RESOLUTION No. 2007-08-15

AUTHORED BY: Carrie Schaden, College of Natural Resources and Sciences Representative

SIGNED BY: Carrie Schaden, College of Natural Resources and Sciences Representative
Tiffany Newton, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Representative

REFERED TO: AS COUNCIL
ACTION SCHEDULED: 5-7-08
APPROVED: 5-7-08

Subject: An Act to Amend Section 13 and its subsections into the Associated Students Administrative Code

1.) WHEREAS, the Provost Council is charged with assisting "the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs with policy issues and major areas that need broad consultation."

2.) WHEREAS, the Associated Students Administrative Code does not address the relationship of the Provost Student Representative to sub committees inherently necessary for the student representative to make informed decisions.

3.) WHEREAS, the Provost Council is a centralized board that deals with information brought to it by many sub committees and boards including but not limited to the Chair of the University Curriculum Committee, Chair of the Academic Senate, and Representative of the Statewide Academic Senate.

4.) WHEREAS, the current process for Academic Program Review is changing from a Department generated report and assessment into a more centralized review by the Provost's created Academic Program Prioritization Task Force,

5.) WHEREAS, the Provost Council's Student representative's access to information needs to be broadened beyond department level information,

6.) WHEREAS, the decisions effected by budget shortfall are being more centralized by the administration including reviews of Academic Program performance Be it enacted by the Associated Students Council that the Administrative Code Section 12 of the Associated Students Constitution be adopted as follows:

Section 12: Student Interrelations Committee for Quality Academics

12.01 The Student Interrelation's Committee for Quality Academics shall consist of the Provost's Council student representative acting as Chair and appointed by the A.S. President, one student serving from the Academic Affairs Budget Committee appointed by the A.S. President, one student from the Instructionally Related Activities Committee appointed by the A.S. Vise President, one student from the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) appointed by the A.S. President, one student from the Joint Assessment Committee appointed by the A.S. President, one student from the Educational Policies Committee appointed by the A.S Legislative V.P., one student from Enrollment Management Advisory Committee appointed by the A.S. Student Affairs VP, one student from the University Curriculum Committee appointed by the A.S. Student Affairs V.P.

12.02 The Committee Shall:

-meet at least 2 times a semester and shall not meet the first month of the year so as to allow appointments to other committee positions, that are necessary for the Student Interrelations Committee to have membership, be given time to already have taken place.

-discuss and document the interrelation of actions taken in their separate committees

-discuss relationships with administration and how to improve their relationships with effective action and communication in those separate committee's.

-serve as an advisory group to the Provost Council Student Representative

-put on a fall Student Interrelations Committee for Quality Academics event that invites all committee representatives to attend an informative gathering that makes connections between other representatives, makes connections between people working on similar issues, and encourages committee student representatives to focus on a goal, this event should not be any earlier than two months after the school year begins-put on a spring Student Interrelations for Quality Academics Event that invites all committee representatives to record relationships, helpful contacts, common problems faced, and goals left over in some media form that will carry over the next year,

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RESOLUTION No. 2007-08-08

AUTHORED BY: Jesse M. Hughes, All University Representative

SIGNED BY: Tara Holloway, Graduate Student Representative
Carrie Schaden, College of Natural Resources and Sciences Representative

REFERED TO: AS COUNCIL
ACTION SCHEDULED: 5-2-08
ACTION TABLED TO: 5-7-08
APPROVED: 5-7-08

Subject: Resolution In Opposition To Proposed Transfer Of Commercial Services fromHSUäó¢íó_í_Œés Student Union, The University Center Board of Directors to Advancementand/or Reorganization Within The University Center Board of Directors (HSU A.S. Protection of Student Union Act of 2008).

1.) WHEREAS, THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY READS, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_The Associated Students of Humboldt State University, located in Arcata, CA is a recognized non-profit corporation and an auxiliary of Humboldt State University. The specific purpose of this corporation is to provide a means for responsible and effective participation in the governance of the campus; provide an official voice through which studentsäó¢íó_í_Œé opinions may be expressed; foster awareness of these opinions both on and off campus; 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;äó¢íó_í_Œ and,

2.) WHEREAS, THE PREFACE TO THE ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY CODE READS, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_We, the leaders of the Associated Student Body of Humboldt State University, shall uphold the responsibility that has been vested in us. 1. As Student Representatives We Shall: consider the opinions and needs of our immediate constituency, the Students, prior to our taking any action on their behalf. 2. As student Advocates We Shall: be vocal on issues that protect and increase student rights; create opportunities to increase the student perspective in the university decision making process; actively seek institutional changes that serve to enhance the student environment; and uphold and protect the integrity of the Student Body Association;äó¢íó_í_Œ and,

3.) WHEREAS, IT IS IN THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS to advocate for the student perspective to the äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_appropriate parties,äó¢íó_í_Œé which on this topic includes but is not limited to; the university administration, the University Center Board of Directors, the local community, and the State of California; and,

4.) WHEREAS, THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS BELIEVES that the current proposal to the University Center Board hinders the Associated Students representatives ability to uphold the social and environmental responsibility declared in the mission and vision of HSU.

5.) WHEREAS, THE HISTORY OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER STATES, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_Under the theory that a group of articulate and dedicated students and faculty leaders could successfully determine and state creatively the problems and solutions to a proposed COLLEGE UNION at Humboldt State, the college President created a committee to start the planning of such a Union in 1956. Associated Students, College Union Proposal, 1966;äó¢íó_í_Œ and,

6.) WHEREAS, THE HISTORY OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER STATES, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_In September 1965, a new College Union Foundation Planning Committee was established by Dr. Siemens for their recommendations in creating a College Union Board of Directors. This Board of Directors would be charged with the responsibility of the operations of the College Union. Consultation with state agencies indicated that it would be feasible to incorporate the cafeteria, the bookstore, and Nelson Hall in one College Union Building. The ASB Legislative Council created a College Union Steering Committee for the purpose of äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_planning a campaign to establish a College Union on campus.äó¢íó_í_Œé A group in excess of fifty active members including many club presidents, was appointed as members of the various committees that were formed.äó¢íó_í_Œ äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_In 1970 the College Union incorporated and OWNERSHIP of the bookstore was transferred to the Unionäó¢íó_äó¢íó__ on October 10, 1972 the board named the NEW STUDENT UNION, the University Center;äó¢íó_í_Œ and

7.) WHEREAS, THE BYLAWS OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Section 2. READS, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_The purpose of the University Center is to provide the students of Humboldt State University with services, conveniences, and amenities requisite to the daily life of campus. These services, conveniences, and amenities will also be provided to the campus community consisting of faculty, administrators, staff and alumni, guests of the student body or campus community, as well as the general public, as long as such provisions will result in direct or indirect benefits to the students of Humboldt State University. Should conflicts arise between the aforementioned service groups, priority shall be given to students, campus, community members, and the general public in descending order;äó¢íó_í_Œ and,

8.) WHEREAS, THE BYLAWS OF HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Section 4. READS, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_It shall further be the purpose of the Board that the net earnings will be used for the benefit of the students of Humboldt State University, and that no part of the net earnings will inure to the benefit of any private individual;äó¢íó_í_Œ and,

9.) WHEREAS, CALIFORNIA STATE LAW, EDUCATION CODE READS, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_Section 89905.5. (a) No auxiliary organization operating a commercial service on the California State University, Chico, campus shall discontinue that commercial service without providing the campus with adequate notice of its intent to discontinue the service, and the opportunity to continue the service through another means. (b) No commercial service operated by an auxiliary organization on the California State University, Chico, campus or any aspect of the management of the commercial services shall be taken over by the Trustees of the California State University, the Chancellor of the California State University, the president of a campus of the California State University, or another auxiliary organization unless all of the following conditions are met: (1) The entity seeking to assume all or part of the management of the commercial service has demonstrated that the commercial service has substantial programmatic or financial difficulties. (2) The governing board of the auxiliary organization currently operating the commercial service has been provided adequate opportunity to respond to the concerns demonstrated pursuant to paragraph (1). (3) The governing board of the entity seeking to assume all or part of the management of the commercial service has approved the assumption of the new programmatic or financial responsibility. (4) The auxiliary organization currently operating the commercial service has been provided adequate compensation for any losses, including, but not limited to, property, inventory, services, or employees directly resulting from the assumption of all or part of the operation of the commercial service by the entity. (c) If an entity assumes responsibility for commercial services pursuant to subdivision (b), the entity shall be established as an official California State University auxiliary organization operating separate from, but related to, the university of service so as to protect the state from all possible liability associated with the operation of commercial services;äó¢íó_í_Œ therefore, be it,

10.) RESOLVED, we the Associated Students of Humboldt State University do hereby request that President Rollin C. Richmond, any and all administrators of Humboldt State University & The Student Union--- University Center Board of Directors and desist any and all plans to transfer any commercial services out of, or reorganize from within, the University Center Board of Directors, a student majority board with a student chair, unless said transfer includes full and complete oversight by the current UC boards bylaws mentioned previously in this document.; be it further,

11.) RESOLVED, That we the Associated Students of Humboldt State University do hereby request the California State Legislature to fully incorporate Humboldt State University along with California State University Chico in Education Code, Section 89905.5; be it further,

12.) RESOLVED, That we the Associated Students of Humboldt State University as the official voice through which students opinions may be expressed, do hereby request that any Student Representative on the University Center Board, both elected & non-elected, whether Ex-officio, Student-at-large, and/or RHA Representative, neither support in discussion, nor in voted form, any proposed transfer or reorganization of any commercial service out of or within the Student Union, University Center Board of Directors, unless said transfer includes full and complete oversight by the current UC boards bylaws mentioned previously in this document. ; be it further,

13.) RESOLVED, That we the Associated Students of Humboldt State University as the official voice through which students opinions may be expressed, do hereby request that any and all members of the Student Union, University Center Board of Directors, either voting, or non-voting members neither support in discussion, nor in vote, any proposed transfer or reorganization of commercial services out of or within the Student Union, University Center Board of Directors, unless said transfer includes full and complete oversight by the current UC boards bylaws mentioned previously in this document.; be it further,

14.) RESOLVED, That this resolution be sent to, but not limited to: CSU Chancellor Reed, all members of the CSU Board of Trustees, Humboldt State University President Rollin C. Richmond, All members of the Student Union---University Center Board of Directors, All members of the Humboldt State University Advancement Foundation Board, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, all members of the California State Legislature in both the Assembly & Senate, All Humboldt State University Students, All Humboldt State University Faculty, All Humboldt State University Staff, All members of the Humboldt State University Alumni Association, All Humboldt State University, All members of the Arcata City Council, Each individual member of California State University Chico Associated Students, All C.S.U. \ Associated Students, and all Humboldt State University, Local, and State Media Outlets; be it finally,

15.) RESOLVED, That we the Associated Students Of Humboldt State University do hereby request that any and all persons receiving this document, whenever possible an official response to the return information below so that we may more effectively and responsibly provide an official voice through which studentsäó¢íó_í_Œé opinions may be expressed.

* Original signatures on file in the Associated Students Office

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Tara Holloway
Graduate Student Representative

___________________________
Carrie Schaden
College of Natural Resources and Sciences Representative

___________________________
Terra Rentz
Associated Students President

___________________________
Ryan Guy
Legislative Vice President

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Resolution In Recognition of the Value of HSUäó¢íó_í_Œés SCUBA Program for Current and Future HSU Student Enrollment

Adopted April 30th, 2007

Whereas, the HSU SCUBA Program is renown throughout the world-wide dive community and is responsible for contributing high caliber divers to the dive industry, and

Whereas, a SCUBA certification achieved at HSU enhances the probability of working in the dive industry within the first year of graduation, and

Whereas, HSU SCUBA attracts students from around the country to come here based on the reputation of the HSU SCUBA Program, and

Whereas, the HSU SCUBA Program is recognized as the highest caliber training in comparison to other dive training facilities, and

Whereas, the HSU SCUBA Program impacts multiple majors; currently this semester alone, twenty-four plus majors are represented by over 70 enrolled students, and

Whereas, HSU SCUBA Program brings together a diverse group of students who strive to achieve a collective goal of safe diving, which requires trust confidence and self-esteem, and

Whereas, 501 enrolled students at HSU signed a petition in support of the preservation of the HSU SCUBA Program, and

Whereas, 35 Students participating in the HSU SCUBA Program have documented the importance of the program to their major and their future career paths, and

Whereas, the leadership certification within the HSU SCUBA Program is an integral part of program dynamics and allows for its standard of excellence to be maintained, and

Whereas, the HSU SCUBA program is currently being considered for budget cuts that will negatively impact the opportunities the program offers, such as; reduction of leadership and recreation minors and relocating several SCUBA courses to extended education which makes them much more expensive and less attractive for future students, and let it be

Resolved, that HSU AS supports the continued integrity of the HSU SCUBA Program and recognizes that each class is a vital part of the programäó¢íó_í_Œés overall excellence, and further recognizes that removing the leadership minor would discourage new and continuing students from joining the SCUBA Program, and let it be further

Resolved, that the AS strongly urges the College of Professional Studies to seek out and implement strategies for coping with the budget cuts that do not diminish the integrity of the HSU SCUBA Program, and let it be finally

Resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent to the following parties: all HSU college Deans, the University Budget Committee, HSU President Rollin Richmond, all HSU Vice Presidents, the HSU Academic Senate, and local media.

________________________________ ______________________________
Tyler Smith Lladira Baez
College of Natural Resources and College of Arts, Humanities, and
Sciences Social Sciences

________________________________ ______________________________
Alan Chesbro Crystal Chaney
A.S. Legislative Vice President A.S. President

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Resolution to in Support of Student Elections

Adopted May 7th, 2007

Whereas, the mission of Associated Students is to provide a means for responsible and effective participation in the governance of the campus, to provide an official voice through which students' opinions may be expressed, and to assist in the protection of the rights and interests of the individual student and the student body, and.

Whereas, President Rollin Richmond has proposed a $202 increase in the Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) fee per semester, and

Whereas, the Associated Students held their annual elections on April 24, 25, 26 2007

Whereas, the Associated Students demanded that the proposed Instructionally Related Activities fee increase be brought to a student vote, that the fee was either earmarked or managed by students,

Whereas, according to the US Census Bureau, the estimated voter turnout in California of 18-24 year olds in the 2004 election was 30-34%

Whereas, 2216 of the eligible 7146 student population, or 31% of eligible students, voted in the Associated Student Elections on 2007-2008

Whereas, the results of the elections were as follows:

Question:

1. Do you support the consultative process used by the administration to propose a $202 I.R.A. fee increase to students instead of using a referendum?
YES - 180 NO - 1814

2. Do you support separating the Jack Pass and the Humboldt Energy Independence Fund (HEIF) fees from the proposed $202 I.R.A. fee increase by the administration?
YES - 1361 NO - 563

2a. If YES, do you support the Jack Pass?
YES - 1279 NO - 420

3. Do you support the $202 I.R.A. fee increase?
YES - 210 NO - 1742

4. Do you support student fees being attached to a pricing index (Higher Education Price Index, Consumer Price Index, etc.)?
YES - 327 NO - 1486

5. Do you have any additional comments on the I.R. A. fee Increase?
632 Individual Responses need to be analyzed

Whereas, President Rollin Richmond refused to acknowledge the student referendum and to comply with the recommendations noted above on the Instructionally Related Activities fee increase, and therefore be it

Resolved, as the student body's immense voter turnout clearly states their opinion, we implore President Richmond to listen to his constituents, and be it further:

Resolved, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University requests the President Richmond to rollback student fees; and be it finally: Resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent to, but not limited to the following: HSU President Rollin Richmond, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, the CSU Board of Trustees, the Arcata City Council, Senator Mike Thompson, State Senator Pat Wiggins, Assemblywoman Patty Berg, Vice President of Administrative Affairs Carl Coffey, Vice President of Academic Affairs Richard Vrem, Vice President of Advancement Robert Gonzales, Vice President of Student Affairs Steven Butler, the HSU Academic Senate, the California Faculty Association, The Lumberjack newspaper, and members of the local media.

Written by Colleen Roberts — AS Elections Commissioner 2007

Original student signatures are on file at the Associated Students Office.

________________________________ _________________________________
Alan Chesbro Crystal Chaney
A.S. Legislative Vice President A.S. President

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Resolution in Support of Focus the Nation at Humboldt State University

Approved: October 8, 2007

Whereas, the Associated Students is the official voice of the students of Humboldt State University (HSU); and

Whereas, policy decisions made today concerning global warming will impact future generations for years to come; and

Whereas, a lack of focus in the nation on this critical issues has led us on a path where the causes of global warming have yet to be addressed; and

Whereas the nation wide organization known as Focus the Nation, works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and high schools across the country to increase public awareness and collaboration on critical issues; and

Whereas A nation wide symposium is currently being organized by Focus the Nation that will bring together a nation wide coalition of students, faculty and administrators to focus their efforts on implementing solution based application to global warming; and therefore be it

Resolved, that HSU Associated Students support the efforts of Focus the Nation in increasing awareness on the solution to global warming; and let it be further

Resolved, that it is the responsibility of our generation to increase effective communication on this important issue at all levels of social, cultural, political and economic realms; and let it finally be

Resolved, that copies of this resolution be sent to the following parties: all HSU College Deans, HSU President Rollin Richmond, all HSU Vice Presidents, the HSU Academic Senate, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, CSU Board of Trustees, the Arcata City Council, House Representative Mike Thompson, State Senator Pat Wiggins, Assemblywoman Patty Berg, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

___________________________________ ___________________________________
Tyler Smith Ryan Guy
College of Natural Resources and Sciences College of Arts, Humanities, and Social
Representative Sciences

___________________________________ ___________________________________
Jason Robo Terra Rentz
AS Legislative Vice President AS President

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esolution in Opposition of the Governoräó¢íó_í_Œés Proposed 10 % CSU Student Fee Increase for 2007-2008

Adopted February 19th, 2007

WHEREAS, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University is the official recognized voice of over 7,000 students in the California State University (CSU) system and assists in the protection of rights and interests of the student body as well as the student body; and

WHEREAS, the California Master Plan guarantees access to affordable, quality higher education; and

WHEREAS, according to the California Post Secondary Education Commission special report in Keeping College Affordable, äó¢íó_äó¢íó_äó¢íó_support for higher education has slipped from 17% of the state general fund budget in 1976 to 11% in 2006, resulting in students paying greater share of higher education costs, causing an increase in student related debtäó¢íó_í_Œ; and

WHEREAS, federal and state financial aid do not meet the need of the increasing college student population; and

WHEREAS, student services have been the first to be cut causing limited access to the CSU system for first generation students as well as state residents; and

WHEREAS, Academic Preparation and Outreach Programs, such as Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), have assisted 1 in 5 first generation college students with a successful plan for graduation; and

WHEREAS, this fee increase will be the sixth since 2001 and student fees have been raised 76% for undergraduate and 100% for graduate students since that time; and be it

WHEREAS, this fee increase would cost students and families $202.5 million of which $97.8 million is in the CSU and $104.7 million is in the UC

RESOLVED, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University calls on the California Board of Trustees to take a formal opposing stance on the Governoräó¢íó_í_Œés proposed student fee increase and advocate with students of the CSU; and be it further

RESOLVED, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University strongly urge the Legislature and the Governor to make higher education a priority and fund the $65 million dollars needed to safeguard the accessibility and affordability of the CSU; and be it further

RESOLVED, the Associated Students of Humboldt State University requests the Governor and the Legislature to rollback student fees; and be it finally

RESOLVED, that copies be distributed to but not limited to; President Rollin Richmond, The Lumberjack Newspaper, the Times Standard, University Announcements, California Faculty Association, Assemblywomen Patty Berg, Senator Patricia Wiggins, HSU Academic Senate, CSU Academic Senate, CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed, CSU Associated Students, CSU Budget Advisory Committee, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Authored by: Amrit Dhadli

__________________________________ ___________________________________
Tyler Smith, Representative Lladira Baez, Representative
College of Natural Resources and Sciences College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

__________________________________ ___________________________________
Alan Chesbro Crystal Chaney
Legislative Vice President Associated Students President

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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

_________________________________ __________________________________
Tara Holloway, Representative Sarah Wood
College of Natural Resources and Sciences College of Natural Resources and Sciences

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RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO PRIORITY OR SPECIALIZED REGISTRATION FOR HSU STUDENT-ATHLETES

Approved February 20, 2006

Whereas, The Associated Students serve as the official voice of the students at Humboldt State University; and

Whereas, The Associated Students recognize that all students, regardless of involvement in student activities are first, and foremost, students; and

Whereas, Granting priority registration to one group of students, without offering the same privilege to other groups would lead to tension and conflict between organizations in the student community; and

Whereas, Many other students on this campus would feel that their activities should qualify them to have priority or specialized registration including but not limited to, students in Marching Lumberjacks, CCAT, Sports Clubs, YES house, Service Learning, Campus Recycling, Student Access Gallery, CenterArts, AS Presents, or any other AS or campus program, also Student-Parents, full and part time working students, students active in clubs, students on campus committees, students who are participating even further as program directors/ co-directors of programs on campus; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University do formally oppose priority or specialized registration for student athletes; be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to, but not limited to, HSU President Rollin Richmond, Vice President of Student Affairs Steve Butler, Provost Richard Vrem, HSU Alumni Association, HSU Athletic Director Dan Collen, HSU Faculty Athletic Representative Jeff Borgeld, HSU Academic Senate Chair Saeed Mortazavi, HSU College Deans, the Lumberjack Newspaper, and members of the local media.

Authored by: David Backues, Legislative Vice President

Submitted by:

_________________________________ ______________________________
Colleen Roberts, Representative Jena Miyata, Representative
All University Residence Halls Association

_________________________________ ______________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President

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Resolution in Support of Childcare Availability for HSU Student Parents

Approved April 10, 2006

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..."; and,

Whereas, Humboldt State University does not offer many general education classes in non-traditional formats (online, distance learning) that increase the availability of higher education to student parents,

Whereas, The Child Care Center at Humboldt State University estimates that there are approximately one hundred children of students currently on their waiting list to receive child care; and,

Whereas, Many student parents are forced to bring their children to class, are unable to take many classes at the times available, or end up postponing their educational plans due to lack of child care; and,

Whereas, The lack of child care at Humboldt State University dramatically and negatively affects student parents and, potentially the entire campus community; and,

Whereas, Student parents generally have a greater financial burden in order to provide for child care; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University formally supports the availability of adequate, low cost or subsidized child care for all students and urges the administration to solve this issue immediately; and be it further,

Resolved, That the Associated Students of Humboldt State University believe that either child care should be provided to all student parents on campus or that child care grants be provided for student parents to obtain outside sources of child care; 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 HSU Child Care Center, the Child Development Lab, the Lumberjack Newspaper, and the local media.

Authored by: Colleen Roberts, All University Representative, Associated Students

_________________________________ _________________________________
Colleen Roberts, Representative Jennifer Gordon, Representative
All University College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

___________________________________ _____________________________________
David Backues, Legislative Vice President Nicole Alvarado, President

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