Appointment of directors

Sacramento State students Justine Yang and Robert Linch were appointed director of undeclared and director of social sciences and interdisciplinary studies.

ASI President Christina Romero swore Yang, Linch and Kiran Tariq, who was appointed director of business on March 5, into office.

Free attendance for students at California Higher Education Student Summit

ASI Board approved funds to pay for 60 Sac State students to attend the California Higher Education Student Summit for free.

The summit is put on by the California State Student Association and will be taking place in Sacramento from April 18 to 21.

Miguel Cervantes, ASI executive vice president, said the summit will allow students to build leadership and communication skills, network with students all over CA, and learn about issues relating to higher education.

Registered students will be required to attend workshops, a press conference at the State Capitol, and the March for Higher Education from Raley Field to the State Capitol.

All Sac State students will be eligible to apply when ASI finalizes the application.

Students who apply and are chosen through ASI will save the registration fee of $150 each.

For more information, click here to visit the CHESS website.

Direct deposit for financial aid

Suzanne Green, university CFO designee, said Sac State is implementing a module that would allow students to receive financial aid through a direct deposit into their bank account.

Green said students will have to sign up for the program that should be available by the end of this semester.

ASI members to visit Washington, D.C.

Seven ASI Board Members will be attending the 39th Annual Legislative Conference and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C., from Saturday to Tuesday in support of student rights and financial aid.

Legislation for conference funds was approved on Feb. 27. The legislation said ASI members will learn about higher education bills affecting students and meet with members of Congress and staff to discuss the bills.

ASI Board approved $7,181 for conference registration, airfare, hotel, food and car rental.

The ASI working board meeting scheduled for Wednesday has been canceled. ASI will hold its next board meeting on March 26.

For more information, visit the ASI website.

Ashley Downton can be reached at [email protected].