ASI Calendar of Events - Spring 2023

WHO WE ARE

ASI's commitment to supporting student services, funding student clubs and organizations, and advocating for student rights, has created a better student experience for all Golden Eagles. Let's take a look...

STUDENT CLUBS & ORGS FUNDING

ASI funds registered and recognized student clubs and organizations of Cal State LA.

STUDENT REPRESENTATION

Golden Eagles, we hear you. Our student leaders help students when they have questions, comments, or concerns with the University.

STUDENT RESOURCES

ASI funds student resource departments such as Anna Bing Arnold, Children Center, Dreamer's Resource Center, Veteran's Resources Center and many other organizations that serve student needs. Additionally, we provide student resources such as blue books and scantrons, lockers, and discounted movie and theme park tickets.

STUDENT INPUT

ASI provides practical input towards campus governance and is the official avenue through which student opinions are expressed. We speak for YOU!

ADVOCACY

Since 1947, ASI has been the driving voice at Cal State LA for student-led changes on and off campus. We advocate for you at the local, state, and national levels.

BRIAN NGUYEN ASI

PRESIDENT

I'm Brian Nguyen, your ASI student body president. I want to welcome you back to another exciting semester at Cal State LA! As your ASI President, some of my top priorities include hosting engaging events for the student body, providing valuable resources that support your success, and voicing your concerns and ideas to the university administration. I promise to do my best to serve you.

Stepping up to such a significant role and responsibility is a huge undertaking, but I am confident in the ASI team of student leaders and staff. Having worked in ASI for the past two years, I have been a part of the collaborative efforts to support students during the pandemic. Although it has been a challenge to connect with each other, campus departments, and you, the student body, our dedication to you is still steadfast. ASI wants to hear from you so we can be more informed and provide the experiences and resources you need and deserve on campus.

There's a lot of work to be done, starting with your input. I encourage you to find your college representative, the Academic Senators, and Executive leaders on our website at asicalstatela.org. Or stop by the ASI office on the second floor of the U-SU (Room 203) to meet us, ask questions, get involved, or just to grab a blue book or scantron. Your suggestions and ideas will make ASI better advocates.

Let's make this semester one to remember!

ASIPRES@CALSTATELA.EDU

Are you looking to offset the high cost of textbooks? The ASI Textbook Scholarship Program is here to help! Your student government allocates $17,500 per semester to help Cal State LA students achieve their academic goals, and it's one of the best examples of how your student dollars work for you. Scholarships of up to $150 per student are awarded on a first come-first-served basis.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FEBRUARY 6 AT 5PM

RENT A LOCKER

Students can rent one of our lockers at two convenient locations: (1) University-Student Union Basement and (2) Library North. Our lockers are safe, reasonably priced and are available for you to rent when you stop by the ASI Administration Office. Spaces are limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.

DISCOUNTED MOVIE & THEME PARK TICKETS

$35 SEMESTER

Prices are subject to change without notice. For more information and Online tickets, please visit our website at: www.asicalstatela.org/tickets

AND OVER95K

All recognized student clubs and organizations are eligible to receive funding for their events on a first come, first served basis while funding is available. To access these funds visit our Club & Org Funding page or contact the Vice President for Finance at asivpf@calstatela.edu

JOIN OUR AS PART OF OUR VOLUNTEER FLIGHT CREW

The Screaming Eagles Volunteer Street Team gives Cal State LA students the opportunity to work towards increasing campus pride. The Screaming Eagles promote ASI and U-SU events, solicit participation in programs, and assist in the planning of campus initiatives. Serving as a Screaming Eagle is a great experience.

To learn more about our e orts and to join the team vist, asicalstatela.org/volunteer

READY TO LEAP INTO LEADERSHIP?

Students create change. Activism, advocacy, and representation ensure that student voices are part of essential conversations affecting campus governance. The purpose of ASI is to support emerging leaders and seek new avenues for student participation in decision-making at Cal State LA.

READY TO LEAD? ARE YOU

fall 2023 - 2024

Interested in being more involved?

Looking to make a difference?

Passionate about advocacy for student rights?

Well, here is your chance — serve as a student leader with ASI!

Students serving in ASI gain leadership experience and are empowered to represent the student perspective while participating in the University's shared governance process, and improve the culture and education at Cal State LA and across the CSU.

HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

By empowering students to find their voice, we encourage them to reach their true potential and create positive change on campus. By serving on committees in ASI, within the Colleges, the Academic Senate, or at the University level, students have the opportunity to present their perspectives and participate in shared governance at Cal State LA.

Ge t invo lve d

Every student has something to offer! What are you passionate about? Join ASI and discover how you can improve your campus community and college experience.

ASI protects the rights of students and provides a means for their input into campus governance. We are the official voice of Cal State LA students and offer opportunities to gain experience in responsible political participation and community leadership.

COMMITTEE MEMBER BENEFITS

• Resume & Portfolio Building

• Leadership Development

• $25 Incentive per Committee Meeting

• Influence important decisions on campus!

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about student advocacy and empowerment, consider joining ASI as a representative or committee member. Application information is available at: asicalstatela.org/get-involved

UPCOMING:

GOVERNANCE MEETINGS

ASI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors (BOD) is the main governing body of ASI and acts as a learning laboratory for student leadership. The BOD determines ASI’s annual budget and leads initiatives to improve student life and academic success.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee coordinates the information, programs, and projects to be considered by the ASI Board of Directors.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The Personnel Committee makes recommendations to the BOD regarding hiring staff, establishing policies regarding employee benefits, responsibilities and compensation.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Finance Committee takes care of ASI’s budget and allocation of funds for clubs, organizations, and campus programs and initiatives. The committee also prepares ASI’s annual budget and makes recommendations on appropriate investments.

BYLAWS & CODES OF PROCEDURE SUB-COMMITTEE

ASI Bylaws and Codes of Procedure Committee ensures that the governing documents, policies, and procedures of ASI are in compliance with Title V of the Administrative Code of the State of California, Policy and Directives of the Board of Trustees of the California State University, Policies of Cal State LA, the Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws. This committee gives students real world experience analyzing and informing policy as representatives of ASI.

SHARED GOVERNANCE COUNCIL

The Shared Governance Council (SGC) reviews, researches, and makes recommendations on academic and administrative policy affecting students. The SGC provides student input on university matters in standing committees and in the Academic Senate.

For upcoming meeting times and locations, please visit our website at asicalstatela.org/meetings or scan the qr code here

MEETINGS ADVOCACY

CABINET OF ACADEMIC SENATORS

The Cabinet of Senators (CAS) coordinates, plans, and is responsible for the actions of the academic governance unit of ASI. The CAS meets with the Academic Senate (governed by faculty) to actively engage in the process of shared governance of the university.

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

The Legislative Affairs and Advocacy Committee reviews, researches, and makes recommendations on legislation being considered in the California State Legislature and United States Congress. This committee coordinates all of ASI’s Lobby Corps efforts and initiatives.

CABINET OF COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

The Cabinet of College Representatives supports college representatives by opening lines of communication and collaboration between Cal State LA’s seven colleges and various disciplines. Under the direct supervision of the ASI President, college representatives work together to ensure collaboration on student needs and concerns on campus.

CABINET OF COMMISSIONERS

The Cabinet of Commissioners consists of Spirit, Environmental Affairs, Election, Housing, and Military Connected student representative. The cabinet coordinates ASI elections, advocacy and outreach, public relations, spirit and pride initiatives, housing support initiatives, and a number of social and educational programs for the Cal State LA community.

FUNDING SUB-COMMITTEE

The Funding Sub-Committee reviews and takes action on funding proposals submitted by the various clubs and organizations on campus. All actions will be reported to the Finance and Board of Directors.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY COMMITTEE

The Environmental Policy Committee works to educate students on environmental sustainability and environmental justice. In collaboration with Cal State LA administrators, this committee formulates and encourages the adoption of policies that will make ASI and Cal State LA more environmentally sustainable.

STEP UP AND GET INVOLVED!

ASI is dedicated to community engagement, student support, and improving the student experience at Cal State LA. One to make a difference? Become a student representative, sit on one of the many committee meetings, and work side-by-side with faculty and administrators charged with improving Cal State LA.

GET INVOLVED

SCREAMING EAGLES

The Screaming Eagles Volunteer Street Team gives Cal State LA students the opportunity to work towards increasing campus pride. The Screaming Eagles promote ASI and U-SU events, solicit participation in programs, and assist in the planning of campus initiatives. Serving as a Screaming Eagle is a great experience.

GOLDEN EAGLE PRIDE & SPIRIT

ASI supports campaigns directed by our Spirit Commissioner who organizes and maintains school spirit initiatives and programs. While developing and implementing a schedule of pride events throughout the academic year, the Spirit Commissioner is charged with initiating crowd participation for Cal State LA Athletics and encouraging club and Greek participation in large-scale and campus walkway events. For more information about our ASI pride initiatives, email: asisc@calstatela.edu

GO GREEN! #ECOEAGLES

Under the leadership of the ASI Environmental Affairs Commissioner, the Environmental Policy Committee (EPC) formulates and encourages the adoption of policies that will make Cal State LA and the CSU System more environmentally sustainable. The Environmental Affairs Commissioner and EPC act as education agents with respect to environmental sustainability and environmental justice in our community. For more information about the EPC or our environmental affairs efforts, visit: asicalstatela.org/gogreen or email: asieac@calstatela.edu

LOBBY CORPS

Lobby Corps is a network of organized students from across the CSU System charged with maintaining student representation and advocacy in the State Legislature and at CSU Board of Trustees meetings. To learn more about our efforts and to ensure your voice is being heard at the state level, join our meetings and open discussions. For more information, contact the ASI Vice President for External Affairs and Advancement at: asivpeaa@calstatela.edu or visit: asicalstatela.org/lobbycorps

ASI works closely with the Institute. Together we offer student participation in the quest for social justice, equality of opportunity, enlightened civic engagement and the improvement of the quality of life for all Californians. PBI, a presidentially chartered institute at Cal State LA, is a non-partisan public policy center convening public forums, engaging diverse communities, and conducting research and community-driven initiatives. More at: calstatela. patbrowninstitute.org

EARTH

Golden Eagles, it's time to focus on our beautiful planet!

Join us for a week-long campaign of activities, live music, giveaways, challenges, eco-conscious food trucks, and environmental talks. You will have a chance to learn more about sustainable living and environmental efforts on campus and have an opportunity to plant a tree on campus!

MEET YOUR ASI

BRIAN NGUYEN

ASI President asipres@calstatela.edu

ANDREW KLEIN

Vice President for Finance asivpf@calstatela.edu

YAHIR FLORES

Vice President for Administration asivpa@calstatela.edu

SASHA PRAKIR

EMILY CHEN

Vice President for Academic Governance asivpag@calstatela.edu

JOHN ELEBY CURTIS GAINES

Vice Chair for Finance

Vice President for External Affairs and Advancement asivpeaa@calstatela.edu

Secretary/Treasurer asist@calstatela.edu

ARWA MOHAMED HAMMAD

College of Arts and Letters Representative asicalr1@calstatela.edu

CINDY NGUYEN

College of Natural and Social Sciences Representative asinssr2@calstatela.edu

REPRESENTATIVES

MARLEN TRIGUEROS

College of Engineering, Computer Science, & Technology Representative asiecst2@calstatela.edu

KATHERINE BONOMO

Environmental Affairs Commissioner asieac@calstatela.edu

CHYANNE ANABEL CASAS

Military-Connected Student Representative asivarep@calstatela.edu

NIDA SHEIKH

Undergraduate Academic Senator asiuas1@calstatela.edu

HARIKA YARRAMALLI

Graduate Academic Senator asigdas5@calstatela.edu

ERIN SERCEL

Associate Justice asiaj1@calstatela.edu

READY TO LEAD FIND VACANT POSITIONS HERE

ADAM TRAN

Associate Justice asiaj2@calstatela.edu

SANTHOSH KUMAR

Undergraduate Academic Senator asiuas3@calstatela.edu