4 December 2018

**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