Call to Order (3:00PM)
Roll Call
All present
Student Commitment
We are Xavier Musketeers. We are unique individuals who come together in the spirit of Saint Ignatius to learn together, to serve together, and we will succeed in changing the world together. We act with integrity, justice and generosity. All for One and One for All.
Public Forum
Senator comment
Report of the Administration
Dr. David Johnson
Opinion Entries
Scheduled Business
New Business
Motion #18-004
Sponsor: Senator Ellen Rakowski
Wants to initiate a 4Paws4Abilities as a student club/organization,
Senator Jansen asked about what the struggles are in terms of the administration
Senator Kambichasked about what happens if the administration shoots it down
Senator Root asked about the popularity
Senator Jansen asked if they are linked in a national organization
Senator Arnould asked about what this would look like on campus
Senator Jansen asked if the university has extra liabilities in terms of this program.
Motion #18-005
Senator Ellen Rakowski
Motions to allocate $500.14 to the IHI club for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Senator McCarty asked about what IHI is and what they do
Senator Jansen asked about if we fund club t-shirts
Senator Ledsome asked if there is a club roster for this clubs in terms of how much money they get for t-shirts
Motion #18-006
Senator Brianna Ledsome
Motioned to allocate $411 to Her Campus for the rest of this fiscal year
Senator Jansen asked about a cost he saw on the budget spreadsheet
Senator Jansen asked about the request for gas money
Motion #18-007
Senator Blair McKee
Motioned to allocate $272.13 to HR club for the rest of the fiscal year
Senator Jansen asked about how much money should be allocated to food expenses
Senator Kizer-Ball asked about a certain poster that costed $24.00 and was listed in the binder
Senator Peters asked about where the undesignated money goes if it is not allocated to these organizations
Motion #18-008
Senator Valiant Freeman
Moves to allocate $304 to the Theology club for the rest of this fiscal year
Senator Ledsome pointed out that they will need to change the budget request because of a t-shirt rubric
Senator Schuller brought up that t-shirts should not cost $25 each.
Committee Reports (Blue indicates initial report submitted by the chairperson or reporting member. Gold indicates comments or questions regarding the report from another member.) Report must be submitted within 24 hours of adjournment of the meeting.
Academic Affairs
Reporting: SENATOR NAME
Has met a couple times, generally at 2PM in the SGA office. It is open to the public. Meeting with the Provost on Feb 9th. Planning on meeting with the deans from each college. Went to meeting on Friday about the HUB classrooms. They are working on organization and furnishing of the classroom.
Is the meeting with the provost an open door meeting?
Off-Campus Living
Reporting: Senator Peters
Has had a few meetings already. Meeting this Friday with Sydney stevie concerning students who are moving off campus. Specifically looking at a recycling program for off campus students. Has talked to leslie Stevenson, a Norwood City Councilwoman
List comments.
Residential Affairs
Reporting: Senator Jacob Jansen
Had first meeting previous week, set some primary goals. Looking at water bottle stations and hand dryers.
List comments.
Student Organizations Committee
Reporting: Senator Ellen Rakowski
Couple meetings so far, one with Dustin Lewis. They are thinking about changing the rubric for what clubs should be requesting. Opened an executive session. Is passing out and explaining the budgeting rubric and discussing what she is thinking about changing, also opening the room to any suggestions.
Senator Ledsome explained how much food money can be allocated and the percentage rates.
Student Rights & Identity
Reporting: Senator Lauren Gierla
First meeting will happen soon. Has met with Kate Lawson and Taj Smith
List comments.
Senator Reports (Blue indicates initial report submitted by the senator. Gold indicates comments or questions regarding the report from another member.) Report must be submitted within 24 hours of adjournment of the meeting.
Reporting: Senator Freeman
Has two ideas for projects in the university. One is that we do not do a great job of discussing Black History Month. Wants to send out a group email concerning different events and social activist leaders. The other project is discussing SLAB and wants to restructure it and reforming it. Wants to talk to Dr. Johnson and Jean Griffin.
Senator Jansen wanted to know what exactly SLAB looks like right now.
Senator Ledsome wanted to see who was getting invited to these meetings and what the demographics are of those students.
Senator Kambich recommended going to the library research experts to discuss this idea for Black History Month
Report of the SGA Executives (Blue indicates initial report submitted by the executive member reporting. Gold indicates comments or questions regarding the report from another member.) Report must be submitted within 24 hours of adjournment of the meeting.
Vice President Brianna Boyce
· Winter Club Day
· MLK NAACP Lunch/March with CDI
· Meetings with Jude Kiah, Chief Dan Hect + Jeff Coleman, and Dave Johnson
o Bri will expand on the earlier two
· Execs will meet with Dean Mengal and Associate Dean Droege on Thursday
· Reminder: Next weeks meeting with Fr. Graham will be in Conaton Board Room, pictures will be taken before in the Alumni Center
o Dress as business professional as you are able
Lots of questions concerning the textbook change in the university.
Report of Advisor
Leah Busam
Pass the Gavel (No notes necessary)
Adjourned4:37