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ASI, Inc.
Student Affairs
University Student Union, Room 316 & 317
559.278.2656
FAX 559.278.2720
http://asi.csufresno.edu
Associated Students, Inc.
As the recognized student body governing organization, ASI, California State University, Fresno provides a means for effective student participation in the governance of the university, fosters awareness of student opinions on campus issues, assists in the protection of students' rights, and provides programs and services to meet the needs of the students and campus community.
The ASI Leadership Team comprises three separate branches of government. The executive officers include the following: president, executive vice president, and vice president of finance. Fifteen senators are elected either as representatives of their academic college/school or as at-large senators. There are eight academic representatives: agricultural sciences and technology, arts and humanities, business, education, engineering, health and human services, science and mathematics, and social sciences.
The at-large senators are responsible for activities and projects related to specific campus constituencies and issues, such as student organizations, activities, and parking.
The third branch is the Student Court, comprising a chief justice, vice chief justice, and associate justices. The Court makes rulings on actions taken by executives and senators.
How Do I Become a Member of Associated Students, Inc.?
Enrolled students who pay campus fees at Fresno State are automatically members of the ASI. Students can get involved in Associated Students programs, services, and governance by contacting the Associated Students office or by visiting the Web site listed above.
The per-semester student body fee supports programs such as campus publications, recreation and intramural sports activities, and student organizations, as well as provides for the day-to-day operations of student government.
How do I get involved?
There are many exciting opportunities for involvement in ASI. Please visit the Web site or call the office for more information.
Programs and Services
Within the annual operating budget, funds are allocated to student organizations, intramural and club sports, programs and services, and education initiatives.
- Student Clubs and Organizations Funding. The annual budgeting process for student groups gives organizations an opportunity to request funds for speakers, promotional and publicity, entertainment performers, and more. In 2006-2007, $110,000 was budgeted for recognized student clubs and organizations.
- Educational Research and Project Grants. Educational Research and Project Grant (rGrant) offers financial support to both graduate and undergraduate research projects (under faculty supervision) in all academic disciplines. See the ASI' office for details.
- Instructionally Related Activities. This program, which is administered by ASI, provides funding for activities and laboratory experiences that are partially sponsored by an academic program, discipline, or department and that are integrally related to ASI' instructional offerings. More than $500,000 was allocated in the 2008-2009 school year. More information and applications are available on the ASI Web site.
- ASI Readership Program. ASI provides hundreds of copies of the Fresno Bee and other newspapers such as the New York Times and USA Today for the campus each school day. Pick up your free copy at one of the 17 newsstands on campus.
- ASI's Laptop Loaner Program. ASI provides laptops for students to check out for free at the Henry Madden Library. Students with two forms of identification; one must be a Fresno State ID. Students can rent laptops for up to four hours at a time.
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