Senate Meeting

 

October 2, 2007

 

Ben

       - university growth plan:  The faculty is recieving grand plan, they will get in within the semester.  Student level? - see what they think, if that's what     we want to do.   Its been an informal discussion, but is now becoming serious. 

      - Be Heard Gonzaga:  Ben is encouraging advertising and and ideas are welcome.  You can contact Julia online for any questions/comments/suggestions.  Thanks Julia.

      - This Saturday:  Unveiling of bronze bulldog.  All students invited.  It is the Senior gift of 2006.

 

Father Steve Hess (advisor to senate)

- Back from Germany

   Role in the senate

- Student Dean

- Students feel free to stop by anytime.

- Here for resources, information, and to direct the senate.

- He will bring up issues that need student voice

- Senate will be invited to a lunch or dinner with father Hess to get to know each other: a list of dates is being passed out for review.

 

Committee Reports

Governance

Mike

things to talk about (bills)

more security at dussault

transfer student representative - ways to get around the constituional restrictions

computer updating

also taking time to review the constitution

 

student affairs

lila

presenting bill - rfc and for getting more bike racks

cog food

extending crosby's hours on weekends

sedexho to go lunch

recycling bin increase in dorms

 

academics

scotty

discussed the following:

Q policy - cheating policy

advisors - problem with them not being helpful or personal enough

registration between colleges

 

Finance

Derrick

Getting funds to clubs

 

Bill SBF100702 Intoduced and passed

 

Memphis shooting ideas:

a quick note of sorrow for the shooting sent to memphis.

get the note out by this week

Delaware shooting also?

 

Drew

- transfer student representative - to put this in the constitution, it needs to be approved by the entire student body

- Josh Blue is coming - sign up sheet to help create a venue-like environment will be out next week.

- Be Heard - Julia - the senate will recieve submissions from students.