Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Board of Directors met May 2 for its biweekly meeting in the University Union (UU), room 220. Topics discussed included:
ASI upcoming events:
- Top Shelf performing at Concerts in the Plaza.
- Sprout performs next Thursday.
- Doug Benson Late Night with ASI on May 11 at 9 p.m.
Jeffrey Armstrong, university president:
- Presented his Strategic Plan goals for the next 10 years. His goals include: expanding the Learn By Doing opportunities, exceed a 90 percent graduation rate in 10 years, increase global awareness on campus, have enough on-campus housing to accommodate all first- and second-year students and to ensure financial stability.
- The discussion surrounding the transition from quarters to semesters is continuing.
Katie Morrow, ASI chief of staff:
- A “Greenovation” Event will take place on May 16 and 17 in the UU Plaza and on Dexter Lawn — she said ASI will be giving out reusable bags and educating students on legislation in San Luis Obispo County regarding plastic bags.
Karen Mesrobian, chair of UU Advisory Board reported:
- New furniture will be in the UU on Monday for testing.
- Three hydration stations will be installed in the UU during the summer.
- A path on the bouldering wall in the climbing area needs to be repositioned before the area opens.
- Bike racks will be installed near the sports complex.
Kaitlin Harr, vice chair of the board reported:
- The 2012-13 ASI Operating Budget was passed.
Preston Allen, interim vice president of Student Affairs reported:
- University Housing will introduce 15 “Themed Communities” to Sierra Madre and Yosemite towers in Fall 2012.
Bonnie Murphy, Cal Poly Corporation representative reported:
- There is a proposal of a second Starbucks on campus.