Professor has electronic equipment stolen A professor had electronic equipment stolen from a secured office in the Music Center between March 24 at 12 p.m. and April 5 at 9:30 a.m., University Police Capt. Fernando Solorzano said. The equipment, which included a Samsung digital camera, extra Samsung battery, camera bag, external hard drive, hard drive holder, Olympus audio recorder and a memory card, had a total value of $672.
Associated Students Inc. is searching for alternative ways to be compliant with a California law affecting the status of its non-voting board members, after a restructuring measure failed in March's student elections. Assembly Bill 1233, adopted in October 2009, modifies California's corporation code, mandating that all board members must have voting power.
Senator Mark Rizk proposed a resolution to change the name of Associated Students Inc. to the official legal title of "Associated Students" in the April 6 meeting. Rizk said the resolution was made in order to make ASI paperwork more consistent, as the "Inc.
Associated Students Inc. passed resolutions Wednesday advocating for increased awareness of academic appeals, evacuation chairs in Brotman Hall and healthier food options on campus. The academic appeals process is a way for students to petition for exception to academic policy usually used for general education substitutions and exceptions to the repeat/delete policy.
An article critical of CSULB's annual Pow Wow sparked protest.
When Cal State Long Beach enrollment declines, so will funding for Associated Students Inc., according to Richard Haller, executive director of ASI. Two-thirds of the student government budget is based on mandatory student fees. When students enroll at CSULB, they pay an ASI fee and a University Student Union fee to support student operations of ASI, Haller said.
An Associated Students Inc. resolution opposing a federal bill written to eliminate government funding to organizations like Planned Parenthood passed its third reading. Following a heated debate that occurred during its second reading, the resolution passed with only one vote against and five abstentions on March 23.
Candidates in the recent Associated Students Inc. election signed a voluntary pledge to cap campaign spending at $750, but the candidate who spent the most, treasurer-elect Michael Quibuyen, only used $350. Students running for ASI executive positions used their own money and were not reimbursed for money spent campaigning.
Associated Students Inc. officials and guests were treated to a surprise tour of Cal State Long Beach's new science building during the March 23 ASI senate meeting. "I feel like we're in the back lot of Disneyland or something," Senator Stephen Thomas said as the group headed toward the building.
A new resolution by Associated Students Inc. aimed at informing students of their right to appeal academic policy was approved in its first reading. According to csulb.edu, the academic appeal process is a way "students may petition for exception to academic policy.
The lightweight wheelchairs make it easier for disabled students to leave in an emergency.
A resolution urging the CSU Board of Trustees to take a stance on Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed tax extensions for the June ballot before ASI can take one of its own passed in its third reading on March 16. The June tax extensions, if rejected, could result in a 35 percent cut the university budget, according to Mike Hostetler, associate vice president for student services and dean of students.
As part of a series, the Daily 49er brings you the Associated Students Inc. candidates, in their own words. Online elections take place now until Thursday. Alyssa Gelinas At last Tuesday's executive debate, most candidates showed up wearing suits or professional business attire.
ASI candidates participated in a Daily 49er-sponsored debate last Tuesday to give the student body a chance to know who they are.
The Associated Students Inc. Senate had a heated debate around a resolution about Planned Parenthood at its meeting Wednesday. Senators proposed the resolution — in its second reading — opposing House of Representatives Bill 217. The national bill would deny all federal funding from organizations that provide abortions, including Planned Parenthood, even if federal dollars aren't spent on abortions.
The first-ever ASI executive candidate debate was hosted by the Daily 49er.
A resolution in opposition to House of Representatives Bill 217, which seeks to deny any and all federal funding going to organizations that provide abortion services, passed on its first reading March 9. HR 217, introduced to the House by Mike Pence, was passed by the House Feb.
As part of a series, the Daily 49er brings you the Associated Students Inc. candidates, in their own words. Online elections will be March 21-24.
The candidates for Associated Students Inc. will have a chance to speak about their qualifications and stances in a debate in front of the student body this Tuesday. The event is sponsored by the Daily 49er, and is intended to be an independent, neutral forum for the candidates.
In the first of a series, the Daily 49er brings you the Associated Students Inc. candidates, in their own words. Online elections will be March 21-24.
The 2011 Associated Students Inc. executive candidates showcased their goals and experience at a question-and-answer forum yesterday. Current ASI Vice President Lucy Nguyen and Alyssa Gelinas, a freshman nursing major, are the presidential candidates, while ASI Sen.
Students will elect the next group of ASI student leaders online March 21-24.
The Associated Students Inc. Judiciary ruled Feb. 25 that people filing a petition to recall ASI student executives must be degree-earning students who pay ASI fees. A petition to recall and remove ASI President James Ahumada, Vice President Lucy Nguyen and Treasurer Jameson Nyeholt was first made available for students to sign Jan.
An amendment to the Associated Students Inc. Chapter 1 Bylaws, which would grant voting rights to its only two non-voting members, was placed on the Spring General Election ballot on Feb. 23. ASI, as a nonprofit corporation in the state of California, is bound under both the California Corporations Code and the California Nonprofit Corporation Law.
The Associated Students Inc. Senate passed a modification to the Policy on Shared Governance on Feb. 23, granting the ASI president authority over appointing students to Academic Senate and university committees. Previously, the policy called for the entire ASI Senate to appoint students to these positions.
A senator introduced a resolution hoping to protect students' right to free speech.
The Associated Students Inc. Senate approved a resolution opposing the California governor's proposed cuts to higher education on Feb. 16. The proposed state budget aims to cut $500 million from the 23- campus California State University system. According to senators, this would endanger classes, enrollment and the operation of ASI, which derives 71 percent of its budget from student fees.
A resolution to change the Student Media Board, which is responsible for overseeing Union Weekly, KBeach Radio and Goldmine Yearbook, into an advisory board will be presented to the Associated Students Inc. Senate for its third and final reading Wednesday.
A resolution to create the third largest board under the Associated Students Inc. legislative branch was passed Feb 9. The Proposed Bylaw Amendment for Lobby Corps — sponsored by Vice President Lucy Nguyen — will form a lobby corps to represent Cal State Long Beach on local, state and federal levels.
The current facility was designed to be temporary and has no running water or sewer system.
Student organizations must submit the forms by April 11 in order to receive the final award.
A special election may be held if a recall petition gathers 15 percent of the officers' student body, or 5,000 signatures.
The Experiment Sounding Rocket Association is attempting to be the first university to launch a rocket 25,000 feet.
$500 milion would be taken from the 23 CSU campuses, similar to what was cut in 2009
This salary chart lists the top full-time overseers over the CSU student governments. Making $178,494, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's ASI overseer is the highest paid in the CSU, according to IRS records.
Executive Director Richard Haller is the fifth-highest paid ASI overseer in the CSU system.
Students who donate a toy will receive a voucher for on-campus food.
Associated Students Inc. is kicking off a toys for tots drive next week that benefits students as well as children. The holiday drive will allow Cal State Long Beach students to make a $5 donation or a new toy donation of equal or greater value for a food voucher redeemable Dec.
Richard Haller, ASI executive director at CSULB, is researching whether it must provide retiree health care benefits to future employees.
"What's getting cut?" asked one CSULB ASI senator about, after expressing concern about using student fees for the program. Another senator said that program's benefits would pay for themselves.
Senators are wary of its cost, which will run between $12,000-$16,000 annually. Will discuss the issue on Wednesday.
Beach Team provides an ASI mentor from the branch that students are interested in.
CSULB is catching up to Fullerton in the race for more student voters registered for the November election.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's ASI president gets compensated $29,121.41.
Currently, a change to the articles is only possibly by a two-thirds vote of the student body.
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ASI's three top officials each receive $22,762 per year in compensation, one of the highest in the CSU's Associated Students organizations.
CSULB has pledged to register at least 10 percent of the student population.
Students lobby legislators to keep higher education at the forefront.
Student leaders say SB330 would be bad for business, could raise student fees.
Chancellor decision leaves student justices out of work
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