Standing Committees

The Activities Committee organizes and approves educational, social, and cross-cultural events on campus throughout the academic year. The underlying focus is to increase ASI's visibility on campus. This committee is authorized to approve any programming requests that go over $6,000 and that will utilize the Activities, Special Events account.

Chair: Joseph Morales, Productions Manager (asi-programs@csusb.edu)

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The Finance Committee is responsible for receiving, reviewing and preparing recommendations to the ASI BoD on all financial matters concerning allocations and expenditures of corporate funds. This committee is responsible for reviewing the preparation of the annual budget as presented by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or their designee.

Chair: Ayanna McAlister, Vice President of Finance (asi-finance@csusb.edu) 

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The PDC Advisory Committee reviews and prepares recommendations on all matters regarding ASI at the Palm Desert Campus. This committee is also tasked with reviewing the PDC budget and may assist with the planning of ASI events at the Palm Desert Campus.

Chair: Alondra Lopez, Vice President of Palm Desert Campus

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The Personnel & Development Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the ASI BoD on all matters related to elected positions of ASI. This group is responsible for creating and organizing development opportunities for student leaders of ASI. Additionally, they develop and recommend to the ASI BoD initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Corporation. Lastly, this committee will work on strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the corporation and succession planning. 

Chair: Kimberly Rosas, Executive Vice President (asi-exvp@csusb.edu) 

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The Policy Committee reviews and amends corporate policies, procedures, and bylaws. Although the committee may amend corporate documents as deemed necessary, amendments must be brought to the ASI BoD for final approval. This committee will also have the authority to create and recommend new policies to the ASI BoD. 

Chair: Ashley Smith, Director of External Affairs (asi-dea@csusb.edu)

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The Vacany Committee is charged with filling the student vacancies on the ASI BoD. They will review applications, conduct interviews, and facilitate the selection process, and then make the recommendations to the ASI BoD. This committee will also be responsible for the mentorship of newly appointed BoD positions. 

Chair: Ayanna McAlister, Vice President of Finance (asi-finance@csusb.edu)

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