STATEMENT OF ASI/USU ORGANIZATION VALUES

At the core of our existence as an organization are our beliefs and values.   The intent of this statement is to convey the manner in which ASI and USU should manage its operations and support services. 

• We believe…
• We believe our most important responsibility is to students.  We view ourselves as being student-centered and student-focused in all we do.
• We believe in personal responsibility, honesty, integrity an
• We believe each and every individual is worthy of dignity and respect.
• We believe in open honest communication and civility in all that we say and do.
• We believe in personal growth through student and staff development.
• We believe in the empowerment of students and staff based upon trust and respect.
• We believe we must operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
• We believe in having the courage to try new things and test new ideas.
• We believe in a commitment to quality customer service and excellence in all we do.
• We deeply believe in our role as advocates on behalf of students.
• We believe it is extremely important for the University Student Union to be seen as a
  safe haven where any member of the campus community can be themselves.
  
  
• We value…
  
• We value academic growth and success.
• We value diversity of ideas, culture and ethnicity.
• We value the mission of both the Associated Students Inc. and the University Student Union.
• We value teamwork.  We value each of us making a commitment to do our part. 
• We value campus pride and will do all we can to promote it.

ASI Senate Goals for Spring 2009

1. Develop a sound senator recruitment strategy that addresses recent retention issues.  Part of this process should include strengthening of current transition practices.  This can be achieved through creation of “transition packets” for outgoing senators to pass onto incoming senators.  The current senate should research the possibility of senators receiving a stipend and help facilitate an organization-wide “recruitment day”.  Fulltime staff will help develop “work plans” to assist senators in achieving individual goals.
2. The ASI Senate should strive to be the leading voice on campus in regard to environmental issues.  The organization, led by the senate, should move toward paperless distribution of documents and other materials.  Research should be conducted in the area of energy efficiency for both the Student Union and the campus.  Recycling and other sustainability initiatives should continue to be supported both financially and philosophically.
3. Continue to develop innovative approaches communicating with the student body at-large.  Better communication with our constituents can be accomplished through investing in a new cell phone texting initiative and the reorganization of the association’s website.  The senate should look into the possibility of creating a marquee in a central campus location (i.e. the quad) to help facilitate our marketing efforts.  Senators should make a greater effort to support the ASI Public Relations position and work to create a university-wide program calendar.
4. Priority Registration for athletes, honor students, and student government senators and executives should continue to be a primary objective.  Student government should work towards creating specific policy language to be submitted to the Academic Senate.
5. Lobby Corps will be created through the leadership of the External Vice President.  Recruitment and retention of Lobby Corps volunteers should be the preliminary objective within this goal.  Scheduling and meeting with local lawmakers will be critical during the spring 2009 semester.
6. The ASI Elections Committee will research the possibility of bringing online elections here to CSU Stanislaus.  If financially feasible, the committee should develop an implementation plan for the fall 2009 academic semester.

ORGANIZATION GOALS for 2009/2010

STUDENT UNION RENOVATION, EXPANSION AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENT

• Develop elements needed for a fee referendum which includes gaining campus support, marketing, advertising and costs.
• Develop concepts for an outdoor stage and a landscaped walkway project.
• Develop and implement procedures and guidelines to ensure sustainability concepts are included within all facility expansion, renovation and maintenance endeavors.
• Work at achieving a campus commitment to include food services within the University Student Union.

MARKETING AND INFORMATION

• With assistance from University Advancement develop and introduce a new USU logo.
• Refine the ASI & USU Leadership Training program to include additional topics of interest.
• Expand marketing and advertising efforts by creating new ways and means of communicating with the campus community.
• Continue with efforts to participate in campus new student orientation sessions.
• Work with campus colleagues to develop a proposal to implement an Activities Calendar on the CSU Stanislaus Home Page.

UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION PROGRAMMING STATEMENT

Develop and produce quality programming primarily for students, and also for faculty, staff and the local community. Our programs should reflect the diversity of our campus, accomplish the standard of expected quality and meet a wide variety of learning objectives established by the University Student Union Program Board. In order to achieve our objectives programming standards must include:

• Freedom to try new ideas and ability to test new directions in campus programming.
• A wide range of diverse programming on a regular basis throughout the academic year.
• Various programs for the student community with a focus on highlighting services and amenities offered by the University Student Union
• Continuous improvement in our standards of programming especially in the areas of creativity, levels of audience interest and production excellence.
• The development and implementation of policies and procedures which enable such programs to happen on a regular basis throughout the entire academic year.
• Regular assessment of programs and reports of findings to the Board of Director

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