December 9, 2022 Minutes Board of Directors
Minutes
SONOMA STATE ENTERPRISES, INC. Minutes
December 9, 2022MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Monir Ahmed Ms. Ashley Blaylock Ms. Yasmin Esquivel Dr. Gerald Jones Dr. Kyuho Lee Dr. Ming‐Tung “Mike” Lee Mr. Neil Markley, Ex‐Officio Mr. Taylor Rozek Dr. Anastasia Tosouni Dr. John Urbanski Ms. Amanda Visser, Ex‐Officio
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Dr. Karen Moranski Dr. Mario Perez Mr. Fred Vaske Dr. Audra Verrier
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mr. Clayton Trent Ms. Jessica Way
AGENDA
22.15 Call to Order
Mr. Ahmed called the meeting to order at 2:35 pm Clayton Trent was introduced as the incoming AS Representative as Taylor Rozek will be leaving the Board.
22.16 Approval of the September 30, 2022 Minutes
The minutes from September 30, 2022 were provided to the Board via email prior to the meeting. The minutes were approved unanimously with no changes.
22.17 President’s Report
Dr. Lee discussed how exciting it is be have the students back on campus. We are dealing with issues from declining enrollment and the pandemic. SSU has the 3rd highest graduation rate in the CSU, 1st or 2nd transfer rate, and practically 0% achievement gap for students of different backgrounds. We are seeing 22% higher completed applications than last year while the CSU rate is 9.6% higher.
22.18 University Report
None
22.19 Vice President for Student Affairs Report
REACH is looking at incentives for housing to help drive enrollment and occupancy. We have launched Faculty/Staff housing on-campus and are working with SRJC on a housing collaboration. DSS is proctoring 200 exams.
22.20 Associated Students Report
Ms. Esquivel reported the final senate meeting took place, installing 3 new senate members. Lobo’s pantry is quite successful so they are implementing delivery to help students and lessen inventory. They held an open forum with students making positive remarks about the year thus far.
22.21 Report from SSU Vice President for Administration and Finance/Chief Financial Officer and Chair of SSE Board of Directors
Mr. Ahmed reported that the campus held a meeting with local cities and agencies to strengthen our relationship. The campus held a joint cabinet meeting with SRJC and meetings with: the Sonoma County Office of Education, First 5 and early childhood providers upcoming; The Fairfield Osborne Preserve project to open it to community; power out 12/26 to 30 for maintenance; SSE largest employer for campus.
22.22 Chief Operating Officer’s Report
Mr. Markley reported the we are looking at approximately 5% rate increase (CPI). The Seawolf Bundle will be launching in the Fall 2023. Marketing activities for the program will be ramping up this Spring. The search for the Culinary Director continues. Toast has reopened for service. Charlie Brown’s will be next venue to be considered but there is no timeline.
22.23 Chief Financial Officer’s Report
Ms. Visser reported the finance committee met and the 10/31/22 financials were reviewed and reserve calculation was reviewed and approved.
22.24 Strategic Plan Update
Mr. Markley reviewed the 2019 strategic plan.
22.25 Other Non-Action Items
Dr. Kyuho Lee asked if there was a land update, there was none.
Meeting Adjourned at 4:13 pm