STUDENT SENATE
SESSION XXXVII – MEETING 10
November 15th, 2015 – 6:00PM – Paul College Room 165
AGENDA
I. Call to Order: 6:01pm
a. Moment of silence for france
II. Roll Call
III. Communications
a. Senators and Guests
i. Short presentation with the bipartisan organization:
1. Non partisan organization, working to remove the grid lock, based in DC but NH offices in Manchester, we understand that local politics are important, so we are working with local Politian’s to come and speak on campus. One of the big pieces that we are pushing for is national strategic agenda, we are looking for more ideas an a president to be elected, no labels have put out national goals, these goals were based around polling, create more jobs, social security, balance budget and make energy secure. To get the problem solver seal candidates needs to meet with other party, embrace the national strategic agenda, some accomplishments we have had are “no budget no pay”, “21st century healthcare for heroes” problem solver convention in Manchester which had numerous candidates. To get involved here at UNH, you can join our organization, sign the pledge that you will vote for a problem solver seal recipient. Thank you for your time and feel free to help yourself with coffee.
ii. Shannon- there is Gift box this weekend
iii. Silas- where in Portsmouth?
iv. Near friendly toast
b. Graduate Student Senate
i. No new communications
c. Liaison to Administration
i. No new communications
d. Senate Executive Board
i. Doug- we are going to have an important meeting, let’s be patient this is important stuff
ii. Amanda- if you’re not going to be here or going to be late, please let me know
iii. Conor- next meeting will be equally important and long, we have all of the budgets that FAC has been gathering and reviewing for the board of trustees, I sent out the sweatshirt order for exec, there will be FAC this week
iv. Emerson- follow us on social media, share the blog, name tags are out front
v. Abby- we have concepts and budgets tonight, look at them with a critical eye but also be aware that they have been looked at with a critical eye for almost a month
vi. CFO- Chris- no new communications
vii. Sarra- please pass notes
viii. Justin- we have been working on having more involvement with what is going on in campus, we are working with discovery program review, potentially not having final exams on the weekend
ix. Zach- campus structure this week tackled some issues that were brought to our attention through the campus safety walk, we are also looking into increasing the amount of garbage and recycling bins on campus, we are looking at ways mitigate the water bottle issues
x. We are looking to expand our knowledge through the medical amnesty program, we have been looking to expand international housing, meeting tomorrow at 8 pm
xi. Allison- I met with Erin this week , we are looking to put on a conference for Greek life, mental health, first meeting for the new chapter is this Monday
xii. Emily- There is a flu vaccine tomorrow in the Strafford room 10-1:30, council- meeting this week, please bring hats, gloves, coats, we will be outside for an hour
xiii. Sam- Fridays at 1, one thing that we are working on is FAQs to the SRRR, things that you wish you learned earlier, feel free to send me a note,
1. POI- the correct term is first year
xiv. First Year- Dirk Timmons and Steven Nelson’s fathers both passed away this week,
xv. Lincoln- I want to commend our historian for cleaning out the office, she has done more in the past week and half than in the past four years
e. Student Trustee
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f. Student Body Vice President
i. Pep rally in the gym in the field house, it will be one of the biggest weekends for sports, two hockey games, football game, volley ball game as well, please come out it is at 7:30 in the gym.
ii. Last Sunday I told you that quad way may be done this week, that is not true, there is too much granite in that area, it will be another four weeks.
g. Student Body President
i. This will be a long meeting, Thanksgiving week- there are no classes Wednesday, it is a Tuesday schedule that Tuesday, your professors may cancel, it is not a Friday schedule. The second thing is, as you know what happened on Friday evening, we have students that are studying abroad over in Paris, when the boarder is unlocked in France, they will be returning home, there will be a vigil held tonight at 8PM and there will be another vigil this Wednesday evening, we did a moment of silence, I would ask you to keep them in your prayers
h. Student Senate Speaker
i. If you have a nametag down here, please come down and get it, if you don’t have a nametag, let Emerson know. Reminder that if you are the author of the resolution is that you have to let me know where you want it to be sent to. Also, at the end of the meeting, it is important that you wait until we actually end. Also, there has been some confusion on who can vote- resolutions are voted on by senate, anyone can be a part of the discussion, if you don’t know what is going on, you can say point of inquiry, and say that you are confused.
i. Ryan- Motion to do other business first
i. I would like to other business first because budgets and concepts will take up a majority of our time.
IV. New Business
a. XXXVII- 3.09- Removal of Senators
b. XXXVII- 2.10- Approval of Senators
c. XXXVII- 31- Approval of SAFO Concepts
d. XXXVII- 32- Approval of SAFO Budgets
e. XXXVII- R13- Stalking and the Blackboard Directory
V. OTHER BUSINESS
a. XXXVII- R14- Condemning the Attacks in Paris
b. XXXVII- R15- Opposing the “Safe Campus Act”
VI. Adjournment
“Tis better to be alone, then of bad company.”
-John Henry Eden
Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 3.09 Removal of Senators
Introduced by: Executive Officer, Amanda Barba
Date: November 15th, 2015
Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to remove the following individuals as Student Senators for the remainder of session XXXVII:
Jason Maloof- Non Res 4
Ryan- from my understanding he is not a non resident student, he lives in Stoke Hall, therefore he cannot represent non resident student
Lincoln- Do we have processes in place that check this?
Amanda- no but I can check blackboard
Senate Action:
Speaker Verification: Passes unanimously
Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 2.10 Approval of Senators
Introduced by: Executive Officer, Amanda Barba
Date: November 15th, 2015
Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to approve the following individuals as Student Senators for the remainder of session XXXVII:
Connor Cote- Williamson 3
Jake Werner- Non Resident 5
Conor Phelps- Williamson 4
Russel York- Co- Lord Hall
Conor Sandin- Non-Resident 6
Senate Action: Passes Unanimously
Speaker Verification:
Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 31 Approval of SAFO Concepts
Introduced by: SAFC Chairperson, Abby Martinen
Date: November 15th, 2015
Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to approve the attached Student Activity Fee Organization Concepts:
- As most of you know, we go through a budget and concept process for SAFC, every undergraduate student is required to pay the student activity fee, SAFC goes through a month long, very strenuous process through budgets and concepts, we met every Tuesday and Thursday night for the month of October, this is the 13 student activity fee concepts that were passed by SAFC, there is only 13 not 14 concepts because SPO was not passed this year, you have to show fiscal responsibility, and that you are there for the student body.
- Gabe- how would you like to go over the information?
- Abby- I don’t feel as though we need to read through all of the concepts, but if people want to do read through them we can.
- Gabe- the concepts need to be approved as a whole not individually
- Campus Activities Board Concept FY 17
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- The Campus Activities Board (CAB) consists of students dedicated to the purpose of planning, organizing and executing campus wide events. CAB’s main focus is to provide alternative programing on the weekend (a weekend being defined as Thursday-Saturday nights), but not limited to this. These programs are designed to unify the entire student body by giving all a chance to come together to enjoy the spirit and community of UNH. Events throughout the school year provide creative entertainment geared to giving students a break from the academic routine. Campus Activities Board membership is open to all students.
- To accomplish these goals, CAB works energetically with SAF and non-SAF organizations to provide students, faculty, staff, and the university community with the greatest possible programming. Members of CAB gain valuable experience in team building, leadership, and organization. At times, CAB collaborates with other organizations to best meet the interest of the university. At other times, CAB acts on its own to provide quality programming on both a large and small scales while still planning events the entire campus can enjoy.
- The events that CAB hosts during the year are not governed simply by past precedence, but are planned according to the evolving interests of the student body. Members of the CAB try new ideas, expand on and, if interest wanes, discard old ones.
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- Diversity Support Coalition (DSC) Concept FY17
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- The Diversity Support Coalition (DSC) seeks to promote, educate, and support multiculturalism, diversity, and equality at University of New Hampshire (UNH) through programming and support of the DSC and its current member groups. The DSC strives to keep the acceptance of multiculturalism, diversity, and equality at the forefront of the university’s attention. These ideas and concepts are supported by the student run DSC itself, and its current member groups (Alliance, The Black Student Union, Hillel, Mosaico, The Native American Cultural Association, and the United Asian Coalition).
- The DSC is open to all students who are interested in fostering inclusion and equity at UNH. The DSC addresses the needs of those who are statistically and historically underrepresented because of and/or affected by institutionalized oppression based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, age, ability, native language, national origin, and/or religion at UNH. These needs include the following:
- Organizing, promoting, and implementing programs that promote and celebrate the acceptance of human diversity at UNH.
- Providing education to the UNH community in order to raise awareness of incidents of harassment, discrimination, bias, and/or assault motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, age, ability, native language, national origin, and/or religion at UNH.
- The DSC is an all-encompassing organization that encourages student groups with similar needs to be recognized under the DSC. Student organizations may obtain representation by submitting a petition as detailed by the guidelines of the DSC constitution.
UNH EDMC Concept FY17
The UNH Electronic Dance Music Community (UNH EDMC) functions as a student-run artist collective and production group dedicated to electronic music at the University of New Hampshire. The focus of UNH EDMC is to promote collaboration and ideas within the student body in the creation and performance of electronic music through recorded or live mixes and music production. UNH EDMC strives to expand the musical knowledge of the student body through exposure to lesser known artists and sub-genres. UNH EDMC also seeks to collaborate with other organizations to enhance our value to the UNH community. Any UNH student is allowed to be a part of UNH EDMC.
UNH EDMC’s Event Programs include:
1. Providing an alternative nightclub experience to the student body to showcase our collective, through displays of technical ability, event organization, musical talent and other relevant skills.
2. Seminars on how to DJ and produce electronic music, as well as presentations on various topics within the electronic music industry to help hone the student body’s skills and advance knowledge of the craft.
3. Bringing in local electronic music artists and DJs to perform at small concerts.
Mask & Dagger Dramatic Society Concept FY17
The Mask & Dagger Dramatic Society (Mask & Dagger) is the University of New Hampshire's only student-run traditional theatre organization. Mask & Dagger produces, directs, designs, casts, and builds professional quality works of theatrical art. Mask and Dagger provides all UNH undergraduates and members of the University community with the opportunity to participate in the production of these works. It is the goal of Mask & Dagger to use these works of theatre to provoke thought, test ideas, and broaden perspectives on the UNH campus.
Memorial Union Student Organization Concept FY 17
The Memorial Union Student Organization (MUSO) functions as a programming organization, which operates primarily within the confines of the Memorial Union Building. The focus of MUSO is to provide an inclusive environment to enrich and enlighten programming and group interactions. Membership is open to all UNH students and directorial positions are open to all UNH undergraduate students.
MUSO's agenda includes, but is not limited to:
· A weekend film series designed to accommodate the needs of the diverse student body by showing blockbuster, independent, foreign, lesser-known, and classic blockbuster films.
· A lecture/ arts series touching on a variety of academic, social, artistic, and comical topics.
A music series covering all genres of music including local musical talent.
New Hampshire Outing Club Concept FY 17
The New Hampshire Outing Club (NHOC) provides outdoor recreation and education for the UNH community, regardless of skill level or outdoor experience, in a substance free environment. We take great pride in being an organization that offers highly affordable, outdoor recreation each month, catering to all ability levels and a wide range of interests.
Our activities throughout the year may include: backpacking, canoeing, rafting, biking, day hiking, snowshoeing, winter mountaineering, sledding, cross country and alpine skiing, rock climbing, leadership training and wilderness first aid courses.
As a student-run organization, the NHOC offers unique leadership opportunities for UNH students. The NHOC allows and encourages students to create, plan and execute their own trips. This tradition is carried on through the leaders of the NHOC, who assist and help develop the confidence and leadership potential in all of our members.