Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
Total on Roster: 14
Votes needed for simple
majority vote: 50% + 1 = 8
Votes needed for 2/3 majority: 9
Location:
Watsonville Center
Room A260
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday May 16th, 2013. The meeting time and
location information is noted on the agenda. The purpose of this meeting is to be the direct representation of Cabrillo College’s Student Body. We
will see to it that the student’s best interests are being served and that the students are given the opportunity to be heard. If you have any questions,
please contact us at 831.477.5677. If needed, you can be provided with any disability-related modification or accommodations; please call Disabled
Student Program and Services at (831) 479-6379. Requests should be made as early as possible, though on-campus transportation can be called for at
any time. Please note that any action item that is discussed may not have an action taken during this meeting.
I.
Called to Order at 3:35 p.m.
A. Roll Call – Full House.
II. Adoption of the Agenda
Laurence moved to approve the Agenda for May 16, 2013.
Abby seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
3 minutes
III. Approval of the Minutes
A. May 9th, 2013
Laura moved to approve the Minutes for May 9, 2013.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
3 minutes
IV. Public Comments
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the Senate on issues not already appearing on the agenda. There will be a
limit of five (5) minutes per speaker.
V.
Presidential Announcements
5 Minutes
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Cabrillo College constituents, Anna, Matt, Maria, and Alejandra were present and observing today’s meeting.
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Last Watsonville meeting of the 2012-2013 Senate.
VI. Special Items
A. Social & Food Justice Awards
Information
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is in regards to certificates of achievement being awarded for those who were a part of the Social justice and Food
justice teams.
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Certificates of achievement have been designed for those persons that participated with the Social Justice Conference.
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Abby, Laura, Tana, Darwin, Carter, Fortunata and Bobby participated with the Social Justice Conference and were recognized for
their team efforts and over all involvements.
B. Latino Graduation
Info. / Action
A. González
15 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,000.00 from the ____ Account for Latino
Graduation, which is being held on June 1st at 3pm.
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Funds would be used for food and recital hall fees.
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Suenos will celebrate the Latino Graduation this year.
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There will be live music, flowers for graduates and certificates of recognition for their achievements and encourage them to
continue pursuing their higher education.
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Everyone is invited to attend the Latino Graduation.
Cedar moved to approve the Bylaws for this item.
Sharon seconded the motion.
Motion passes 10/2/0.
Abby moved to approve $1,000 from the Cultural Events Account for the Latino Graduation.
Aimee seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
VII. New Business
A.
Pre-Med Event
Info. / Action
L. Hunerberg
15 Minute
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the Student Senate sponsoring the Pre-Med clubs event on May 23rd
which will give advice to students who are applying for or are interested in internships.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
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A panel discussion given by Cabrillo students will be hosted soon in hopes of helping students learn how to scout out internships.
Pre-Med club is looking for Senate sponsorship, support and participation through providing resources, raising awareness about
this event, and by attending the event.
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The discussion panel will be either in the cafeteria or the SAC East building at 7 p.m.
Carter moved to co-sponsor the How to Land an Internship event.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
Carter moved to extend the usage rights to the Pre-Med club for the How to Land an Internship event.
Laurence seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
Carter moved to have an informal vote of who intends to support the event. 12/1/0.
B.
Sustainability Event
Info. / Action
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the Student Senate sponsoring an event being held at Cabrillo titled
"Youth and College Transit Corridors Plan for Sustainable Communities" on May 28th.
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Last event that the Sustainability Council will be hosting this semester.
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This event promotes community effort at high school and community college levels.
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This event helps create communication between students and strengthen sustainable community transit.
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Corridor Transit website is available on-line for local Santa Cruz commuters at transitcorridorsplan.org
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This event promotes sustainable micro-communities within Santa Cruz and Cabrillo College.
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The event will take place at the Aptos Campus in room 319 at 4 p.m on May 28th.
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Contact information include Michelle Merrill michelle.merrill@cabrillo.edu // Sarah Nuese PLN320@co.santa-cruz.ca.us
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Co-sponsorship will help by providing physical resources including a-frame boards, and networking through Senate resources.
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Issues such as the lack of bike paths, safe and accessible side walks for those walking to campus will be discussed.
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This benefits students because there are hundreds of students that commute everyday to campus.
Bobby moved that the Student Senate co-sponsor the Youth and College Transit Corridors Plan for Sustainable Communities.
Abby seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 12/0/0.
C.
P.R. Polo Shirts
Info. / Action
A. González
This item is up for discussion regarding the Student Senate Polo Shirts.
ITEMS POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
D.
Senate Office Policies
Info. / Discussion
C. Frost
30 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Student Senate office policies.
Proposed Senate Office Equipment Policies document is uploaded to Dropbox.
Creating awareness of costs of supplies is a good practice because often times supplies are wasted.
Thousands of student’s dollars are being spent annually, so this proposal helps to put students monies into perspective.
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20 Minutes
Student Senate Elections Results
Information
C. Achen
5 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding this year’s Student Senate Election Results.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate President will be Laura Hunerberg.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Vice President will be Carter Frost.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Treasurer will be Devin Monahan.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate ICC Rep will be Tana DeSandres.
The 2013 – 2014 Watsonville Rep position is still available.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Trustee will be Steven Brown.
The 2013 - 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Legislative Rep will be Jeff Horn.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Senator-at-Large will be Laurence Applen.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Senator-at-Large will be Taylor Mcteer.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Senator-at-Large will be Tabitha Mahoney.
The 2013 – 2014 Associated Students of Cabrillo College Student Senate Senator-at-Large will be Abigail Kennedy.
VIII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Cafeteria Committee – The committee met on last Monday. The committee plans to meet with designers again to discuss layout plans.
Meeting again, next Monday at 1 p.m.
Public Relations Committee – The committee will not meet tomorrow, but there will be a meeting the following Friday.
FPAC – Plans to meet tomorrow at 2 p.m.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
S4C Committee – S4C has a large amount of responsibilities and uncertainties about what path to take with regards to 3,000 fourth graders
visiting Cabrillo College. Funding is an issue. If senators are available to help integrate the K-12 system into the community college system
and community college system into the UC system, then please participate!
SPRAC – The committee has not been meeting. The following week will be our last meeting so senators are encouraged to attend and
dress accordingly.
IX. Reports (Every other name is Bold for Easy Reading)
2 minutes ea.
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg – Carpooling will be available for the End of the Year Celebration next week. Also, please
remember that 3,000 fourth graders will be on campus tomorrow at 7:15 a.m. so please attend, and meet at the Football field,
bright and early.
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett
Student Trustee: Cedar Green
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan – ICC met yesterday and discussed an upcoming chili cook off event, and
approved funds for other upcoming club events.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
X.
B.
Senators-at-Large
Laurence Applen
Bobby Buckter – The Food Co-op will be tabling tomorrow for the S4C
event.
Tana DeSandres
Carter Frost – I appreciate everyone that sat down with me to review the
Office Policies and Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Board
Members.
Sharon O’Connor
Rory Schneider
Natacha Wells
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto – Reflecting on elections I want to commend the committee for all of their hard work, it paid off. Co-sponsorship
should be thought of and what it means. Finals are approaching so be mindful of how time is passing quickly. Finally,
congratulations to the new senate.
Flor Chacòn – The last ICC meeting is last week, and running start will be on Wednesday from 9 – 12 p.m. During this time you
could help students register and become familiar with the campus. Graduation is also coming up so spread the word that we need
volunteers on June 7th.
Agenda Building
5 Minutes
XI. Adjournment
5:05 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Minutes
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
XII. Called to Order at 5:10 p.m.
A. Roll Call – Full House.
XIII.
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
XIV.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
XV. Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting
5 Minutes
B. Discussion of Meeting
10 Minutes
a. Meeting went well.
C. Discussion of Senate
5 Minutes
a. Star fish device is assumed to be used by all the Watsonville Campus constituents and faculty. If so, a clearer check-out
system needs to be in place?
b. The campus is allowed to use the star fish device as long as check out policies are in place.
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Associated Students of Cabrillo College
Aptos Campus, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
Watsonville Center: 318 Union St., Watsonville, CA 95076
Scotts Valley Center: 104 Whispering Pines Dr., Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Voice: 831.477.5677
Fax: 831.479.6172
http://www.cabrillo.edu/ascc
c.
D.
The only notice that needs to be made is that the device cannot be used during senate meetings which take place on the
third Thursday of each month, during academic semesters.
Assigning and Updates of Mentors
5 Minutes
XVI.
Advisors Reports
Sesario Escoto
Flor Chacòn
XVII.
Executive Agenda Requests
XVIII.
Adjournment
5 Minutes ea.
5:20 pm
Upcoming Senate Meetings
Unless noted, the Student Senate will be holding their meetings the following days at 3pm on the Aptos Campus in SAC East 225.
May 23rd
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