Resolutions, Legislation & Proclamations
Resolutions are statements of position on a particular issue by the Associated Students Board, acting as representatives of the students of Cal Poly Humboldt. The resolutions are listed by the date on which they were passed.
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2006
Formation of a Campus Task Force on Committees
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE FORMATION
OF A CAMPUS TASK FORCE ON COMMITTEES
Approved February 6, 2006
Whereas, The Associated Students is the official voice of the students of Humboldt
State University, and;
Whereas, The University President, the HSU Academic Senate, various campus
auxiliary boards, and the student body of HSU entrusts the Associated
Students Council to nominate qualified and competent student leaders to
serve as student representatives, and;
Whereas, The Associated Students Council reciprocates this trust by a mutual
agreement with the university that appointed students will be utilized
as representatives of the student body, and;
Whereas. The Associated Students Council is held to the expectation of fulfilling
over 105 student representative seats on committees annually, and;
Whereas, It has been brought to the attention of the Associated Students Council that
the following committees have not met this academic year 2005-2006: and;
Educational Equity Committee
Enrollment Management Advisory Committee
Committee for Equal Rights and Diversity
Fields Oversight Committee
HSU Scholarship and Fee Grant Committee
Instructional Communications Advisory Committee
Joint Assessment Committee
Committee on Public Art
Services to Students Coordinating Committee
Services to Students with Disabilities Committee
Student Grievance Committee
Whereas, Appointing students to campus committees that are inactive is a waste of
fiscal and human resources, and;
Whereas, The Associated Students is reliant upon the initiative and cultivation of
student leaders, and its reputation as an efficient governmental body, and;
Whereas, It has been requested of the University President by the Chair of the
Academic Senate that the University in coalition with faculty, staff, and
students, that there be an evaluation and assessment of all campus
committees in regards to their efficiency, necessity, and composition,
and therefore be it further;
Resolved, That the Associated Students is committed to shared governance on
the HSU campus through the means of student representation, and
be it further;
Resolved, That the Associated Students formally request of the University
President Dr. Rollin Richmond the formation of a representative
campus community task force to assess and evaluate all campus
committees by the end of the Spring 2006 semester, therefore
be it further;
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited to President
Rollin Richmond, all members of the HSU Academic Senate,
Vice President and Provost Rick Vrem, Vice President Steven
Butler, Vice President Coffey, and the Lumberjack News.
Authored by:
Nicole Alvarado
Jacque Lee
Brandon Hemenway
Submitted by:
Jacque Lee, Representative—College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Brandon Hemenway, Representative—College of Professional Studies
David Backues, Legislative Vice President
Nicole Alvarado, President
Support of Current University Forgiveness Policy
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CURRENT UNIVERSITY FORGIVENESS POLICY
Approved February 6, 2006
Whereas, the mission statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states, "The specific purpose of (Associated Students) is… provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed;… assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body..."; and,
Whereas, The Academic Senate of the CSU passed Resolution AS-2718-05/AA: Support for Campus-specific Policies for Repeating Courses to Improve Grades on November 3, 2005; and,
Whereas, The resolution calls for campuses to consider new policies to put in place that may limit "The maximum grade earned in the original course to qualify for grade forgiveness and the number of times an individual course can be repeated for grade forgiveness"; and,
Whereas, The resolution also calls for policies that could limit the enrollment priorities for students who are repeating a course and could also count a "Withdrawal" as a reason to decrease enrollment priorities for students; and,
Whereas, The State resolution does not give any restrictions based on students with learning disabilities or those students who withdraw from a class with serious or compelling reason; and,
Whereas, The implementation of these policies at this University would dramatically and negatively affect the students of Humboldt State University; therefore be it,
Resolved That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University believe that implementation of the proposed changes will detrimentally effect those students who are looking towards furthering their education past a bachelors degree; and be it further,
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University formally support the current forgiveness policy and that any changes proposed by the University as stated in Senate Resolution AS-2718-05/AA would be considered unnecessary; and be it further,
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited to HSU President Rollin Richmond, the HSU Academic Senate, The California State Student Association, the Lumberjack Newspaper, and the local media.
Authored by: David Backues, Legislative Vice President, Associated Students
Zacharias Miller, Student At Large
Amanda Skipworth, Student At Large
Mia Spasowska, Student At Large
Approved by:
Elisabeth Gerstacker, Representative--College of Professional Studies
Jena Miyata, Representative--Residence Halls Association
David Backues, Legislative Vice President
Nicole Alvarado, President
Current University Forgiveness Policy
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CURRENT UNIVERSITY FORGIVENESS POLICY
Approved February 6, 2006
Whereas, the mission statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State
University states, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_The specific purpose of (Associated Students) is toäó¢íó_äó¢íó__
provide an official voice through which studentsäó¢íó_í_Œé opinions may be
expressed;äó¢íó_äó¢íó__assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the
individual student and the student body...äó¢íó_í_Œ; and,
Whereas, The Academic Senate of the CSU passed Resolution AS-2718-05/AA:
Support for Campus-specific Policies for Repeating Courses to Improve
Grades on November 3, 2005; and,
Whereas, The resolution calls for campuses to consider new policies to put in place
that may limit äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_The maximum grade earned in the original course to qualify
for grade forgiveness and the number of times an individual course can be
repeated for grade forgivenessäó¢íó_í_Œ; and,
Whereas, The resolution also calls for policies that could limit the enrollment
priorities for students who are repeating a course and could also count a
äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_Withdrawaläó¢íó_í_Œ as a reason to decrease enrollment priorities for students;
and,
Whereas, The State resolution does not give any restrictions based on students with
learning disabilities or those students who withdraw from a class with
serious or compelling reason; and,
Whereas, The implementation of these policies at this University would dramatically
and negatively affect the students of Humboldt State University; therefore
be it,
Resolved That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University believe that
implementation of the proposed changes will detrimentally effect those
students who are looking towards furthering their education past a
bachelors degree; and be it further,
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University formally
support the current forgiveness policy and that any changes proposed by
the University as stated in Senate Resolution AS-2718-05/AA would be
considered unnecessary; and be it further,
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited to HSU President
Rollin Richmond, the HSU Academic Senate, The California State Student
Association, the Lumberjack Newspaper, and the local media.
Authored by: David Backues, Legislative Vice President, Associated Students
Zacharias Miller, Student At Large
Amanda Skipworth, Student At Large
Mia Spasowska, Student At Large
Approved by:
Elisabeth Gerstacker, Representative--College of Professional Studies
Jena Miyata, Representative--Residence Halls Association
David Backues, Legislative Vice President
Nicole Alvarado, President
Resolution in Support of Prop 1D
Resolution in Support of Prop 1D
Approved October 23rd, 2006
Whereas, The Associated Students is the official voice of the students of Humboldt State University (HSU); and
Whereas, Proposition 1D: Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2006 is an investment in our schools, our children and the future of California; and
Whereas, Providing a quality institution for students is a priority; and
Whereas, One of the best ways to help our economy and create good-paying jobs is to create world-class public schools that have adequate educational facilities and that give our students the skills they need to succeed in the workforce; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D provides over $7 billion for K-12 grades and an additional $3 billion for higher education; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D allocates funds to retrofit and upgrade our University to ensure it can withstand the impact of natural disasters like earthquakes; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D also includes funding for finishing the Behavioral and Social Sciences building and the Physical Education Complex which will provide classrooms for future students of HSU; and
Whereas, more than 60% of our buildings on campus are 30 years of age or older and require major repairs; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D will fund 15.4% of HSU capital need for the next five years (2006/07-2010/11); and
Whereas, for every dollar California invests to get students in and through college, the state's economy receives $3 net return on that investment; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D provides accountability to ensure funds are allocated properly which include being subjected to independent audits and that misuse of Prop 1d funds is a crime, punishable by time in jail; and
Whereas, Proposition 1D is vital to California's future that both candidates for Governor, as well as bipartisan majority of legislature, support the measure; and
Whereas, Proposition 1d is also supported by the California State Student Association (CSSA), the academic senate CSU and HSU, and the Board of Trustees; therefore be it
Resolved, Associated Students of HSU pledge their support for Proposition 1D; therefore be it further
Resolved, that copies of this resolution shall be sent to but not limited to: President Rollin Richmond, Provost Richard Vrem, University Announcements, the local and campus media, all campus clubs, all A.S. programs, the Academic Senate HSU, and California Faculty Association.
Authored by: Amrit Dhadli, California State Student Association
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Tara Holloway, Representative Sarah Wood
College of Natural Resources and Sciences College of Natural Resources and Sciences
2005
Resolution in Support of Affordable Textbooks
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AFFORDABLE TEXTBOOKS
Adopted March 7, 2005
Whereas, according to a survey by the California Student Public Interest Research
Group (CALPIRG), students spent an average of $898 per year on textbooks
in the 2003-04 school year, or almost 20 percent of the cost of in-state fees,
and
Whereas, in contrast, a 1997 University of California survey found that students spent
an average of $642 on textbooks in 1996-97, and
Whereas, textbook publishers "bundle" textbooks with CD-ROMs and workbooks that
over 65% of faculty surveyed say they "rarely" or "never" use, and
Whereas, textbook publishers put new editions on the market frequently —often with
few content changes—making the less expensive used editions obsolete and
unavailable, and
Whereas, textbook publishers charge American students more than students overseas
for the same textbooks, and
Whereas, these new editions make it difficult for students to sell back their textbooks to
the Humboldt State University Bookstore, and
Whereas, textbook publishers are unfairly charging students at a time when tuition and
other college costs are rising, therefore be it
Resolved, by the members of The Associated Students call upon college textbook
publishers to adopt the following practices:
• To keep the cost of producing textbooks as low as possible without
sacrificing educational content;
• To give faculty and students the option of buying textbooks separately;
• To keep textbook editions on the market as long as possible without
sacrificing the educational content;
• To give preference to paper or on-line supplements to current editions
over producing entirely new editions;
• To disclose to faculty members all of the different products they sell -
including both bundled and unbundled options, list how much each of
those products cost, the length of time they intend to produce the current
edition, and how the newest edition is different from the previous edition;
and be it further
Resolved, that The Associated Students call upon faculty to give preference to the least
cost textbook option when the educational content is equal and to press
publishers to adopt the above practices, and be it further
Resolved, that The Associated Students call upon the University to encourage as many
opportunities for students to purchase used books as possible, including the
Associated Students Book Exchange and the Humboldt State University
Bookstore, and be it further
Resolved, that the HSU Bookstore negotiate with publishers for a complimentary
University Access Copy to be placed in the HSU Library, and be it further
Resolved, that The Associated Students will forward a copy of this resolution to the
following parties: the Association of American Publishers, HSU President
Rollin Richmond, Provost Richard Vrem, All HSU College Deans, Sharmon Kenyon, Dean of the Library, the HSU Academic Senate, the California
Faculty Association, the California State Student Association, the HSU
University Center, the HSU Bookstore, CALPIRG and the Lumberjack
News and local media.
Drafted by: CALPIRG
Revised and authored by: Michelle Woo
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Approved:
Kyle Zeck, Legislative Vice President
Samantha William-Gray, President
"Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act" Bill (H.R. 233/S. 128)
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE "NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COASTAL WILD HERITAGE WILDERNESS ACT"BILL (H.R. 233/ S. 128)
Adopted March 7, 2005
Whereas, the designation of wilderness permanently preserves our Nationäó¢íó_í_Œés remaining
untrammeled federal land; and
Whereas, the "Wild and Scenic River" designation strictly protects our Nation's
outstanding free flowing rivers; and
Whereas, Humboldt State University students and faculty utilize the Act's proposed
wilderness areas for recreational opportunities; and
Whereas, HSU students and faculty of numerous departments engage in study and
conduct research in these proposed wilderness areas; and
Whereas, with the continued urban expansion and population growth on the North
Coast, it is increasingly important to preserve our remaining wild areas; and
Whereas, as student representatives, it is our responsibility to ensure future students
are able to have the experiences in this area that we have been able to; and
Whereas, HSU prides itself on its commitment to natural resource conservation
efforts; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students formally support the "Northern California
Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act"; and be it further
Resolved, that the Associated Students urge the U.S. Congress to act on this Bill
without delay; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to, but not limited to: U.S.
Representative and House Resources Committee Chair Richard Pombo,
U.S. Representative Mike Thompson, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,
President George W. Bush, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed, HSU President
Rollin C. Richmond, California State Student Association, The Lumberjack
newspaper, and other local media.
Authored by:
Noah Schillo, Representative
College of Natural Resources & Sciences
Approved by:
Kyle Zeck, Legislative Vice President
Converting Blackboard to Moodle
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY CONVERTING BLACKBOARD, THE CURRENT ONLINE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) TO MOODLE
Adopted March 21, 2005
Whereas, Online teaching and learning tools are essential in higher education; and,
Whereas, In the recently adopted Strategic Plan, HSU claims to be committed to developing and supporting information technology to enhance effective
teaching and learning environments that promote academic excellence; and,
Whereas, The HSU 2004 Master Plan proposed an enrollment ceiling of 12,000
full-time equivalent students and must plan to accommodate future students;
and,
Whereas, Blackboard Basic, the current Learning Management Software is licensed to
Humboldt State University for approximately $8,600 annually; and,
Whereas, Blackboard Basic is licensed to educational institutions with less than 7,000
Students, while Blackboard Enterprise is licensed to educational institutions with more than 7,000 students; and,
Whereas, A Blackboard Enterprise license would entail one-time costs of about
$150,000 and on-going costs of about $60,000 annually; and,
Whereas, CSU spends over $1 million each year just on Blackboard licenses; and,
Whereas, CSU students are encountering a time when the CSU budget is being
reduced and fees for students are rising; and,
Whereas, Moodle is a free, open-source Learning Management System software
supported by programmers world-wide; and,
Whereas, Moodle is able to customize its system to meet HSU's specific needs
in order to better serve HSU students, and courses currently on
Blackboard can be converted to Moodle; and
Whereas, In a comparison analysis of Moodle and Blackboard by Dr. Kathy D.
Munoz, Professor and Joan Van Duzer, Instructional Technologist in
Spring 2005, 35.7% of the HSU students preferred Moodle over the
21.4% who preferred Blackboard, while 42.9% had no preference;
therefore be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University encourage
faculty to convert the Blackboard Online Learning Management System
to Moodle in their courses; and be it further
Resolved, that the Associated Students call upon the HSU administration to assume a
leadership role in the CSU system by allocating required resources to
implement this conversion and to take the necessary measures to terminate
the contract with Blackboard; and be it further
Resolved, that the Associated Students of HSU encourage the California State
Student Association (CSSA) and the California Faculty Association (CFA)
to promote the use of Moodle throughout the CSU system and to eventually
stop payment of licensing fees; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited to, HSU President
Rollin Richmond, Provost Richard Vrem, Vice President of Administrative
Services Carl Coffey, Deans of the Colleges, Graduate Studies, and Library,
the HSU Academic Senate, University Budget Committee, the California
State Student Association, the California Faculty Association, Chancellor
Charles Reed, the CSU Board of Trustees, Dr. Kathy D. Munoz,
Joan Van Duzer, Bill Cannon, The Lumberjack newspaper and
members of the local media.
Authored by:
Michelle Woo, Representative
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Kyle Zeck, Legislative Vice President
Samantha Williams-Gray, President
Humboldt State University Energy Independence
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Adopted April 4, 2005
Whereas, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University wish to make our campus independent from external energy suppliers by using energy sources that do not deplete our natural resources or degrade the natural environment; and
Whereas, the official vision statement of Humboldt State University defines the University as, "…a premier institution that is dedicated to the study and preservation of the environment and its natural resources"; and
Whereas, during the 2004 Associated Students General Elections HSU students passed with 85% of the vote the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF) Fee ballot initiative, calling for a student fee which would allow students to fund, design, and implement sustainable energy projects; and
Whereas, the Associated Students believe that prompt implementation of the HEIF fee will cement HSU's reputation for environmental responsibility; and
Whereas, the projects initiated by the HEIF will provide students with a unique curriculum unavailable at any other educational institution in the country; and
Whereas, implementing the HEIF will save Humboldt State University money at a time when energy costs continue to rise; and
Whereas, despite overwhelming student support, CSU Chancellor Reed refused to approve the HEIF fee because of a promise not to impose any new fees on the students under the current economic conditions; and
Whereas, the students of Humboldt State University acknowledge and accept these conditions, yet still chose to tax themselves, feeling the benefits of moving towards energy independence outweigh the detrimental effects of the fee; and
Whereas, HSU President Rollin Richmond has offered his full support for the
HEIF by means of a voluntary fee, and therefore be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University reiterate our plan to free our campus from dependence on external energy by means of the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund Fee as voted on an passed by the student body; and further be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University call upon CSU Chancellor Reed to allow HSU to implement the HEIF fee and in doing so remain consistent with the University's official vision statement; and be it further
Resolved, that should the Chancellor refuse, the HSU Associated Students support the implementation of a waiveable "opt-out" HEIF fee, allowing students not to
participate if they so choose; and be it further
Resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent to, but not limited to the following:
CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, the CSU Board of Trustees, Senator Wesley Chesbro, Assemblywoman Patty Berg, the Arcata City Council, HSU President Rollin Richmond, Vice President of Administrative Affairs
Carl Coffey, Facilities Management Director Bob Schulz, the HSU Academic Senate, the California State Student Association,
The Lumberjack newspaper, and members of the local media.
Authored by:
Nicole Alvarado
Matt Clinton
Misty Hailstone
T. Cole Newton
Pearl Podgorniak
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Kyle Zeck, Legislative Vice President Samantha Williams-Gray, President
Signatures on file at the Associated Students.
2004-2005 Humboldt State University Men
Resolution in Recognition of the 2004-2005 Humboldt State University
Men's Rugby Team Accomplishments
Approved 09/26/05
Whereas, the mission of Humboldt State University Associated Students is to "provide services and programs deemed necessary… to meet the needs of the student and campus community: and to stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community,"
and,
Whereas, Humboldt State University Associated Students uphold a commitment to granting recognition to certain groups of students on campus that display outstanding achievement and foster a sense of school pride and unity; and,
Whereas, the 2004-2005 Humboldt State University Men's Rugby team is a Sports Club team sponsored by the Associated Students and individual team fund-raising and contributions; and,
Whereas, the 2004-05 Men's Rugby team achieved a league season record of 7 wins and 0 losses in which they outscored opponents 316 - 54; and,
Whereas, the 2004-05 Men's Rugby team then qualified for the playoffs, finishing the season with an overall record of 11 wins and 1 loss; and,
Whereas, the 2004-05 Men's Rugby team was the first ever Humboldt State Rugby team to advance the Final Four or National Title game in school history since the formation of the team in 1973; and,
Whereas, the 2004-05 Humboldt State Men's Rugby team finished the year as the National Champion Runner-up; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt Sate University officially recognize the accomplishments of the 2004-05 Men's Rugby team for an outstanding year; and further be it
Resolved, that the copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited too, HSU President Dr. Rollin Richmond, Vice-President of Student Affairs
Dr. Steven Butler, Clubs Coordinator Mike Kittredge, the HSU Men's Rugby Team, the Field's Oversight Committee, and the local media.
Authored by:
______________________________ _________________________________
Fred Robinson, All University Representative Carl Shoemaker, Graduate Studies Representative
____________________________________ ________________________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President
Resolution Opposing House Resolution 609
Approved 09/26/05
Whereas, According to the California Student Public Interest Group (CALPIRG), House Bill HR609, containing the Higher Education Reauthorization Act, will be voted upon in the House within the month, cutting nearly $9 billion from student loan programs, increasing the typical studentäó¢íó_í_Œés debt load by $5,800; and,
Whereas, The proposal to cut student aid is embedded in a budget process called "budget reconciliation" which makes cuts to programs like student aid and Medicaid in order to reduce federal spending; and,
Whereas, The majority of higher education institutions are currently raising fees and costs imposed on students to offset the budget cuts currently occurring nationwide; and,
Whereas, According to CALPIRG, over the last year, costs have risen at an average of 10.5 percent in four-year institutions and 8.7 percent at community colleges; and,
Whereas, According to CALPIRG, the average maximum Pell Grant is worth only half of what it was twenty years ago; and ,
Whereas, According to the United States Student Association (USSA), eighty percent (80%) of federal aid was once in the form of grants as opposed to loans: today that number is reversed, with twenty (20%) of federal aid coming from grants and 80 percent coming from loans, leaving the average undergraduate in a debt of $17,500 after graduation; and,
Whereas, Almost 200,000 qualified high-school graduates do not attend college each year due to cost; and,
Whereas, According to CALPIRG, sixty-three (63%) percent of undergraduates report that they would not be able to attend college if they did not work, and one in five undergraduates work thirty-five (35) hours per week (robbing them of valuable time to study and become involved in campus activities); and,
Whereas, The California State University system alone is expected to grow to over 500,000 students as early as 2010, along with Humboldt State expecting a growth of students to 12,000 by 2025; and,
Whereas, The economic condition of California's budget is resulting in massive reductions to all segments of education, with severe cuts to the two systems of higher education that serve over 611,000 students; and,
Whereas, Humboldt University students will face direct, adverse affects from this bill, therefore be it
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University officially oppose House Bill HR609; be it further
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University urges the Academic Senate of Humboldt State University, President Rollin Richmond, the CSU Board of Trustees, and Chancellor Reed to take similar actions to oppose HR609; be it further
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University encourage all students to contact their respective senators and Congress members regarding HR609; further be it further
Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent, but not limited to, HSU President Rollin Richmond, the HSU Academic Senate, US Congressman Mike Thompson, US Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, Dean of Enrollment Management Jean Butler, The California State Student Association, The Lumberjack, and the local media.
Authored by:
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Perry Brubaker, Student-At-Large
Approved by:
_____________________________________ ______________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President
Resolution In Opposition of Proposition 74
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITON OF PROPOSITION 74
Approved October 10, 2005
Whereas, the mission statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states,"The specific purpose of (Associated Students) is to… provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed;… assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body;… and to stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community." (2/01); and,
Whereas, Proposition 74 increases the probationary period for K-12 teachers from two years to five years ranking California with only two other states with the highest probationary period for K-12 teachers; and,
Whereas, Proposition 74 proposes to take away a measure of job security for new K-12 teachers by denying them the right to have a fair hearing before dismissal during their first five years; and,
Whereas, Proposition 74 unfairly singles out teachers as the problem in our public school system without further addressing students' learning environment; and,
Whereas, Proposition 74 threatens to deflect and prevent retention of high-quality teachers in the California public school system; and,
Whereas, 781 students (11% of the student body) at Humboldt State University in the 2004-05 Academic year were involved in either the Elementary Education Program or the Humboldt State University Teaching Credential Program; and,
Whereas, Humboldt State University students completing the credential program will be directly affected by the outcome of Proposition 74 when entering the workforce. Therefore be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students formally oppose Proposition 74 and will assist in the efforts of CSSA (California State Student Association) and students at large to register voters, educate the student body on electoral issues, and activate the student vote; therefore be it further
Resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent, but not limited to HSU President Rollin Richmond, the HSU Academic Senate, The California State Student Association, the Lumberjack Newspaper, the California Teachers Association, the California Faculty Association, Governor Schwarzenegger's California Recovery Team with Proponent Bonnie Garcia, and local media.
Authored by: Terra Rentz and Diana Campos
__________________________________ ___________________________
Brandon Hemenway, Representative Fredrick Robinson, Representative
College of Professional Studies All-University
__________________________________ ____________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President
Resolution In Opposition of Proposition 76
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 76
Approved October 10, 2005
Whereas, the mission statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states, "The specific purpose of (Associated Students) is to…provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed;…assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body;…and to stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community." (2/01); and,
Whereas, Proposition 76 allows the Governor new authority to unilaterally reduce state spending during fiscal situations; and eliminates the minimum school funding requirements from Proposition 98; and ,
Whereas, Proposition 76 would also have a new spending cap, which would limit spending based on revenue growth in the past three years- preventing the state from restoring spending cuts to the CSU made during slow or negative growth periods; and,
Whereas, this act would prohibit the state from using revenues generated by student fees for their intended purpose in the CSU system and other state funded programs; and,
Whereas, as a result, the fees paid by students within the CSU would not necessarily be used for their intended programs which were cut during previous state budget crises; and,
Whereas, by allowing the Governor new fiscal powers without legislative approval, the fiscal impact of Proposition 76 will be detrimental to higher education; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students formally opposes Proposition 76 and will assist in the efforts with CSSA (California State Student Association) and students at large to register voters, educate the study body on electoral issues, and active the student vote; therefore be it further
Resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent, but not limited to HSU President Rollin Richmond, the HSU Academic Senate, the California State Student Association, the Lumberjack Newspaper, the California Faculty Association, Governor Schwarzenegger's California Recovery Team with Proponents William Hauck and Allan Zaromberg, and the local media.
Authored by: Terra Rentz and Diana Campos
_________________________________ _____________________________________
Brandon Hemenway, Representative Fredrick Robinson, Representative
College of Professional Studies All University
__________________________________ ____________________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President
Opposition Of 8% Student Fee Increase
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF 8% STUDENT FEE INCREASE
Approved October 24, 2005
Whereas, the mission statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states, "The specific purpose of Associated Students is to…provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed;…assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body;…and to stimulate the educational, social, physical, and cultural well-being of the University community; and,
Whereas, The California State University Board of Trustees is considering a budget with an 8% student fee increase for the 2006-2007 school year that will roughly equal $220.00 per student; and,
Whereas, public higher education has not been the fiscal priority of the State of California
for the last four years; and,
Whereas, total student fee increases have equaled 81% over the last four years; and,
Whereas, the California State University's mission statement is "To encourage and provide access to an excellent education to all who are prepared for and wish to participate in collegiate study"; and,
Whereas, the increasing student fees creates a barrier for qualified and prepared students to enroll in the California State University, and contradicts the mission statement of the CSU system; therefore be it,
Resolved, that the Associated Students formally oppose the proposed State University Fee increase for students contained in the 2006-2007 CSU budget; therefore be it further,
Resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent, but not limited to The Board of Trustees of the California State Student Association, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State Senator Wes Chesbro, State Assemblymember Patty Berg, HSU President Rollin Richmond, HSU Academic Senate, the California State Student Association, the HSU Lumberjack News, and the local media.
Authored by: Robert W. Christensen, HSU Representative
California State Student Association
__________________________________ ___________________________________
Noah Schillo, CNRS Representative Brandon Hemenway, COPS Representative
__________________________________ ___________________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President
Funding for Sustainable Community Agriculture Education
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY FUNDING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE EDUCATION
Approved November 7, 2005
Whereas, the Mission Statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states that "The Associated Students…[shall] provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed;" and,
Whereas, the Mission Statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states that "The specific purpose of this corporation is to…stimulate the educational…well-being of the University community;" and,
Whereas, Humboldt State University's Vision Statement states that Humboldt State University is "a premier institution that is devoted to the study and preservation of the environment and its natural resources;" and,
Whereas, Humboldt State University draws students for their interest in sustainable communities and development; and,
Whereas, sustainable and community agriculture is considered one of the single most influential choices in reducing human's ecological footprint/impact on the environment; and,
Whereas, Humboldt State University has offered hands-on courses such as Engineering (ENGR) 380: Community Agriculture, which utilizes the Arcata Educational Farm as a laboratory and educational forum; and,
Whereas, ENGR 380, Community Agriculture, had funding discontinued in 2003; and,
Whereas, no other courses regarding community and sustainable agriculture are currently offered through Humboldt State University; and,
Whereas, ENGR 380 is not being offered at Humboldt State University after the Fall of 2005 because the volunteers who have lectured ENGR 380 since 2003 are unavailable to teach without pay; and,
Whereas, previous attempts to secure the future survival of sustainable and community agriculture curriculum have failed; and
Whereas, no supplemental courses or programs to this course and curriculum are planned to be offered in the future at Humboldt State University; and,
Whereas, the Environmental Science degree concentration "Soils
and Alternative Agriculture" does not have a complete curriculum without a course regarding sustainable agriculture; therefore be it,
Resolved, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University support an administrative decision to fund a course or courses teaching community and sustainable agriculture; therefore be it further,
Resolved, that copies of this resolution shall be sent, but not limited to; HSU President Rollin Richmond, Rick Vrem, Provost, James Howard, Dean of the College of Natural Resources & Sciences, Sayeed Mortazavi, Chair of the Academic Senate, Beth Eschenbauch Chair of Environmental Resource Engineering Department, all campus clubs and organizations, all A.S. Programs, the Lumberjack News, and the local media.
Authored by: Michaela Neumann & Jennifer Fusaro
__________________________________ ________________________________
Michaela Neumann Jennifer Fusaro
___________________________ _________________________
Noah Schillo, Representative Carl Shoemaker, Representative
College of Natural Resources & Sciences Graduate Studies
__________________________________ ________________________________
David Backues, Nicole Alvarado
Legislative Vice President President
Original signatures on file with the Associated Students
2004
MEMORANDUM SUPPORTING HSU SMOKING POLICY
MEMORANDUM
DATE: November 8, 2004
TO: Dr. Rollin C. Richmond
HSU President
FROM: Samantha Williams-Gray
Associated Students President
SUBJECT: Campus Smoking Policy
On behalf of the Associated Students Council, I wish to convey the following views on the new HSU Smoking Policy. Considering that most of the recommendations that were made in the "Resolution Regarding the Revised HSU Campus Smoking Policy," adopted in the spring semester of 2003, have been met, the Associated Students Council is satisfied with the new Smoking Policy.
The Associated Students recognize that it is impossible to create a Smoking Policy that will ensure that all people on campus will be content. However, the Associated Students feel that the process for identifying designated smoking areas would have been better served with a greater and more diverse representation, including but not limited to people with disabilities, smokers and a larger sampling of students. The Associated Students feel that because the new Smoking Policy is entirely contingent upon community enforcement, the majority of which will be students, we should have been given more of a voice in the process. The Associated Students also believe that it is necessary to provide covered shelters in the designated smoking areas, which we feel will help with enforcement.
cc: Academic Senate
Dr. Steven Butler, Student Affairs Vice President
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE
TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Adopted 11/03/03
Whereas, The Mission Statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State
University states that "The Associated Students…[shall] assist in the
protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the
student body; provide services and programs as deemed necessary by the
corporation to meet the needs of the student and campus community; and
to stimulate the educational, social physical, and cultural well-being of
the University community," and
Whereas, The Associated Students of Humboldt State University supports and
values diversity (which is not limited to different ethnicities and cultures,
but also includes gender and sexual orientation) and upholds a
commitment to commend and partake in acts of social justice that
educate the community on issues of diversity, and
Whereas, November 20th 2003 is the the Fith annual Transgender Day of
Remembrance, a day commemorated world wide to remember those that
were killed because of bias towards transgender people, and
Whereas, Over the last decade, more than one person per month has died due to
transgender-based hate or prejudice; this trend shows no sign of abating,
and (www.remembering our dead.org)
Whereas, This year we remember over 20 individual killed because of anti-
transgender hatred in the USA and over 30 people worldwide, and
Whereas, Humboldt State University has not been immune to anti-transgender
prejudice as anti-transgender hate crimes are reported to law enforcement
and recorded with the state autourney general's office in recent years, and
Whereas, The Transgender Day of Remembrance serves several university
community members and raises public awareness of hate crimes against
transgendered people, and
Whereas, Compassion and respect for transgender people is promoted through a
vigil and other events and, the Day of Remembrance reminds non-
transgendered epople that transgender people are sons, daughters,
parents, friends and lovers, and
Whereas, The Day of Remembrance gives community members a chance to step
forward with transgender people and stand in vigil, memorializing those
who have died by anti-transgender violence. Therefore, be it
Resolved, November 20, 2003 be the Transgender Day of Remembrance at
Humboldt State University, and be it
Resolved, The Associated Students of Humboldt State University encourages
active participation in this event amongst our students, staff ad faculty;
participation includes attending events, workshops, trainings, movie
screenings, and/or the Day of Remembrance Vigil on November 20,
2003; be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited to, HSU
President Rollin Richmond, Vice President of Student Affairs,
Steven Butler, Academic Provost Richard Vrem, HSU Department chairs,
The HSU Academic Senate, HSU's MultiCultural Center, the California
State Student Association, the HSU Lumberjack, and the local media.
Authored by:
Anne Serene and Gretchen Kinney Newsom
___________________________________ __________________________________
Original signatures on file at The Associated Students
RENEWAL OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
RESOLUTION ON THE RENEWAL OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITYäó¢íó_í_ŒéS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Adopted 11/08/04
Whereas, Humboldt State University has long been renowned for its commitment
to excellence in undergraduate education;
Whereas, The number one goal of the Academic Excellence chapter of the Strategic
Plan seeks to amend Appendix J of the Faculty Handbook to place faculty
research efforts as the number one criteria for promotion;
Whereas, Compulsory faculty research efforts may weaken the quality of education,
as tenure-track faculty may increasingly be replaced with part-time
lecturers;
Whereas, Both students and faculty come to Humboldt State for its quality
classroom environment; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State voice its concern towards
elements of the Strategic Plan which have the potential to erode the quality
of education at the undergraduate level; and be it further;
Resolved, That the Associated Students commends both faculty members who are
able to successfully conduct research under the current system of
promotion, as well as all members of the faculty, whose dedication to the
education of their students cannot be easily matched at most universities;
and be it further
Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State asks both the Academic
Senate, as well as HSU President Rollin Richmond to renew this
Universityäó¢íó_í_Œés commitment to excellence in undergraduate classroom
education; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be distributed, but not limited to: CSU
Chancellor Charles Reed, HSU President Rollin Richmond, Provost
Richard Vrem, the six University Deans, the HSU Academic Senate,
Dr. Steven Carlson, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, William
Wood, Chair of the HSU Faculty Personnel Committee, the California
State Student Association, Associated Students of the College of the
Redwoods, the Lumberjack newspaper, and other local media.
Authored by:
Kyle Brossard, Representative
College of Natural Resources and Sciences
Kyle Zeck
Legislative Vice President
Approved:
Samantha Williams-Gray
President
Kyle Zeck
Resolution Regarding the Revised HSU Campus Smoking Policy
Resolution Regarding the Revised HSU Campus Smoking Policy
Adopted 10/06/03
WHEREAS: The general student election of Spring 2003 yielded the
following results concerning the ballot question on the
campus smoking policy (students were asked to select the
policy that they most supported):
Should HSU maintain present policy of no smoking
within 15 feet of all campus buildings?
YES 357 39%
Should HSU ban smoking entirely?
YES 312 34%
Should HSU only allow smoking in certain
designated areas?
YES 244 27%
WHEREAS: The Spring 2003 ballot question concerning the campus
smoking policy did not yield a declared majority preference
for any of the proposed policies,
WHEREAS: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University have
extensively facilitated discussion between a variety of
students to vainly attempt to bring consensus on the smoking
policy,
WHEREAS: Governor Davis signed into effect Assembly Bill 846 which
prohibits smoking within 20 feet of all public buildings,
including CSU campus buildings, and therefore be it
RESOLVED: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University
recommend a revised campus smoking policy that
incorporates the 20 foot restriction as specified within AB
846, but encourages (not necessitates) smoking to occur in
designated smoking areas across campus, and furthermore,
be it
RESOLVED: That the location of designated smoking areas not be located
within any campus parking lot, and that the actual location
of these designated smoking areas will come as a result from
collaboration between the Department of HSU Physical
Services, students, faculty and staff, with specific emphasis
on the desired conduction of a campus walk through, and
furthermore, be it
RESOLVED: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University,
encourage a thorough evaluation of enforcement practices
concerning the campus smoking policy with a prioritized
emphasis on community enforcement and respect rather than
official police enforcement; and furthermore, be it
RESOLVED: That copies of the results of this ballot question will be sent
to, but not limited to, President Rollin Richmond, the
Academic Provost, Dr. Steven Butler, Vice-President of
Student Affairs, the Academic Senate, the California State
Student Association, the Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse
Prevention Committee, the Student Health Center, the
Lumberjack and the local media.
Authored by: Gretchen Kinney
Original signatures on file at the Associated Students' Office
FUNDING FOR CONTINUOUS ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY FUNDING FOR CONTINOUS ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
Adopted 11/08/04
Whereas, Humboldt State University Division of Student Affairs is committed
to the academic and personal well being of the students and,
Whereas, The current mission statement of the Division of Student Affairs states,
"Student Affairs facilitates academic success and personal development
by promoting leadership and providing services and programs for students
and the University community" and;
Whereas, The HSU Alcohol and Drug Policy states, "The faculty, staff, and
administration of Humboldt State University are dedicated to creating
an environment that allows students to achieve their educational goals.
Humboldt State University believes that an awareness through education
is necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle on campus" and;
Whereas, President Richmond stated in his fall 2004 convocation address,
"I ask that every faculty member and every staff member help to educate
students about the consequences of drug use, and that they make a point
of discussing drug use in their classes" and;
Whereas, According to the Student Affairs Annual Judicial Report 2003-2004,
214 students were referred to the Student Affairs Vice Presidentäó¢íó_í_Œés
Office for alcohol and/or drug offenses and;
Whereas, Approximately 65% of those students were freshmen living in the
Residence Halls and;
Whereas, The University Budget Committee recently allocated in the 2004-2005
budget an additional $62,000 towards Alcohol and other Drug Education
Programs as a one time allocation and;
Whereas, The majority of this funding went toward sanctioning of students who
have already been found in violation the HSU Drug and Alcohol Policy
and not toward education efforts;
Whereas, It would benefit the HSU community to expand this allocation as continuous funding for subsequent years so that the Division of Student Affairs may hire a full time Alcohol and other Drug Education Program Coordinator to facilitate student education and student counseling and therefore be it;
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University encourage and support the allocation of continuous funding by the University Budget Committee for the sole purpose of hiring an Alcohol and Drug Education
Program Coordinator by the Division of Student Affairs and further be it,
Resolved, This resolution shall be sent, but not limited to, President Rollin
Richmond, Provost,Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chair
of the University Budget Committee Richard Vrem, Chair of the HSU
Academic Senate and Co-Chair University Budget Committee, Ken
Fulgham, Vice President Steven Butler, Director of the Student Health
Center Dr. Rebecca Stauffer, Director of Humboldt State University
Residence Halls John Capaccio, Chief of University Police Tom Dewey
and members of the local media.
Authored by:
Nicole Alvarado
Student Affairs Vice President
Approved by:
Samantha Williams-Gray
President
Kyle Zeck
Legislative Vice President
Resolution Ballot Initiative Smoking Policy
Resolution for Ballot Initiative Regarding
The HSU Campus Smoking Policy
Adopted 4/7/03
WHEREAS: The general student election is forthcoming on the 22nd,
23rd, and 24th of April, 2003; and,
WHEREAS: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University
believe students have a right to a democratic process
which allows us to make decisions about issues that
govern our lives,
WHEREAS: The CSU Board of Trustees have issued a decree giving
each campus president the ability to revise the campus
smoking policy; and,
WHEREAS: In accordance with the A.S. Resolution Regarding the
Smoking Policy (adopted October 7th), the Associated
Students of Humboldt State University has
collaborated with the Alcohol and Other Drug
Prevention Committee, and conducted two A.S.
Symposiums on the campus smoking policy to gather
insight and perspective on possible alternatives to the
current smoking policy; and therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the following question be placed on the Student
General Election Ballot for the election taking place on
the 22d, 23rd, and 24th of April, 2003:
1) Which HSU Smoking Policy option do you most
support?
äó¢íó_äó¢íó_ Designated smoking areas
(no transitory smoking)
äó¢íó_äó¢íó_ Ban smoking on campus
and furthermore, be it
RESOLVED: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University,
ask that the issue of enforcing the smoking policy be
brought before the Associated Students Council, the
Academic Senate, and the Alcohol and Other Drug
Abuse Prevention Committee, in collaboration with
the University Police Department; and furthermore,
be it
RESOLVED: That the Associated Students of Humboldt State
University recommend that the HSU Department of
Housing formulate their own policy with guided
consultation of Residence Halls Association, be it
RESOLVED: That copies of the results of this ballot question will be
sent to, but not limited to, President Rollin Richmond,
the Academic Provost, Dr. Steven Butler,
Vice-President of Student Affairs, the Academic
Senate, the California State Student Association,
the Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Prevention
Committee, the Student Health Center, the
Lumberjack and the local media.
Authored by: Gretchen Kinney & Manolo Platin
Original signatures on file with the Associated Students' Office.
Resolution in Opposition to Student-Fee Increases
RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO STUDENT-FEE INCREASES
ADOPTED DECEMBER 13, 2002
WHEREAS: Governor Davis has recommended a $59.6 million dollar reduction
from the California State University (CSU) Budget; and
WHEREAS: The CSU Chancellor's Office has recommended to the CSU Board
of Trustees that state university fees be increased by a minimum 10%
for undergraduate students and a minimum of 15% for graduate
students for Spring 2003; and
WHEREAS: The current CSU Board of Trustees is considering the recommended
increase, which it previously committed to opposing, during special
session on Monday, December 16, 2002; and
WHEREAS: Governor Davis has stated, "And I know that every time we raise
fees, we freeze our students, we deny them the opportunity for
an unparalleled education" (October 25, 2002); and
WHEREAS: A fee increase will increase barriers to education, a point of
paramount importance in the CSU mission ("To encourage and
provide access to an excellent education to all who are prepared
for and wish to participate in college study"); and
WHEREAS: Humboldt State University students will have already paid their
Spring 2003 fees and will then be retroactively billed an additional
$72 dollars for undergraduates and $114 for graduate students; and
WHEREAS: The impact of retroactive billing will cause additional strain on the
University's already limited resources and will be costly as well; and
WHEREAS: 61% of the HSU student population receives financial aid, an
increase in the State University Fee will tax the students' already
limited financial resources; and
WHEREAS: An increase in State University Fees will decrease the diversity
of HSU student population; therefore be it
RESOLVED: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University oppose
the proposed State University Fee increase for Spring 2003; and
therefore be it further
RESOLVED: That the Associated Students encourages HSU students to lobby
against the fee increase via communication with legislators and
the CSU Board of Trustees; and therefore be it
RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be sent, but not limited to
HSU President Rollin Richmond, HSU Academic Senate,
California State Student Association, the CSU Board of Trustees,
and CSU Chancellor Charles Reed.
Adopted from Sonoma State University ASI Board of Directors Resolution of 12/02.
Submitted by: David Risenfeld
Original signatures on file at the Associated Students' Office.
HSU Energy Independance Fund Memorandum
-M E M O R A N D U M-
DATE: April 30, 2003
TO: Robert C. Schulz, AIA
Director, Physical Services
FROM: Gretchen Kinney
President, Associated Students
SUBJECT: HSU Energy Independence Fund
On behalf of the Associated Students Council, I wish to convey that the
Associated Students is supportive of the HSU Energy Independence Fund.
The concept of the HSU Energy Independence Fund initiated a student fee
of $10 per an academic semester to generate funding for renewable energy
and energy conservation methods which would allow HSU to become
energy independent via conservation and alternative generation, because
the State does not necessarily support the economics of these projects.
The Associated Students feels that the HSU Energy Independence Fund will
further our campus' reputation as being a leader of sustainable development
with dedication to environmentally conscious actions. However, the
Associated Students is extremely aware that students, who are already
burdened by alternative fee increases, will pay these fees. Accordingly,
we are supportive of a formal student body referendum concerning the
approval of the HSU Energy Independence Fund to take place in Fall 2003.
We hereby recognize that in addition to the student fee component, the
HSU administration would contribute to the fund, net energy savings that
result from projects implemented by the Energy Independence Fund.
Student Fees will not be used in lieu of economically defensible energy
savings projects that can be funded from State sources. Furthermore,
we recognize that a student majority board will control the HSU Energy
Independence Fund. The Associated Students is receptive and supportive
of the HSU Energy Independence Fund going to a student vote in the fall.
Copy: President Rollin Richmond
Vice President Carl Coffey
Michael Winkler
HSU Sustainable Campus Task Force/Club
Resolution Supporting the Preservation of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at HSU
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (EOP) AT HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
Approved January 26, 2004
Whereas, the Associated Students (AS) is the official voice of the students of Humboldt State University; and,
Whereas, the Mission of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University is to "assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body" and,
Whereas, EOP serves more than 600 actively enrolled low-income and educationally disadvantaged Humboldt State University students any given semester; and,
Whereas, EOP's advising unit provides more than 4,000 sessions per year for academic, personal, financial aid and career advising; and,
Whereas, EOP at Humboldt State University admits and enrolls more than 225 new low-income, educationally disadvantaged students and awards a total of $239,000 each year in grant awards for financially eligible students, and
Whereas, each year approximately 60 EOP students graduate from Humboldt State University; and,
Whereas, EOP has already undergone budget reductions that caused its Summer Bridge Program to be reduced by 15% of students admitted; and,
Whereas, The California State Student Association (CSSA) has taken a position opposing Governor Schwarzenegger's mid-year reduction to the CSU 2003-2004 budget by an additional $23.8 million dollars"including $12.5 million dollars to eliminate State Outreach funding; therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University officially oppose Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed 2004-2005 budget that eliminates funding for Outreach Programs, including EOP in the California State University; and be it further
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University stand in solidarity with other entities on the HSU campus that support the preservation of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP); and be it further
Resolved, that the Associated Students of Humboldt State University dedicate resources for a campaign to preserve EOP at Humboldt State University; and be it finally
Resolved, that copies of this Resolution be sent, but not limited to, HSU President Rollin Richmond, HSU Vice-President of Student Affairs, Steven Butler, the HSU Academic Senate, the California Faculty Association, the Academic Senate of the CSU, the California State Student Association, CSU Chancellor Charles Reed, The CSU Board of Trustees, Governor Schwarzenegger, The California State Senate, The California State Assembly, the HSU Alumni Association, and the HSU Educational Opportunity Program
Authored by:
Manolo Platin, HSU Representative
California State Student Association
___________________________________ _______________________________
Dusty Duley, Representative Joshua Allen, Representative
College of Natural Resources & Sciences College of Natural Resources & Science
Original signatures on file at the Associated Students' Office
Resolution in Support of the campus wide forum on April 9th, as well as the organizing efforts of fa
Resolution in Support of the Campus Wide Forum on April 9th, as well as the organizing efforts of faculty, staff, and students of color on campus.
Adopted 4/5/04
Whereas: The Mission Statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State
University states that " The Associated Students…[shall] assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body; provide services and programs as deemed necessary by the corporation to meet the needs of the student and campus community; and to stimulate the educational, social physical, and cultural well-being of the University community;" and,
Whereas: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University support and value diversity and uphold a commitment to commend and partake in acts of social justice that educate the community on issues of diversity; and,
Whereas: The students of Humboldt State University recognizes that the recent campus climate surrounding race represents an increase in the institutionalized covert and aversive racism that perpetuates a hostile environment on campus for students, faculty, and staff of color; therefore be it,
Resolved: That on April 9 2004 at 4 pm in the Kate Buchanan Room, a Campus Wide Forum will be held as a day to address the historical pattern of the criminalization, sensationalized media representations, and safety of students of color on campus, and be it further,
Resolved: That the Associated Students strongly urge students, faculty, and staff attend this forum to pontificate the actualization of our commitment to students of color and their safety on Humboldt State University's campus, be it further,
Resolved: That this resolution will be sent to the following but not limited to these persons/organizations; Multicultural Center, Women's Center, MECHA, Accion Zapatista, Black Student Union, Latinos Unidos, Asian Pacific American Student Alliance, American Indian Alliance, Sista to Sista, Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Jewish Student Union, Queer Student Union, Disability Resource Center, University Police Department,
Lumber Jack Newspaper, President Rollin Richmond, Dr. Steve Butler Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Richard Vrem Vice President of Academic Affairs, Helen Jones Director of Diversity and Compliance Services, Susan Higgins, Dean of the College of Professional Studies, Karen Carlton, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, James Howard, Dean of the College of Natural Resources and Sciences and all academic departments, Sue McConnie, Chair, Academic Senate, Richard Vrem, Provost, Val Philips, Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Office of Enrollment Management, Randi Darnell Burke, Director of Educational Opportunity Program, and members of the local media.
Authored by Jordan Camp, James Braggs, Franisco, Samantha Willams-Grey,
Paris Adkins, Kelley Kiesling, Gretchen Kinney Newsom.
original signatures on file at the Associated Students office
Resolution in Opposition to the Excess/Sanctionable Units Initiative
Resolution in Opposition to the proposed Excess/Sanctionable Units Initiative for Higher Education
Adopted May 3, 2004
Whereas: The Mission Statement of the Associated Students of Humboldt State University states "The Associated Students…[shall] provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed;" and
Whereas: The Governor has vigorously pursued a series of severe cuts and significant fee increases directed at higher education to offset the California budget deficit. Within the Governor's proposed budget is an equally detrimental initiative referred to as Excess Units, also known as Sanctionable Units; and
Whereas: According to the Governor's Budget Summary on Higher Education 2004-2005, "the Governor's Budget proposes an elimination of the General Fund subsidy for UC and CSU students who take courses in excess of 110 percent of the total units required to earn their degree. Since most undergraduate majors at CSU require 120 semester units, students would generally begin paying the additional per-unit charge after completing 132 units;" and
Whereas: According to the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review*, " This proposal is specifically aimed at providing a financial incentive for students who have already earned enough units for a Bachelor's degree to graduate, rather than staying enrolled and taking additional (presumably unnecessary) courses. If students were to pay the full cost of instruction the price tag would be approximately $7,500 at the CSU. Both the UC and CSU seriously doubt they would be able to reap much (if any) of the $33.7 million of revenue this proposal is expected to raise. {Rather,} students would presumably graduate and/or stop taking classes if the cost were to escalate to $200-300 per unit;" and,
Whereas: The Excess/Sanctionable Units Initiative would deter students from the potential of double majors, minors, and/or study abroad opportunities, which are deemed necessary for competitive career placement post-graduation; and
Whereas: The Initiative's success relies on the student's unchallenged ability to declare a major early in his/her pursuit of a degree within higher education, and precludes him/her from the full ability to alter the declared choice and change majors; and
Whereas: The proposal hinders Humboldt State University and the CSU from upholding their commitment to the support of life long learning; and therefore be it
Resolved: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University is supportive of students identifying and meeting their educational goals rather than facilitating a policy that creates punitive measures against students who pursue learning above and beyond 110% of the minimum number of units necessary to graduate; and be it further
Resolved: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University acknowledges the need to facilitate graduation in a timely manner and recommends a policy that focuses on academic advising resources such as the degree audit report, mentoring, or degree road maps; and be it further
Resolved: The Associated Students of Humboldt State University condemns the Excess/Sanctionable Units Initiative, and regards it as a potential atrocity to learning and academic freedom; and be it further
Resolved: That copies of this resolution shall be sent to, but not limited to Governor Schwarzenegger, Chancellor Reed, the Board of Trustees, President of the UC, Chancellor of the Community Colleges, the Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, the Senate Committee on Education, the Assembly Committee on Higher Education, the Assembly Committee on Appropriations, Assemblymember Berg, Senator Chesbro, President Richmond, Provost Vrem, the HSU Academic Senate, the Statewide Academic Senate, CSSA, the Associated Students of the CSU, K-12 Superintendent of Public Education, and the Lumberjack Newspaper.
Authored by: Gretchen Kinney Newsom
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Christopher Cook, Representative Dusty Duley, Representative
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences College of Natural Resources & Sciences
_________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Gretchen Kinney Newsom, President Kelley Kiesling, Legislative Vice-President
* Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, Overview of the 2004-2005 Budget Bill, Higher Education.
URL www.sen.ca.gov/ftp/SEN/COMMITTEE/STANDING/BFR/_home/Over04/Highered.pdf