Meeting #11

November 12, 2003

Recognition

A.S. President Jeremy Paul Gallagher presented freshman Jessica Mann with a certificate of service in recognition of her commitment and contribution to the UCSD Community Cares donation drive, which collected items and money to help fire victims.

Items of Immediate Consideration

Item B

The council approved the allocation of $750 to fund an Islam Education and Awareness event on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. in Great Hall at Eleanor Roosevelt College.

Discussion on the item included concern over two other A.S. funded events that coincide with the program.

The council also considered the low balance of the general unallocated fund which will fund the event.

After lowering the allocation from $1,362, the council approved the item 10-0-8.

Reports

President Jeremy Paul Gallagher

Gallagher reported that he is working with the City Club of San Diego to bring a Democratic presidential candidate debate to UCSD in February 2004.

Commissioner of Academic Affairs Todd Tolin

Tolin reported that the Academic Affairs Advisory Board is developing a survey to investigate the need for more 24-hour study spaces for students during finals week.

Commissioner of Enterprise Operations Jeremy Cogan

Cogan reported that the University Centers Advisory Board is investigating student complaints regarding small portions at Panda Express at Price Center.

Additionally, Cogan reported that the University Centers Web site will include a survey regarding student interest in having a Thai restaurant included in the Student Center expansion. Also, Cogan reported that the completion date for the University Centers expansion has been pushed back one month to allow groups to secure funding for buildings that will be constructed during the expansion with private money. The project is now scheduled for completion by September 2007.

Co-Op Oversight Representative Carol Freire

Freire reported that an employee at the Food Co-Op discovered that a switch on a refrigerator was turned off on Nov. 3, resulting in a loss of $1,818.34 in food. The Co-Op’s insurance company is refusing to pay.

Old Business

Items F through H

Following a favorable accounting audit, the council voted to extend oversight, accountability, responsibility and liability for Groundworks Books, the General Store and Food Co-Op through October 2004.