USAC Roundup – May 21

The original version of this post contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information.

The Undergraduate Students Association Council is the official student government of UCLA’s undergraduate students. Council meetings are Tuesdays at 7 p.m. in Kerckhoff 417 and are open to all students.

Agenda

  • Council members discussed when meetings will take place this summer and how many members of council will need to be present for quorum. The council will vote on the topics next week.
  • Council unanimously approved the placement of current council members to the Appointments Review Committee, Constitutional Review Committee and the Budget Review Committee.
  • Council unanimously approved all funding allocations.

Officer Reports

  • John Joanino, USAC president, said two people will be needed to work the USAC tables at the new student orientations.
  • Avi Oved, internal vice president, said his office is updating the resolution on the USAC website and wants to provide a space to students so that they can provide feedback that the council can access.
  • Maryssa Hall, external vice president, said that she and Joanino went to Sacramento last week and confirmed two regents are coming to campus next fall. She said she also spoke with a University of California Student Association field organizer to bring the Student of Color Conference to UCLA.
  • Darren Ramalho, academic affairs commissioner, said his office completed the last part of its three part diversity workshop.

Special Presentations

  • Representatives from the On Campus Housing Council presented about potential sources for complementary funding for offices’ programs and ways to advertise programs.
  • Cynthia Jasso presented to the council about the Student Government Operational Fund and items it could fund within the council members’ offices such as flyers, t-shirts and office supplies.

Compiled by Amanda Schallert, Bruin contributor.

Correction: Darren Ramalho’s last name was misspelled.

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