March 18, 2022 Minutes SSE Board of Directors
Minutes
SONOMA STATE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Minutes
March 18, 2022MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Monir Ahmed
Mr. Justin Arenson
Ms. Ashley Blaylock
Ms. Noelia Brambila
Ms. Madison Green
Dr. Kyuho Lee
Mr. Neil Markley, Ex-Officio
Dr. Karen Moranski
Dr. Mario Perez
Ms. Emily Lusk Porter
Dr. Judy K. Sakaki
Dr. Anastasia Tosouni
Dr. John Urbanski
Ms. Amanda Visser, Ex-Officio
Mr. Fred Vaske
Dr. Michael Young
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None.
OTHERS PRESENT:
Ms. Lauren Antoni
Ms. Jill Crenshaw
Ms. Jessica Way
21.27 Call to Order
Mr. Ahmed called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m.
21.28 Approval of the December 10, 2021 Minutes
The minutes from December 10, 2021 were provided to the Board via email prior to the meeting. The minutes were approved unanimously.
21.29 President’s Report
Dr. Sakaki noted that the administration is focused on enrollment as it impacts every facet of the University. Decision Day will take place at the GMC. Due to supply chain issues and a desire to be sustainable, the University will not be providing printed programs at graduation this year.
21.30 University Report
Dr. Moranski shared that the enrollment numbers for Fall 2022 look encouraging. She also noted that the new financial aid award letters include the broken down cost of attendance for each individual. Online instruction goals for Fall 2022 are currently being assessed.
21.31 Vice President for Student Affairs Report
Dr. Young shared that in his interim position Student Affairs is working to support IT and is evaluating shared services configurations.
21.32 Associated Students Report
Ms. Brambila noted that the Associated Students have not heard complaints from students regarding the mask mandate change, especially since masks will still be required in instructional spaces. Associated Students are currently working with Dr. Young on providing assistance to first and second year students to orient them to the campus and provide information on the resources available to them.
21.33 Report from SSU Vice President for Administration and Finance/Chief Financial Officer and Chair of SSE Board of Directors
Mr. Ahmed discussed the importance of preparing the next generation for the workforce.
21.34 Chief Operating Officer’s Report
Mr. Markley shared that the culinary venues are experiencing a part-time, student worker crunch. He reviewed the recent SIP and Lobos revenue and discussed the Equitable Access for Learning Materials workgroup.
21.35 Chief Financial Officer’s Report
Ms. Visser reviewed the February 28, 2022 statement of activity and statement of net position.
21.36 Liquidity Enhancement and Future Operations
Mr. Markley discussed how SSE is currently negotiating with the University on reducing the rent of unused culinary spaces on campus. The land on Petaluma Hill Road continues to generate interest but has not garnered any offers. A budget or several budget options will be presented to the SSE Board of Directors in May. Dr. Kyuho offered suggestions on how SSE-occupied space in the Student Center could be reconfigured and Dr. Urbanski urged SSE leadership to present a plan of action sooner rather than later.
21.37 Other Non-Action Items
None.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:55 p.m.