Tuesday, February 10, 2015 (Week #5)
E156 Student Union | 7:00pm
Minutes
● Call to Order 7:02 P.M.
● Roll Call
● Kyle Powell, Jennifer Humston, Ryan Rushing, Zena Fadel, Peyton Jones, Tyler Shaw, Kasey Rawlins, Gavin Doll, Emily Bingham, Max McConnell, Rob Yada, Latoya Warren, Alex Snyder, David Butcher, Jeff Wang, Brandon DeFoe, Matthew Almazan, Kayla Muncie, Mahesh Veeramala, Jonathan Saul, Kristina Burris, Will Krueger, and Aaron Engle
● Late: Patrick Scheiderer
● Absent: Gabriel Riegle, Rahima Hamadi, Ian Kallay, and Corey Yoder
● Approval of the Agenda
○ Additions, Corrections or Deletions to Agenda
■ Guest Speaker: Dr. Barrett
■ ______
● Moved by______; Seconded by______
○ Approved X Not Approved ___ Tabled ___
● Approval of the Minutes
○ February 3, 2015
○ Approved X Not Approved ___ Tabled ___
● Guest Speaker: Dr. Barrett – Vice President for Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement
● Introduction (about herself and the division)
● Handouts
● Questions
● Best form of contact: email ()
● Committee Reports
● Alex Snyder (Student Affairs):
■ SU Visioning Committee
○ Five priorities from different visioning groups
○ Next meeting: February 20th
● Ryan Rushing (Chief of Staff):
■ SG Strategic Planning Committee
○ Drafted goals
○ Progress report soon
● Kayla Muncie (Commuter):
■ Bookstore
○ New products
○ Sale from Feb 10-Feb12th
● Emily Bingham (Campus Culture):
■ Bolinga Director Search Committee
○ Narrowed applicants from 71 to 5 or 6 (interviews will be extended)
● Kyle Powell (President):
■ Student Trustee Search Committee
○ Campus email
● Student Trustee Report
● Branding and Marketing meeting frequently
● Process for Student Trustee vacancy
● Public Session for Board of Trustee (Friday, Feb. 13 at Lake Campus)
● Ryan Rushing will keep SG updated
● Member Reports (Attached)
○ Senate
■ Boonshoft School of Medicine Senator - Jeff Wang
■ College of Liberal Arts Senator - Brandon DeFoe
■ College of Nursing and Health Senator - Patrick Scheiderer
■ College of Science and Mathematics Senator - Matthew Almazan
■ Commuter Senator - Kayla Muncie
■ College of Engineering and Computer Science Senator - Will Krueger
■ Graduate Studies Senator - Mahesh Veeramala
■ Raj Soin College of Business - JB Saul
■ Residential Senator - Kristinia Burris
■ Lake Campus Senator - Corey Yoder
■ University College Senator - Aaron Engle
● Report Discussion
● Promotional items, residential cinema, CSA – Final Survival, printing, College of Business Fashion Show (turtle necks)
● Old Business
○ Constitution and Bylaws - Zena Fadel
■ Final documents
■ Internal Affairs Committee will not be accepting any more changes
■ Hopefully, voted on next SG meeting
○ SG Updated Monthly Budget - Zena Fadel
■ Overview
■ Questions
■ Hopefully, voted on next SG meeting
● New Business
○ Confirmation Hearing:
■ Katelyn Zimmerman - College of Education and Human Services Senator
○ Introduction; Questions
○ Private Discussion
■ Motion to approve
● Motion moved by Brandon DeFoe; Seconded by Jeff Wang
● Motion passed (In-favor: Unanimous)
■ Dan Darkow - Director of Disability Affairs
○ Introduction; Questions
○ Private Discussion
■ Motion to approve
● Motion moved by Brandon DeFoe; Seconded by Jeff Wang
● Motion passed (In-favor: Unanimous)
■ Miranda Almy - Associate of Web Communications
○ Introduction; Questions
○ Private Discussion
■ Motion to approve
● Motion moved by Matt Almazan; Seconded by Brandon DeFoe
● Motion passed (In-favor: Unanimous)
○ Honorary Resolution 15-03: A Resolution to Honor Speaker Cliff A. Rosenberger (Sponsored by Robert D. Yada, Ryan A. Rushing, and Kyle K. Powell)
■ Introduction
■ Open Discussion and questions
○ Motion to approve
■ Motion moved by Brandon DeFoe; Seconded by Matt Almazan
■ Motion passed (In-favor: Unanimous)
○ Cabinet Budget Request - Emily Bingham
■ Request $179 from cabinet budget to collaborate for the ‘In Living Color’ event
■ Open Discussion
○ Voting and SFC
○ Discuss at cabinet meeting
○ Mr. WSU - Jen Humston
■ Student Government sponsor Ian Kallay
■ Open Discussion
○ Prize: $1,200; Feb. 18 deadline with $20 fee
○ Discuss at E-board meeting
● Public Forum
○ Anthony Oddo - BSOM Pediatrics Club
■ Dig For Dreams Volleyball Tournament – Sun., March 29th at 10:30am
■ To help raise money for A Special Wish Foundation
● Rowdy Bobblehead Award
○ Zena Fadel to Kyle Powell
● Advisor Reports
○ Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz
○ Dr. Gary Dickstein
■ Leader to Leader Conference – Sat. Feb. 14th
■ Public Session of Board of Trustees
● Announcements
○ Upcoming Events:
■ Feb. 12 (3-7pm in the Student Union Atrium): Kiss Cancer Goodbye - Jen Humston
■ Feb. 12: Raider Round-Up (Show up before 5pm) – Kyle Powell
● Adjournment 8:51 P.M.
○ Moved by Brandon DeFoe; Seconded by Jeff Wang to adjourn the meeting.
2014-2015 Student Government Members:
● Executive Board
○ President - Kyle Powell
○ Vice President – Jennifer Humston
○ Chief of Staff - Ryan Rushing
○ Intern – David Butcher
○ Chief Justice - Gabriel Riegle
○ Associate Justice - Nathan Balasubramanian
○ Director of Internal Affairs - Zena Fadel
○ Speaker of the House - Peyton Jones
● Cabinet
○ Assistant Speaker of the House - Tyler Shaw
○ Secretary of the House – Kasey Rawlins
○ Director of Academic Affairs - Gavin Doll
○ Associate of Academic Affairs - Rahima Hamadi
○ Director of Campus Culture - Emily Bingham
○ Director of Communications and Marketing - Max McConnell
○ Associate of Web Communications – Miranda Almy
○ Director of Disability Affairs – Dan Darko
○ Associate of Governmental Affairs - Rob Yada
○ Director of International Affairs - Latoya Warren
○ Director of Student Affairs - Alex Snyder
○ Associate of Athletics – Ian Kallay
○ Associate of Veteran Affairs - Vacant
● Senate
○ Boonshoft School of Medicine Senator - Jeff Wang
○ College of Education and Human Services – Katelyn Zimmerman
○ College of Liberal Arts Senator - Brandon DeFoe
○ College of Nursing and Health Senator - Patrick Scheiderer
○ College of Science and Mathematics Senator - Matthew Almazan
○ Commuter Senator - Kayla Muncie
○ Graduate Senator - Mahesh Veeramala
○ Raj Soin College of Business Senator- Jonathan Saul
○ Residential Senator – Kristina Burris
○ School of Professional Psychology Senator - Vacant
○ College of Russ Engineering and Computer Science Senator- Will Krueger
○ University College Senator - Aaron Engle
○ Lake Campus – Corey Yoder
SG Report
Date: 2/9/15
Name, SG Position: Boonshoft Senator
1. Events Attended:
a. 2/8/15, MSSC Meeting, met with all classes of student government to go over issues facing the school. Had good discussion on topics pertaining to classes, residencies, professors, rotations, etc.
b. 2/3/15, Dean LeRoy Meeting, talked with Dr. LeRoy about news from the WSU Student Government. Wants to plan a scavenger hunt during orientation week for incoming medical students to help familiarize them with the school. Feels medical students do not know the school very well.
c. 2/2/15, Med School Student Panel, helping the Pre-health Advising Office organize their Med School Student Panel on Feb 16th at 12:00 PM in the Apollo Room.
d. 2/5/15, Digs for Dreams Volleyball Tournament hosted by the Peds Club, needs campus wide advertisement.
END OF REPORT
SG Report
2/10/15
Brandon DeFoe, College of Liberal Arts Senator
1. Events Attended
2. Old Business
a. Pre-Law Program
i. Spoke to students about potential dates and interest in
1. LSAT Prepcourse
a. Idea is great
b. Would like if it were free (unlikely)
c. At the very least should be inexpensive
2. Law School Fair
a. No input on prospective dates
b. Like the idea though
c. *Also received an email from Ohio Northern University inquiring about my previous idea about having a fair this semester
i. Will be sure to give information to Dr. Feldmeier to contact for next fall
ii. Brought 4 LSAT Prepbooks to SG Office for Gabe to be provided to students who require assistance without having to purchase the materials.
b. Disabilities Arts Gala
i. Met with Collaborators: Emily Bingham, Kyle Powell Megan Goettemoeller
ii. Went to SU Office with Zena to ensure that the room was booked (4/9 - 6:00-9:00) and to inform them that Zena is the Primary Contact, as Certified Event Planner, for the event
iii. Met with Tom Webb, Director of ODS
1. Really likes idea as a whole
2. Discussed Scholarship benefits and naming
a. Should have a list of potential scholarships which we could donate proceeds to/name within the next couple of days
3. Discussed email blasting from ODS to get students interested in attending and presenting
iv. Discussed AV needs with group - asked Zena to find out if we need anything special for light music requirements
v. This Week Upcoming
1. Meet to discuss food options
2. Get a rough idea to Max for flyers
3. Contact Organizations
4. Meet with Jennie buckwalter tomorrow to discuss event as a whole and discuss what steps need to be taken in order to auction off items at the event.
c. Refillable Water Station
i. Since the Student Rec area is already implementing these types of stations as the others break down and these are the highest traffic areas, it is unlikey that we will pursue any others around campus soon.
d. ELECTIONS!!!
i. Continued discussing upcoming elections and tried to get students to apply.
3. New Business
a. Printing
i. Accompanied Kyle for a meeting with Craig Wooley concerning a program which he had implemented at USF which had their IT department partnered with the USFSG to give students a certain amount of allotted money for daily printing - ($2.50?).
ii. Got more informaiton on it and are going to look into the program further as a potential generator of revenue which we could potentially cycle back into some type of scholarship fund.
4. Administrative Office Report
a. CoLA DSAB
i. Dean Sobolik
1. Discussed Implementation and Planning for CLASS
ii. My report
1. Informed that Elections and Campaigning were about to begin
2. Update on Pre-Law, see above
iii. End of year event
1. Committees created to facilitate progress
2. I am member of selection committee
a. What will be the basis for our awards? GPA, Community Service, etc.
3. Discussion about Selection
a. GPA requirement or no?
b. Multiple of the same awards? 1 Outstanding Award given to one of other recipients?
c. One award given to multiple students with emphasis on some area such as GPA, Community Service, Leadership, etc.
5. Outreach
a. Student Concerns (New)
i. 1/29 - Student concerned with the lack of accessibility to some restrooms for students with disabilities
b. Student Concerns (Old)
i. 10/23 - Student issue with the hiring process of TA’s and major concerns about a specific TA.
1. Informed senator of that particular college, all other senators, and Ryan to look into the issue further.
END OF REPORT
Patrick Scheiderer
College of Nursing and Health
Date: 2/09/2015
Events Attended: N/A
Old Business:
· Discussed opinions regarding the College of Nursing and Health grading scale with students.
· Researched grading scales of other Nursing schools in Ohio and around the country.
· Internal Affairs committee finalizing the revised Constitution and Bylaws.
New Business:
· Discuss research findings with CoNH DSAB as well as address student opinions on subject.
· CoNH DSAB Meeting on Monday, February 16, 2015
· Internal affairs committee meeting on 2/13/2015 at 10am.
Associates Report: N/A
Administrative Office Report: N/A
Outreach (if applicable): Talked to various nursing students about how their year is going.
SG Report
Date: February 10, 2015
Eugene Matthew P. Almazan, College of Science and Math Senator:
2. Events Attended:
a. Carnegie Celebration on Tuesday, February 3
b. Interview with Katelyn Zimmerman on Tuesday, February 10
3. Old Business:
a. STEMulations #2: the “Fun with Fire and Explosions” for Spring Semester
i. Success!!
1. Over 50 people in attendance
ii. Preparations for next STEMulations
1. Video Recordings by the CoSM alumni
b. Transition with new Assistant Dean
a. Met February 9
c. UREL Honorary Resolution
iii. Edits with Gabe Riegle
d. Edits to the Organization List
e. Election 2015 Application Items
4. New Business:
a. Meeting with CoSM Dean’s Circle on January 11, 2015
i. Met with Dean, Assistant Dean, and Co-Chair
1. Regarding Entrepreneurship opportunity
ii. Faculty of the Year Award launch
1. Steering Committee finalizing
iii. Campaign for CoSM awareness
1. Targeting CoSM organizations
2. Raider-Open House Tours
iv. Preparations for International Student Visit
1. Last week of February: planned socials with Dean’s Circle
v. Applications, ByLaws, Constitution
f. Summit of the Boards
i. Collaboration with Aaron Engle and Mahesh Veeramala
ii. Emailed Senators with Summit Items
iii. Room Booked
b. Strategic Core Planning Committee
i. Met on Thursday, February 5
ii. Drafted Goals and Edited Values
END OF REPORT
SG Report
Date: 2/9/15
Name, SG Position: Kayla Muncie, Commuter Senator
1. Events Attended:
· Internal Committee Meeting, 1/30/15, SU
· Basketball game, 2/2/2015, Nutter Center
· Bookstore Committee Meeting, 2/10/15, SU
2. Old Business:
a. Commuter Survey
· CSA organized a list of goals after reviewing and analyzing the data from the Commuter Survey
b. Received information on all Wright State Shuttle stops and times
· I have reviewed this information over break more in depth and I am still struggling with how to make this information more visible to students. I am hoping to find an SG member who is interested in the matter and maybe we could coordinate ideas with getting more students to know about the shuttles.