By: Jazzlyn Bleil, May 13, 2025
Cal Poly Pomona’s Associated Students, Inc. tackled student concerns, including sustainability initiatives, broken locker worries and campus dining complaints, during a board of directors meeting on May 1.
Ian Perez, ASI’s officer of sustainability and transportation, said it is important to continue to support ecologically sound efforts on campus.
“We want to fund more sustainable products and events,” Perez said. “It’s not just about endorsing green projects; it’s about actively promoting a culture of sustainability at Cal Poly Pomona.”
Sustainability efforts receive funding from the Green Initiative Fund, which provides monetary support; however, according to Perez, this is currently changing, and a new disbursement process will make funding more accessible and transparent.
ASI Vice President Megan Shadrick said many lockers at the BRIC are broken or unusable, which impacts students’ property safety.
“This is something that’s impacting students’ daily routines, and we’re looking into what can be done to resolve it,” Shadrick said.
Shadrick also said students are not satisfied with the dining options at the Bronco Student Center, and many have complained about Hibachi-San, which is persuading ASI to consider new options.
“We’ve heard consistent feedback from students,” Shadrick said. “There have been discussions with CPP Enterprises, and Chick-fil-A has been mentioned as a possible option.”
ASI is making a major effort to consolidate and update different policies according to ASI attorney general Anissa Patel.
“We’re reducing 144 outdated policies down to just four comprehensive ones,” Patel said. “This will make it much easier for new employees and students to navigate our guidelines.”
Andrew Soal, the board of directors’ treasurer, elaborated on the possible financial impact of tariffs on ASI operations.
“Tariffs could affect pricing and budgeting across the board,” Soal said. “We are monitoring the situation and factoring it into our planning.”
Soal said a new budget for the upcoming academic year will be a part of further and ongoing discussions.
The board encourages students to attend future meetings as a way for students to voice their concerns.
Feature image courtesy of Allison Larrimore
