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Mission Statement

Committed to the principle of student self-determination in the shared governance of the university, the Associated Students of CSULB seeks to facilitate the achievement of students’ educational objectives and life goals through programs, services, and facilities that advocate student needs and interests, compel student representation in campus decision making and provide students with resources that they identify as necessary for their intellectual, social and physical development.

About ASI

Associated Students, Inc. Students automatically become members of ASI when they pay their mandatory student fees at the time of registration. Services provided by ASI to the CSULB community include the University Student Union, the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center, and the Student Recreation & Wellness Center. ASI also funds various scholarships, major and minor campus events and programs, and supports a robust student-run media division which includes a weekly newspaper, TV station and state-of-the-art radio station.

ASI has a rich history of strong student leaders and executive officers who have been at the forefront of many university milestones. From the building of the University Student Union and Student Recreation & Wellness Center, to advocating for the 24-hour opening of the University Library during finals and the development of the first Disabled Student Services center on campus, ASI has been proud to be an important part of CSULB’s history.

For a corporate overview, visit our press and corporate information webpage at asicsulb.org/press.

SRWC History

ASI Ed Campaign & Proposed Construction

The beginning picture

ASI launched an educational campaign and proposed the construction of a 126,500-square-foot facility in a student fee referendum.

06, 2005

ASI Online Survey

The beginning picture

In the Fall, ASI conducted an online survey that asked students about their recreational needs. About 8,000 students took the survey, or 23% of the student body. The results showed that in general, students (79%) were not aware of what a student recreation center entailed. Additionally, the results showed that 80% of the students said they engaged in some type of recreation off campus, and that 54% were in support of building the SRWC.

06, 2005

Fee Referendum Vote

Student body center picture

On February 27-28, 2007 the fee referendum took place for the Student Recreation & Wellness Center. Overwhelmingly, students voted for the SRWC; 74.7% to 25.2%.

02, 2007

Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 30, 2009

Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 30, 2009

01, 2009

Topping Off Ceremony on June 23, 2009

Building USU picture

Topping Off Ceremony on June 23, 2009

06, 2009

SRWC Grand Opening on September 20, 2010

SRWC Grand Opening on September 20, 2010

09, 2010

Inaugural Owen’s Condition for Tuition Program

Inaugural Owen’s Condition for Tuition Program

02, 2011

Misty May Book Signing

Misty May Book Signing

03, 2011

1 Year Anniversary of the SRWC

1 Year Anniversary of the SRWC

04, 2011

Farber Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

Farber Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

05, 2011

Athletic Business Architectural Showcase Award

Athletic Business Architectural Showcase Award

06, 2011

Recreation Management Architectural & Innovative Design Award

Recreation Management Architectural & Innovative Design Award

07, 2011

Design Award of Merit from the Society of American Architects

The NEW USU picture

Design Award of Merit from the Society of American Architects

08, 2011

Inclusive Recreation Programming established

Inclusive Recreation Programming established

03, 2012

Beach Balance Naming Ceremony

Beach Balance Naming Ceremony

04, 2012

Over 1 million visits to the SRWC since it opened

Over 1 million visits to the SRWC since it opened"

04, 2012

NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award

New CDC picture

NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award

05, 2012

Robeks Opened

New Fee Referendum picture

Robeks Opened

02, 2013

Pura Vida Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

SRWC Opening picture

Pura Vida Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

05, 2013

Best Value Schools: Top 20 Most Impressive College Gyms and Student Recreation Centers

Beach Pantry Opens

Best Value Schools: Top 20 Most Impressive College Gyms and Student Recreation Centers

06, 2013
 

Exercise is Medicine Gold Level Campus

ASI Pushes to Change LBSU Mascot

Exercise is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC) is a program calling upon universities and colleges to engage in the promotion of physical activity as a vital sign of health.

04, 2015

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