Date: April 26, 2017

  1. Call to Order 12:17pm
  2. Roll CallAlissa Ramirez, Elijah Banaag, Connar Allen, Caleb Pitman, Jeffery Thomas, Justin Bustos, Jackie Lara, Saumya Thomas, Allen Graham, Giselle Guzman, Kristin Strittmatter, Elizabeth Carter, Advisors Dr. Lisa O. Perez and Dr. Albrecht were also present
  3. Islander Pledge
  4. Introduction of Guests
  5. Approval of Minutes - April 19, 2017>Approved
  6. President’s Report

-Congrats to our newly elected officials

-Thank you to everyone for their hard work this semester!

V. Vice President’s Report

  1. Environmental Council Appointment-Ana Salamanca

-Motioned by Senator Allen, seconded by Senator Banaag. 12 in favor, 0 abstain, 0 against>motion approved

VI. Treasurer’s Report

Transactions that have hit the SGA account this week:

Student Wages / $1, 062.74
Credit- Day at the Capital T-shirts / 298.78
Credit- Day at the Capital Banner / 75.68

VII. Chief Justice’s Report

-Met April 19, 7 total appeals. 4 approved and 3 reduced.

-A formal report regarding the recent elections will be sent out.

VIII. Speaker’s Report

IX. Secretary’s Report

X.Senator Reports

  1. International Senator

-Met April 18. Two new study abroad advisors have been appointed. New International Advisor is here.

-Parade of nations was a success!!

-Athlete Banquet is May 7th.

-Discussed the incoming president and the role they will play in athletics

-Discussed budget and expected cuts

-New banner in airport

-Islander Impact Campaign

-Held SAAC meeting last Sunday

  1. Athletics Senator (See attached report)
  2. College of Science and Engineering Senators

-Status update on Midterm Act

  1. College of Liberal Arts Senators
  2. College of Nursing & Health Sciences
  3. College of Education Senators
  4. College of Business Senators
  5. College of Graduate Studies Senator
  6. Disabilities Senator

-Overview of Disability Services this year has been an increase in use, implementation of new software and issues with service animals.

  1. Freshmen Senators
  2. Housing Senator

XI. Committee Reports

  1. Legislative Studies ✔

-Will send out letter templates this week

  1. Constitution and Elections ✔
  2. Special Events Funding & Catering Incentive Funding ✔
  3. Spirits and Traditions
  4. Public Relations
  5. Student Affairs
  6. Academic Affairs
  7. Environmental Affairs
  8. Food & Services

XII. Old Business

XIII.Advisor’s Report

-Need student marshal to help with commencement (1 for the whole day, or 2/morning or afternoon)

-SEAS awards, attire is whatever you would like to wear, but keep in mind there will be pictures taken!

XIV.Open Forum

-Send in your last minute photos for banquet

-If you have a plus one for the banquet, please pay Valerie with a check or cash! VP Gilson will be temporarily taking over SGA’s PR.

-Sen. Thomas (Freshman) reported that freshman open forum is from 11-2pm in the Lonestar Ballroom.

XV.Announcements

  1. SGA Banquet - April 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

XVI.Roll Call Alissa Ramirez, Elijah Banaag, Connar Allen, Caleb Pitman, Jeffery Thomas, Justin Bustos, Friederike Davis Jackie Lara, Saumya Thomas, Allen Graham, Giselle Guzman, Kristin Strittmatter, Elizabeth Carter, Advisors Dr. Lisa O. Perez and Dr. Albrecht were also present

XVII.Adjournment 12:43pm.