The ASI Board of Directors has unanimously approved passing a new resolution written by the Cal Poly Disability Alliance asking for a Disability Cultural Program (DCP) on campus. The club initially relaunched a petition at the beginning of spring quarter, which garnering over 700 student, staff, faculty, alumni and community member signatures in efforts to […]
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ASI reallocates club funds to Cal Poly Cares
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) reallocated $35,000 from ASI Club funds to the Cal Poly Cares initiative. This reallocation of funds was approved by the ASI Board of Directors during their Feb. 3 meeting. Cal Poly Cares is a basic needs initiative that works to provide financial assistance to Cal Poly students experiencing temporary hardship or […]
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Alternate care site “warms up” for possible use
San Luis Obispo County has put the Recreation Center’s COVID-19 alternate care site into a “warming-up phase,” according to Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Executive Director Marcy Maloney. In a Jan. 6 ASI Board of Directors meeting, Maloney said that this new phase requires that the Recreation Center’s alternate care site is ready for operation within […]
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ASI wants to give all student government members a scholarship. They may need permission from students
Under the proposed bill, all student government members would receive scholarships. The amount they are paid would be based on individual responsibilities and weekly work hours required by each branch of ASI, according to Chair of the ASI Board of Directors Tess Loarie.
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University Housing takes out loan from the UU, sparking student criticism
The University Union (UU) is granting University Housing a no-interest $7.9 million loan taken from its reserve pot of student fees, but the sudden deal has raised questions from the student body. After having to refund a total of $20 million to students for spring quarter housing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, University Housing’s year-end deficit […]
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ASI resolution moves to support student-parents
Cal Poly policy reads “serious illness of a close relative” is an excusable reason to miss class. Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) voted to ensure that policy will now include sick children.
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$15,000 to be used for speakers and diversity programs
The money will pay for programs with a diversity focus hosted by any club on campus.
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A look back at the past ASI presidencies
The Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) President is one of the most recognizable figures on-campus. However, their visibility around campus does not secure the student body’s understanding of their role and powers. Despite being in her last quarter of college, business administration senior Kailey Sanchez still has a shaky idea of what the ASI president does. […]
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Bill banning mandatory meal plans heads to Sacramento, not endorsed by ASI
The Associated Students, Inc. Board of Directors has no official stance on the bill.
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ASI Board of Directors votes in opposition of the Cal Poly Opportunity Fee
ASI Board of Directors voted not to support the Cal Poly Opportunity Fee for out-of-state students.
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ASI candidate filings open, campaigns begin in spring
ASI candidate filings for Board of Directors and ASI President are open until Feb. 23.