A.S. Meeting #12 — Nov. 10, 2004
Items of Immediate Consideration
Item D
The council passed a resolution opposing the possible addition of a multiethnic/multiracial category to the University of California admissions forms.
The change, proposed by UC Regent Ward Connerly, would lead to the collection of imprecise racial data, the resolution stated. The UC Board of Regents will discuss the proposal at its meeting from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18.
Reports
President Jenn Pae
Pae reported that the meeting between the administration, the co-ops, Associated Students, the Graduate Student Association and the University Centers Advisory Board has proved to be very productive.
In a joint statement, all of the parties said that they were working toward the common goal of “limited university control [of the co-ops] while still allowing the university to meet its legal and other obligations.”
Vice President External Rigo Marquez
Marquez reported that the organizers of UCSD Rock the Vote are currently compiling a report that discusses the problems with the Nov. 2 elections.
According to Marquez, this report will be sent to the San Diego Registrar of Voters and the Secretary of State in hopes of solving the problems before the next election.
Commissioner of Enterprise Operations Angela Fornero
Fornero reported that the workers at Grove Caffe have expressed interest in having the cafe accept Dining Dollars once again. According to Fornero, the Grove Committee is drafting a letter to Housing and Dining Services Director Mark Cunningham in order to begin negotiations on a new agreement.
Commissioner of Student Advocacy Denis Shmidt
Shmidt reported that there will be a Know Your Rights seminar on Nov. 18 at 3 p.m.
The seminar will feature director of Student Legal Services Tony Valladolid and Student Conduct Coordinator Aubrey Ellis. It will take place in the North Conference Room in Student Center.
Earl Warren College Freshman Senator Matt Herrick
Herrick reported that the Transportation Policy Committee is currently discussing revisions to campus parking that would eliminate approximately 700 student parking spaces while creating about 300 additional spots for “A” and “B” permits. Additionally, the committee is discussing possible parking garages, including one near RIMAC.
Old Business
Item F
The council approved a charter for KSDT radio. In addition to outlining the roles of KSDT’s Directors’ Board, the charter also states that KSDT radio will play music that is not readily available to the general public from other sources and that the station will not give a show to anyone whose programming promotes sexism or racism.
— Compiled by Patrick Allen
Senior Staff Writer
