SENATE AGENDA Tuesday, August 25, 2015 UNCW Azalea Coast, Fisher University Union Senators arrive at 7:15pm; meeting convenes at 7:38pm Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Opening Roll Call Austin Jones absent Elijah Molloy absent Matt Deas absent Ben Ferris - absent Open Podium Approval of Minutes April 7, 2015 Move to approve: Taylor Second: Herlihy Debate: None Minutes approved: Voice vote, motion passed Guest Speakers Vice Chancellor Pat Leonard Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs She is thankful to be speaking at SGA and wants to welcome us back to campus Reminder: her job is to make campus be as good as possible for students through: programs/ services. They are told how to do that by receiving feedback and it is SGA s responsibility to be voice, eyes and ears of UNCW students and give the administration feedback Thank you to student s in the room for stepping up to be UNCW s voice Urges all to pay attention to their academics and then take as many leadership positions as possible SGA should take part in keeping traditions moving forward: i.e. Teal Tuesday sarcastic remark of little teal in the room Hassel: When is first breakfast? Response: Intends to keep breakfasts going Kapell: 9/9/2015 is first breakfast Dr. Mike Walker Dean of Students Thankful for returner s continued leadership and congratulations to new leaders Many new administrative leaders on campus he urges us to give them feedback Thankful to SGA for cooperation in new Veteran s Resource Lounge Plug: 10/17/2015: Leadership Conference... Hopes to see us all there
Another plug for seniors: Taking Flight (a workshop preparing students for real world after graduation). He encourages seniors to sign up in Spring Encourages the use of resources on campus. Larry Wray Executive Director for Campus Life Sarcastic: horrifying thoughts of VCPL being a student body vice-president Encourages new people to introduce themselves Good to see old faces New administrative leadership is setting vision and relying on SGA to give feedback to this vision as well as to get things done SGA should focus on responding to Chancellor s vision for the campus Plug: Breakfast with VCPL unique experience not many universities do this Encourages visits because he has a different vantage point and can sometimes find money Brian Victor Associate Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs Encourages all to think about themselves and own well-being He is focused on health of students and encourages us all to focus on achieving balance in our lives Encourages using on campus resources well, staying healthy, and focusing on mental balance Reminder: Use DePaolo Hall s free resources Hopes to partner with us on initiatives to make DePaolo Hall more inviting Senate Appointments Mary-Beth President Pro-Tempore Move to approve: Hassel Second: Turner Debate: none Motion approved: Hand-vote 8-0-0 Bridget Callahan Alec Kunkel Emily Mercanti Alyssa Bossi Kaitlyn Knight Margaret Palmer Alex Pearson-Moyers Lindsay Anderson Muhammad Ammar Austin Arnold Meredith Bozzi Hannah Daley Caitlyn Stakeley Sarah Keasey Steve Nunez Jack Gagnon Senior Class Senator Sophomore Class Senator Cameron School of Business Senator Watson School of Education Senator Watson School of Education Senator College of Health & Human Sciences Senator Non-Traditional Senator Fraternity/Sorority Life Senator
Move to approve: Turner Second: Kristan Debate: none Approved: hand-vote 8-0-0 Above senators sworn into Oath of Office Reports Dan McCord Student Body President Welcomes a very fresh senate this is a good thing because they are moving from student leaders to student representatives Encourages using skills and positions to enact real change on campus, engaging with students about needs/wants on campus and following-up If we do this, we will be successful Encourages an approach of: shooting for stars.. Ask the question: Where do I want to make an impact?? Senators work for themselves. Exec board and himself only follow senator s lead Encourages not waiting for direction from top, but taking initiative to get change done Caitlynn Goheen Student Body Vice President Senator retreat is this weekend Offer to get coffee, lunch, etc. Looks forward to getting to know us Kara Johnson Chief of Staff Name-tags Outreach committee State of SGA address: next week in Clock Tower Lounge Mary-Beth Kidd Senate President Pro-Tempore Point system Mock Parliamentary procedure to help at retreat Trey Tillotson Director of Communications Getting settled into the role as Director of Communication Will be updating website and google drive this week Looking forward to retreat this weekend Kalen Weaver Director of Marketing New to role Dependent on everybody for success of marketing campaign this year Yancey McCoury Senior Class President
Main job: Freshmen elections Needs to fill elections board committee and elections appeals board. Unaware of time commitments Passing around sign-up sheet for interest in these Jane Chiffriller Treasurer Head of appropriations... needing members for committee Training is this Thursday Rachel LeCates Director of Multicultural Affairs Chairs Diversity and Inclusion committee Go to her with any questions Special Reports Old Business - Nunez: Veterans signs went up. They look great. Thank you for support New Business Freshmen Election Packet o Presented by: McCoury o Went over packet on PowerPoint (policies, etc.) o Different from last year?? Electronic quiz and no learning hours o Kapell: Packet has been very consistent and effective in last few years Move to approve: Hassel Second: Callahan Debate: none Questions: o Hassell: Are we extending election to possibly get more candidates o Answer: Possibly in spring but not for freshmen elections Approved: Hand-vote 28-0-1, motion passes Announcements Nunez: Explaining signs comment (see Old Business ): Student veteran parking signs in Zone 1 parking lots. Thanks to Auxiliary Services. Permits for reserved veteran s spaces, so do not park there McCord: Committees will be at outreach but encourages everybody to go see Exec board members now and see Mary-Beth if can t attend retreat Advisor Reports Jon Kapell Director of Campus Activities & Involvement Repeat VCPL: Academic success is first! Sarcastic comment: who wouldn t want to work for me and Nicole Plug: Involvement Carnival plug
Encourages use of the writing, tutoring, math center, etc. It s not just for students doing poorly also for those who want better grades Come see me in my office... it s hidden but I have a snack draw of happiness Beginning of 10 th year at UNCW Also student in Doctorate program: He feels pain of homework, etc. Ask him questions! Nicole Fedders Assistant Director of Campus Activities & Involvement Sarcastic: staying away from Jon s puns Exec board has worked hard and we have a good group Looking forward to great year Think good thoughts about involvement carnival weather Come visit anytime (except tomorrow) Adjournment Move to Adjourn: Kristan Second: Herlihy Debate: None Motion approved: Consent Meeting Adjourned: 8:17 pm Johnson: Leave your name tags!