Reporter

   The academic senate considered changing the maximum amount of units from 19 to 16.  Executive Vice President Precious Nwaoha attended the meeting with a subcommittee of the Academic Senate. Anything more than 16 units and the student would have to petition for it. CSUB’s current maximum units stand at 19.

   “ASI board will take out a resolution to keep it at 19 units” said Nwaoha.

   The ASI board recommended to keep the maximum amount of units at 19. The recommendation has been passed on to the academic senate. The academic senate will determine the maximum amount of units at CSUB.

   “One, they wanted unification in the catalog and the computer systems. Two, they believed there was a lot of academic load on the students, and so they wanted to take that load off of students and it was 16 before and they wanted to take it back,” said Nwaoha.

   Students had their opinions on the topic, and many disagreed with the change.

   “This change is unlikely to affect me, but the possibility of affecting me in creating a schedule for future semesters that is something I’m against,” said Tyler Nadon, a sophomore majoring in chemistry.

   Paulina Ackerman, a sophomore majoring in bio-tech, said it should be left to the individual.

   “I’m taking 18 units right now. It is a heavy load, but if you could personally handle it, I don’t know why not. It’s upon the individual to decide what they could take,” said Ackerman.

   Ackerman said, “I would have to petition my junior and senior year in order to graduate in 4 years for the graduation plan they made for me.”

   Wendy Melendez, director of Community Outreach asked for funds to reduce the cost in hosting a Runner Dance Marathon. The event will be held Oct. 21 from 7 a.m.–7 p.m. and anyone over the age of 18 is welcome.

   Runner Dance Marathon is a movement dedicated to Ryan White, who was diagnosed with AIDS following a blood transfusion at age 13. Ryan passed away in April 1990, a month before his high school graduation. The event now has more than 12 participating universities and continues to grow.

   “We are asking students to register two days prior to the event, and it’s a mandatory donation of $20. We want to give students a chance to raise the money for the entry. Many students arrive the day of the event and would pay $20 to enter. This is not a fee of entrance it’s a donation and all the money raised goes towards the cause,” said Melendez.