Student Government

ASI President: Josh Mitchell
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

ASI Vice President: Kira Dawson
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

ASI Chief Communication Officer: Jenna Maree Wong
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

ASI Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer: Janica Michelle Martinez Torres
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

ASI Chief Campus Relations Officer: Cassandra Hallett
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

ASI Chief Governmental Officer: Dixie Samaniego
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Mary Chammas, ASI Board Chair/College of Business & Economics
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Alison Sanchez, ASI Board Vice Chair/College of Education
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Chris Carlsen, ASI Board Treasurer/College of Business & Economics
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Morgan Sanchez, ASI Board Secretary/College of the Arts
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Ramon Aquino, College of the Arts
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Lydia Kelley, College of Communication
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

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

Hannah San Gabriel, College of Health and Human Development
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Korli Bridges, College of Health and Human Development
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Marcus Arnwine, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

David Velazquez, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Naman Shah, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

Nadine Palacy, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Date, time, and location will be posted when available.

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.

Complete and submit the Contingency Request form by 5:00PM the Friday before the meeting.

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.

Filing a Petition of Candidacy for the 2021-2022 elections is now available. 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 or Titan Student Centers Board of Trustees Candidate

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

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.

Titan Student Centers Board of Trustees – 10 seats available

Trustees are elected from the general student population to provide guidance to the programs, services, and operations of the Titan Student Centers, which primarily includes the Titan Student Union and Student Recreation Center. Trustees serve on committees and work on special project and initiatives focused on providing for the needs of CSUF students and the campus community through the Titan Student Centers.

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.

2021 ASI Elections Petition of Candidacy

ASI Elections Petition of Write-In Candidacy

2021 ASI Elections Candidate Expense Report

2021 ASI Election Request for Information

2021 ASI Election Complaint Form

Elections Contacts

Austin Ysais, Coordinator, ASI Leader & Programming Development – Contact Austin