Student Government

ASI President: Maysem Awadalla
Mondays, 2:30PM – 3:30PM, TSU 207

ASI Vice President: Mark Zavalkov
Tuesdays, Noon-1PM, TSU 207

ASI Chief Communication Officer: Alan Ruelas
Fridays, 4PM – 5PM, TSU 207

ASI Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer: Jared Brown
Tuesdays, 11AM – Noon, TSU 207

ASI Chief Campus Relations Officer: Cameron Macedonio
TBD, TSU 207

ASI Chief Governmental Officer: Sahar Amiri
Thursdays, Noon-1PM, TSU 207

Ashley Zazueta Rodriguez, ASI Board Chair; College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Thursdays, 4PM-6pM, TSU 248A

Aida Aryan, ASI Board Vice Chair; College of Health and Human Development
TBD, 248B

Joe Morales, ASI Board Treasurer; College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Mondays – Thursdays, 1PM – 4PM, TSU 248B

Gavin Ong, ASI Board Secretary; College of Communication
Tuesday, Thursday, 3:45PM – 5PM, Noon – 1PM, TSU 207

Tony Nguyen, College of the Arts
Thursdays, 11Am – Noon, TSU 270

Ramon Aquino, College of the Arts
Thursdays, 1PM – 2PM, TSU 270

Shawan Mansoor, College of Business and Economics
Wednesdays, 5:30PM – 6:30PM, TSU 207

Suzette Morales, College of Business and Economics
Thursdays, 11:30AM – 12:30PM, TSU 270

Carmen Ordiano, College of Communication
TBD, TSU 270

Vacant, College of Education
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Vacant, College of Education
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Jonathan Ayala, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Fridays, 1PM – 2PM, TSU 270

Anthony Seng, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thursdays, 8AM – 9AM, TSU 270

Andrea Ramirez-Rivera, College of Health and Human Development
TBD, TSU 270

Nicholas Furtado, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
TBD, TSU 270

Brian Rubio, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
TBD, TSU 270

The Audit Committee has five areas of responsibilities: (1) to make recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the selection and retention of the independent auditor (including compensation), (2) to confer with the auditor to determine that the financial affairs of the Associated Students, CSUF, Inc. (ASI) are in order, (3) to review and determine whether or not to accept the audit, (4) to ensure that any non-audit services performed by the auditing firm conform to standards of auditor independence, (5) and to approve the performance on non-audit services by the auditing firm.

The Children’s Center Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, the Childrens Center Director, and the Childrens Center Parent Advisory Council regarding the following: the Childrens Center budget, the results of parent surveys, program quality assessments, Childrens Center strategic and operating plans, collaboration with other CSUF entities and with community entities, management issues brought by the Childrens Center Director for discussion and input, agenda items brought by members. Additionally, the Children’s Center Committee may make recommendations to the University President regarding childcare issues pertaining to faculty and staff as appropriate.

The Finance Committee shall hold hearings on all proposed accounts and shall refer its budget recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall act on the Finance Committees recommendations and send them to the University President for approval.

Funding/Expenditure Approval Process

1. Prior to requesting funding or expenditure approval, please contact the ASI Board of Directors Treasurer to set up a meeting to discuss your agenda item.
2. In your email please provide a detailed description of your request, the importance of it being on the agenda for the Finance Committee meeting. Please specify if the request is time-sensitive, as you may also have to get BOD approval.
3. Turn in all documentation by 5pm the Friday before the Finance Committee agenda you would like to be placed on. If the Treasurer has not met with you and received all your documentation by that Friday, you will not be place on the following Thursday’s Finance Committee agenda. Exceptions to this rule will be considered on a case-by-case basis, such as holiday weeks or unexpected circumstances resulting in extreme time-sensitivity.

Documentation for Finance Committee

Submit a memo that summarizes the proposal. Include a breakdown of costs, listing all necessary costs and highlighting what is being requested from ASI. Detail any other information you feel is relevant, such as why this expenditure is necessary and how many people will benefit from the program.

Contingency Request

Please review the attached guidelines BEFORE submitting your contingency request.

Contingency Request Guidelines

Turn in all documentation by 5pm the Thursday before the Finance Committee agenda you would like to be placed on. If the Treasurer has not met with you and received all your documentation by that Friday, you will not be place on the following Thursday’s Finance Committee agenda. Exceptions to this rule will be considered on a case-by-case basis, such as holiday weeks or unexpected circumstances resulting in extreme time-sensitivity.

Link for Contingency Request

The Governance Committee shall make recommendations concerning advocacy issues, policy, bylaws, and the articles of incorporation to the Board of Directors. The Governance Committee shall also be responsible for interviewing and recommending applicants for vacant Director positions during the academic term.

The Facilities Committee is responsible for making recommendations concerning ASI facility operations, renovations, and improvements, including the Titan Student Union, Student Recreation Center, and Children’s Center. The Facilities Committee makes recommendations concerning building operating hours, club space allocations, and facility operating policy. The Secretary will chair the Facilities Committee.

The Programs Assessment Committee is responsible for reviewing and assessing ASI programs and services and provides feedback and recommendations on program improvements. The Programs Assessment Committee makes recommendations on new program offerings and acquisitions for the ASI art collection. The Secretary will chair the Programs Assessment Committee.

The Communications Commission focuses on planning and implementing strategies, campaigns and events that communicate information about the ASI to the student body and campus community. The Communications Commission utilizes events and activities, promotional campaigns, and social media to reach the student body.

The Community Engagement Commission focuses on enhancing the university’s reputation within the community by broadcasting the positive contributions of students, clubs, and organizations, building positive working relationships with community leaders and residents by attending pertinent public and town hall meetings, and working closely with CSUF students, faculty members, clubs, and organizations on campus to promote their philanthropic and commendable contributions to the community.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission shall be responsible for raising awareness of environmental and sustainability issues on campus, developing events and programs, advocating for the inclusion of sustainability best practices within the context of ASI’s operations and corporate responsibility, and serving as a liaison between interested student groups and ASI.

The Lobby Corps Commission is responsible for advocating on behalf of student interests on all levels of governance affecting higher education and other public policy issues, planning and implementing programs and events that educate about policy issues and engage students and the campus community in advocacy efforts, and facilitating campaigns on issues of student interests and mobilize support of the CSUF student body, campus community, and beyond.

The Presidential Appointee Commission coordinates the appointment, development, and monitoring of students serving on Academic Senate and University Wide Committees.

The Social Justice & Equity Commission supports social justice initiatives as well as historically marginalized communities to uplift them and work to remove institutional barriers through educational campaigns and advocacy. The commission is also responsible for educational campaigns and collaborative events that advance social justice and equity on campus.

The University Affairs Commission is responsible for advocating on behalf of students to improve student life and campus issues.

This application is for the Executive Officer student leadership positions (i.e., Chief Campus Relations Officer) with Associated Students Inc. at California State University, Fullerton. Priority Deadline is Thursday March 23 at 4PM.

Chief Campus Relations Officer : Responsible for University Affairs Commission and Environmental Sustainability Commission and programs/initiatives related to on-campus issues and campus climate as assigned

Chief Communications Officer: Responsible for Communications Commission and Community Engagement Commission and programs/initiatives related too effectively communicating and distributing ASI initiatives as assigned

Chief Governmental Officer: Responsible for Lobby Corps Commission and California State Student Association (CSSA) Liaison and programs/initiatives related to legislative advocacy as assigned

Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer: Responsible for Social Justice and Equity Commission and on-campus social justice advocacy initiatives programs/initiatives as assigned.

Executive Officer Application

There is an opening in the following position(s):

Available seat(s):
-1 Director Seat(s) Representing the College of the Communication (Term for 2022-2023 School year–from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023)
-1 Director Seat(s) Representing the College of the Natural Sciences & Mathematics (Term for 2022-2023 School year–from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023)

Apply here

Priority deadline is Monday, April 17 at noon.

Communications Commission
The Communications Commission focuses on planning and implementing strategies, campaigns and events that communicate information about the ASI to the student body and campus community. The Communications Commission utilizes events and activities, promotional campaigns, and social media to reach the student body.

Communication Commission Application

Community Engagement Commission
The Community Engagement Commission focuses on enhancing the university’s reputation within the community by broadcasting the positive contributions of students, clubs, and organizations, building positive working relationships with community leaders and residents by attending pertinent public and town hall meetings, and working closely with CSUF students, faculty members, clubs, and organizations on campus to promote their philanthropic and commendable contributions to the community.

Community Engagement Commission Application

Environmental Sustainability Commission
The Environmental Sustainability Commission shall be responsible for raising awareness of environmental and sustainability issues on campus, developing events and programs, advocating for the inclusion of sustainability best practices within the context of ASI’s operations and corporate responsibility, and serving as a liaison between interested student groups and ASI.

Environmental Sustainability Commission Application

Lobby Corp Commission
The Lobby Corps Commission is responsible for advocating on behalf of student interests on all levels of governance affecting higher education and other public policy issues, planning and implementing programs and events that educate about policy issues and engage students and the campus community in advocacy efforts, and facilitating campaigns on issues of student interests and mobilize support of the CSUF student body, campus community, and beyond.

Lobby Corp Commission Application

Presidential Appointee Commission
The Presidential Appointee Commission coordinates the appointment, development, and monitoring of students serving on Academic Senate and University Wide Committees.

Presidential Appointee Commission Application

Social Justice & Equity Commission
The Social Justice & Equity Commission supports social justice initiatives as well as historically marginalized communities to uplift them and work to remove institutional barriers through educational campaigns and advocacy. The commission is also responsible for educational campaigns and collaborative events that advance social justice and equity on campus.

Social Justice & Equity Commission Application

University Affairs Commission
The mission of the University Affairs Commission is to be proactive in identifying, addressing, advocating for, and resolving campus issues that impact our students. The commission will assess campus climate by gathering and addressing student feedback and concerns and bringing them forth to the ASI Board of Directors at least once per semester and whenever applicable. University Affairs shall be responsible for informing students of changes that impact their student experience including, but not limited to changes in ASI, the university and legislation at the city, state and federal level. Lastly, the commission should always serve as platform for Cal State Fullerton students to voice their concerns.

University Affairs Commission Application

AICA Chair Application 2023-24

AICA Coordinator Application 2023-24

Priority deadline is Monday, April 17th at noon.

Elections Team
The elections team is responsible for promoting ASI Elections and encouraging participation and promotional events for ASI Elections. The Elections Team shall encourage students to run prior to the Petition for Candidacy form due date, promote voter participation prior to and throughout the election, plan and execute ASI Elections events, and have thorough knowledge and understanding of election rules and procedures.

Elections Team Application

Priority deadline is Thursday, March 23, at 4PM.

Students and student voices are vital to the governance of the university. Serving as an ASI Governance Ambassador is a great way to ensure the student voice is heard in the decision making process of the campus. Each ambassador will serve on one of three student-fee related committees and between 1 and 2 Academic Senate Standing Committees. Our ambassadors receive initial and ongoing training through their year in service and receive a student leadership financial award for their service. More information available in the application.

Governance Ambassador Application

Students and student voices are vital to the governance of the university. Serving as an ASI Governance Ambassador is a great way to ensure the student voice is heard in the decision making process of the campus. Each ambassador will serve on one of three student-fee related committees and between 1 and 2 Academic Senate Standing Committees. Our ambassadors receive initial and ongoing training through their year in service and receive a student leadership financial award for their service. More information available in the application.

Governance Ambassador Application

Filing a Petition of Candidacy for the 2022-2023 elections will open December 7 at 8am and will be due February 15 at 5pm. If you are interested in running, please fill out the Petition of Candidacy form.

Elected leaders may receive a Student Leadership Scholarship of up to $19,336 to help cover education expenses, priority registration, and faculty/staff parking privilege.

Candidates may run as:

A President & Vice President Team

Teams MUST have a President and Vice President. No candidate for president or vice president will be allowed to run as only one or the other without a teammate.

An Independent Board of Directors Candidate

Independent candidates run for the office they desire on their own as an individual.

For students interested in running for office after the deadline for petition for candidacy, you can submit a Petition of Write In Candidacy.

Write in candidates must meet all qualifications for the office they are running for. In order to receive votes as a write in candidate, ballot submissions must list your correct name in the correct contest in the write in candidate field.

Once this application is submitted, the applicant will receive a copy of the candidacy orientation and necessary documentation to finalize their candidacy.

Elected leaders may receive a Student Leadership Scholarship of up to $19,336 to help cover education expenses, priority registration, and faculty/staff parking privilege.

President – Must run for office with a Vice President

The ASI President is the Chief Executive Officer for ASI Student Government and is responsible for carrying out directives of the ASI Board of Directors and overseeing all efforts of the Executive Officers. The President is the voice for CSUF students in working with CSUF administration. The President also works on special projects and initiatives developed with the Vice President.

Qualifications:Must currently have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have earned a semester GPA of 2.0 during the semester immediately prior to application; successful applicant must maintain these standards throughout term.Must be enrolled in each regular semester (Fall and Spring) with at least 6 units for undergraduate students or 3 units for graduate students.Must meet residency requirements as stated in the bylaws.

Vice President – Must run for office with a President

The ASI Vice President fulfills any duties of the President, in the Presidents absence, and is responsible for working with ASI programs and funded/funding councils. The Vice President helps to support and build connection between these areas by running the Executive Senate. The Vice President also works on special project and initiatives developed with the President.

Qualifications:Must currently have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have earned a semester GPA of 2.0 during the semester immediately prior to application; successful applicant must maintain these standards throughout term.Must be enrolled in each regular semester (Fall and Spring) with at least 6 units for undergraduate students or 3 units for graduate students.Must meet residency requirements as stated in the bylaws.

Board of Directors – 16 seats available

Members of the ASI Board of Directors are elected from and represent their academic college. As Board Members, they maintain communication with their college constituencies, their colleges Inter-Club Council and Assistant Dean, and with other student groups. Board Members are assigned to serve on or as liaison to various committees, councils, and campus organizations. Board Members hear student concerns and bring those voice to the ASI Board of Directors during its weekly meetings.

Qualifications:Must currently have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and have earned a semester GPA of 2.0 during the semester immediately prior to application; successful applicant must maintain these standards throughout term.Must be enrolled in each regular semester (Fall and Spring) with at least 6 units for undergraduate students or 3 units for graduate students.Must meet residency requirements as stated in the bylaws.Applicant must have a major or minor within the college they are applying for or meet the general and/or specific qualifications as stated in the bylaws.

2023 ASI Elections Petition of Candidacy

2023 ASI Elections Candidate Expense Report

2023 ASI Election Request for Information

2023 ASI Election Complaint Form

Elections Contacts

Asha Nettles, Director of Student Government – Contact Asha