Date: April 5, 2017
I. Call to Order 12:18pm
II. Roll Call Alissa Ramirez, Elijah Banaag, Connar Allen, Jeffery Thomas, Friederike Davis, Justin Bustos, Richard Torres, Jackie Lara, Micah Bachner, Saumya Thomas, Allen Graham, Giselle Guzman, Kristin Strittmatter, Elizabeth Carter, Advisors Dr. Lisa O. Perez and Dr. Albrecht were also present
III. Islander Pledge
IV. Introduction of Guests>Christopher Rios, June Scheick
V. Approval of Minutes - March 29, 2017 >approved
VI. President’s Report
A. Guests: Angela Walker, Michael LaTorre
-Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: April 11th, 11:30pm-1: 30pm, East Lawn (open to community)
-Denim Day: April 26th, 11:30pm-1: 30pm, East Lawn (open to community)
-R.EA.L Reflections Women’s Social: April 17th, RSVP on Orgsync (campus community only)
-Free Self defense class, April 20th 5:30pm, IH 129 (campus community only)
B. Recommendation for Removal of Senators
C. –Motioned by Sen. Lara, seconded by Sen. Davis. 11 in favor, 0 oppose and 1 abstain>motion approved
V. Vice President’s Report
A. SGA Banquet Award Nominations - Due on Orgsync April 7th, 5:00 p.m.
B. SGA Banquet - April 27, 6:00-8:00 p.m. (RSVP by April 17th)
C. UCSA Advisory Committee
-Met on March 31st, discussed reservation process/cancellation, Copy center improvements, Food and service availability during spring break
VI. Treasurer’s Report (See attached)
A. Request for Banquet Budget Approval
Motioned by Sen. Allen, Seconded by Sen. Banaag, 12 in favor, 0 against, 0 abstain>motion approved
VII. Chief Justice’s Report
-Stole applications due April 12, 5pm.
VIII. Speaker’s Report
-Held E-board meeting April 4th, discussed senator removal and SGA banquet.
IX. Secretary’s Report
X. Senator Reports-must submit a report this month!!!
A. College of Science and Engineering Senators
B. College of Liberal Arts Senators
C. College of Nursing & Health Sciences
D. College of Education Senators
E. College of Business Senators
F. College of Graduate Studies Senator
G. Athletics Senator
H. Disabilities Senator
I. Freshmen Senators
J. International Senator
K. Housing Senator
XI. Committee Reports-Must submit a report this month!
A. Constitution and Elections
B. Special Events Funding & Catering Incentive Funding (see attached)
C. Spirits and Traditions
D. Public Relations
E. Student Affairs
F. Academic Affairs
G. Environmental Affairs
H. Food & Services
I. Legislative Studies
XII. Old Business
-Senate Bill passed
-House Bill has not yet passed
-Sexual Assault Bills
XIII. Advisor’s Report
A. Kudos, Islander tribute went smoothly and was the largest attendance we have had!
B. Food Pantry> UC room 204 will undergo construction starting May 1st and will serve as a Food Pantry starting in the Fall of 2017.
C. SEAS Leadership & Service Awards Nomination deadline 4/7 at midnight; http://seas.tamucc.edu/student-honors-awards.html
XIV. Open Forum
-Sen. Banaag Reported a legislative study meeting April 6t, 3pm location TBA
- Sen. Davis reported, College of Science and Engineering Dean meeting April 6th, 2-2:30
- Sen. Torres reported, last Monday, open forum issues that were presented tothe dean at dean meeting hadbeen forwarded to the department chairs to get resolved, and Sigma Alpha Pi car wash is Saturday April 8, from 11am-2pm at the Sonic off of Saratoga (6414 Saratoga Blvd)
-Sen. Lara encourages others to take the self-defense class on April 20th!!
-Sen. Thomas (business) meeting April 13th at 2pm
-Big increase in number of midterm grades being posted> Kudos!
XV. Announcements
A. CSAC Voting April 12
B. Stoles - Applications due April 12th (Form is in Orgsync)
XVI. Roll Call Alissa Ramirez, Elijah Banaag, Jeffery Thomas, Friederike Davis, Justin Bustos, Richard Torres, Jackie Lara, Micah Bachner, Saumya Thomas, Allen Graham, Giselle Guzman, Kristin Strittmatter, Elizabeth Carter, Advisors Dr. Lisa O. Perez and Dr. Albrecht were also present.
XVII. Adjournment 1:03pm