AS Annual Report 2024-2025

Administration / Human Resources

• Number of Managerial Staff (MPPs): 5
• Number of Full-time Professional/Clinical Staff: 39
• Number of Part-time Staff: 24
• Number of student employees: 138
• Number of volunteers: 89 

Our Employee Demographics by Ethnicities:

• Hispanic or Latino: 42%
• White: 29%
• Black or African American: 8%
• Asian: 19%
• American Indian or Alaska Native: 1%
• Two or More Races: 1%

Our Employee Demographics by Gender:

• Female: 52%
• Male: 46%
• Non-Binary: 2%

Staff Transitions:

• We conducted a national search for a new Executive Director, who started on 7/28.
• We filled our Marketing Manager position with an internal promotion. 
• At the end of the Fiscal Year, we had several staff vacancies:  
  • Assistant Director - Children's Center
  • Office Coordinator - Children's Center
  • Facilities Coordinator
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Supervising Teachers - Children's Center
  • Teachers - Children's Center
  • Ticket Office Supervisor

Staff Accomplishments and Contributions:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program: 6 employees and 1 dependent participated.
• Leadership: John Doebler, HR Manager, served on the AOA Executive Committee and participated in a workgroup to evaluate the annual conference's value to members.
• Professional Development: Cindy Cerna, HR Coordinator, completed coursework toward a SHRM Professional Certification; exam scheduled for FY 25/26.
• Student Assistant Hired: Addition of a Student Assistant has alleviated department workload, especially for the HR Coordinator.

Accounting and Finances 

Associated Students (AS) Accounting and Financial Services provides many amenities to all CSUN students, especially when it comes to clubs and organizations. AS Accounting and Financial Services works with CSUN-recognized clubs and organizations by handling agency (club) accounts and AS-budgeted accounts when an allocation has been approved by the senate.

• Number of Club/Orgs Accounts: 491 
• Amount of Scholarships and Grants including Number of Students who Benefited: Allocated $161,388 in scholarships

Staff Accomplishments and Contributions:

• Worked with Student Leadership and the Finance Committee to revise the Associated Students Code On Finance to make it coherent and straightforward for readers.
• Worked with the Finance Committee to increase travel funding allocations to allow student clubs and organizations to maximize their reach and presentation opportunities to show case the university

Children's Center

The AS Children’s Center is a high-quality early childhood development program that provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. The program promotes each child’s physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Daily activities foster each child’s development to their fullest potential.

Accredition

Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

• NUMBER OF FAMILIES SERVED: 120
• NUMBER OF CHILDREN SERVED: 122
• NUMBER OF TEACHERS: 12
• NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 17
• NUMBER OF STUDENT EMPLOYEE: 25
• NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED: 64,000

GRANT AND FUNDRAISING

California Department of Education/Early Education, California Department of Social Services , Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).Grant with the U.S. Department of Education's Child Care Access Means Parents in School Program(CCAMPIS).

Staff Accomplishments and Contributions:

• At the Children’s Center, we are intentional in creating an inclusive and culturally responsive environment that reflects and respects the diverse backgrounds of the children and families we serve. Our classrooms integrate children's books, visual materials, and learning experiences that highlight non-traditional gender roles and promote equity. For example, we include literature and classroom images that portray individuals in a variety of roles, challenging gender stereotypes and broadening children’s understanding of possibilities.
• Dress-up areas are thoughtfully stocked with clothing and props that encourage imaginative play across a range of identities and professions, free from gender norms. Our classroom environments also feature photographs, artifacts, and materials that reflect the cultures, languages, and family structures represented within our center community.
• In addition to daily inclusive practices, we host an annual multicultural celebration that honors and showcases the rich diversity of our families. This event invites participation from families and staff , fostering a sense of community and mutual respect. Our personnel are reflective of the campus’s diverse population and are actively engaged in all classroom and center-wide activities, supporting a welcoming and affirming space for all children and families. 

AS Marketing

The Marketing Department is responsible for promoting the mission, vision, reputation and brand of Associated Students through media relations, publications, video production and Web communications. 

Follow our social media links:

Instagram: @csunas
Facebook: @csunas
Tiktok: @csunas

SOCIAL MEDIA NUMBERS, INCLUDING FOLLOWERS, ENGAGEMENTS, MIND REQUESTS, AND WEBSITE TRAFFIC:

• CSUNAS Social Media Numbers:
  • Instagram Followers - 16,681
  • Instagram reach for the past year: 297,100
  • Instagram Accounts engaged in the last 90 days - 4,635
  • Instagram Accounts reached in the last 90 days - 60,516
  • Facebook Page Followers - 15,256
  • Facebook Page Reach for the last year - 7,800
  • MIND Screen Requests - 350
• CSUN AS Productions:
  • -Instagram Followers: 8,120
  • -Facebook Followers: 1,272
  • Reach for the past year: 
  • -Instagram: 49,400
  • -Facebook: 313
• CSUN AS Sustainability: 
  • Instagram Followers: 3,397
• CSUN AS Leadership: 
  • Instagram Followers: 1,217
• CSUN AS Outdoor Adventures:
  • -Instagram Followers: 4,769
  • -Facebook Followers: 6,244
  • Reach for the past year:
  • -Instagram: 42,700
  • -Facebook: 2,000
• CSUN Matador Bike Shop:
  • -Instagram Followers: 263
• CSUN AS Sport Clubs: 
  • -Instagram Followers: 1,645
  • -Facebook Followers: 1,904
  • Reach for the past year:
  • -Instagram: 65,800
  • -Facebook: 2,200

NUMBER OF MARKETING CAMPAIGNS (INCLUDING NON-AS)
The Marketing Department has ran over 80+ successful Marketing campaigns over the past year.

STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS:

• The Marketing Department has had a lot of great things to report about from this past year. We have run successful campaigns for new and recently revived AS events - such as: Save the Bees, Sol Fest, and Paint and Plant, to name a few, all while continuing to Market yearly events such as the Farmers Markets, Big Show, Big Comedy and Big Lecture. Our Big Comedy and Big Lecture events both sold out and the attendance for our Big Show event was an increase based on shows in the past.
• The Marketing Department has also been successful in making a ton of Video content to not only promote AS in general, but to also promote specific AS Departments. We filmed a new mini-series titled "The More you Know," that followed the AS Vice-President around the different AS Departments and showed off the wonderful resources or events we as an organization put together. We have continued to make a lot of fun content to fill the page just so students have something fun to watch, from TikTok trends that apply to our organizations or funny bits that help students laugh and check out, such as the Auto Complete Interview with AS President Katie Karroum. We have also made really successful commercials for events, like the Deorro Big Show Announcement, the Summer Movie Fest Lineup Trailer, and the recaps for our big events.
• Our presence on Social Media has continue to grow over the year and we have continued to receive tons of great feedback from the students on campus and our fellow campus partners, including the main CSUN Marketing team. Our social media following has continue to grow as well and has increased we have from 14,809 at the beginning of the year to a following of 16,681. We have also started to do collaboration posts for our Hot Seat episodes where we have partnered with CSUN Apply and CSUN Giving Day this past year to help promote their events and enrollments. We are going to continue to be open to collaborating with other campus partners and have already started talking with CSUN Athletics in a collab Hot Seat episode for the Fall Semester. 

AS Information Technology

IT Highlights

• Two of our student assistants, Matt Mirbasoo and Suzy Avanisian, graduated this semester and have already found their first post-college jobs. Matt is at the City of Burbank Police Department's IT division, and Suzy is at a managed IT service provider (MSP) based out of Calabasas.
• Pat Speers was voted in as the Vice Chair of the AOA IT Committee for 2025 and is serving on the AOA Conference Planning Committee.
• Calvin Yun is continuing service to the AOA IT Committee as Chair for 2025 and serving on the AOA Executive Committee as well as an observer on the CSU system-wide Information Security Advisory Committee.
• AS IT has successfully established and implemented an internal change control process to improve communication, transparency, and continuity.
• In an ongoing effort to minimize downtime for our users, AS IT has been working with our partners at CSUN IT Desktop Architecture to improve our mobile device management.
• In collaboration with our partners at USU RES, we have successfully live streamed all of AS' 2024-2025 Senate Meetings from two different venues.
• Calvin Yun has obtained the CompTIA A+ certification for IT support.
• Led a successful IRA Annual Budget Request system with minimal disruptions.
• Implemented an internal change control process for enhanced communication and transparency.
• Partnered with CSUN IT Desktop Architecture to improve mobile device management.

Outdoor Adventures

Since 2008, CSUN Outdoor Adventures (OA) has been providing unique recreational opportunities to the CSUN community. Through our Wilderness Outings, RIDGE Rockwall, rental center, team building program, workshops and clinics, Outdoor Leadership Program, and most recently Camp Matador, we provide awe-inspiring, transformative experiences to more than 6,000 students each year. 

• NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED CAMP MATADOR: 90
• NUMBER OF TRIPS: 44
• NUMBER OF TRIP LEADERS: 23
• NUMBER OF STUDENTS INVOLVED IN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: 23
• NUMBER OF LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS REQUESTED/PRESENTED: 17
• NUMBER OF ITEMS RENTED: 899
• NUMBER OF BIKES REPAIRED/MAINTAINED: 250
• NUMBER OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES: 34
• NUMBER OF STAFF EMPLOYEES: 2
• NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 40
• LIST ANY TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS HELD FOR STUDENTS AND/OR STAFF: 8

Staff Accomplishments and Contributions:

• Outdoor Adventures was successfully re-accredited for six years by the Association for Experiential Education. This recognition followed comprehensive site visits, policy reviews, and staff interviews. The review commended the program’s commitment to quality, risk management, and alignment with professional standards.

• Wilderness Medical Certifications:
  • Both the Manager and Coordinator re-certified their Wilderness First Responder (WFR) credentials.
     
  • One Student Trip Leader also earned a WFR certification, strengthening the team’s safety and readiness.

Productions

AS Productions brings the Matador spirit to life! From concerts to farmers markets, lectures and movie nights, Productions aims to bring quality events to CSUN Students & the community. Productions provides students memorable and iconic opportunities to make the most of their college experience here at CSUN.

• NUMBER OF EVENTS: 55
• NUMBER OF STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED EVENTS: ~16,689
• NUMBER OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES:10
• NUMBER/LIST OF COLLABORATIONS WITH NON-AS DEPT: 23 collaborations with non-AS departments

Department Accomplishments and Contributions:

• Sold out Big Lecture [featuring Josh Peck]
• Sold out Big Comedy [featuring Troy Bond]
• Hosted a successful Big Show concert [featuring Deorro]
• Placed over 2360 safety barricades over the year while setting up for events
• Big Show program won the 2025 CSUN Jolene Koester Team Award

Sport Clubs

The Sport Clubs program provides CSUN students an opportunity to participate in regionally and nationally competitive sports and recreational activities. The program is designed to allow each CSUN student a chance to participate in a sport club individually or as a member of a team.

• NUMBER OF SPORT CLUBS: 28
• NUMBER OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES: 33
• NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: 39
• NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN SPORT CLUBS (TOTAL): 746
• NUMBER OF STUDENTS ATTENING SPORTS-A-PALOOZA: 984 

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS HELD FOR STUDENTS AND/OR STAFF:

• Staff Training and Staff Team Building (both held in August) 
• Staff Refresher Training (held in January) 
• Officer Orientation in August and then Officer Refresher training in January 
• Sport Clubs 101 in October for all new participants

SPECIAL AWARDS AND COMPETITIONS WON: 

• Archery: only CSU to have shooters place into the nationally-renowned "All-American Academic Team", first in club history. At indoor nationals Jennifer Foster placed 9th nationally and Christian Quindipan placed 6th nationally. Regionally, the men's barebow team won silver and Placed 8th out of 17 schools in the west region.
• Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: Won the past two team belts at the regionally competition, accruing 4 gold medals, 10 silver medals, and 6 bronze at the most recent competition.
• Cheer: All girl placed 2nd and Coed finished top 5 at the USA Collegiate Championships. Coed placed 2nd at NCA College Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL.
• Esports: League of Legends finished 6th nationally, Rocket League placed in the CCS Championship and made nationals, Valorant placed 4th nationally, Smash placed 7th in PlayFly's Smash Bros Playoff Tournament, Overwatch Teams finished 2nd and 10th in the Facelt League.
• Men's Rugby: Golden Coast Conference Division 2 champions.
• Men's Soccer: Finished 2nd in the Aztec Cup and Director's Cup, finished 3rd in the Open regional playoff.
• Men's Volleyball: A-team finished 2nd at the Las Vegas Classic tournament and the B-Team won Gold in Division 3AA at nationals.
• Swim: Placed 6th overall at the UCLA Fall Invite.
• Tennis: placed in silver bracket at Berkley tournament.
• Women's Soccer: 2nd place in league, 3rd place in the UCSD tournament, and 4th place in playoffs.
• Wrestling: Women's team placed 2nd in annual quad dual.

Department Accomplishments and Contributions:

• We transitioned to a new software and are the pilot school working with the software developer to break into the club sports/campus recreation space
• Hired our new Sport Clubs Coordinator, Ireland McGuire
• MSN Executive Producer was awarded AS Student Staff of the Year
• Phillip attended the SWATA Conference.
• Joyce earned CES Certification.
• Ireland and Dustin attended the NIRSA Annual Conference.
• Dustin also participated in the Higher Education Summit in Dallas, TX.

Sustainability

AS Sustainability's main goal is to educate, support, & participate in various sustainability projects on CSUN's campus. Some of AS Sustainability events they host include: Earth Fair, Refill & Repairs, Virtual Trash Talker Series, Thursday Thrift, and other events.

• NUMBER OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES: 10
• NUMBER OF EVENTS: 13
• LIST OF EVENTS: Earth Fair, CRAMPS, Campus Sustainability Day, Refill & Repairs [x6], Thursday Thrift [x2], Eco Fashion Expo, Paint & Plant 

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND ATTENDANCE/SUCCESS:

• Earth Fair: ~2000 attendees
• CRAMPS: ~200 attendees
• Campus Sustainability Day: ~300 attendees
• Refill & Repairs [x6]: ~600 attendees
• Thursday Thrift [x2]: ~200 attendees
• Eco Fashion Expo: ~100 attendees
• Paint & Plant: ~200 attendees

Campus Partners' Events Supported:

• CSUN BikeFest
• CSUN EV Car Show
• Swap & Shop (w/ Housing & CSUN Sustainability)
• Climate Justice Education Week (w/ The Institute of Sustainability)

Department Accomplishments and Contributions:

• In the spring semester alone, we have diverted over 2400 plastic containers from the landfill due to our Refill & Repair events and Earth Fair event.
• Hosted 6 Refill & Repair events (over the academic year) with over 87 gallons of soaps, shampoos, & conditioners for the campus to take advantage of.
• AS Sustainability collaborated with 25 CSUN affiliated vendors, including: various AS Departments, the Institute of Sustainability, CSUN Facilities services, Physical Plant Management, Sustainability Club, and more.

Student Leadership

The Student Government division of Associated Students (AS) represents the student body, advocates its needs and defends its interests in dealings with faculty, campus administrators and government officials.

Student Government is comprised of student leaders who seek to provide the ultimate college experience and uphold the mission and vision of AS Student leaders encourage shared governance, student advocacy and collaboration with other campus and community entities.
 

NUMBER OF STUDENT LEADERS (SENATE/CABINET/ETC.):  

• Cabinet: 12
• Senate: 16
• Committee Members: 24

NUMBER OF COMMITTEES: 9
NUMBER OF SENATE MEETINGS: 30
NUMBER OF FINANCE MEETINGS: 20
NUMBER OF OTHER COMMITTEES MEETINGS: 90
NUMBER OF RESOLUTIONS PASSED: 11
NUMBER OF STUDENTS VOTED: 3,063 of 36,177 (8.5%)

NON-AS COMMITTEES SERVED ON:
Student leaders participated in 40 non-AS committees, including the Academic Calendar Committee, Academic Grievance and Grade Appeals Board, Academic Technology Committee, CSUN Foundation Board, Social Justice Scholarship Committee, The University Corporation Board of Directors, University Planning and Budget Group, and the USU Board of Directors, among many others. In addition, AS student leaders were actively involved in various campus-wide search and screen committees.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS:
Student leaders received training covering a range of topics, including the history of Associated Students, parliamentary procedure, AS finance and fiduciary responsibilities, event planning, CliftonStrengths, AS operations, legislative referrals, and more.

RESOLUTION TITLES:

• SB-2024-25-001: To Pause the Implementation of the CSU Systemwide Time, Place & Manner Policy
• SB-2024-25-002: Opposition to the CSUN Ready Equitable Access Proposal
• SB-2024-25-003: John Paul Gale Sports Clubs Scholarship
• SB-2024-25-004: Call to Action in Support of Undocumented Students
• SB-2024-25-005: Project Rebound – Support for Staffing and Prioritization of Program
• SB-2024-25-006: Call to Uplift Cultural Houses and Resource Centers
• SB-2024-25-007: Continued Support of the Food Pantry
• SB-2024-25-008: Filtered Water Accessibility and Sustainability in Student Housing
• SB-2024-25-009: Condemning Anti-Transgender and Anti-Nonbinary Policy and Rhetoric
• SB-2024-25-010: Support for California Legislation for the 2025 Cycle
• SB-2024-25-011: Condemning Federal Actions from President Donald Trump and the Executive Brand

Ticket Office

The AS Ticket Office offers ticketing services for nearly all campus events, from athletics and comedy to theater, music and more. Discounted tickets to local movie theaters and theme parks are also available.

TICKET OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS

• Sold 36,000 tickets totaling $344,340 for 250 CSUN events.
• Sold 1,744 transit passes, including 1,564 U-Passes.
• Sold a total of 1,741 Big Show tickets.
• Distributed all tickets for Big Lecture: Featuring Josh Peck and Big Comedy: Featuring Troy Bond.
• Sold over 12,000 theme park and movie passes in person, over the phone, and online.
• Sold 1,773 transit passes, including 1,564 U-Passes.

Financial Summary: FY 2023–2024

Associated Students (AS) continues to serve the CSUN community with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to student-centered investment. In fiscal year 2023–2024, AS managed over $11.4 million in revenue, directing the majority of funds toward programs, services, and infrastructure that directly support students.
 

Revenue Breakdown

Total Operating Revenue: $11,444,475

Key sources of income included:

• Student Activity Fees: $9,054,938
  The primary funding source supporting student government, services, programs, and operations.
   
• Student Services Programs: $1,454,107
  Revenue from engagement initiatives, resources, and support services.
   
• Cultural Affairs Programs: $428,812
  Supporting student-led cultural expression and identity-based programming.
   
• Recreation Programs: $406,232
  Includes income from Outdoor Adventures, Sport Clubs, and fitness initiatives.
   
• Other Income & Investments: $70,386
  Includes investment income, administrative fees, and miscellaneous revenue.

Expense Breakdown

Total Operating Expenses: $11,609,730

Spending was strategically focused on enhancing student life, governance, and community-building:
 

• Student Affairs Programming: $3,587,018
  The largest expense category, reflecting AS’s focus on student development and support.
   
• Recreation Programs: $1,795,836
  Funding for trips, team sports, fitness, and inclusive outdoor access.
   
• Cultural Affairs: $1,312,312
  Sustaining events and initiatives that reflect the diversity of the CSUN student body.
   
• Student Government: $646,923
  Resources for student leadership, representation, and shared governance.
   
• Communication & Media: $501,663
  Includes outreach, branding, and social media operations.
   
• Academic & Financial Aid Support: $216,635
  Funding academic enrichment and student aid opportunities.
   
• Administrative Operations: $3,549,343
  Supports staffing, compliance, infrastructure, and business continuity.

Fiscal Outcome
 

• Change in Net Assets: + $1,611,553
  
  AS ended the year with a strong surplus, which will be reinvested into key priorities for FY 2025–26.
   
• Net Assets (End of Year): $16,186,279
  
  A reflection of AS’s ongoing commitment to long-term financial health and sustainability.

Looking Ahead

AS will continue using student dollars to fund initiatives that matter—from DEIJA programs and student jobs to sustainable infrastructure and inclusive events. Upcoming investments will focus on expanding access, streamlining services, and ensuring that every CSUN student feels seen, heard, and supported.