The Matthew A. Calderone Administration

2012 - 2013 End of the Year Report

Dear Friends, It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve The University of Alabama community as Student Government Association President for the past year. After assuming office, our administration identified three goals to guide us through the year: to be led by service to others in all that we do, to connect the student body in order to create a more unified campus, and to make the Student Government Association relevant to every student. The achievements this year of the over two hundred and fifty members of the Student Government Association are nothing short of remarkable. I can confidently say that because of the hard work of the members of this administration and our dedication to service, we have achieved all of these goals and more. We have enhanced and created countless projects and initiatives that connect and serve our student body while making SGA relevant to every student. Our Delegates Program connects campus organizations with each other and the Student Government Association through regular meetings that enhance communication and provide additional resources. We have been able to serve our students that are in need through the newly created Robert E. Witt Need Based Scholarship. Through this scholarship, eighteen thousand dollars went to eighteen students who were facing issues such as eviction, past due medical bills, and/or the inability to pay for their education. Working hand-in-hand with the University, we were able to eliminate Friday exams after 2:30 p.m., an accomplishment that is relevant to all students. There is no greater privilege than to be able to dedicate every dayserving the university and community we all love. The tremendous accomplishments this year could not have been possible without the dedicated individuals that make up the 2012- 2013 Student Government Association Administration and all of those who helped us along the way. The work ethic of the members of this administration is only surpassed by their compassion and their desire to serve. I, from the bottom of my heart, want to thank every member of the Student Government Association, every administrator, every faculty and staff member, and The University of Alabama community as a whole for your efforts this year. Thank you for providing me with one of the most remarkable opportunities of my entire life by allowing me to serve you all as President of the Student Government Association. Thank you,

Matthew A. Calderone President, Student Government Association The University of Alabama First Year Councilors 1

Judicial Board 2

Senate 3

Directors 4

Executive Council 6

FAC 7

Office of the President 11

Office of the Senior Advisor to the President 15

Office of the Program Assistant 16

Office of the Chief of Staff 17

Office of the Director of Administration 18

Office of the Executive Vice President 21 Table of Contents

Office of the Chief Justice 23

Office of the Attorney General 25

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs 26

Office of the Vice President for External Affairs 30

Office of the Vice President for Financial Affairs 33

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs 35

Office of the Director of Engagement 38

Office of the Director of Programming and Advancement 40

Office of the Executive Secretary 42

Office of the Director of Communications 43

Office of the Press Secretary 45 First Year Councilors

President Pro Tempore Katie Smith Secretary of First Year Council Polly Ricketts

Members Olivia Acker, Elizabeth Anne Beasley, Andrew Blalock, Eleanor Brainis, Jacklin Byers, Nick Caras, Stuart Chandler, Stephanie Craig, Ashley Daugherty, Brielle Daverede, Sarah Dodson, Kristen Ellis, Briana Ford, Kelsey Gilbert, Jack Goldsborough, John Benjamin, Hilley, Anthony James, Samuel Jones, Stephen Keller, Caleb Lamb, Derion Lipford, Jami Livingston, Lauren Loeb, Brian McWilliams, Tyler Merriweather, Kayla Montgomery, Laura Neumann, Natalie Pare, Caroline Pasisis, Eric Powers, Joy Prinsell, Courtney Rentas, Clara Rodrigue, Eric Roddy, Caroline Ruder, Lauren Rousseau, Maggie Selbe, Lauren Schmidt, Megan Smith, Levi Seifert, A.B. Stone, Leigh Terry, Maxton Thoman, Abigail Thompson, Kathryn Trent, Scarlett Walker, Abby White, Madeline Van House.

Resolutions Passed

• Higher Education Day • Gymnastics Power of Pink Meet Win • Men’s Basketball Tennessee Win • Gymnastics Missouri Win • National Championship • Power of Pink Week • Unity Rave

1 Judicial Board

Chief Justice Joe Hart

Justices Abigail Hall Gaines Rowe Alexander Camardelle Jeremy Reid Benjamin Sleight Jonathan Eagerton Brian Bracey Kathryn Gallagher Carolyn Bero Leslie Branch Chad Clark Mary Wills Christina Malmat Michael Bush Danielle Dubose Michael Kennedy Davis Diamond Paul Mckelvey Denver Hunt Paula Perry Emily Melton Ryan Seeley Gaines Rowe Sean McCarthy Troy Victor

2 Senate Speaker of the Senate Will Barto Secretary of the Senate Parliamentarian Parker Graham Matt O’Brien Arts and Sciences Law School Nursing Elliott Bell Everett Hoagland Anna Johnson Hamilton Bloom Evelyn Ufomadu Anna Katherine Cabaniss Shelby Woltjen Sam Gerard Social Work Education Sarah Fitzpatrick Laura Gregory Alex Comensky Emily Slayman Mary Katherine Lake Sean Hudson Max Owen Katie Welpott Sydney Page Communication and Information Sciences Engineering Jose Ruiz William Hall Ryan Flamerich Rachel Sherrer Sarah James Parker Dyess Graham Brandon Slay Anna Catherine Luckett Caleb Lundy Marie Tucker Emily Passwaters John Oberkor Regan William Commerce and Business Administration Human Environmental Sciences Graduate School Cole Adams Amanda Crowe Kyle Fox Andrew Gross Emily Presmanes Dustin Karn Catherine Coleman Molly White Rebecca Rose Lutonsky Humphrey Kelly Willis Gregory Poole Zachary Jake Little Laura Merrifield Sojka Hannah McBrayer Jonathan Thompson Patrick Sanford Morris Douglas Williams Martin Toole Christopher Willis

3 Directors Office of the Vice President for External Affairs Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Rebecca Adams Alex Ash Evan Brooks Travis Atchley Lindsey Cobb Eugene Berry Miller Fitz Amber Burrell Roderick Fuqua Sarah Elizabeth Heggem Mark Caldwell Peter Inge Lexi Carter Sean Johnson-Sippial Office of the Attorney General Margaret Anne Dyson Laura Lantrip Katie von Diezelski Jared Elders Michael Mitchell Laura Freeman Taft Elliott Malcolm Parker Kevin Jenkins Andrew Foley Blaine Salem Rebecca Moss Ayanna Freeman Adrian Smith Rudolph Woods Parker Marlon Golden Margo Smith Office of the Executive Summary Matt Jenkins Sara Snider Jason Unger Alexandra Kamburis Mallory Thompson Micah Lawson Nicholas Thompson Office of the Chief of Staff Meghan Mitton Allison Montgomery Collins Williamson Helena Orgeron Robert Pendley Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs Caroline Cockrell James Rodgers Patrick Joseph Crowley Max Silliman John L. Dixon-Goodson Dawit Soloman Allen Grier Anna Stevens Ross Green Mike Walser Amanda LaRue CJ Watson Jacqueline Krempasky Mary Zeigler Alex Raus Office of the Vice President for Financial Affairs Madison Rose Drew Bridges Darius Taylor Zack Freeman Mary Turney Davis Hill Sylvia Whitlow 4 Directors

Office of the Director of Engagement Office of the Director of Programming and Advancement Maura Bochte Taylor Everett Anna Katherine Davis James Lewis Hannah Emerson Stephanie Petelos JD Field Office of the Executive Vice President Hanna Roberts Carolina Hiott Caroline Campbell Kevin Stoffer Amy Keita Jordan David Tara Ward Scott Leary Dabrielle Goodwin Parker Williams Nolan Lyda AJ Lockett Rachel Wilson Jake Montgomery McKenzie Perpich Jenna Zoghby Tyler Moody McKenzie Pope Chandler Moore Lee Soble Office of the Director of Communications Grayson Moore Stephanie Watson Brianna Adams Okha Patel Office of the Press Secretary Kyle Borland Alexander Reinwald Sam Nathews Keith Edwards Caroline Shook Kayla Fields Leela Foley Jerry Smith Susan Griffiths Trinity Stennfeld Phillip Sullivan Nicole Hohman Brooke Searcy Angela Veloza Jacqueline McMahon Kristopher Pearce Lin Wang Christina Rich Myles Ward April Terry Shashank Wattel Tara Youngblood

5 Executive Council

Matthew Calderone Peyton Falkenburg President Advisor to the President Brennan Johnson Madalyn Vaughn Chief of Staff Director of Administration Andy Koonce Patricia Stutts Executive Vice President Treasurer Brielle Appelbaum Jeff Elrod Executive Secretary Director of Programming Hayden Gunter and Advancement Vice President of Ashley Vickers Financial Affairs Attorney General Denzel Evans-Bell Meagan Bryant Vice President Press Secretary for Academic Will Barto Affairs Speaker of Jimmy Taylor the Senate Vice President for External Chase Burnham Affairs Director of Will Pylant Engagement Vice President for Student Jessica Colburn Affairs Director of Communications Carolyn Fulmer Joe Hart Program Assistant Chief Justice

6 FAC as ofFINANCIAL February AFFAIRS 8, 2013 COMMITTEE AWARDS (FAC)- FY 2013

Amount Amount Student Organization Requested Allocated Description Advertising Team 2,900.00 2,100.00 Travel, Supplies, equipment Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Team 2,000.00 2,000.00 Travel, Project Afro American Gospel Choir 3,300.00 3,300.00 Project Aida to Fari 500.00 - Supplies Alabama Arise 700.00 100.00 Travel, Project Alabama Atheists and Agnostics 100.00 100.00 Supplies Alabama Environmental Council 1,900.00 1,745.00 Travel; project Alpha Psi Omega 2,519.22 1,220.00 Travel ; project American Choral Directors Association 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronomy (AIAA) 2,898.00 1,600.00 Travel American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 1,864.90 1,864.90 Travel American Society of Interior Designers 500.00 500.00 Supplies, Travel ASCE Concrete Canoe 5,605.66 5,605.66 Equipment, Supplies, Travel, Project ASCE Steel Bridge Association 3,099.55 3,099.55 Equipment, Travel Association of Chinese Student Scholars 2,800.00 2,700.00 Project Bama Racing 1,500.00 1,500.00 Equipment Bama Students for Life 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Black Student Union 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Blount Student Association 590.00 590.00 Equipment Campus Veterans Association 4,866.08 2,000.00 Project; supplies Capstone Advertising Federation 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Capstone Agency 800.00 800.00 Travel Capstone Association of Nursing Students 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Capstone College of Nursing Ambassadors 3,000.00 - Project Chi Alpha Campus Ministry 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel 7Circle K 1,735.26 1,584.26 Travel Club - Alabama Crew 2,600.00 2,600.00 Equipment Club - Alabama Cycling 3,600.00 3,600.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Club - Alabama Kayak 3,100.00 3,100.00 Travel, Equipment Club - Alabama Water Ski Team 3,100.00 3,100.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Club - Crimson Cricket 2,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Travel Club - Crimson Tennis Club 1,680.02 1,680.02 Travel, Equipment Club - Men's Wheelchair Basketball 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Travel Club - UA Bowling 650.00 - Travel; supplies Club - Women's Rugby Football 1,800.00 - Travel, Supplies Club - Women's Ultimate 2,810.00 1,600.00 Travel Club - Women's Wheelchair Basketball 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment Club Geography 199.00 - Travel Club- Women's Lacrosse 2,538.79 2,427.79 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Collegiate 100 Black Women 475.00 375.00 Project Corolla 1,740.00 1,600.00 Travel Criminal Justice Mock Trial Association 2,300.00 1,600.00 Project; supplies Crimson Tide Ballroom Dancers 2,500.00 2,500.00 Project Culverhouse Ambassadors 500.00 500.00 Supplies Culverhouse Investment Management Group 1,200.00 1,200.00 Project Design, Build, Fly 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Diabetic Education Team 2,550.00 2,100.00 Supplies, Travel Engineers Without Borders 1,290.00 1,290.00 Equipment, supplies

Amount Amount Student Organization Requested Allocated Description Advertising Team 2,900.00 2,100.00 Travel, Supplies, equipment Aerospace Engineering Senior Design Team 2,000.00 2,000.00 Travel, Project Afro American Gospel Choir 3,300.00 3,300.00 Project Aida to Fari 500.00 - Supplies Alabama Arise 700.00 100.00 Travel, Project Alabama Atheists and Agnostics 100.00 100.00 Supplies Alabama Environmental Council 1,900.00 1,745.00 Travel; project Alpha Psi Omega 2,519.22 1,220.00 Travel ; project American Choral Directors Association 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronomy (AIAA) 2,898.00 1,600.00 Travel American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 1,864.90 1,864.90 Travel American Society of Interior Designers 500.00 500.00 Supplies, Travel ASCE Concrete Canoe 5,605.66 5,605.66 Equipment, Supplies, Travel, Project ASCE Steel Bridge Association 3,099.55 3,099.55 Equipment, Travel Association of Chinese Student Scholars 2,800.00 2,700.00 Project Bama Racing 1,500.00 1,500.00 Equipment Bama Students for Life 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Black Student Union 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Blount Student Association 590.00 590.00 Equipment Campus Veterans Association 4,866.08 2,000.00 Project; supplies Capstone Advertising Federation 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Capstone Agency 800.00 800.00 Travel Capstone Association of Nursing Students 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Capstone College of Nursing Ambassadors 3,000.00 - Project Chi Alpha Campus Ministry 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Circle K 1,735.26 1,584.26 Travel Club - Alabama Crew 2,600.00 2,600.00 Equipment Club - Alabama Cycling 3,600.00 3,600.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Club - Alabama Kayak 3,100.00 3,100.00 Travel, Equipment Club - Alabama Water Ski Team 3,100.00 3,100.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Club - Crimson Cricket 2,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Travel Club - Crimson Tennis Club 1,680.02 1,680.02 Travel, Equipment Club - Men's Wheelchair Basketball 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Travel Club - UA Bowling 650.00 - Travel; supplies Club - Women's Rugby Football 1,800.00 - Travel, Supplies Club - Women's Ultimate 2,810.00 1,600.00 Travel Club - Women's Wheelchair Basketball 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment Club Geography 199.00 - Travel Club- Women's Lacrosse 2,538.79 2,427.79 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Collegiate 100 Black Women 475.00 375.00 Project Corolla 1,740.00 1,600.00 Travel Criminal Justice Mock Trial Association 2,300.00 1,600.00 Project; supplies Crimson Tide Ballroom Dancers 2,500.00 2,500.00 Project Culverhouse Ambassadors 500.00 500.00 Supplies Culverhouse Investment Management Group 1,200.00 1,200.00 Project Design, Build, Fly 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Diabetic Education Team 2,550.00 2,100.00 Supplies, Travel Engineers Without Borders 1,290.00 1,290.00 Equipment, supplies

Every Nation Campus Ministries - Unite Alabama 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Future Black Law Students Association 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Graduate History Association 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Graduate Public Administration Association 500.00 500.00 Supplies Institute of Electric and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel International Student Assocation 330.00 330.00 Supplies 8 Amount Amount Student Organization Requested Allocated Description Japan-American Cultural Exchange club 2,630.00 2,630.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Kreative Kidz 1,000.00 1,000.00 Supplies, Travel Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Literacy is the Edge (LITE) 500.00 500.00 Supplies Luke 18:7 Prayer Group 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Mallet Assembly 825.00 825.00 Equipment, Supplies, Project Marine Science Club 492.50 492.50 Travel McNair Scholars Student Association 937.56 400.00 Travel Moonbuggy Club of UA 5,900.00 5,900.00 Supplies, Travel National Association of Women MBAs 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel, Project National Pan-Hellenic Council 6,131.83 6,131.83 Travel National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 868.67 166.91 Supplies, Project National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 665.00 665.00 Supplies; project Platform Online Magazine 1,600.00 800.00 Project

Political Science Graduate Student's Association 2,000.00 1,600.00 Travel Project Health 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) 1,600.00 1,200.00 Travel Resonance Show Choir 7,715.00 4,315.00 Travel RipTide Dancers 1,429.99 1,429.99 Equipment, Supplies, Travel, Project Sigma Phi Epsilon 2,000.00 2,000.00 Project Society of Women Engineers 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Travel Spectrum 3,970.00 2,913.88 Travel; project; supplies St. Jude Collegiate Executive Board 2,000.00 2,000.00 Equipment, Supplies Student Alumni Association 1,131.00 1,131.00 Project Student Bar Association 26,570.00 10,000.00 Travel Students in Free Enterprise 2,400.00 2,400.00 Project 9The Impact Movement 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel The Navigators 7,715.00 2,100.00 Travel Tide for Christ 2,110.00 2,100.00 Supplies, Travel Tuscaloosa Chinese Christian Fellowship 2,189.00 2,100.00 Supplies, Travel UA Cross Fit 500.00 500.00 Supplies, Travel UA Exercise Physiology Club 4,100.00 3,965.36 Equipment, Supplies, Travel, Project UA NAACP 3,939.09 889.09 Travel, Project UA Vedic Society 300.00 300.00 Travel Young Americans for Liberty 200.00 200.00 Supplies Zeta Phi Beta 805.37 805.37 Travel - $202,966.49 $155,973.11 Amount Amount Student Organization Requested Allocated Description Japan-American Cultural Exchange club 2,630.00 2,630.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel Kreative Kidz 1,000.00 1,000.00 Supplies, Travel Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Literacy is the Edge (LITE) 500.00 500.00 Supplies Luke 18:7 Prayer Group 1,600.00 1,600.00 Travel Mallet Assembly 825.00 825.00 Equipment, Supplies, Project Marine Science Club 492.50 492.50 Travel McNair Scholars Student Association 937.56 400.00 Travel Moonbuggy Club of UA 5,900.00 5,900.00 Supplies, Travel National Association of Women MBAs 1,600.00 1,600.00 Equipment, Supplies, Travel, Project National Pan-Hellenic Council 6,131.83 6,131.83 Travel National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 868.67 166.91 Supplies, Project National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) 665.00 665.00 Supplies; project Platform Online Magazine 1,600.00 800.00 Project

10 President, Matthew Calderone The President of the Student Government Association serves as the voice of the student body. It is the President’s responsibility to serve the student body and University by advocating for students’ needs and wants, voicing their concerns, and representing them in all areas of student life. The SGA President must oversee the SGA Executive Council to make sure they are fulfilling their duties and see to it that the entire organization is upholding the SGA Constitution. Need Based Scholarship In an effort to help students at the University that are facing hard times, SGA created the Robert E. Witt Need Based Scholarship. This one-of-a-kind scholarship is awarded each month to students that are the most in need. The only requirement is an essay that explains the obstacles and challenges a student is currently facing. We have awarded eight $1,000 Robert E. Witt Need Base Scholarships. We plan to award at least ten more scholarships this academic year, providing $18,000 to The University of Alabama students that have an incredible need.

Exam Schedule Change With the goal of making the college experience better for the average student, SGA worked with the University Registrar’s Office to review the current exam schedule. Together, we were able to eliminate two of the Friday night exam slots, making the last exam at 11:30 am on the Friday of exam week. This allows students and faculty to finish their semester sooner and especially helps our out-of-state students get home sooner. Veterans Day Transportation When Tuscaloosa City shut down their downtown to campus route on Veteran’s Day, SGA was able to communicate with both the city and the University Transportation Department to operate the route with a UA shuttle. University Presidential Search Committee I served as the only student on the University Presidential Search Committee. During this time, I engaged students through social media, email, and hosted town hall meetings for students to express the qualities and characteristics they desired in a university president. All of the information gathered was put into a professional report and given to the Chancellor and Presidential Search Committee.

11 Connection, Service, Relevance Student Organization Seating This year, the SGA re-developed the way student organization seating was submitted and graded. By switching to an automated system, the SGA was able to ensure fairness in the grading process, enhance efficiency, and provide every organization that applied with a section.. We decreased the size of the Student Organization Seating Section by giving back Section 3 to general admission. Student Section After six months of discussions with the athletic ticket and seating office and the student body, we were able to come up with a solution to the problems faced in the student section of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Beginning in the fall, all students with a split football ticket package will sit in the upper deck of the student section. We believe this will accomplish the goal of filling that section, while creating unity amongst first year students and eliminating hazing. Post-Season Football Ticket Eligibility After establishing that our student body felt restricted by the current policy, we amended the policy to accept all credit hours when establishing eligibility for post-season football tickets. This new policy helps many of our transfer students and those students who have taken-on extra class hours over breaks and in high school. Football Ticket Penalties In an effort to ensure that no student football ticket goes unused, we increased the penalty for not using a ticket during my term. Smoking on Campus As a hot issue on campus, we brought together many students, faculty, and health professionals to lead a discussion and collaborate on the issue of smoking on campus. It is our hope to continue these discussions in order to make a recommendation that respects all members of the campus community. Strip Bar Owner Luncheon After two incidents on the Strip, SGA brought together all of the business owners on the Strip for a luncheon to discuss how we could all work together to create a safer night life area for UA students.

12 Strip Safety Committee In an effort to be proactive in regards to safety concerns, we developed the Strip Safety Committee. This committee is comprised of individuals that represent all areas needed to create a safer community, such as: the UA System Office, City Planner, Mayor, City Council, City Attorney, UAPD Chief, TPD Chief, UA Transportation, City transportation, and local business owners. This committee meets monthly and has increased lighting, increased police resources, and developed a long-term systemic plan to connect the Strip to downtown Tuscaloosa. Sunday Service Initiative Students meet monthly through this initiative in order to give back to their community after April 27, 2011. Students from all over campus remove debris that still remains after the devastating tornadoes. To date, we have registered 6,000 volunteers, logged 24,000 community service hours, and cleared 34 lots. April 27, Memorial Service Day After establishing a passion for working in the disaster area, SGA was tasked with planning the April 27 memorial service day. This April, we hope to have thousands of students volunteering in order to reflect on the events of April 27, 2011 and celebrate how far we have come. Harlem Shake SGA worked with the students on our campus to organize a fun dance event on the quad in order to participate in a YouTube phenomenon. Over 400 students met on the Quad in creative costumes to dance and be a part of this video. 13 Connection, Service, Relevance

Committees Anti-Hazing Task Force Citizens Advisory Committee

Intercollegiate Athletics Committee Human Relations Council

Student Leadership Council Undergraduate Programming Services Committee

University/Community Animal Safety Committee Sorority Lot Selection Committee

50th Anniversary Committee Provost Search Committee

Social Media Over the past year, I have engaged the student body through Twitter and increased the SGA President Twitter account followers by 1400.

Meetings Over the past year, I have attended, planned and participated in 2400 meetings for the goals and projects of my administration.

14 Senior Advisor to the President, Peyton Falkenburg The Senior Advisor to the President serves as the personal aide to the president and provides guidance to the rest of the Executive Council on projects and events. Acting as the president’s official agent, it was my responsibility to advise the president on all internal and external decisions with regards to the Student Government Association. In addition to my role as Senior Advisor, I was able to work and assist different members of the executive branch on different tasks and projects. Through my work with President Calderone, we were able to engage a variety of student leaders and facilitate beneficial dialogue across campus.

RAGE: Students for Scholarships This year the SGA planned a concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater with headline artist, B.O.B. As advisor, I helped the RAGE team plan and carry out the concert by assisting with the artists’ contracts and logistical planning. The event raised over $50,000 dollars for student scholarships and provided students with a fun event with 4,000 students in attendance.

Student Organizational Seating (SOS) This year, the SGA re-designed the format that which student organization seating was submitted and graded. By switching to an automated system, the SGA was able to ensure fairness in the grading process and enhance efficiency among student organizations that applied for SOS.

15 Program Assistant, Carolyn Fulmer As Office Manager / Program Assistant, I am responsible for oversight of the SGA office while serving all branches and departments of student government. I serve as liaison to administration, University offices and departments, and external contacts. I perform highly responsible administrative duties of a specialized and complex nature with limited supervision. Working closely with the SGA President, I provide supervision and guidance to the SGA staff regarding daily operations, projects, and spending. I ensure deadlines are met and that proper procedures and UA policies are followed. The 2012-2013 SGA budget is $595,000, excluding the Financial Affairs Committee expenditures. Currently, I manage and administer 30-35 SGA spending accounts.

Over the course of this year, I was instrumental in assisting and coordinating the following SGA programs and initiatives: SGA Awards Banquet 2012 Homecoming Alabama – Auburn Better Relations Day Alabama Youth Summit SGA Date Auction and Taste of Tuscaloosa Higher Education Day STARS Leadership Conference Coaching Character SGA Emergency Loan Program Unity Day with Shelton State College and Stillman College Veterans Appreciation Week Get-On-Board Day (Fall and Spring) Student Affairs Expo (Fall and Spring) Need Based Scholarships SGA Endowed Scholarship Student Organization Seating (SOS) Voter Registration 16 Chief of Staff, Brennan Johnson Serving as the Chief of Staff, I was the chief administrative officer of the SGA serving all branches and departments of student government as accountability officer and chief administrative coordinator of all SGA business. I was responsible for holding the elected executive officers accountable for projects and programs in order to ensure that the SGA had a productive year under the Calderone administration. I also made myself available to members of the SGA in other branches in order to give them direction with their initiatives. I worked closely with the SGA President and assisted in making decisions and attending meetings that allowed for improvement in student life here at The University of Alabama. I coordinated with the president directly in matters concerning policy advising, project implementation, and organizational communication. Along with President Matt Calderone, my job also allowed for the privilege of working with the vice presidents throughout the year in effort to improve life for all students. Day-to-day functioning of our offices: Executive Council Accountability Made all elected officials aware of their duties and responsibilities. Through regular meetings throughout the year, our executive members were able to fulfill their responsibilities and implement their projects in a timely and efficient manner. Website Management Monitored and managed any updates regarding the SGA website. Worked closely with the SGA Webmaster, Tobias Hackstedt, in creating an efficient and user-friendly SGA website. Through posting applications and event information on the home page, creating individual tabs for major programs or initiatives, and updating an event calendar regularly, we were able to engage a large portion of students. Office Transitions Assisted in the transition of executive members into office both at the beginning of the year and mid-year. As Chief of Staff, it was my duty to ensure these transitions were as smooth as possible and that incoming officers were trained and prepared to take office in an efficient way. SGA-Wide Meetings Moderated the meetings that kept 250+ members of SGA informed.

17 Director of Administration, Madalyn Vaughn The Director of Administration oversees the appointed positions in the executive council. I was responsible for holding the appointed executive officers accountable for projects and programs in order to ensure that the SGA had a productive year. This role includes approving all projects and keeping track of progress made by appointed officials. The Director of Administration also plans and directs SGA-wide meetings.

The Office of the Chief of Staff and Director of Administration had the privilege of helping many members of the executive branch, Senate, or First Year Council as was required. Notable examples include:

SGA Director Applications Oversaw the application process and placement of students into executive director positions within the SGA. All applicants were invited to interview for the position for which they applied. Over 100 students were placed in Executive Director positions. Ideas to Action (Allison Montgomery, Director) Ideas to Action was reformatted in order to garner student ideas more efficiently and put them into affect. Student scholarships were awarded to the best ideas submitted each month. Better Relations Day Collaborated with Vice President of External Affairs, Jimmy Taylor, and Director of Better Relations Day, Adrian Smith, in hosting Auburn University’s SGA in order to discuss issues that both campuses face. SGA General Applications Oversaw the application and placement of over 200 students into SGA general committees such as the Sunday Service Committee, Beat Auburn Beat Cancer Committee, Capitol at the Capstone Committee, and City Relations Committee.

18 Ask SGA A communication tool via MyBama that provided students with answers to questions both large and small regarding anything related to The University of Alabama campus. In addition to Frequently Asked Questions organized by division, the website offers forms in which questions may be submitted directly to the appropriate member of the SGA Executive Council. The buttons include “Ask Anything,” “Ask Academic,” “Ask Judicial,” “Ask Financial,” “Ask Legislative,” “Ask Student,” and “Ask External.” Students that e-mail questions receive prompt answers to their concerns. Alabama Youth Summit Assisted Vice President for External Affairs, Jimmy Taylor, in hosting high school seniors from across the state interested in Government and Politics. Students formed teams based on current affairs and competed against other groups by creating legislation and debating on policies that impacted the state of Alabama. Digital Signage Digital signage in the Ferguson Student Union increased student exposure and access to SGA projects, initiatives, and events. When up-to-date information is prominently displayed, students are more engaged. From informing students about SGA applications to promoting RecycleBama, the digital signage serves as a useful tool in engaging students. SGA Spring Party Assisted Vice President of Financial Affairs, Andy Koonce, in planning a spring party in order to engage all members of SGA: executives, Senators, Justices, and directors- outside of the office and in a social setting.

19 Connection, Service, Relevance

Sunday Service Initiative The Sunday Service Initiative continued this school year on several Sundays each semester at the Tuscaloosa Area Volunteer Reception Center in Alberta. With the help of the Assistant Chief of Staff and Director of Sunday Service, Allison Montgomery, we worked to facilitate its progress and organized student groups to volunteer. Hundreds of students volunteered over the past semester, providing the city with the means to clean up lots around Alberta City.

UA Standing Committees Along with Vice President of Academic Affairs, Denzel Evans-Bell, oversaw the selection of over 75 students to serve on University standing committees. Standing committees helped promote better relations between faculty and student leaders.

2013 SGA Awards Banquet Planned, along with Ms. Carolyn Fulmer, our annual banquet to honor the outgoing administration. Organized historical information on the awards, moderated the selections process for the awards, and wrote the award script.

Higher Education Day Collaborated with Vice President for External Affairs, Jimmy Taylor, in traveling to Montgomery, Alabama, to advocate for Higher Education Funding.

20 Executive Vice President, Andy Koonce As Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association, I was responsible for serving as a liaison between the executive branch and the four other Vice Presidents in order to achieve the maximum success and efficiency of SGA initiatives. With the assistance of my cabinet of directors, I was also able to implement a number of new projects and events to provide unique opportunities for students. In my time as Executive Vice President, we have managed to improve engagement among the freshmen body, increase opportunities for numerous student organizations across campus, and assist in providing ways to better the lives of all students at The University of Alabama. First Year Council The First Year Council is made up of fifty freshmen from all residence halls around campus. The First Year Council members worked to engage the freshmen body through different projects and activities. Katie Smith served as the President Pro Tempore, and Polly Ricketts served as the Secretary. First Year Council projects included: Freshman Freshman Bowling Night: FYC hosted a freshman bowling night at Bowling Night Bama Lanes. With over 250 students in attendance, the event was successful in bringing together a vast number of the freshman body. at The Registration Hotline: A hotline that allows as a guide to help students calling with general registration questions. November 5th 9:00-12:00 Capstone for C hildren’s A chance for any and all Freshman to come hangout, Holiday GiftDrive Holiday Toy Drive: Collected toys across the University of Alabama and bowl, and get to know other Freshman. allowed for the donation of over 500 toys to the Alabama Children’s 520 15th Street • Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Dates: 11/ 27-12/ 7 Hospital in Birmingham. Location: Bins in Ferguson Center

Approved Items

TOYS ELECTRONICS GIFT CARD IDEAS *Items that we CANNOT Infant light up toys Electronic games Gift cards are great for our accept for safety reasons: Linden High Leadership Day: Members of the Linden High School SGA get to come to Infant musical toys iPods older patients. Gift cards to the Candy or food items Teen gifts New release DVD’s (all ages) following stores are particularly Used stuﬀed animals Crib toys New release CD’s popular: Used books Toddler toys Teen hand-held games Amazon.com Toy weapons, toys that School age gifts and toys Wal-Mart have weapons attached or Board games Best Buy any kind of “shooting” toy the University of Alabama to learn more about the functions of student government in Arts and crafts kits Target Yo-yo’s Scrapbooks and scrapbooking Hobby Lobby Jump ropes supplies We especially need gifts for Toys-R-Us Paddle boards with string Jewelry making kits our teen patients—gift cards, Michael’s and ball attached New books (all ages) DVD’s and video games are Books-a-Million great options! college.

We also need wrapping materials including gift bags and wrapping paper .

One PanHellenic Pont will be earned per item. Unapproved items Items must be off list of approved items. sponsor: First Year Council, a dividion of the Student Government Association will be discarded 21 Connection, Service, Relevance RAGE: Students for Scholarships Collaborated with Senior Advisor to the President, Peyton Falkenburg, to oversee the planning of the RAGE event. This student organized scholarship fundraiser was held on November 8th at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. In partnership with University Programs, the President’s Office, the city of Tuscaloosa, and Red Mountain Entertainment, the RAGE event was able to host artists B.o.B., Phony Ppl, and CBDB. This event allowed for nearly $50,000 to be raised for Needs-Based Scholarships for students at The University of Alabama. Rock the Vote This event was held in November and encouraged voter participation and student dialogue with regards to the 2012 Presidential Election. The event showcased a series of debate viewings and held debates for different student groups. Campus Connect Allowed for the SGA to communicate with numerous campus groups and inform them of up-to-date SGA events and scholarship opportunities. Downtown Express SGA piloted a Downtown Express that included two bus routes that run from campus throughout downtown Tuscaloosa on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The bus route has had tremendous student response and has allowed for safe and timely travel. Class Shadowing This program allowed students the opportunity to monitor and shadow a perspective major of their choice to help them in their decision making process. Wheelchair Basketball Sponsorship My office organized support for The University of Alabama Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. SGA Spring Party I oversaw the planning of a spring party in order to engage all members of SGA -- Executives, Senators, Justices, and Directors -- outside of the office and in a social setting to encourage interaction.

22 Chief Justice, Joe Hart The Chief Justice serves as the leader of the judicial branch and acts as the liaison between the judicial branch and the executive and legislative branches of the Student Government Association. The Chief Justice is elected by the Associate Justices and Clerks of the Judicial Board. The duties of the Chief Justice include: overseeing the non-academic misconduct appeals, parking appeals, and football penalty appeals for all 33,602 students on campus; training Justices and Clerks on Judicial Board procedures and University policies; running weekly conduct and parking panels; running the football penalty appeal process in the fall; resolving SGA election controversies; and working alongside Judicial Affairs, Transportation Services, and Student Affairs to promote the education of the Code of Student Conduct, the parking rules and regulations, the football penalty rules and regulations, and University policy. The judicial body of the SGA provides guidance on matters of SGA laws and the SGA constitution, as the purpose of the Judicial Board is to uphold the University's educational mission. Through its efforts, the Judicial Board increased its focus on educating the University about the Judicial Board process and the purpose of a Judicial Board on campus. Partnering with Judicial Affairs, the Judicial Board implemented a series of initiatives to educate the students on the University policies and to promote a safer campus. Football Penalty Appeals With the help of Molly Lawrence and Donald Malone, the football appeals website was improved to make the process of granting and denying appeals more efficient. A Football Appeals Committee was established in order to assist with the appeals process. The committee heard 757 appeals and approved 468 of them. Coaching Character On April 12, 2012, the Board hosted Alabama head football coach, Nick Saban and Big Oak Ranch founder and former Crimson Tide All-American, John Croyle to speak at the first-annual Coaching Character initiative. The event was held at Coleman Coliseum and over 500 students were estimated in attendance. The Coaching Character initiative aims to utilize the outstanding leaders of our athletic department, both past and present, to unite the student body in the desire and pursuit of positive decisions and life choices.

23 Connection, Service, Relevance On March 12, 2013, we will host our second annual Coaching Character initiative in the North Zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium. Sarah Patterson, Crimson Tide head gymnastics coach, and Bobby Bowden, former head football coach of Florida State University and the winningest football coach in Division I, will be our keynote speakers. Capstone Character One of the cornerstones of the SGA Judicial Board has always been education. When I took office as the Chief Justice in April 2012, I saw a need to create a program that introduced freshman students to our prevailing culture of character, civility, and ad- herence to University policy. In short, I want freshman students to be knowledgeable of University policy and aware of common issues and mistakes made through poor choices and decisions on the individual level. I appointed Jeremy Reid to chair the education committee and spearhead what is now known as the “Capstone Character Initiative.” Capstone Character is an on-demand, interactive video program that utilizes real-life situations and focuses on elements of our Capstone Creed with important University policy. We are fortunate to have been able to keep all of the production on our campus, utilizing University staff and students. Highly-sought acting opportunities and meaningful internships for students have been created because of our program. By August 2013, the program will launch and be completed by all incoming freshman. To our knowledge, Capstone Character is unrivaled by any school in the country in terms of production, presentation and design. We hope to set the standard of excellence for our campus and, unintentionally, for the country. I would like to thank Jeremy Reid for his tireless effort, as well as the education committee for their unwavering commitment. Also, I want to extend appreciation to Dr. Mark Nelson, Sara Hartley, Ms. Deborah Lane, Marc Patterson, Shane Dorrill, Doug Shinholster, and a host of others that helped us complete this groundbreaking effort. Educational Outreach This year the Board conducted over 75 classroom presentations. Each presentation was an hour long, with the last portion of the presentation reserved for a question and answer session. Each Justice and Clerk led at least two classroom presentations, and most led more. The feedback from freshmen students was overwhelmingly positive. A special thank you to the Education Outreach Chair, Jeremy Reid, and Assistant Chair, Ryan Seeley, for their assistance in organizing these presentations.

24 Attorney General, Ashley Vickers

The Office of Attorney General has worked to promote the interest of students and self-government at The University of Alabama during the 2012-2013 school year. During this term, the Office of the Attorney General guided the SGA through any internal conflict throughout the year while representing the interest of the students and student government. Additionally, The Office of the Attorney General offered an opinion on SGA’s first judicial review case and provided assistance in the defense of SGA, as well as submitted recommendations to Elections Board in order to create a more efficient election process. The Office of the Attorney General completed reform to the SGA Code of Laws Ethics Code and constitutional amendments to the Judicial Branch’s composition and selection.

Ethics Code Reform The Office of the Attorney General worked with Chief Justice Joe Hart and Senator Parker Graham to address and correct the previous Ethic Chapter’s weaknesses. This revised legislation codifies a process to enforce Title XIII by adding further clarification to the document, which also creates a safeguard for SGA members and accountability by requiring them to sign an agreement that binds them to the enforcement of the Ethics Chapter. Additionally, the reform commits our organization to transparency and holds members to a higher standard. In result of this amendment, the student body will now have the opportunity to voice their concerns at all open meetings of the Student Government Association, including weekly Executive and Senate meetings. Constitutional Amendments The Student Body passed two Constitutional Amendments in this year’s homecoming elections. The Office Attorney General worked with the Judicial Branch and Student Senate to address issues concerning size and selection requirements of the Judicial Branch and formulated two amendments to appear on the Homecoming Ballot. The Office of Attorney General presented these amendments to the Election Board to be placed on the ballot and prior to their passage made them available to all student’s in an updated version of the SGA Constitution. Liaison Between the Executive and Legislative Branch The Office of Attorney General serves as the liaison for the Executive branch to Senate on issues regarding changes to the Code of Laws. Through a partnership with the Student Senate, collaboration has produced successful changes to the governing documents ranging from a roll call Speaker of the Senate election to a codified process for updating and archiving legislation. 25 Vice President for Academic Affairs,Denzel Evans-Bell

The Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for proposing and executing policies of the Student Government Association in areas such as academic programs, curriculum, student- faculty relations, instructional support, registration, advising, tutorial programs and any other project, program or initiative related to academic affairs. This year, the Academic Affairs cabinet's main objective was to increase the appeal and impact of Academic Affairs within the undergraduate community.

Free Kaplan Practice Exam SGA partnered with Kaplan Test Prep to offer students the opportunity to adequately prepare for the graduate school application process. Registered students were given a full-length proctored exam on Saturday, October 6th and Saturday, February 16th and students received their scores immediately after the exam. The exams offered free of charge were: Law School Admission Tests (LSAT), Medical Career Admissions Test (MCAT), and the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) for this practice test session. These tests were available to anyone interested in taking the exam for either practice or to see if they were interested in the field of graduate study. Kaplan reported a substantial increase in the number of The University of Alabama students who registered for the practice exams during the 2012-2013 exam dates compared to previous years. Fall 2/ Spring 2 Fall/Spring 2 Minimester gave students the unique opportunity to take additional online courses after Fall registration deadlines have passed. The SGA launched this initiative a few years ago in response to the University's rapid growth, which created a high demand for certain courses. All of these courses are taught online to allow students the ability to pick-up credits without interfering with their current schedules. Fall/Spring 2 minimester helps students fulfill core requirements to graduate in a timely manner and helps those who may have had to drop a class return to full-time status.

26 Resume Boot Camp The purpose of these events were to get students’ resumes in top shape, whether they were actively exploring job opportunities, pursuing internship opportunities, or just in need of RESUME a resume update or overhaul. Phase one of the camp was an informative and interactive CAN forum with Career Center consultant Jennie King and Yolandia Eubanks of the Student Alabama Education Association. In this session, students’ learned the differences between YOU R chronological and functional resumes, proper formatting, and strategies to make a resume more appealing to a potential employer. Phase two of the camp provided students SU RVIVE with individual resume critiques from career center professionals. THE CUT Phase II Academic Scavenger Hunt Resume Bootcamp Nov. 1 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Academic Resources Scavenger Hunt was a new and fun way to increase students’ Ferg 300 Register in the Sylvester Jones Room awareness of the great resources the UA has to offer. To fill out the passport, students were 3rd Floor of the Ferg required to meet with two of their professors on two occasions to receive two signatures. SAEA, SCEC, Collegiate 100, HRC, Career Center, SGA They were also required to schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor for a third signature. Next students were required to visit an academic resource on campus for a fourth signature. The final requirement was to complete an academic planner on Degree Instructions: Works, print it out and sign their name. After all spaces had been filledProfessor on 1: Schedulethe anpassport, appointment to meet with a ACADEMIC professor during office hours. Professors will not give signature before, during, or after class. Have professor sign SCAVENGER HUNT students returned the passport to the SGA office drop box to be enteredprofessor into stamp. the drawing. Professor 2: Schedule an appointment to meet with a different professor during office hours. Professors will not give signature before, during, or after class. Have professor Completed academic passports were entered into a drawing at the Octobersign second SGA-wide professor stamp. Academic Advising: Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. May be college or major advisor. meeting for prizes. The prizes awarded were: 1 $1000 scholarship, 1 $500Have scholarship, advisor sign the advisor stamp. 1 Academic Resource Center: Schedule an appointment to pair of Raybans sunglasses (donated by the Supestore), 1 16gb iPad 2 (donatedmeet with an academic by resource the professional. supe Approved- academic resources include The Writing Center, The Center for Academic Success, Paty Engineering Lab, Tutwiler store), 5 16gb iPod touch (donated by Dr. Judy Bonner), 7 16gb Nexus GalaxyMathlab, B.B. Comer Tablets Foreign Language lab, etc. Have academic resource professional sign the help stamp. (donated by Dr. Judy Bonner), and 5 RAGE concert tickets. Over 150 academicDegreeWorks Student scavenger Educational Planner: Use the information received from the previous checkpoints to complete a DegreeWorks Student Educational Plan for (at least) your hunt passports were distributed, and 41 students submitted completed passports,next two semesters. Once withcompleted sign 21 your name on the degreeworks stamp. When completed, return to the SGA office by October 26. Office of students receiving prizes. Drawing for prizes will take place at SGA meeting October 29 at 7 pm. Twitter: @UASGAVPAA Academic Affairs

Instructions: Professor 1: Schedule an appointment to meet with a ACADEMIC professor during office hours. Professors will not give signature before, during, or after class. Have professor sign 27 professor stamp. SCAVENGER HUNT

Professor 2: Schedule an appointment to meet with a different professor during office hours. Professors will not give signature before, during, or after class. Have professor sign second professor stamp.

Academic Advising: Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor. May be college or major advisor. Have advisor sign the advisor stamp.

Academic Resource Center: Schedule an appointment to meet with an academic resource professional. Approved academic resources include The Writing Center, The Center for Academic Success, Paty Engineering Lab, Tutwiler Mathlab, B.B. Comer Foreign Language lab, etc. Have academic resource professional sign the help stamp.

DegreeWorks Student Educational Planner: Use the information received from the previous checkpoints to complete a DegreeWorks Student Educational Plan for (at least) your next two semesters. Once completed sign your name on the degreeworks stamp. When completed, return to the SGA office by October 26. Office of Drawing for prizes will take place at SGA meeting October 29 at 7 pm. Twitter: @UASGAVPAA Academic Affairs Connection, Service, Relevance

Scholarships 101 The purpose of this event is to provide students with information and resources to receive scholarships from UA, as well as from outside sources, to ease the financial burden while here. Dr. Gary Sloan, Coordinator of Prestigious Scholarships and Awards for the Honors College, presented a number of external prestigious scholarships, including: Fulbright, Gates/Cambridge, Goldwater, Madison, Marshall, Rhodes, Truman, Udall, USA Today All-USA Academic Team Awards, and a number of others. Dr. Charles Nash, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with The University of Alabama system, spoke about the benefits of a college education and how to use your experiences here to build a lucrative career. Dr. Jacqueline Morgan, Associate Dean of the Honors College, gave an inspirational, yet informal speech about the importance of building connections with faculty to enhance the college experience and attain scholarships.

Attendees received a Scholarship Resource Guide comprised of information regarding scholarships and resources on campus to help them prepare for the application process. These guides were made available electronically via sga.ua.edu for students who were not able to attend the sessions. $500 and $250 scholarships were presented to two students for attending the event. Nearly 300 students attended this event and, as a result, a second session was held for students who were not able to attend the first.

28 Stress Free Daze Stress Free Daze is an annual event created by the Counseling Center that offers students an opportunity to relax in a fun and engaging atmosphere as a study break prior to final examinations. This year, the Counseling Center collaborated with The Student Government Association and University Programs in order to better serve students. Through this collaboration, students had an opportunity to take advantage of community service initiatives and study support for upcoming tests. We offered a free breakfast bar, a live DJ, ABXY gaming stations, group study space, exam booklets, counseling sessions, Tuscaloosa One Place Christmas toy wrapping station, and informational booths hosted by Academic Honor Council, the Career Center, First Year Experience, LessThanUThink, and University Libraries. Winter Interim The Winter Interim Program was instituted as an opportunity for students to participate in creative and innovative educational experiences through on-line and travel courses, only. It provided a unique occasion for offering courses not appropriate or possible during regular terms. All of these courses were taught online from December 17 to January 7 to allow students the ability to gain additional credits during winter break. In-House Resumes This critique session was an initiative that brought consultants from the Career Center to Ridgecrest South, Tutwiler Hall, and Burke Hall to help students in the comfort of their residential communities. Students brought their resumes and received help with formatting, word usage, and any other necessary corrections that needed to be made. In conjunction with this event, the Short & Sweet workshops, an annual resume critiquing program of the Career Center, provided these same benefits to students who were not able to attend In-house Resume critiques. Majors Fair SGA and the Academic Advisors Association partnered with the Ferguson Center and Academic Advising Association to host a Majors Fair to highlight all majors and minors offered at UA. Students were able to meet with representatives from all colleges and ask questions regarding the different majors and learn about career prospects for the different majors. as well as internship and research opportunities. 29 Vice President for External Affairs, Jimmy Taylor

The Office of the Vice President for External Affairs acts as a liaison between the University and outside entities. The Office of External affairs works closely with Government bodies on the Municipal, State, and Federal level, in an effort to make the concerns of our students a priority for law makers. Our office has also worked alongside local and national businesses to provide services and opportunities to our student body. We have also worked closely with charitable organizations, such as The American Cancer Society and The Red Cross to connect them with passionate students to their mutual benefit.

UA Remembers Day I worked with University Administrators to plan a day of service and remembrance for the devastating tornados of April 27th. With over 1200 people in attendance, the event aimed to commemorate the University families that were lost. City of Tuscaloosa Remembrance I worked with City of Tuscaloosa officials to plan a large remembrance event in Coleman Coliseum to honor all of those in the Tuscaloosa Community that were lost due to the tornados on April 27, 2011. Bo Bikes Bama I worked with NIKE and city officials to organize the final stage of Bo Jackson’s Biking Initiative across Alabama at the Tuscaloosa amphitheater. Bo Bikes Bama raised money for the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund. The event hosted hundreds of citizens across the state, as well as many students who were affected by the events of April 27, 2011.

30 Alabama Youth Summit Planned, coordinated, and hosted the annual overnight mock legislative event for 65 outstanding Alabama high school students interested in government and politics. Students formed teams based on current affairs and competed against other groups by creating legislation and debating on policies that, if implemented, would best impact the state of Alabama. House of Representatives member, Bill Poole, also attended and spoke to the students. Better Relations Day Planned, coordinated, and hosted 80 University of Alabama and Auburn University administrators and student leaders on UA’s campus. Better Relations Day is an opportunity to collaborate and work with another SGA on issues that both campuses face. The event included: campus and stadium tours, a banquet in the South end zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium, and speeches from former Alabama and Auburn quarterbacks, Tyler Watts and Stan White. Rock The Vote I worked with the Black Student Union, NAACP, and the Ferguson Student Union in order to bring to students a series of events to increase interest and knowledge of this year’s presidential election. The event hosted over 200 students and included a debate between the UA College Rock Rock Republicans and UA College Democrats. the the Strip Task Force The Student Government Association The Student Government Association I worked with President Calderone to bring together a task force of City and University officials, Executive Vice President and Office of Executive Vice President and Office of External Affairs introduce Rock the Vote, an External Affairs introduce Rock the Vote, an initiative to encourage students to vote in initiative to encourage students to vote in as well as local business owners to discuss the issues with The Strip and to plot a course on how the upcoming election. Look out for voter the upcoming election. Look out for voter registration drives and more informational registration drives and more informational we can right these problems with both long term and short term remedies. events. events. September 18: How to voting video with Matt September 18: How to voting video with Matt Sponsorship Database Calderone launched at sga.ua.edu Calderone launched at sga.ua.edu October 30: College Republicans vs. College October 30: College Republicans vs. College I started a database encompassing companies large, small, local, and international who are Democrats debate hosted by SGA, Democrats debate hosted by SGA, Black Student Union, NAACP and UA Black Student Union, NAACP and UA willing to support philanthropy and community service events. Over 60 companies have been Housing Association Housing Association compiled thus far and this information will go live on the SGA website in spring of 2013. Rock Rock the the

31 The Student Government Association The Student Government Association Executive Vice President and Office of Executive Vice President and Office of External Affairs introduce Rock the Vote, an External Affairs introduce Rock the Vote, an initiative to encourage students to vote in initiative to encourage students to vote in the upcoming election. Look out for voter the upcoming election. Look out for voter registration drives and more informational registration drives and more informational events. events.

September 18: How to voting video with Matt September 18: How to voting video with Matt Calderone launched at sga.ua.edu Calderone launched at sga.ua.edu

October 30: College Republicans vs. College October 30: College Republicans vs. College Democrats debate hosted by SGA, Democrats debate hosted by SGA, Black Student Union, NAACP and UA Black Student Union, NAACP and UA Housing Association Housing Association Connection, Service, Relevance

Beat Auburn Beat Cancer My office collaborated with The American Cancer Society in order to T form an initiative alongside our University’s Relay for Life program to UBURN help raise money in order to fund cancer research.

B C NCER Lobby Board Created an autonomous group of students to deal with local, state, and national lobbying issues presented to the University and higher education as a whole. The lobby board will be visiting Montgomery to meet with legislators as well as working on a project to bring state legislators here to speak to students.

LSobby Board Capitol at The Capstone This program works alongside University System’s lobbyist, Bill Jones, as well as State Legislators in an effort to bring speakers to The University of Alabama to inform them about the state of Higher Education through the eyes of the Legislature.

32 Vice President for Financial Affairs,Hayden Gunter The Office of the Vice President for Financial Affairs is responsible for overseeing all financial transactions of the SGA, collecting and disbursing SGA funds, and keeping a valid record of all transactions available for any student. It was my duty to analyze expenditures made by each department within the SGA and make sure they are properly accounted for. In addition, we have made a significant effort this year in meeting the growing individual needs of students by offering more SGA scholarship opportunities. Another major role of the Vice President for Financial Affairs is to serve as the Chairman of the Financial Affairs Committee (FAC). Together with the help of the SGA Treasurer, Patricia Stutts, we were able to plan, run, assist, and advise the FAC in their meetings and allocations.

Transparency and Accountability Each month, our department processed through all SGA expenditures to properly reconcile the financial records and make sure they were accounted for. These monthly reports were then posted on the SGA website, along with FAC allocations, so that students and organizations could be aware of how the funds were used. Financial Affairs Committee The Financial Affairs Committee (FAC) serves to provide student organizations with funding for travel expenses, supplies, equipment, and special projects. For the 2013 Fiscal Year budget, FAC was allocated $200,000. As of February, we were able to allocate over $150,000 to ninety-two different student organizations. This year, we have continued to improve our goal to provide student organizations with the appropriate funding in the easiest and most efficient way possible. Fiscal Year 2013 Budget With the passing of the Fiscal Year 2013 budget in September, this year we were able to make several budget cuts that allowed for increased spending in other SGA departments. By cutting down on phone lines in the SGA office, we were able to save over $2,000 throughout the year. These cuts allowed for the establishment of a First Year Council budget which assisted them in implementing new projects and initiatives.

33 Connection, Service, Relevance Robert E. Witt Needs Based Scholarships The SGA awarded two $1000 scholarships each month to students through the Robert E. Witt Needs Based Scholarship. The students were chosen based off an essay that outlined why they needed the scholarship. Judy Bonner Ideas to Action Scholarship The SGA awarded a $250 scholarship each month to the best idea submitted via the Ideas to Action Tab on the SGA website. SGA Endowed Scholarship The SGA awards two $1,000 scholarships to students who display a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, service, and school spirit. Emergency Student Loans These emergency loans are available online through MyBama. Students may use the money for any urgent need: utility bills, rent, car trouble, etc.

34 Vice President for Student Affairs,Will Pylant The Vice President for Student Affairs deal with a broad range of student issues, encompassing everything from athletics, campus life and housing to transportation services, environmental affairs and veterans’ affairs. Our goal in student affairs this year was to make student and campus life a little more enjoyable and easier for all students and each of our projects reflected this aim. Throughout the year, I worked with administrators from the Dean of Students office, financial affairs and auxiliary affairs to ensure students’ voices were heard. In fulfilling this duty, I served on the University Transportation Committee and Campus Life Committee. We also formed two new committees for information technology and Spirit Points.

Spirit Points A year-long effort has led to the implementation of the new Crimson Spirit Points program where students swipe their Action Cards at specific sporting events, lectures and other campus events in order to accumulate spirit points. The top twenty-five students with the most points at the end of the term win prizes. The program provides student organizations with a way of boosting attendance at their events. To determine point values for each event, a Spirit Points committee was formed. Ride with the Tide Student Affairs expanded this year’s Ride With the Tide trip to provide over one hundred students with free, safe and efficient transportation to Knoxville, Tennessee for the Alabama-Tennessee football game. Students reserved their seats by filling out an online form. This event was made possible via support from the Ferguson Center and Director of Risk Management, Bob Pugh. 1st Annual Fall Art Stroll One major new initiative of Student Affairs was the creation of the 1st Annual Fall Art Stroll. At the Art Stroll, over twenty-five student artists were provided with table space and hanging panels to present their artwork and crafts. The event took place on Halloween and had a fall theme with hay bales, pumpkins and gourds as decorations. In addition to the art displays, students voted for their favorite pumpkin in the pumpkin carving contest. The Fall Art Stroll was a partnership with Creative Campus and the Good Art Show. 35 Connection, Service, Relevance

Landlords, Leases and Legalities In order to provide information for students moving off of campus, Student Affairs organized Landlords, Leases and Legalities -- a panel presentation offering a question and answer session. A variety of topics were covered, including: the different responsibilities between landlords and tenants and what to look for in a lease and appropriate safety precautions. The panel included local attorneys, Steve Rumsey of Rumsey Management, Mike Kelly of Crimson Choice, and Julie Elmore, from the University of Alabama department of housing and residential communities. 1st Annual Catalyst Event KNOW YOUR RIGHTS&RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE YOU SIGN A LEASE This year in Student Affairs, we added a new director position, Director of Campus Unity,

SGA is hosting Landlords, Leases, and Legalities on Monday to reflect our goal of a more unified campus. Through this office, we organized the first October 8th at 6:00 PM in the Ferguson Theater. annual Catalyst event, which brought representatives from Greek houses together for a dinner in order to discuss the issues that currently divide campus. Speakers included Dean of Students, Dr. Tim Hebson and NPHC Advisor, Reginald Clark. Parking & Transportation Services Relations Student Affairs worked closely with the University Department of Parking and Transportation Services this past year to ensure the student body’s voice was heard on parking and transportation concerns. Expanded Bike Paths As the Campus Master Plan intends to create an increasingly pedestrian-friendly core campus, we have worked with Parking and Transportation Services to emphasize the need for adequate bike paths and safety measures on campus. Over the course of the past year, bike paths have been added to McCorvey Drive, 7th Avenue, Capstone Drive and other locations. We have also worked with the department to encourage students to register their bikes on campus.

36 Textbooks for Troops As veterans returned to campus, Student Affairs worked closely with the Campus Veterans’ Association to ensure the needs of our veterans are met. This year, we implemented Textbooks for Troops in December in order to collect books for veterans returning to campus. Over fifty books were donated and we hope to continue to grow the book drive annually to show appreciation for veterans. Health & Safety In working with Project Health and the Department of Health Planning and Prevention, we have worked to reach a larger population of students to educate them on smoking and other health risks, especially those common for college students. SGA is co-sponsoring Project Health's week-long Spring Break campaign that aims to make college students ANY TEXTBOOKS SGA IS WORKING WITH THE CAMPUS VETERANS aware of the risks and dangers that may come along with Spring Break trips. ASSOCIATION AND PHI MU DELTA FRATERNITY Environmental Affairs Student Affairs has worked with various UA departments to consider ways in which we can become more efficient and environmentally friendly. Currently, we are working with the Environmental Council on the possibility of bringing a “green revolving fund” to campus which would provide funding for environmentally friendly projects. Information Technology Improvements In the fall, Student Affairs formed an IT Committee to serve as a liaison to the University Office of Information Technology. At meetings, student concerns over internet access, E-Learning, the Mobile App, and cyber security were raised and addressed. SGA Night at Men’s Basketball Student Affairs worked with Athletics Marketing to put on SGA Night at the Alabama-LSU men’s basketball game. At halftime, our SGA President and Vice President for External Affairs competed in a contest consisting of doughnut eating and shooting layups. “Night at the Joe” (Scheduled for April, 2013) Student Affairs is currently in the process of planning this event for the baseball game on April 4th vs. Arkansas as a way to provide a great experience for students and help boost attendance at baseball games. “Night at the Joe” will include live entertainment from Whiskey River Band, a pig roast and giveaways before the game. This event will be a partnership between SGA, Athletics, the Inter-Fraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association.

37 Director of Engagement, Chase Burnham

The Office of Engagement aims to foster an increase of inclusivity on campus and greater engagement in SGA programming that is designed to benefit students. Initiatives this year were successful in nurturing dialogue, expanding SGA’s network, and demonstrating a service-oriented mindset in the Student Government Association. I have focused on partnering with diverse organizations to expand social and leisure interactions, and also to ensure that the international student population is integrated into SGA programming and included as a vital and integral part of the University’s character.

Delegates Program The Delegates Program is a new initiative by the Office of Engagement to foster the relationship between the SGA and its constituents. This program allows SGA to share its many resources to organizations in need, while creating an inclusive connection among several groups on campus, as well as between SGA members and the organization representatives. The UA Delegates Program currently has over 25 organizations that participate in the program. Some of the program’s highlights include: The 49 “UA Delegates provided us with innovative ideas and helped us network with other student We were able to help promote their organization to a larger audience of groups to increase our reach on campus. freshmen and out-of-states student, while also helping to establish the Without the help of this program and the SGA, main focus for their entire organization. our event would not have experienced the Up ‘till Dawn success it did.” Abbey Tadros, Sponsorship This organization is hosting a large-scale event in The Zone benefiting St. Chair for Up ‘till Dawn Jude. We were able to help structure and promote the event to increase the impact of UA’s student body for a national cause. Creative Campus We focused on building a sustainable, friendly relationship that will foster future projects and collaborations between SGA and Creative Campus.

38 Mr. Esquire Scholarship Pageant For the second year in a row, SGA and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) are partnering to host Mr. Esquire, a male pageant that brings men from various corners of campus together for a night of light-hearted fun. The pageant is scheduled for April 7th, 2013 at 6:30pm. A fundraising aspect will be included in the pageant and money will go to the organization of NCNW’s choice. Thanksgiving Dinner We partnered with Bama Dining to bring a Thanksgiving dinner to campus. The main audience included students from different countries, who could experience an American holiday, and other students who were not able to go home for the holiday. The event was on Thanksgiving at Burke Dining Hall. More than 200 students attended the event. There were many decorations to capture that “going to grandma’s house” feeling for all of the students. Crimson Culture: Festival of the Arts The SGA Office of Engagement has partnered with a newly founded organization on First Annual campus, The South Asian Society, for an upcoming event. The purpose of this event is to connect with diverse organizations on campus for a cultural exhibit planned for Sunday, March 17th, 2013. Organizations will have up to five minutes to showcase Sponsored by: FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS The South Asian Society their organization in a creative way on stage. The event will also be catered with { & S G A E ng ag em e nt } cultural food for everyone to enjoy. Twitter Followers The engagement office also focused on increasing communication with the student body and the organizations represented in UA Delegates through a more interactive Twitter account. Through appealing tweets and information regarding on-campus events, the UA SGA Engagement Twitter handle was able to reach more than 300 followers and promote positive opinions of the SGA as a whole.

39 Director of Programming and Advancement, Jeff Elrod The office of Programming and Advancement is responsible for implementing a variety of projects and initiatives that meet the needs of students. These efforts involve working with the other Executives and various departments on campus. The goals of this office were met this year by having events that targeted students whose needs are often overlooked and by having events that raised money for student scholarships.

Week of Welcome I organized a doughnut breakfast during the first week of the fall semester. 800 doughnuts were given out to students in the Ferg Plaza. Breakfast bars, Gatorade, water, and keychains were also provided to the students on their way to classes. Poster Sale In partnership with the Source, SGA sponsored three poster sales this year. During the fall, the proceeds added up to $3,800. This money goes toward student scholarships. The posters were sold in the Ferguson Center and each sale took place over the course of one week. Tailgate for Students with Children During football season, a tailgate was hosted in the East dining room of the Ferg for students who have children. Hamburgers and hotdogs were catered by Bama Dining. The Supe Store provided Big Al coloring sheets for the kids, which could be redeemed for 25% off Alabama attire upon completion of the picture. There were games and others activities for the kids to participate in while the parents watched the game and mingled with each other. More than 65 people came to this event.

40 Voter Registration I spoke to several student groups and visited many residential communities to discuss the importance of registering to vote. Voter registration forms were provided at the table during the fall Get on Board Day and students could also come to the SGA office to get a form. There were several days during which there was a table set up in the Ferg for students to come by and register. More than 450 students were registered to vote in Tuscaloosa with help from our efforts. Date Auction/UA Taste (Set for April 9, 2013) Students will have the opportunity to sample food from a variety of local restaurants. Students will also have the opportunity to bid on dates. The money raised from the date auction will go toward student scholarships. Crimson Closet The This initiative provides business attire for students who need Date professional dress-wear for interviews, presentations, conferences, etc. During this school year, awareness of the service was increased by having Auction members of the SGA display some of the available items in the Ferguson Center on March 14. Local businesses were also contacted and asked to help add to the stock of clothes available. Items that were culled from the Crimson Closet’s previous resources were donated to the Tuscaloosa Emergency Services department.

41 Executive Secretary, Brielle Appelbaum Throughout my time in office, I have had the pleasure of acting as a historian for the Calderone Administration. Through note taking, online interaction, and photography, our administration has taken many steps forward in the right direction. As historian, I saw the need to revitalize a few older SGA initiatives and start a few projects on my own.

Camp 1831 I worked with the First Year Experience office on the creation of Camp 1831. The Camp 1831 experience provides first-year students with the opportunity to make friends, have fun and develop the pride that comes with being a UA student. Participants are led by the A-team (current UA students who are passionate about supporting the transition to the first year of college) whom offer their personal insight, advice and tips for having a fun and successful college experience.

Meaningful Meals In collaboration with Bama Dining and the Community Service Center, we were able to bus in 72 children from Oakdale Elementary School and provided a Thanksgiving meal for the students and their teachers. Students from around campus had the opportunity to donate meals to the program through the MyBama homepage. We received over 200 donations from students and faculty across campus. The remainder of our meals were donated to the meal donation bank. G t eals? Got Meals? donate yours On March 4, 2013, we launched a re-branding campaign for the original today! Student2Student meal donation program. We created a page that allows students to request up to three meals anonymously, set follow-up appointments with the Dean of Students and his faculty to help assist a student in need, and finally, we made the donation process simple and easy for students to recognize and use. 42 Director of Communications, Jessica Colburn

The SGA Office of Communications works to control the internal and external perception of the organization. As the Director of Communications, I have focused my cabinet’s efforts on providing sincere and trustworthy connections between the SGA and the student body. It is my responsibility to ensure that we are communicating effectively with the student body, as well as hearing their needs and keeping the voices of the students in the forefront of our minds within the office. I am also responsible for editing all graphic designs produced by my office and ensuring each promotional piece provides a clear message that highlights the relevance of each SGA-sponsored event, etc. for students. In addition to managing this vital connection and producing graphic design work for each of the branches of SGA, I have charged my cabinet with the task of meeting student organization and initiatives’ needs by providing communication guidance, advice, graphic design assistance, event planning, marketing strategies and social media help promote our students’ work and efforts.

To provide the best communcation objectives, strategies and tactics for both the SGA and the student body, this year’s Office of Communications was split with Meagan Bryant, Press Secretary, to provide the most streamlined and organized communication throughout the year. This shared responsibility allowed myself to focus more on the outreach, social media presence, graphic design work, messaging, engagement and communication advice while the Press Secretary’s office was fully responsible for all external media, as well as specialized communication, such as speech writing and interview preparedness sessions. Throughout this term, I have personally managed the graphic designers and communication directors for each VP. I worked with multiple designers on multiple projects at a time to accommodate the vast number of on-going, SGA-sponsored events. I also provided advice and leadership among the communication directors to keep the VP’s offices were working effectively both internally and externally. In addition to these cabinet members, Meagan and I added two newly-created positions to our cabinet. I was tasked with managing these new positions and am excited to report the success of their work. We created a Social Media Coordinator to continously manage the SGA’s online messaging, engagement and outreach online. We also created a Community Liaison position to work closely with organization presidents and leaders to note the SGA’s successes and failures in communicating, collaborating and building a trusting relationship with that specific organization.

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I worked with our Social Media Coordinator to develop our online presence. One example of our effort can be found through the #ChimeIn hashtag initiative. April Terry, our Social Media Coordinator, hosted #ChimeIn Twitter chats weekly to guarantee the SGA knew what our students thought about current campus issues and topics.

Through April’s efforts, we were able to gain attention from al.com for our social media presence.

Our office’s communications efforts reached great accomplishments this term, evidenced by our various evaluation tactics. One in particular is our evaluation of online engagement. This past school year, we were able to increase our Twitter followers by 47.9% as of March 8, 2013 and we increased our Facebook fans by 40.8% as of March 8, 2013. On average, our Facebook posts reached 300 users each. Through Twitter, we were able to garner 391 retweets, 243 replies and 326 user mentions.

This graph highlights the success of the entire office’s efforts this past year. To the left, you can see the range of online engagement via our Twitter handle, @UASGA, for the previous term. Beginning in April of 2011 and through this year, you can literally see the impact our office has made in increasing communication between the SGA and the student body here at UA. It is because of each communications cabinet member and the effective collaboration between myself and Meagan that we were able to claim such success.

44 Press Secretary, Meagan Bryant The Executive Press Secretary is responsible for all press releases and press contact with the Student Government Association. I am also responsible for writing and executing SGA’s crisis communication plan. The Executive Press Secretary is also the editor the President’s speeches and letters to the student body. Weekly, I write press releases that are newsworthy and creative to gain the attention of readers while informing them of SGA projects and initiatives. These releases are sent to The Crimson White, The Tuscaloosa News and al.com. I also assist the Director of Communications in publicizing SGA projects and initiatives. Together we oversee a communications team of 12 people that ensure SGA is communication routinely and effectively. The goals of the Office of the Press Secretary include the following: to make communication among the student body, administration and the SGA more organized, professional and effective, and to work with media to make students more aware of the initiatives of SGA. Goals Accomplished - Updated and revised the SGA Crisis Communication plan so that all members of SGA can follow it in an emergency situation without complication.

- During the summer months, I organized volunteers and materials to work Bama Bound orientation sessions. During these sessions, members answered questions from incoming freshmen about involvement in SGA as well as receiving flyers and handbills advertising SGA applications and events.

- The SGA communicated events through UA Student News, an email sent weekly to students, as a way to utilize uniform campus news outlets to reach all students.

- I organized volunteers and materials to work both fall and spring Get on Board Days as well as the fall Student Affairs Jazz Brunch and the spring Student Affairs Expo.

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- I served as a liaison between executive members and all outside media.

- When necessary, I provided talking points for executive members when dealing with external media.

- Press releases were sent to outside media detailing all event specifics and information. Quotes were also provided as resources for news articles in school and outside news sources.

- I worked with the SGA photographer and videographer to ensure visual records of all SGA events.