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:
Aptos Campus
Quad
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 9th, 2013
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Student Senate Minutes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cabrillo College Student Senate will hold a meeting on Thursday May 9th, 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 3:00 p.m.
A. Roll Call
a. Carter was tardy.
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
Abby moved to approve the Agenda for May 9, 2013.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion passed 10/0/0.
3 minutes
III.
Approval of the Minutes
A. May 2nd , 2013
Devin moved to approve the Minutes from May 2, 2013.
Darwin seconded the motion.
Motion passed 9/0/1.
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.

Reminder about public forum on Wednesday at Sesnon House from 6 – 8 p.m.
V.
Presidential Announcements
5 Minutes

Student Success Initiatives, Student Success, Legislature proposed to change the funding from consensus to completion based
funding. Task force wrote recommendation, got amended, got approved. Politics have shifted, government policies have changed.

Schools want you to matriculate faster and more successfully.

What is student success?

How do you define success? How do we ensure success and keep enough access like we had in the past.
Special Items
A. Social Justice & 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
team.
VI.
VII.
B. Student Success Initiatives
Info. / Discussion
C. Achen
This item is up for discussion regarding the Student Success Initiatives.
Laura moved to extend time by 5 minutes.
Motion passed unanimously.

Please make an effort attend the Teacher Tool Kit Committee on Monday, May 24th at 4 p.m.
New Business
15 Minutesupload
A.
End of year celebration
Info/ Action
C. Green
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the approval of $1,000.00 from the ___ Account for our annual end of
the year dinner for both the current and incoming Student Senate.

This year’s end of the year celebration will take place at the Crow’s Nest.

The event will begin at 5:30 p.m.

The event will take place on May 30, 2013.

There will not be a Senate Meeting on that day.

A complete RFF has been uploaded on Dropbox.
Cedar moved to approve $1,000 from the Programs Account for the End of the Year Celebration.
Rory seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously 10/0/0.
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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
B.
Food Co-op Location
Info. / Action
B. Buckter
10 Minutes
This item is up for discussion / possible action regarding the student senate supporting the Food Co-op having a location on
campus for their club.

Last week a student attended the Senate meeting to let the Senate know that he was on a food strike until a location for the
Food Co-op could be found.

He is no longer fasting and since then, the Food Co-op members have met with Sesario and found potential locations.

One location is in front of the Administration Building, where there is a gazebo that is not being used.

The Food Co-op will continue to pursue finding a location.

Please network around campus and help in finding a location for the Food Co-op.

There has been a lot of communication with Ted Nyguen, the facilities planner, and the Food Co-op will continue to look for
a location under his instruction.

The Food Co-op serves as an educational club. It’s based around the interest of Food Justice. Which is providing good
nutritional food to , marginalized, impoverished, and underrepresented persons.

Spreading awareness about food inequalities in terms of access, quality and organizing community efforts are goals of the
Food Co-op.

A central location is needed so that food can be stored for a day, such as but not limited to fresh donated vegetables from
farmers market, that would be available for students.

The Cafeteria proposal would not be an appropriate space because it would require a long term, and on-going commitment
on the cafeterias behalf which is not likely.

Please be mindful of this demand by our constituents and support them to your greatest capacities.
C.
Senate Office Policies
Info. / Discussion
C. Frost
20 Minutes
This item is up for discussion regarding the Student Senate office policies.

There are established office policies that are not being reinforced.

There have been random pieces of paper around the office

In regards to office equipment, the current understanding is that the equipment is for senate use only.

We need to address what type of policy do we want in place.

We need to also address the question of how will we enforce the rules.

Perhaps the senate offices should have a coin jar for printing costs.

We should consider what’s fair between students and senators – they pay 10 cents were we would pay 2 cents.

We should also set a foundation for the next senate to build on.

We need to consider, in terms of basic supplies including clear tape, staplers, if they should be available for student use.

It is clear that blue tape is for senate use only.

In terms of computers senators can use computers as long as senate work does not need to be done.

With regards to students using senate computers students, they cannot use computers in the senate offices.

The issue of students building a feeling of entitlement to use computers in the senate office can create problems between
senators and students, which we should avoid.

The senate agrees that printing expenses will be based on an “I-O-U” log and when senators are able to pay, they will pay
accordingly.
Carter moved to approve by 5 minutes.
Cedar seconded the motion.
Motion failed.

Please review the current Senate Office Policies.

Please be prepared to have a follow up discussion item during next week’s meeting.
VIII.
Committee Reports
3 minutes ea.
Safety Committee – Met last Friday and it was recommended that we restrict the smoking policies so that there would be no second hand
smoke on campus. They are suggesting that smoking boxes be created, and a teared citation system.
Tech Advisory Committee – During last weeks meeting, we discussed alert-u and it went well. There are currently 5 independent
notification systems at Cabrillo, so there was a lot of overlap. One in particular announces to leave buildings when it’s not safe. A new
notification message system will be implemented were flash signs will appear on text e-boards. The STEM Building is in line to open in
July of 2013. More smart classrooms will be implemented around campus.
Public Relations – Meeting tomorrow at 2 p.m.
Student Health Services – Met today and reviewed budget and last year’s budget. The committee is struggling to find more funding so
that the Student Health Services can move to a larger and more appropriate location.
Faculty Senate – Discussed presidential hiring committee. There are currently 5 candidates. Also, Cabrillo College’s student success score
card ranks a bit lower than the nation averages, so that is something interest to note.
MOOCs – The committee reported that the senate’s opinions offered last week were valuable and helpful.
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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
IX.
Reports
2 minutes ea.
Executive Officers, Senators, Advisers report on Senate Activities.
A. Executive Officers
President: Charlotte Achen - Please read the e-mail regarding presidential candidates – we need questions for candidates by
May 15th.
Vice President: Laura Hunerberg
Treasurer: Darwin Constantino – For those that attended the General Assembly, please submit reports on dropbox.
Legislative Representative: Aimée Cornett
Student Trustee: Cedar Green – This past Monday was my last board meeting. And I will train Steve if he is elected.
Inter-Club Council Chair: Devin Monahan – ICC met yesterday and passed funds for club events.
Watsonville Representative: Abbygale González
Scotts Valley Representative: (Vacant)
B.
Senators-at-Large
Laurence Applen
Bobby Buckter – I’m proud to report that I am cleaning out my desk.
Tana DeSandres
Carter Frost - The planning and research office created a document on
their website – under current projects – under score card for those
interested in knowing how Cabrillo ranks among the nation in terms of
student success.
Sharon O’Connor - I would like to remind those that attended the
General Assembly to please submit reports onto Dropbox. Also, the
cleanliness of the offices are not up to standards and need to be addressed.
Rory Schneider – This weekend is mother’s day weekend, and the
horticulture center is having the biggest plant sale in the county. I’ll work
at the plant sale so please visit sometime throughout this weekend.
Natacha Wells
C.
Advisors
5 minutes ea.
Sesario Escoto
Flor Chacòn – Bylaws revision is a good idea, and when there approved make sure that you can live by them and not just
implement them. Student Senate Elections are over tomorrow. Next weeks meeting is in Watsonville, and election results will be
announced then. Only two weeks left until the end of the senate.
X.
Agenda Building
5 Minutes
XI.
Adjournment
4:17 pm
Student Senate Executive Meeting Minutes
XIII.
(To be held after the Student Senate Meeting)
Call to Order
A. Roll Call – Full House
Adoption of the Executive Agenda
XIV.
Approval of the Executive Minutes
XV.
Regular Business
A. Attendance from Last Meeting

Rory had to work during last week’s meeting – not excused.

Abby attended a UCSC panel event hosted by the Transfer Center –not excused.
B. Discussion of Meeting

The meeting went well.

Holding meetings outdoors proves effective in getting students attention.
XII.
C.
D.
XVI.
Discussion of Senate

Other than office policies the senate is doing well.

The Senate overall is finishing strong is continuously offering admirable work.
Assigning and Updates of Mentors
Advisors Reports
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes
5 Minutes ea.
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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
Sesario Escoto
Flor Chacòn
XVII.
Executive Agenda Requests
Adjournment
4:25 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 16th (Watsonville)
May 23rd
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