Minutes November 2, 2010

November 2, 2010 Student Government Minutes
1.) Call to Order: 7:01PM
2.) Members in Attendance: Daniel Thomas, Josh Anderson, Kelli Paul, Paul Reed, Ashley Gerten,
Jon Maze, Nathan Turner, Rod Harris, Rayne Bozeman, Nick Warrington, Josh Cope, Adam
Deardorff, Costa Alimonos, Jamie Plamondon, Anna Potters, Steve Young, Lynsey Shepard,
Galen Crawford, Robert Matthews, Brandy Zapata, Christian Richarson.
3.) Approval of Minutes: No opposition
4.) Executive Reports:
 President, Daniel Thomas‐ This week has been very busy! I’ve given GetrowdyWSU.com
presentations to BSU, RCA, and the Guardian. I also sat in on the interview for associate
Diversity Affairs.
 Vice President, Josh Anderson‐ Campus Voice shirts are finally ordered! They will
hopefully come in during finals week. I gave a GetrowdyWSU.com presentation to
Student Legal Services and they have expressed interest in our project. They also want
to do any event that involves a D.W. I. Stimulator to remind students to stay safe during
spring break. Also, Sean and I are worked on surveys to see what students think about
having printers in the Nutter Center. Dr. Pringle is going to send them out to students
who have classes in the Nutter Center.
 Chief of Staff, Kelli Paul‐ I had a lot of fun emceeing Multicultural Halloween Night with
Dan!! I also attended UAB’s Decade Dance. I have going over your reports or lake
thereof. If you do not send in reports in the future I will add an extra office hour. My
main focus is bi‐weekly reports and it’s your choice to do progress or not. The SG
review is starting tomorrow and finally I wrote a new SOP for programming!
 Chief Justice, Paul Reed‐ I sat in on interviews and helped give presentations for
GetrowdyWSU.com. My constitution committee meeting is tomorrow at 11 to makes
changes/corrections to SG’s constitution. If you have any concerns or changes please
email them to me or feel free to join us at 11AM.
 Director of Internal Affairs, Ashley Gerten‐ I’ve done the normal agendas and minutes
but this week has been mainly filled up with meetings. I attended the parking appeals
meeting with Brandy, the Student Legal Services meeting with Josh and Brandy, RCA
General Assemble meeting in place of Brandy, and the Newman Catholic Student
Association meeting. Finally I got the HOR phone replaced for Marissa and Joel because
the old phone was not ringing.
5.) Committee Reports:
 Organizational Housing: Brandy/Sean‐ In the master plan, Forest lane is being replaced by
small group housing. A total of 250 new bed spaces will be made in small, house like
buildings. ORS would like to build as will fill the spaces, but contractors will most likely not
have that. Greeks will be looked at first with this because of housing funds they already have
(for instance Sigma Phi Epsilon has over $80,000 for housing). National orgs may have funds
to do so too. Looking to have language houses (you must speak French as soon as you enter
the house). There is also an opportunity to have gender neutral housing. Also, Academic
cohort housing groups (Nursing, Med school, Engineering…) There is a possibility to rent out
spots during the summer like some fraternities do on some campuses. Capstone is the
company that has the basic design. We also briefly discussed the new multipurpose center
and how that could affect these houses.
 Student Media Board Meeting: Sean‐ Guardian‐ Kept to 12 Pages for cost issues. There is
Lack of leadership for next year, so looking to hire new staff early to train. They are Hiring a
Nexus editor. Working on Winter Advertising spaces. The Online is getting good amount of
hits. Looking for more ways to optimize online features. Also More pieces of good hard
hitting articles will be coming this winter. WWSU‐ Hiring A new Sports director. New Online
Web Streaming service. Organization Collaboration Service and Looking to get a new faculty
to oversee engineering issues.
6.) Semester Transition Report:
 Jon‐ At the last Steering meeting we talked about the Ohio conference ideas and we are also
going to deiced on the ideas we want to us to remind student about the semester transition.
Finally, we are working out how students with 1 class can appeal it to their advisor.
7.) GetRowdyWSU.com Report:
 Paul‐ I am working on flowcharts, talking with marketing and communications/ their
concerns with moderation, I am also working on contract information and there have been a
lot of presentation with orgs.
8.) Cabinet Reports:
 Speaker of the House, Marissa Morton‐ Sorry I couldn't be at the meeting tonight, but my
grandma is in the hospital for another round of tests and biopsies, so I needed to go home
to take care of my sister while my parents are with her. Last week I helped out for awhile at
the Multicultural Halloween and met with a student who really had no clue what House of
Reps was. Apparently the e‐board for her org told her to just show up for them so they
could be in good standing, but never told her anything else. And on top of that, they gave
her the wrong time, so that was a little disappointing. At least I got her straightened out
and I think she's now going to be their official rep. The basketball competition between orgs
will be unveiled next Wednesday at the last house of reps meeting (which is Nov 10 at 5pm
in E163). It's really turning out to be something fun, and even Residence Services is
apparently going to help out. Now I just have to figure out how to weight the percentages
of attendees so that it's fair across the board. That's something I'll be working on from
home this week. I met with the Get Rowdy team yesterday...finally a meeting time I could
attend! Anyway, it was nice to get caught back up and I'll be working on that from home as
well. Simpson College is still having a committee look at the benefits of their bio‐diesel
generator for me, and Akron never got back to me about the tax service, so I'll try and
contact them while I'm up that way. Make sure your adopted orgs are coming to the last
meeting this quarter for House of Reps! Bob Grant will be there, so it's at least going to be
exciting! :)
 Assistant Speaker of the House, Joel Parker‐ As far as GetRowdy we have made significant
progress over the last week. I met with Dr. A about GetRowdy and he is having the contract
reviewed by Purchasing. I have a meeting with Dr. Sweeney tomorrow to present it to the
Office of the President. The committee met yesterday and reviewed our current progress
and each member is working on a particular task and we are meeting on Thursday to review
our tasks as well as we will have Jason from Squarecrop joining us via video chat to further
discuss the project. As for House of Representatives I met with Corey Griest yesterday to
move further ahead with a lot of the details for the Student Organization basketball
competition and we both have some things to finalize and then will be meeting again next
week to put the finishing touches on it. Next week Bob Grant, Athletic Director will be
announcing the competition at the House of Reps meeting. End of Report
 Director of Academic Affairs, Jonathan Maze‐ I have been busy this week but I was able to
meet with Kelli’s UVC class to talk about SG and semester transition. There has also been a
concern with a class that nursing students are having trouble getting into. So we are going
to try and make more sections so more students can take that class before the transition
happens. I am having another brainstorming meeting to finalize what ideas we will be using.
Finally, I am planning a meet and greet with advisors/ faculty within Lynsey’s college to have
a forum about the semester transition.
 Director of Disability Affairs, Nathan Turner‐ Today I had a meeting with potential donors
to the Stem program. I am also working on getting more students with disabilities into
college/give them a better transition into college. I meet with my advisor on starting an
organization for people with disabilities. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions on how to
make this organization successful let me know.
 Director of Diversity Affairs, Rod Harris‐ I helped out at Halloween Hoops and it went really
well. After Halloween Hoops I helped Rayne tear down Multicultural Halloween. I was still
working on getting safe space training. Rick Daniels has not gotten back to me but I have
another meeting with him about something else and I will just bring it up then. I also
conducted interviews for my associate position.
 Director of International Affairs, Rayne Bozeman‐This past week I sat in on the assistant
diversity affairs interviews. Thank you to everyone who helped with Multicultural
Halloween and UCIE’s program went very well also.
 Director of Public Relations, Tiffany Schweickart‐ Hello SG, Sorry for not being able to
attend the meeting tonight but here are a few updates. The SG bulletin board is now being
updated and will be finished by the end of next week. I am gathering more articles for the
next newsletter. I am working on projects to delegate to my associate. I am reviewing the
constitution and bylaws and will be sending my recommendations. Have a great week!
 Director of Student Affairs, Nick Warrington‐ I meet with Steve from vending services about
changing the covers of our vending machines to make them more WSU friendly. I then
contacted Pepsi to change them but it will take about 6 months to do. I will talk to Josh Cope
about artwork and what ideas we all have. Finally, the Raider friendly letters are ready to go
out.
 Director of Web Communications, Josh Cope‐ Thursday I handed out OMG shirts at
Halloween Hoops and since we had some leftover I handed them out at Multicultural
Halloween. I was at the GetRowdy meeting and I helped Marissa get the HOR website going
live on Wednesday.
9.) Senator Reports:
 Boonshoft School of Medicine Senator, Adam Deardorff‐ Thursday I attended and gave my
presentation to senior citizens on aging. Sundays I’ve been involved with the medical
students radio show and how to get a wider audience to hear the broadcasts. Finally I am
getting ready to go to the medical conference in D.C.
 College of Education and Human Services Senator, Sean Curtis‐ Could not attend the
meeting but sent his regards: “Greetings and Salutations, initially, thank goodness the
academic quarter has almost culminated. Campus Events that I have proceeded to attend
over the past week were: NPHC Panel, UAB Decade Dance, and the UAB Street Team. I
assumed the responsibility to attend Student Media Board for T‐Swag. I also had the Org
Housing Meeting with Brandy Z. Now, we are starting the Org Housing Steering Committee.
So far Members include Brandy, Jamie, and Grad Student Brook Johnson right now. I’m
looking to when to have a DSAC meeting soon, because we have a winter event on the
horizon. The Nutter Center survey was edited by Josh at I. Going to be sent out this week. I
also had a One on One with Josh A. Sorry once again for having a prior commitment with
the Sigma Phi Epsilon service auction, which is currently in the atrium. One Love, Sean E.
Curtis”
 College of Engineering and Computer Science Senator, Costa Alimonos‐ I sat in on my
college’s steering committee which went really well. My surveys were released on Friday for
getting white board in the study lounge. I am creating an application for my DSAB. Finally I
am looking to do a meet and greet with faculty and staff in the near future.
 College of Liberal Arts Senator, Jamie Plamondon‐ I am also planning a meet and great and
I have already started to get tables rented, etc. Next week Wednesday from 2‐4 Cocoa for
CoLA is going on in Millett Hall Atrium. Come out and have a good time!! Also Anything
Goes is playing in the CAC, if you want to usher for the musical you can sign up in the
theater department.
 College of Nursing and health Senator, Anna Potters‐ I sent 2 emails to CoNH for
Volunteering at the WSU emergency food pantry and for semester transitions. I attended
Halloween Hoops with WSSNA and a fundraiser for Theta Phi Alpha. I have added 1 new
member to WSSNA for nursing council and introduced myself to the new nursing tract
students for Fall 2010 during NUR 209. I also met with the new E‐board for WSSNA and
discussed possible alternatives for meetings using online whiteboard applications.
 College of Math and Science Senator, Steve Young‐ I am getting things ready for the Beagle
and Coffee Department event. I looked over the school spirit committee things to make area
businesses more raider friendly. Finally, I have almost completed adopting all the orgs
within my college.
 Raj Soin College of Business Senator, Lynsey Shepard‐ I have been in contact with my group
members to get my newsletter reviewed. I went to Halloween Hoops and Multicultural
Halloween. I also had a meeting with Dean Farmer to talk about future plans and ideas we
have. For example we want to have an advising day in winter quarter and spring quarter.
 School of Graduate Studies, Galen Crawford‐ I sat in on the interview for the associate of
diversity affairs, I meet with my dean to talk about goals and what I have planned. I am
meeting with the DSAB, and I am making a constitution for the graduate studies council.
Also I meet with Mary from CATS to talk about trying to condense WebCT, Course Studio,
and Pilot. Finally I am working on getting a pole for SG on the wings website.
 School of Professional Psychology, Che Hurt‐ N/A
 University College Senator, Robert Matthews – I DJ’ed Mr. Wright, passed out candy for
Multicultural Halloween, talked with my dean about changes in UVC classes and I was
getting my DSAB together.
 Residential Senator, Brandy Zapata‐ I helped set up and tear down Multicultural Halloween.
I am still working on visitor parking in the residential areas. I went to the Parking appeals
meeting with Ashley, the Student Legal Services meeting with Josh and Ashley, and the
Master Plan meeting. My main focus right now is on recycling in the residential areas.
Recycle Mania will start in January to help recycle and save energy.
 Commuter Senator, Christian Richardson‐ I helped Host Mr. Wright with Robert and I also
helped pass out candy and tear down Multicultural Halloween. I am getting my table ready
to get commuter student feedback. I also made a survey that I sent to CATS that will go out
during break. I will be starting to attend the parking appeals and parking study meetings
thanks to Ashley and Brandy for making me aware of those. Finally I am trying to meet with
the Commuter Student Association but they are having president and vice president issues.
10.)Public Forum‐ N/A
11.)Old Business: N/A
12.) New Business:
 Ryan Jones, Nominee for Associate Director of Diversity Affairs‐ A move to vote by
acclimation was made my Senator Young and Senator Potters Second that move.
Welcome to SG Ryan!
 Mike Gessner came and gave a presentation about the bookstore to SG.
13.)Advisor reports: N/A
14.)Announcements:
 Baylee Butler from RCA came and asked SG to help with her CAACURH philanthropy
project. You can turn in your cards to Brandy by Tuesday.
 SG has a table at the Raider Open house and we will need help with it. It is from 8:30‐12
in the SU atrium.
 Thank you Thursday is this Thursday to write thank you’s to teachers or staff. Look on
wings for more information!
15.)Adjournment: No opposition 8:22PM