Student Government Association Minutes s9

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION MINUTES November 3, 2009

I. ROLL CALL: Courtney Sarantos, Samantha LaCasse, David Kemp, Krysta Livingstone, Megan Bishop, Karen Renda, and Sean White were absent.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM October 20, 2009: The minutes were accepted.

III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Colleen Murphy A. Good evening everyone and Happy November. I move to accept Charlie Bain as the President of the Apartment Complex. The motion was seconded and passed. B. We are sending around the contact list for the last time. C. I had a meeting today about housing. Publicity for housing sign ups and deposit dates will start right after Thanksgiving. Room reservation deposits will be due on March 1st and immediately after spring break, apartment sign ups will commence. D. So far the feedback on co-ed apartments has been nothing but positive. ResLife is looking to open this option up to more apartments. Do you have any feedback on Co-ed apartments? 1. KRISTIN MAZEIKA: I had a friend who thought she was going to be a 4 girl, 2 guy apartment and then they switched it over and is now a 4 guy, 2 girl apartment and she was really uncomfortable. Is there any way they can advertise the changes. E. Apartment selection. They are looking at three models right now. One would be to keep it the way it is. You turn in a 4 or 6 person roster. The roster must be full and you can choose 4 or 6 and that is that. The second model is where everyone signs up for a room, not full apartments. You piece meal the whole thing. A third option would allow for groups of 5 seniors to go into an apartment but without a full roster and then have a piece meal process after the fact. You could go in 6 seniors, then 5 seniors, etc. and then 5 seniors, 1 junior, etc. Feed back on what people would like to see at apartment sign ups and what you think of the two models? 1. CAITLIN BARRY: I don’t think it’s fair if you try to get a four person apartment then go for the 6 person because then the people who wanted a 6 person apartment to begin with get the short end of the stick. 2. DANIELLE SERVIDEO: I don’t like the piecing option because when you are living in an apartment you want to know the people you are living with and people would rather take a chance with a full roster. 3. CAITLIN BARRY: It went well last year. 4. KRISTIN MAZEIKA: I feel it would be more of a hassle for ResLife to do the piece meal thing. 2

I think it is a better idea for people who don’t have full rosters to go to the roommate meet and greet thing and to advertise those meet and greet events better. 5. NICOLE NALEPA: I liked the diagrams used for the apartments. F. ResLife is thinking about keeping Davis all freshmen and turning Dickinson into all freshmen as well. I would like to hear some feedback from those of us in Davis as well as anyone else’s thoughts on this idea. 1. SAMANTHA LACASSE: I live in Davis and I love that it is all freshmen. You don’t have to deal with upperclassmen picking on you. 2. CHRIS LEWIS: I think it is a good thing because you will be living with these people for all four years so it’s going to be good to get to know them. 3. DANIELLE SERVIDEO: Would they lower all the spots in the other residence halls for other freshmen? 4. COLLEEN MURPHY: Except for special living units they would significantly lower the amount of freshmen spots in all the residence dorms. 5. KRISTIN MAZEIKA: I think that people coming in on tours would be really worried about only freshmen living together and not getting to make those upperclassmen connections. 6. MEAGHAN MACDONALD: I don’t think that just having freshmen living is the answer. 7.AMY WING: When I was a freshman I lived with upperclassmen and I enjoyed it. I think it’s important to make those upperclassmen connections, but also have that option for students who just want to live with freshmen. So keeping Davis is a good idea but changing Dickinson would hurt more students. 8. CAITLIN BARRY: I lived in Dickinson my freshmen and sophomore year and I enjoyed it. 9. NICOLE DIPILATO: I feel like there are a lot of forced triples in Davis and if they had the freshmen living in forced triples in the other residence halls they might be more comfortable with it. The forced triples in Lammers are much more livable then in Davis. 10. KRISTIN MAZEIKA: I think that having a sparse amount of first years in the other residence halls would make it even more awkward for them. H. Another idea is to allow the “random” placement or administrative assignment people be able to choose a room if they will be an international host to one of our students coming in. Be like a tour guide, a resource, etc, almost. 1. ANDY GOLAS: I really like that idea, I know of two international students that roomed together and they didn’t get the most out of the experience. 2. CAITLIN BARRY: Would that person have to agree to be a host? 3. COLLEEN MURPHY: Not sure, it would depend on how many students would be coming in. We have also 3

talked about including the National students in that as well. 4. KRISTIN MAZEIKA: When will this be definite? 5. COLLEEN MURPHY: We will meet biweekly until the housing process is over. As of right now nothing is definite. I. Are there any other housing comments, concerns, thoughts about the process that I can forward to Josh? 1. JILL FAGAN: I would hate to see that Hotel thing happen again. 2. NICOLE DIPILATO: I understand how you have to reserve rooms for freshmen, I was wondering if you could reserve more upper floors for freshmen instead of upperclassmen being stuck on the top floor. J. Thank you everyone and I will keep everyone updated. Surveys will be coming out via MyWestfield for the Parking and Smoking policies. Please make sure to keep checking to see them and give constructive feedback and not just criticism. K. Advancement and college Relations will be hosting a thank you wrap up session for homecoming volunteers on November 9th from 12:30- 2:00pm in the Scanlon Living Room. I will be forwarding the email to everyone who volunteered within the week. Please RSVP on the link in the email. L. I am about to send an email to Dr. Robie about some questions about Ely and its construction. Does anyone have any building issues, questions, or comments they would like to have forwarded? Right now there have been complaints that the 3rd floor women’s bathroom light shuts off about a minute after entering. As well there been requests for vending machines on the 3rd floor. M. The Tuesday before Thanksgiving we will not have a meeting so plan accordingly. Also, I will not have office hours on that Tuesday as well. N. Every year we rake leaves for the Cancer House of Hope and this year I am looking to do this on either Sunday the 15th or the 22cnd. Can I see a show of hands on which date would be better for everyone? It eventually depends on the Cancer House of Hope and the leaves but I’ll try to do what I can. O. The next few speakers for the meetings are lined up. Next week Laurie Simpson and some personnel from Academic Advising will be here. The following week Ken Lemanski and Advancement and College Relations will be down. The week after is Thanksgiving and then on December 1st John Ohotnicky from the Registrar’s office will be down. If you have any questions for any of these departments have them ready for those dates. P. Midnight Madness is this Thursday the 5th from 10:30pm-12:00am in the Woodward center. Kate Quigley is running the event and is looking for set up volunteers around 9:30pm. Is there anyone available to help out? You will get a unit for volunteering and you will get two for going to the event so you potentially could receive 3 units for the night. Q. Tomorrow the Counseling Center will be holding a feedback session from 5:30-6:30pm Q. The next meeting is on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 5:30pm. IV. BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ REPORT: RYAN MEERSMAN A. ALL COLLEGE COMMITTEE: NO REPORT B. STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: NO REPORT 4

C. LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE: NO REPORT D. STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: NICOLE DIPILATO 1. In our last meeting we set dates and times for our open forum for students, faculty, administration, and anyone in the campus community to bring forth ideas and suggestions regarding the goals for the strategic plan and mission statement. They are Monday November 9th at 5:30pm and Thursday November 12th at 3:30pm in the Scanlon Banquet Hall. If it is at all possible please attend and contribute because student input is very much wanted and needed. 2. The next meeting is November 18, 2009 at 1:30pm in the Parenzo Board Room. C. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE: AMANDA KING 1. NAC’s Annual Turkey Drive begins tomorrow night and will be lasting until next week. We will be going around to Residence Halls primarily during this week so please be ready to share! Academic Buildings will be our target in the beginning of next week. We really appreciate any contribution no matter how big or small. So, if you see either myself or one of the NAC members going around please help us out. I have already talked to the Salvation Army and they are ecstatic that we are participating again this year, and after doing this for my 4th year in a row I can tell you just how appreciative the organization is when we arrive the week of Thanksgiving with a surplus of turkeys. If anyone would like to help us on drop off day, which is November 23rd, by lending us a car, that would be terrific. 2. We will be meeting tonight right after the meeting to pick up envelopes and get residence hall assignments. C. NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISORY BOARD: NO REPORT D. ALUMNI REPORT: NO REPORT E. FOUNDATION REPORT: NO REPORT F. LEGISLATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE: NO REPORT

V. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT STUDENT LIFE: AUSTIN SAHAGIAN A. STUDENT LIFE REPORT: NO REPORT B. MULTICULTURAL REPORT: NO REPORT C. FOOD SERVICE COMMITTEE: CAITLIN BARRY 1. The Halloween dinner went over well. I hope that everyone enjoyed it. 2. There will be a special dinner on November 12, 2009 which will involve the food used at the vendor lunch. Also, that night we will be collecting non-perishable items and we were hoping to beat the world record for pounds collected. So please bring something to donate, it will all go to the local food pantry. 3. Starting Saturday there will be self serve deli bar. 4. The next meeting is November 10, 2009 at 4:15pm in the DC. 5

D. HEALTH COMMITTEE: NO REPORT E. PARKING CONTROL BOARD: NO REPORT F. SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE: NO REPORT G. IT STEERING COMMITTEE: NO REPORT H. STUDENT ATHLETIC ADVISORY BOARD: NO REPORT I. SUBSTANCE ADVISORY BOARD: AUSTIN SAHAGIAN 1. We met on Friday and discussed the tobacco issue once again. We are preparing to get a survey to all students, faculty, staff and librarians. Then the issue that was brought up on how to get Sodexho employees to take the survey because they do not hold a WSC email account. While in the meeting we discussed on how we could get educational classes for those who are struggling with quitting. The proposal to go smoke free still has to be passed at the December Board of Trustees meeting. Which if it passes they will set a date that the school will start becoming smoke free. But that date will be at least a year after for we all can get prepared for becoming a smoke free campus. VI. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT-ACADEMIC LIFE: ELIZABETH STACK Hi everyone. Advising is beginning to wind down. It officially ends this Friday, November 6th. So see your advisor and get your pin number by Friday. For all of you in the Honors Program your sheet is due Friday to Dr. Kantrowitz. Senior registration begins November 13th at 7:00am, thru the portal only. Also, there is a survey that is in the works for students who have not taken, dropped, or withdrawn from FYE. More details will follow but Keep your eyes and ears open. A. CURRICULUM COMMITTEE: NO REPORT B. ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: NO REPORT C. REVIEW OF THE COMMON CORE COMMITTEE: NO REPORT D. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE: NO REPORT F. WRITING LIAISONS COMMITTEE: NO REPORT

VII. VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT-PROGRAMMING: AMANDA KING A. CAB’s 17th Annual Halloween Dance was this past Friday and it was fantastic, Jimmy and Alex from WSKB did a great job with the music, and there were about 200-250 people that attended. Thank you to everyone that helped throughout the night, you are a great bunch. B. Say What Karaoke Finals are TONIGHT at 8:00pm in Dever Hall and Stage, come see the 2013 Council, Caitlin Barry, Jill Fagan and Kristin Mazeika share their vocal talents in front of a whole lotta people tonight, it’s going to be great. Don’t forget to bring your friends. C. Tomorrow night at 8:00pm in the Ely Campus Center is an Open Mic so come out and support your peers as they showcase some of their musical talents. We already have a few people signed up bit it is definitely not too late if you are interested in performing. D. There are two big events going on this weekend so be on the lookout for those: The Falcons Cup Game!! WSC vs. WNEC November 6th at 4:00pm. The tickets are $5.00 for the first 50 students at the campus center window. The second is Harry Potter Night. 6

There will be a costume contest, free food and a showing of Harry Potter 6! E. NACA is pretty much ready and rarin to go; we made our board at my apartment on Sunday; it was cute. We are just waiting for the t-shirts to come in and then we will be all set for our departure next Thursday for Hartford, CT. F. The next CAB meeting is tomorrow at 5:00pm on the couches.

VIII. FINANCE REPORT: MEAGHAN MACDONALD A. FUNDRAISING REQUEST REPORT: NO REPORT B. FINANCE COMMITTEE: NO REPORT

IX. SECRETARY’S REPORT: AMY WING/LINDSEY HOWE A. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: NO REPORT B. LEGISLATIVE SECRETARY: LINDSEY HOWE 1. October units were due yesterday by 2:30pm promptly. I logged those into the computer by that time so if you just handed them in or snuck them into the envelope later, they are late. People who were missing units are now posted beside my door. The number next to your name represents the amount of units needed to be completed by November 30th. The number ranges from 6- 16, so some people need to get going. To help you out there will be over six sporting events, one including a bus trip. So please take the time to fill out your slips. 2. The contact list that is circulating, please check all your info, because it is being laminated tomorrow 3. The big unit award will be announced next week. That’s it, thank you.

X. COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. RULES & REGULATIONS COMMITTEE: ROSS BECK 1. I move to approve the constitution of the International and Intercultural Club. The motion was seconded and passed. 2. I move to approve the Class Council Constitution. The motion was seconded and passed. 3. I move to approve the Ben Speaks Constitution. The motion was seconded and passed. 4. The WSC Ski & Snowboard Club was approved by Rules & Regs pending an advisor. 5. The Health Fitness Club, General Science Club, GSA and Campus Crusade for Christ Constitutions have all been sent back for changes. 6. The constitution of Off the Richta Dance Club has been rejected for financial reasons. 7. The next meeting is November 10th at 1:00 in the SGA room. B. ALCOHOL REVIEW BOARD: NO REPORT

XI. COMMUTER COUNCIL, CLASS AND HALL REPORTS: A.COMMUTER COUNCIL: NO REPORT B. SENIOR CLASS: KRISTIN MAZEIKA 7

1. Once again, we are selling sweatshirts for $35.00 at the Campus Center window. Until November 20th. 2. Last night was the 6th Annual Make-A-Wish Date Auction. Even though we had fewer couples than last year, we still managed to make $3,104! This puts us over our goal and means we have successfully raised over the $6,000.00 that we needed to grant a wish. Thank you to everyone who came to the event last night a special thank you to everyone who was auctioned off. With out all of the support, this event would not have been a success. 3. The next meeting is November 9, 2009 at 6:15pm in the SGA conference room. C. JUNIOR CLASS: NO REPORT D. SOPHOMORE CLASS: SAMANTHA HOPKINS 1. I move to accept Brittany Kinhart as a Representative to Senate for the class of 2012. The motion was seconded and passed. 2. The next meeting is Monday, November 9, 2009 at 5:00 in the SGA conference room. E. FRESHMEN CLASS: NO REPORT F. APARTMENT COMPLEX: NO REPORT G. COURTNEY HALL: NO REPORT H. DAVIS HALL: NO REPORT I.DICKINSON: NO REPORT H. LAMMERS: NO REPORT I. NEW HALL: NO REPORT J. SCANLON HALL: KAYLA SMITH 1. I move to accept NJ Suberu as a Scanlon Hall Representative to Senate. The motion was seconded and passed. 2. Our next meeting is tomorrow, November 4th at 8:00pm in the big basement. K. OFF CAMPUS HOUSING: NO REPORT

XII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE

XIII. NEW BUSINESS: NONE

XIV. ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. MEAGHAN MACDONALD: Finance has a meeting tomorrow. B. KRISTIN MAZEIKA: There are 199 days until graduation.

XV. ROLL CALL: Danielle Servideo, Courtney Sarantos, Megan Bishop, Karen Renda, and Sean White were absent.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 6:16pm.

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