THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT GOVERNMENT OF CUYAMACA COLLEGE
Cuyamaca College, Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon, California, 92019
Associated Student Government Meeting Agenda
Student Center, I-124
Friday, March 18th, 2016 at 12:30pm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Associated Student Government of Cuyamaca College (ASGCC) will hold a Regular Meeting on March 18th,
2016. The meeting time and location are noted above. The ASGCC reserves the right to suspend the orders of the day if necessary to conduct
business. All ASGCC meetings are held in locations that are wheelchair accessible. Other disability-related accommodations will be provided to
persons with disabilities upon request. Persons requesting such accommodations should notify the ASG President at 619-660-4274 no less than
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Order of Business
Quorum was established. Meeting was called to order at 12:30pm by President Mariah
Moschetti.
I.
Present: Mariah Moschetti, Davi Peterson, Evan Esparza, Jesus Suarez,
Onjoli Thomas Jones, Mawj Hasan, Julio Chavez, Shams Judhi, Niveen
Almezory, Tanuja Adigopula, Andrew Watkins, Jimmy Miller, Carol
Bianchi, Jose Guerra, Gerald Erdrer, Reem Jazrawi
II.
Adoption of the Agenda
III.
Approval of Minutes
ASGCC Regular Meeting Minutes from March 11th, 2016
 Approved
ASGCC Special Meeting Minutes from February 11th, 2016
 Tabled until the end of the meeting
 Approved
IV.
Public Comment
This time is reserved for members of the public to address the ASGCC with concern to any
agenda item or matter under the ASGCC’s jurisdiction. A time limit of three (3) minutes
per speaker and ten (10) minutes per topic shall be observed. The law does not permit
any action to be taken, nor extended discussion of any items not on the agenda. The
ASGCC may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed; however, for further
information, please contact the ASG Secretary for the item of discussion to be placed on a
future agenda.
(Brown Act § 54954.3)
V.
Seth Slater/AFT (American Federation of Teachers)- Rallying to extend
Proposition 30, “Temporary Taxes to Fund Education,” a proposition that
will expire in two years if not extended, causing a portion of the schools
budget to be lost. AFT is asking for volunteers to collect signatures from
registered voters around the school in order to petition this reduction of
funds.
Students can pick up the petition packets in the Student Government Office
(Room I-124) and return the signed petitions to the Student Affairs Office
(Room I-120).
Reports of Officers (3 minutes per officer)
A. Tommie Post, Activities Assistant- Absent
B. Niveen Almezory, Public Relations Assistant- Attended Dr. Starck’s
workshop which focused in on women uplifting other women. Also
attended the Active Shooter Workshop where students learned the steps
to take in the event of an active shooter.
C. Onjoli Thomas Jones, Secretary- Attended Dr. Starck’s workshop as
well and created a new format for meeting sign in sheets.
D. Mawj Hasan, Club Coordinator- None
E. Senators, Manny Juarez, Alex Cintron, Julio Chavez, Donnel Endaya,
Carol Bianchi, Shams Judhi, Tanuja Adigpoula, James (Jimmy) Miller
Julio- Alumni Fest went well despite the rain.
Carol- Attended the Alumni Fest and Dr. Starck’s workshop.
Shams- None
Tanuja- The Agora workshop was very eye opening
Jimmy- At the Mt. Miguel orientation, a lot of high school students
showed interest in our student government! The Fall 2016 assessment
test will no longer require the prerequisite/remedial courses for math
and English.
F. Evan Esparza, Trustee- Him and Grossmont’s Student Trustee dropped
the puck at the Alumni Fest hockey game. There is a new Vice Chair in the
Governing Board. Praised the Social Justice Workshop.
G. Andrew Watkins, Treasurer- Agora workshop was very interesting and
he learned a lot about mythology
H. Jesus Suarez, Evening Vice President- Agora workshop went well. Will
be encouraging members to attend these three workshops that promote
diversity and inclusion: Kognito, Korra and Safe Zones.
I. Davi Peterson, Executive Vice President- Everyone served there office
hours. Would like to have an active shooter emergency kit in the office.
J. Lauren Vaknin, ASG Advisor- March 31st 11am-1pm, Achieving the
Dream Initiatives will be discussed. The Foundation was very impressed
with our volunteer work and will throw us a pizza party at our next
meeting on April 1st. The Career Fair is on May 4th and the Career Center
needs volunteers. The Spring Garden Festival is on April 23rd and
volunteers are needed for that as well. General Assembly applications are
due today and the election packets are due on March 28th
K. Mariah Moschetti, President- After this meeting, the Region X Council
meeting will be taking place on campus
VI.
Reports of Standing Committees
VII.
Reports of Special Committees
VIII.
Reports of College Committee Representatives
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Council, Onjoli Thomas JonesPassed out a draft of the “Emergency Response Guidelines for Faculty, Staff &
Students.” Highlighted the importance to follow campus deputies instructions
in the event of a crisis
Transfer Achievement Celebration, Onjoli Thomas Jones- The Career
Center is currently looking for two student speakers to speak at the
celebration. One who is has already transferred and one who is transferring
this year.
Emergency Preparedness, Evan Esparza- There will be a table top meeting
from 1:30- 2:30pm in room I-207
Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Jesus Suarez- Looking into engagement
initiatives such as, “What would increase your time spent on campus?”
IX.
Special Orders
X.
Unfinished Business
XI.
New Business
A1. Approval of the ASGCC Election to be held from May 02, 2016 to May 05,
2016
 Evan moves, seconded (9,0)
o Approved
A2. Discussion and Possible Action of Enforcing Club Representatives to give
Club Reports

XII.
Club Coordinator will work with Student Affairs to find out who is
active and who to contact (updated list of advisor and presidents) in
order to be updated with club initiatives.
A3. Approval of the ASGCC to Sponsor the Resolution to Support Paid Part-Time
Faculty Office Hours for General Assembly Spring 2016.
 Resolution supports adjuncts and students. Mandates that adjunct
faculty have at least five office hours and by having money reallocated
within the budget.
 Jesus moves, seconded (9,0)
o Approved
A4. Approval of the Allocation of $250.00 for the Purchase of an ASGCC Snow
Cone Machine
 Andrew moves, seconded (9,0)
o Approved
Open Forum
This time is reserved for the ASGCC to informally discuss any topics that do not appear
on the agenda and do not require action to be taken. A limit of five (5) minutes per
speaker and ten (10) minutes per topic shall be enforced. If any item needs further
discussion or action, please contact the ASG Secretary for the item to be placed on future
agendas.
Niveen- Thought it was a great idea to have the Active Shooter Workshop on campus
and would like more safety and awareness workshops to be hosted.
Evan- There will be various events at SDSU. An upcoming one is Women in Jazz
workshop on April 15th from 4-6pm in the Montezuma Hall
Jesus- The deadline for the art show will be extended
XIII.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 1:44pm