, John Wyatt
 Adviser(s)
Present:
Janice Watanabe, Harold Tyler
 Guests
Present:
Freddy Morales, Philip Stokes, John Fornes, Elizabeth Mercado,
Stephanie Perez, Jose Iglesias, Karla Villasenor, Lindsay Iraci, Timothy
Johnson
III.
Approval of the Minutes
 The Minutes were approved as presented.
IV.
Approval of the Agenda
 Motion to add Approval of the ASO Calendar and Guidelines as a 5.2
New Business item. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by J. Casper.
Motion passed.
V.
New Business
5.1 Appointments – M. Mc Lean
 Recommendation to appoint Elizabeth Mercado as the Senator of
Behavioral and Social Sciences. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by
K. Humphrey. Motion passed.
 Recommendation to appoint Stephanie Perez as the Senator of Fine
Arts. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by A. Nader. Motion passed.
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 Recommendation to appoint Philip Stokes as the Senator of
Industry and Technology. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by S.
Hong. Motion passed.
 Recommendation to appoint John Fornes as the Senator of Industry
and Technology. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by K. Humphrey.
Motion passed.
 Recommendation to appoint Jose Iglesias as the Senator of
Humanities. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by M. Hiney. Motion
passed.
5.2 Approval of the ASO Calendar and Guidelines – A. Nader
 Copies of the ASO Calendar and Guidelines were distributed. If there
are any questions, comments, concerns, or changes that need to be
addressed, please speak with Angelina Nader.
 Motion to approve the ASO Calendar and Guidelines for spring
2009. Moved by A. Nader, Seconded by M. Mc Lean. Motion passed.
VI.
Old Business
6.1 Talent Concert Fundraiser – M. Mc Lean
 The Committee to oversee the talent concert is currently being formed
and advertising will be seen around campus soon. We need to decide
on a date to hold the Talent Concert. The location where it will be held
is still undecided.
 Motion to approve April 30, 2009, as the date for the Talent
Concert. Moved by M. Mc Lean, Seconded by J. Casper. Motion
passed.
 This will be an evening event. We need to schedule auditions dates, a
rehearsal date, and a date to fix any technical issues, all being
beforehand (H. Tyler).
VII.
Reports
7.1 ASO Member Reports
 K. Humphrey – The Math Division meeting discussed that the Math 180
course is under review after some issues with the accreditation visit. The
meeting also discussed future online office hours for teachers that will
take effect within a year. This will be in addition to regular office hours,
not in lieu.
 A. Nader – Dana White’s visit has been cancelled.
 J. Wyatt – The Computer Science division meeting discussed how they
are trying to add new classes.
7.2 ICC Reports
 P. Stokes – The new ASO representative for ICC is Philip Stokes.
 The blood drive will be held on March 24, 25, and 26th. Please
spread the word and give blood.
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The bookstore will be renovating starting after graduation and
will be occupying the East Lounge on July 6th for up to a year.
The Spring Fling Club Mixer is on March 13th.
Club Rush was an overall success.
7.3 Committee Reports
 J. Udeochu – The Academic Senate Committee discussed a new Ethics
Code.
 M. Mc Lean – The College Curriculum Committee discussed many
programs and classes that have become inactive. Some of these are
under review.
 A. Nader – The Web Task Force Committee discussed how the My
ECC website needs to be renovated. They are thinking of adding
blogging, site tracking, and social networking links to the homepage.
 S. Hong – The Academic Awards Committee is trying to plan for the
Academic Awards night. Many people are needed for the Planning
Committee.
 C. Enemuoh – The Students and Community Advancement Area
Council discussed how financial aid may be changing for students who
have had it in the past. Registration opens today for some students who
plan on registering for summer courses.
7.4 Adviser Reports
 J. Watanabe – Make sure to check your ECC emails.
VIII. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items – None
IX.
Adjournment
 Motion to adjourn.
Moved by I. Poste, Seconded by M. Hiney. Motion passed.
 Meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m.
Minutes recorded by A. Dreiling
Minutes verified by:
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Megan Mc Lean, ASO President
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Janice Watanabe, ASO Adviser
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