13 November 2014

ASCIT Board of Directors Meeting

Minutes for 13 November 2014. Taken by Sean McKenna

Officers Present: Nima Badizadegan, Connor Rosen, Connie Hsueh, Patrick Nikong, Annie Chen, Sean McKenna

Guests: Margaret Lee, Chris Dosen

Call to Order: 11:02 pm

President’s Report (Cat):

-There will be interviews soon for the new DevTeam members. We will have recommendations for appointment by next week.

-Tom Mannion, the SAAC, and the Athletics Department are coordinating an event for this weekend to support student athletes and the Men’s Basketball Team in their home-opener against Occidental. There will be a prize given to the house with the highest attendance.

Officer’s Reports:

V.P. of Academic Affairs (ARC Chair: Nima):

-Cindy Weinstein, the Vice-Provost, is soliciting student feedback on TQFR reports. Any comments can be directed to Nima.

-CS Option has found a chair for the Student-Faculty Conference

V.P. of Non-Academic Affairs (IHC Chair: Connor):

-Kristin Antelman, new head librarian, is working on a “maker space” in SFL which could have 3D printers, 3D scanners, and other such equipment. Anyone willing to work on a proposal for this or seeking further information should ask Connor

-Meeting with the President to discuss the future of housing at Caltech (i.e. Bechtel Housing). Anyone with an opinion should talk to their House President.

-IHC is investigating the disappearance of parking formerly used by undergrads near the North Houses

Director of Operations (Connie):

-The Tech will be holding internal training.

Treasurer (Patrick):

-Tom Mannion, the Alumni Association, and GSC have contributed money for Big I.

-Patrick will send out an instruction email for reimbursements

Social Director (Annie):

-Annie needs volunteers for Big I on Saturday 22 November.

-Big I wristbands for 21-plus will be distributed on Thursday.

-Be a Kid Again and ASCIT Formal are being planned.

-Caltech/Harvey Mudd party may happen again this year

Secretary (Sean):

-Nothing to report

Meeting Adjourned: 11:39 pm

If anyone has any questions or concerns about a section of the minutes please email the appropriate officer. We are happy to answer any questions. The next BoD meeting will take place on November 20th, 2014 at 11pm in SAC 15.