The ASI is supported via these standing committees that inform and direct the daily activities of ASI and the Board of Directors (BOD)
Standing Committees
ASI Board of Directors
Meeting Time/Day: Every other Thursday from 2PM – 4:15PMLocation: U-SU Board Rm. 303AB
The purposes and function of the Board of Directors (BOD) shall:
- Act as a governing board for the ASI
- Act as a steward to the student funds
- Act as a learning laboratory for student leadership
The Board of Directors shall consist of the following directors elected by the Cal State LA student body, as specified in Article IV of the ASI Bylaws.
- ASI President
- ASI Vice President for Administration (VPA)
- ASI Vice President for Finance (VPF)
- ASI Vice President for Academic Governance (...
Cabinet of College Representatives
Meeting Time/Day: Once a month on Tuesday from 1:45PM - 2:45PMLocation: Please check our meeting calendar for the next meeting
The purpose and function of the Cabinet of College Representatives is to support college representatives by opening lines of communication and collaboration within the unit.
Under the direct supervision of the ASI President the college representatives work together to ensure open lines of communication and collaboration within the unit. They also:
- Strengthen the communication amongst all college representatives by sharing developments, programs, and concerns within each college.
- Assess and identify students' needs and develop strong strategies of...
Community Engagement and Outreach Committee
Meeting Time/Day: Weekly on Wednesday from 10 - 11:00AMLocation: U-SU Board Room 303
The Community Engagement and Outreach Committee (CEO) consists of the Spirit, Environmental Affairs, Elections and Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Also included in the CEO is the Military Connected Representative. The CEO coordinates, plans and is responsible for the activities of the administrative unit of ASI. In addition, the CEO provides a number of social and educational programs for the Cal State LA community.
Environmental Policy Committee
Meeting Time/Day: Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location: Please check our meeting calendar for the next meeting
The Environmental Policy Committee formulates and encourages the adoption of policies that will make ASI's internal practices more environmentally sustainable. In addition the committee also seeks:
- to collaborate with Cal State LA administrators to formulate and encourage the adoption of policies that will make Cal State LA a more environmentally sustainable campus;
- to educate the on-campus community on the topic of environmental sustainability and environmental justice; and
- to formulate and encourage the adoption of policies that will make the...
Executive Cabinet
Meeting Time/Day: Once a month on Tuesday 3PM – 4:15PMLocation: U-SU Board Room 303
The Executive Committee coordinates the information, programs, projects, and problems to be considered by the Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall also provide general policy guidelines, and make specific policy decisions, in place of the entire Board of Directors only when the BOD cannot be called together to act on an emergency matter.
All policy decisions of the Executive Committee shall be reported to the BOD and may be overturned by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the BOD present at the meeting.
The Executive Committee shall be...
Finance Committee
Meeting Time/Day: Every other Thursday 2PM – 4PMLocation: Please check our meeting calendar for the next meeting
The Finance Committees acts on behalf of the BOD in all matters pertaining to income appropriation, and the safeguarding of Associated Students, Inc. funds. The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding allocation of funds. The committee also prepares an annual budget which must be submitted to the Associated Students, Inc. BOD in sufficient time for review and approval in accordance with Article VI, Section 4 of these Bylaws. The Finance Committee also has the responsibility for recommending the most appropriate investments.
What is the...
Legislative Affairs & Advocacy Committee
Meeting Time/Day: Every other Wednesday from 9AM - 10AMLocation: Please check our meeting calendar for the next meeting
The committee reviews, researches and makes recommendations on legislation at the local, state, and national level. Additionally, this body creates a public policy priority list and recommends action to the BOD. The committee creates a plan to manage the ASI Legislative Agenda and coordinates the ASI Lobby Corps efforts.
What is the Legislative Affairs Committee?
The Legislative Affairs Committee's charge is to review, research, and make recommendations on, but not limited to, legislation emanating from the California State Legislature and United...
Personnel Committee
Meeting Time/Day: Once a month on Tuesday 3PM – 4PMLocation: U-SU Board Room 303
The Personnel Committee shall act on behalf of the BOD in all matters concerning employees of the corporation. Such actions shall be in accordance with Title V of the Administrative Code of the State of California, Policies and Directives of the Board of Trustees of the California State University and Colleges, Policies of the University, the Articles of Incorporation, and the ASI Bylaws.
The Personnel Committee makes recommendations to the BOD regarding hiring employees, dismissing employees, establishing policies regarding employee benefits, responsibilities, compensation, and...
Shared Governance Council
Meeting Time/Day: Five Thursday's a Semester 3pm - 4:30pmLocation: Please check our meeting calendar for the next meeting
The purpose and function of the Shared Governance Council (SGC) of the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) of California State University, Los Angeles.
- A. Review, research and make recommendations on, but not limited to, Academic and Administrative policy affecting students.
- B. Maintain active communication to the student body regarding but not limited to Academic and Administrative Affairs by creating resolutions, white papers, utilizing media outlets etc.
- C. Work with all appropriate areas in order to ensure that genuine Shared Governance is being...