**ASCIT Board of Directors Meeting: VPSA **
Minutes for 4 December 2018. Taken by Rachel Sun.
Officers Present: Sakthi Vetrivel, Erika Salzman, Varun Shanker, Dana He, Alice Zhai, Rachel Sun, Irene Chang
Guests: Tom Mannion, Joe Shepherd
Call to Order: 12:16 PM
President’s Report (Sakthi):
• Nothing to report.
Officer’s Reports:
V.P. of Academic Affairs (Erika):
• Regular Program updates
o Student Faculty Lunches (11/28, 11/29); ~60 students, 8 professors
o Starting up Course Capture for winter term
o Retreat last weekend - discussed SFC, unit cap changes project, new to research FAQ
• Student Faculty Conference progress
o Friday, March 8 in Ramo Auditorium (morning)
o Option committee chairs and committees selected, beginning work
o Special committee topics - Academic Honor Code, Option Advising
V.P. of Non-Academic Affairs (Sarah): Not present. Report submitted prior to meeting.
• Internal discussion on defining our role beyond rotation
o We will be focusing on the social dynamics between the houses and the campus as a whole.
o We will be working with Monique from the CCD to work on issues of race, Felicia for orange Watch and party safety, security for safety, and April for Title IX support
• Minutes will be posted on our website, not the Tech
Director of Operations (Varun):
• Completed Annual Club Funding
o $40,000+ requested from ~40 clubs
o Only $15,000 was allocated
Same as GSC
Treasurer (Dana):
• Irene Chang appointed as Interim Treasurer for winter term.
• Some student body concerns about ASCIT budget. Modified budget during ASCIT retreat to address this. Would like to find different funding source for PFW midnight pizza.
Social Director (Alice):
• David Berger Maniero appointed as Interim Social Director for winter term
• Past social events: Movie night, LA Zoo Lights
• Puppies and reptiles petting party this Friday, December 7
Secretary (Rachel):
• Nothing to report.
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.
Meeting Adjourned: 1:11 PM