SENATE MEETING
29th LEGISLATURE
NOVEMBER 29, 2005
I. Call to Order
Roll Call
II. Corrections to the Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Agenda
- Senator Pro Tem Groover adds Food Service Committee.
- AVP Buckley deletes S.W.O.T. Analysis.
III. President Levin-Stankevich Report:
A. Seating - at the Florida Conference we switched up the seating arrangement. I would like to try doing this tonight.
B. Florida Recap - we got to meet numerous student governments from across the country. Topics we talked about were funding, structure and other bodies on our campus. I will be going over more at our spring training which will probably be off campus. Right now I will recognize each attendee and they will state one program they went to.
C. VAB Liquor Agreement - VAB has requested a liquor agreement for their gallery program in Upton Hall on Thursday. They just submitted their request on Monday. I called VAB yesterday to get more information; normally this request should be handed in a month ahead of time. I took the proper procedures to get the paper work signed and the school has approved it. Rules Chair Crowley motions to approve the liquor agreement for VAB. Senator Pro Tem Groover 2nd. Floor is open for questions. Vote is taken in reverse order and passes 4 abstentions, 0 nays and 18 yeas.
D. Tuition Resolution - I will pass out an outline of a tuition resolution I have put together. What I would like to do is open the floor for discussion and then vote on this tonight. There is a meeting on December 6th and I would like to present this resolution. Floor is open for questions. Vote is taken to support the rational tuition policy and passes 16 yeas, 0 nays and 8 abstentions.
Senator Curtis motions to suspend the rules to discuss Commencement Update. Senator Nathaniel 2nd. Vote is taken and passes unanimously. Senator Curtis states that President Howard is not going to approve any changes for this year. It could possibly come up again next year.
IV. EVP Norman Report:
A. Corporate Meeting is this Friday at 3:00 pm in Bulger North. Flyers have been up for a month. This is a mandatory meeting and if an organization does not come there will be penalties. At the meeting there will be free food.
B. Class Schedules - next Tuesday I would like everyone to bring in their schedules for next semester. What I am trying to do is set up better times for committee meetings.
V. Treasurer Myers Report:
A. Budget Committee Report - at the next meeting I will have a report on everything that the Budget Committee approved.
B. AASO - they brought in $4,318 from their Apollo Night and Fashion Show.
VI. Standing Committee Reports
A. AVP Blake Academic Report:
- Banquet Committee will meet tomorrow night at 6:30 pm.
- Relaxation Day is next Friday and we will be giving out free food
to students.
B. AVP Buckley Sports & Recreation Report:
- I would like to meet with my committee tonight.
C. AVP Clarke Student Life Report:
- Friend Feud is tomorrow at 7:00 pm in the game room.
D. Senator Pro Tem Groover Report:
- Food Service Committee meeting on December 8th at 6:45 pm in room
404.
E. Rules Chair Crowley Report:
- Questions & Comments
VII. New Business
A. Treasurer Myers motions that the remaining finalized items for the game room attendant and supplies line will be allocated to the game room committee. They will make recommendations that will have to get approved by Treasurer Myers and Vice Treasurer Palka. Senator Robinson 2nd. Floor is open for questions. Vote is taken and passes18 yeas, 0 nays and 4 abstentions.
VIII. Old Business
A. President Levin-Stankevich states that Brockport and Fredonia Freshmen will still be allowed to bring their cars on campus. I am waiting on a report from Dr. Howard or Dr. Payne to see what the college decides.
IX. Constituents Questions/Announcements
A. EVP Norman hopes to see everyone come back next semester.
X. 2nd Roll Call
XI. Meeting adjourned