During the Senate Meeting of October 31, 2011, the Projects & Services Committee announced that the Walk for Facilities will take place on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 3 PM. The Projects & Services Committee also provided updates to Academics and Rafique Khan was approved to serve as an aide on the committee. The Policy & Review Committee denied the Lawn and Mallet Club preliminary status and Chair Topudurti stated that she created a checklist that all advisors will provide to student groups before they petition for preliminary status. Sustainability Coordinator Finnie provided updates and stated that he will be looking into ways to make Meliora Weekend more eco-friendly.
Catie Tarantine and Sheridan Finnie gave a presentation on making UR a smoke-free campus, and Senate provided feedback and suggestions. The Projects & Services Committee announced that the Walk for Facilities will take place on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011 at 3 PM in the Ruth Merrill Center. Ryan Puffer was approved to serve as the IT Coordinator for the Projects & Services Committee. Sexual Health Awareness Group (SHAG) was de-recognized and constitution changes to D’Motions were approved. Additionally, the Senate had a discussion regarding Senators’ responsibilities and potential biases in response to the voting that took place last week to approve GlobeMed as an SA-recognized group. Senators and members of the Policy & Review and Appropriations Committee participated in this discussion.
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Senate began with a discussion about the changes in policies of the Bar Bus Committee and the Standing Committee on Alcohol Policy and Education (SCAPE). President Halpern and Security Coordinator Doko announced that the Safe Ride Home program will commence in November, and it will provide students with rides during the hours of 1-4 AM. The van has been purchased, and it will transport students to three stops: Hill Court, Southside and Riverveiw. Vice President Bhatia introduced a presidential initiative of reaching out to student groups to learn more about student diversity and the campus climate and how student government can better support these groups. Projects & Services announced that the IT Summit will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 5-7 PM. Additionally, there were two approvals by Senate: ROC the Raas’ constitution update to change their name to University of Rochester Raas and the SA-Recognition of GlobeMed.
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Senate approved multiple decisions made by the Policy & Review Committee. The Rochester Secular Students Alliance (RSSA) was approved as an SA-recognized group. Constitution changes made to Emergency included the addition of the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. The Senate also approved the de-recognition of two groups: Families Across Borders and Afro-Expressions. Additionally, Sustainability Coordinator Finnie provided numerous updates regarding improving sustainability initiatives on campus and how sustainability efforts will be implemented in the construction of the new buildings on campus. The Communications Committee reported that the first SA Spotlight on-campus highlighted SAVVY, and their World Vegetarian Day event was successful.
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Senate discussed the potential purchase of SA video cameras that would be available for student groups to utilize. President Halpern provided updates on the construction of the new media studies building and encouraged student government to support the Yellowjackets as they compete on NBC’s The Sing-Off. The Senate also discussed the Communications Committee’s new Facebook campaign and offered feedback to Chair Holden. Senators were approved to serve on various committees.
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Approved the Fall 2011 elections results, and the four freshmen Senators were welcomed to the table. The meeting included more approvals of representatives who will serve on the the various Senate Standing Committees and University Committees. Senators were elected to serve on the Steering Committee and the Appropriations Committee (SAAC). The Event Registration Committee discussed whether or not parties with alcohol may be held during the week. The Policy & Review Committee discussed changes to the PPM, the Communications Committee introduced a potential Facebook campaign to build fan base, and the Projects & Services Committee provided updates regarding City Cycles, dining and URSAHC.
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Meeting featured a lengthy discussion on security and student safety on-campus. This motion was introduced by ACJC Chief Justice Petersen and feedback was received from Senators and members of the gallery. The Policy & Review Committee discussed the pre-health task force, and the Projects & Services Committee noted various changes to dining and IT on-campus. The Senate also approved many Senators and aides to serve on various University Committees and Senate Standing Committees.
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Senate may have just kicked off for the spring semester, but it still has some fall semester business on the table. We can catch you up on how Senate wrapped up a great semester.
The Appropriations Committee (SAAC) was busy in December, approving supplemental funding for three groups. Policy and Review denied a fledgling student group SA recognition for lack of members, and Senate derecognized two student organizations. A few clubs may be out, but there’s one new club in: Swing Dance. Later, during the President’s Report, the room discussed the future of Fill Fauver. President Strenger is looking to transfer responsibility for Fill Fauver to an independent programming body.
Can’t make Senate meetings on Monday at 9 p.m.? Then check out The Hive each week, and we’ll give you a snapshot of what happened at the previous Senate meeting. Official minutes have not yet been approved for December 16.
There will be two Mid-Year Report information sessions
- January 18th at 7pm
- January 19th at 5pm
in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons. The information sessions will answer questions about the Mid-Year Report, explain the importance of Mid-Year evaluations, and provide some basic CCC tutorial. All organizations that are required to complete a report are encouraged to send one or more representatives to the information sessions.
The Mid-Year Report is due January 31st by 5pm to Susan Nielsen in Wilson Commons 201.
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