Student Center Board of Advisors Meeting Notes

October 7, 2016

Members:

Erin JasperStudent, Chair

Rosemarie KeeneStudent, Vice Chair

Savannah GuinnStudent

Wilson HallStudent

Adriana AvalosStudent

Emily HintonStudent

Anna Reynolds-SmithVP A&F Designee

Jessica WayPresident Designee

Official Guests & Staff to the Board:

Erik Dickson

Guests:

Stan Nosek

Casey Kelly

Members Absent:

Valeria QuintanaStudent

Neil MarkleyAssociate Vice President, Administration & Finance

Mission Statement:A home to everyday activities, quality services, and exceptional events, the Student Center is a focal point of student life and a place to connect, engage, and experience. Sonoma State is proudly the home to a diverse population of students and staff, and the Student Center’s unique and flexible spaces will welcome and accommodate all members of this community in order to serve their various out of classroom experiences.

  1. Call to Order- called to order at 10:01 AM
  2. Approval of Agenda- EH/RK; approved
  3. Chair’s Report
  4. New members Wilson and Adriana were introduced, followed by introductions by all.
  5. Director’s Report
  6. Jessica reported on the automatic bathroom door upgrades are complete. The group asked that we add signage to 1st and 2nd floor single gender restrooms to note that automatic doors are located at the unisex restrooms. While we were not out of compliance, we have made this enhancement.
  7. The Ice Cream and Boba shop is still on hold and there is no timeline to announce. Thefire marshal approved the plans so we can work on drafting the bid. Once we go out to bid, then it is a 6 week process. Jessica is hopeful to begin the project in the spring semester.
  8. Jessica reported the repairEverestfloors would begin soon. Savanah asked for confirmation that smart wood would be used for the project.
  9. Student Center & Campus Recreation Project List Review
  10. The list of projects was reviewed by the committee. The list is based off of an iPad survey that was conducted last year. Savanah did outreach based on this list and shared the results.
  11. The group reviewed the survey that Marketing put together to rank the current list. Some items were deleted and updated as needed. Once these items are updated, marketing will send link to group to be disbursed to their constituents/social networks.
  12. The committee asked that Campus Rec move forward on creating the instructional area with weights in 1 pound increments and space to learn exercises.
  13. Other items that were discussed by the group were as follows:
  14. Adding InMo ratings similar to those used for ODP trips
  15. Add low intensity classes or have instructors show the different levels of intensity in class.
  16. Student Art
  17. Updated on marketing for this. Sending to all departments and include in Seawolf Living.
  18. Discussed that if no art submitted by 10/31, we can extend and review in the December meeting.
  19. Art in Public Spaces
  20. Meeting has been set for Friday, October 14 to discuss.
  21. Items for the good of the order- A question was raised about distribution of fee revenue. We will revisit the budget at the next meeting. Look at summer fee structure to evaluate for potentially no charge during summer months.
  22. Meeting end – 10:57 AM