<p> Capital University Student Government 2012-2013 First General Assembly Columbus, OH 43209-2394 (614) 236-6802 Legislative Vice-President: Scott Partika Legislative Clerk: Angela Sattler Parliamentarian: Jefferson Yates</p><p>Minutes Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Schneider Multipurpose Room, Harry C. Moores Campus Center</p><p>I. Call to Order</p><p>Legislative Vice-President Partika called the meeting to order at 7:05PM in the Schneider Multipurpose Room.</p><p>II. Roll Call – by Clerk Sattler</p><p>Senators Present – 16</p><p>Berry, Boyd, Brennan, Duncan, Garland, Kaunert, Lambert, Lyons, McClain, Morris, Sharratt, Sherrock, Smith, Strawn, Taylor, Thomas, </p><p>Senators Not Present – 4</p><p>Robinette, Ruth, Smith E., Warner</p><p>Also Present – August Airsman, President Wilson, Vice-President Stith, Legislative Vice-President Partika, Legislative Clerk Sattler, Parliamentarian Yates, Melvin Adams and Professor Daniel Skinner </p><p>III. Pledge of Allegiance</p><p>Senator Brennan of the First General Assembly led the Senate in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance</p><p>IV. Devotion</p><p>Senator Boyd, member of the First General Assembly, presented the devotion. V. Public Comment</p><p>August Airsman, student at Capital, presented the idea of Capital University developing a mobile app for students that would be available on Droid and iOS operating systems. </p><p>VI. Approval of Minutes</p><p>Minutes from the September 4, 2012 meeting were amended. </p><p>VII. Committee Reports</p><p>Academic Affairs: Senator Sharrat discussed upcoming goals for the committee, such as students studying abroad. </p><p>Governance: Senator Smith, P discussed bi-weekly committee meetings about issues pertaining to campus. </p><p>Student Life: Senator Boyd said the committee is working on having whiteboards added to a number of classrooms around campus. </p><p>Student Activities: Senator Morris discussed the committee is working on target initiatives. </p><p>Other: Vice-President Stith discussed Preliminary Allocations and said the Allocation committee reviewed all submitted requests. </p><p>Cabinet: President Wilson read a letter of resignation from Senator Emily Turner, senior class representative. There are currently two open positions for senior representative and one for junior representative. </p><p>VIII. New Business</p><p>Senate Bill No. 103 Introduced by Senator Sharratt Legislative Vice-President opened the floor to questions Legislative Vice-President then opened the floor to debate Point of Affirmation by Smith, P. Senator Boyd moved to previous question Senator Smith, P. seconded Senate Bill No. 103 passed </p><p>IX. Senate Announcements </p><p>Senator Taylor – Announced an idea in the direction of Academic Affairs regarding students studying abroad possibly obtaining credit towards their language requirements. Senator Smith, P – Discussed some winter intramural sports being taken away. Legislative Vice-President Partika – Announced details about President Bowman’s “Debo Challenge” </p><p>X. Vice-President Remarks – Mitchell Stith</p><p>Announced help was needed by senators for first-year elections on September 19, 2012. </p><p>XI. Communications Vice-President Remarks – Travis Dilley </p><p>Thanked Senators for helping with first-year elections</p><p>Discussed survey that was emailed to a select few senators </p><p>Announced to Senate that ZenCha Tea Café on Main Street in Bexley expressed interest in allowing Capital students to use meal swipes there. </p><p>XII. Financial Vice-President Remarks – Pat Donahue</p><p>Announced that allocations are going well. </p><p>All applications were due by September 20, 2012. </p><p>XIII. Legislative Vice-President Remarks – Scott Partika </p><p>Announced that the Retreat for Senators was originally planned for October 7, 2012 from 11:00am to 3:00pm. That is subject to change. </p><p>The Public Safety Committee was dissolved, however, the Governance Committee will take over the duties. </p><p>Reminded Senators to follow up on all bills. </p><p>Committee updates were needed for previous weeks by all committees. XIII. President Remarks – Bobbi Wilson </p><p>Senators were needed to help with voting registration on September 19, 2012. </p><p>The Foundations of Excellence was explained to Senators and opportunities were opened up for senators to become involved.</p><p>Vice President Stith and President Wilson had a meeting with President Bowman and Dr. Ashbrook in the previous week.</p><p>Information was given about possibly bringing a concert to Capital in the future.</p><p>President Wilson spoke on September 14, 2012 on behalf of Student Government during the opening of renovated Blackmore Library. </p><p>A President’s Council meeting was held. </p><p>Announced that there was a Cabinet meeting after Senate.</p><p>President Wilson opened the floor to discussion and feedback from Senate regarding Blackmore Library renovations.</p><p>President Wilson also opened the floor to discussion and feedback regarding food services at Capital. </p><p>XIV. Advisor Remarks – Prof. Daniel Skinner and Melvin Adams</p><p>XV. Adjournment </p><p>Senator Sherrock motioned to adjourn Senator Smith, P. seconded Seeing no objections, the Senate adjourned at 8:12pm. </p><p>Angela C. Sattler, Legislative Clerk</p><p>Scott Partika, Legislative Vice-President</p><p>Date</p>