SG Week 5 Reports: September 24, 2013
Sukhmanjit Singh, President
1. Events Attended
- Constitution Day
- Raiderthon Family Event
- MuseFest
- Air Force 5K Re-Hydration Station
- BSU Academic Success Seminar
- Heritage Ball
- Facilities Appreciative Inquiry Summit
- Open Mic Night
- University College Awards
2. Old Business
- Raising Funds and Awareness about Raiderthon
- Vice President of Human Resources Search Committee Interviews
- Wright Way Collaboration Project with RCA
- Building and Grounds Committee
- Working with Chief justice to organize a Lake Campus Senator
3. New Business
- ODOT Salt Barn Project
- Woods Conservancy Project
- Ally's Army Collaboration Project
4. Administrative Office Report:
- Meeting with Dr. Dregalla to discuss Universal Advising policies on Campus
- Met with Dean of Nursing to discuss Raiderthon
- Organizing a meeting with Hunt Brown to discuss sustainability on campus
5. Outreach
- Spoke in my classes about current Student Government Projects
- Creating connections with Dean Student Advisory Boards
Rachel Fagan, Vice President
Events Attended:
-Board of Trustees Meeting
-University College DSAB Event
Old Business:
-Assisting with Dance Marathon
- Collaborating with senators
-Interviews for Associate Justice and Associate for Academic Affairs
New Business:
-Reaccreditation Committee
-Campus Tours and Interviews for Search of VP of Human Resources
-Campus Tours and Interviews for Search of VP of Enrollment
-Scheduling Speak Out Session with Senators
Outreach:
-Encouraged student to apply for Student Government position
-Discussed with SG members on the building and grounds update
Karli Lightner, Chief Justice
Events attended: Heritage Societies event for President's Ambassadors, Volunteer Fair for Raiderthon with Sukhman
Old Business: Elections are over. Congratulations Kumar and Estrella!
Setting up the Student Legal Services Committee with Jennifer Lenos
Approving Associate Justice tonight
New Business: Candace Phlipot from the Lake Campus to get Lake Campus Senator position filled.
Outreach: Associates and I will begin preparing for spring elections to get student interest early in the year
Everyone needs to contact me with bylaws updates on each position so we can make changes on job requirements.
Jennifer Barbadora, Director of Internal Affairs
Events Attended:
Biology Club/Pre-Medical Society Welcome Back Social
Constitution Day
WSU Raiderthon Family Event
Old Business:
Reports were due Tuesday at 5 pm. Please send them in.
Agendas, Minutes, Report Collections
Timecards are due Friday! Reminders are now integrated into your calendars for each week- so you won’t forget.
New Business:
Tutoring Services- collaboration with Student Government
Working on a design for monthly budget reports to make these more accessible/easier to read
Raiderthon- incorporating our miracle children into upcoming events on campus. Was able to reach out to a lot of these miracle families at the Family Event and gauge their interests and see how we can match those interests with things going on at Wright State.
Regarding the plaques, I am meeting with the sign shop Thursday and will have information about those and those should be up to date from the last 2 years.
Updating budget with OSGA Charges and Constitution Day information
Administrative Office Report:
OMED Day is October 5th, 2013
Outreach:
Reaching out to Tutoring Services regarding a collaboration with Student Government
In touch with several students that struggle in my classes about the options available to them.
Lauren Ouwerkerk, Speaker of the House
This week house of representatives has begun its full swing of changes. We had our first round table discussion with organizations about transitions and how their organizations do it and what works best. It was brought to our attention that many organizations feel that presidents and treasurers training isn't used in the best ways and that they should train more of the basic "how to be an organization" at Wright State rather than focus on OrgSync. Kailah and I are very excited for the year and hope to continue to learn more about our organizations and how to help them on campus.
Kailah Ware, Assistant House of Reps:
Events Attended:
Exercise with the Deltas
Black Man on the Move Meeting
Old Business:
SFC Budgeting; Spoke with Debbie Kimpton about how to correctly document allocated funds
House of Rep Meeting
We were focusing on how organizations handle their transition process.
Meeting with Chris Shemiski about SFC meetings
New Business:
House of Reps Meeting October 2nd
SFC Meeting October 8th
Administrative Office Report:
Meet with Chris to layout this semesters topics for House of Reps meetings
Outreach:
Concern from student are student retention rates and cost of on campus living.
Kyle Powell, Director of Academic Affairs
Events:
Black Student Union Meeting
Raiderthon Family Event
Board of Trustees - Student Affairs
Air Force 5K
Constitution Day
Old Business:
Transitioned Associates
Donors Play & Kroger’s Scholarship participation could be improved
Raiderthon Marketing is currently being executed
New Business:
Internal Academic Affairs Committee is Friday at 4pm
Centerville University coupon books - may benefit with donation towards scholarship
Internal cell phone alerts
Student Trustees Voting - OSU letter
Clean Up Dayton
Admin:
College Readiness Meeting
Academic Policies Committee Wednesday
Zena Fadel, Associate of Academic Affairs
1. Events Attended: College of Education and Human Services DSAC
2. Old Business:
a. Academic Affairs meeting with Kyle Powell
Transition into position
Set up wsusg.com account (gmail)
Discussed how to use gmail, google drive and calendar; SG office hours
Discussed new ideas and plans to work on
Scholarships (Kroger Cards)
Philanthropy work (Clean Up Dayton)
Tuition Chart (predict 10 yrs later)
‘Where’s Your dollar’
Pros and cons of + or - on transcripts
Create survey to address student concerns and questions
Free workshops to help students learn word, excel etc..
Undergraduate research program opportunities (internships)
Collaboration with DSAC
Professors posting grades on pilot
GPA pin
b. Meeting With JB Saul (Chief of staff)
Discussed access to SG Computers (login)
Office hours
SG polo t-shirt size
Read over SG information and rules
c. Discussed with Jenn Barbadora about report format and office hours
d. Discussed with Megan Ater about SG profile
3. New Business
a. Internal Academic Affairs Committee (September 27, 2013 4pm-5pm)
b. College of Education and Human Services DSAC meeting (October 1, 2013 8:30
am-9:30 am)
c. Projects: Survey to address student concerns and questions, Scholarship cards,
Philanthropy work, and Tuition Chart (prediction)
1. Research information
4. Administrative Office Report
a. College of Education and Human Services is creating a survey for the students enrolled
in the college about activities or events students would like to see and issues pertaining
to the CEHS.
5. Outreach:
a. I reached out to students by asking what issues or concerns students have about the
university, specifically academics.
b. Concerns from students:
1. Not informed or mis-formed by academic advisor
2. Update university website
3. How to understand DARS
4. Pilot
Emily Bingham, Director of Campus Culture
Events Attended: Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement Welcome Reception, Bolinga Center Open House, UAB/Rainbow Alliance Open Mic Night, Competitive Honors Scholarship Panel
Old Business:
Meeting with Valita Wilhoite to present suggested changes to R.E.A.C.H.’s charter and mission statement
First R.E.A.C.H. Committee Meeting- discussed committee’s potential roles in multicultural inclusion and visibility on campus
Meeting with Dr. Dana Murray Patterson about presenting diversity-related material to next R.E.A.C.H. meeting, developing UVC panel activities, and R.E.A.C.H. committee collaboration with Bolinga Center for Kwanzaa festivities
First meeting of the Multicultural Halloween Planning Committee- I was made co-chair with Danielle McCreary
Developed panel presentations for UVC classes and brainstormed other venues for R.E.A.C.H. to present material
New Business:
First meeting of the Gender-Based Violence Task Force Wednesday October 2nd
Further planning for Multicultural Halloween (October 21st)
Discussion with Residential Senator Sienna Spears about diversity-related event in the living communities
Administrative Office Report:
Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee- discussed ways to review undergraduate service learning, general education, integrated writing, and multicultural competence class curriculum
Carnegie Classification Committee- solidified working definition of “community engagement” and broke off into subcommittees in which we discussed how to gage campus identity, including why students, faculty, and staff chose Wright State initially and why they stayed here
Outreach:
Spoke with students in the Bolinga Center at the Multiculutral Center Opening and at the Open House who are concerned with disunity between different campus organizations
Spoke with TAIGA (Transgender, Agender, Intersex, Genderqueer, and Allies) Committee further about housing for transgender students
Erika Leitz, Director of Student Affairs
(Events Attended:) Attended Constitution Day
(Old Business:) Student Government is registered for the Ally's Army Soccer Game Cupcake Cook-off on Saturday, our cupcake submission will be Pumpkin Spice Latte- espresso/pumpkin flavored, per request of Sukhman.
-Homecoming Game Night will be Tuesday, October 8th from 8-10. It is important that every member of student government attends or helps out in some way. There will be a sign-up passed around for working the games, as well as if you have a game counsel, board game, cards, or cornhole set that could be used for this event. Any donations are appreciated!
-Jackie and I have been discussing the details on a bonfire after a soccer game to promote Raiderthon, and involve/inform the students.
-Jackie and I met with Gary regarding soccer game bonfire details and ideas.
(New Business:) Raider Round-Up is going to be planned for the Friday, January 17th, the ESPN televised game against Green Bay! More details to come!
-I will be talking to Mark Gazdik about throwing T-shirts at Basketball games when they start!
(Administrative Office Report:) Jackie and I met with Gary Dickstein this previous week to discuss bonfire plans.
I will be meeting with Mark Gazdik and Bob Grant about Raider Roundup!
(Outreach:) I talked to several students regarding ways to reach out and get students to attend events. Their responses involved mainly publicity problems and not knowing about the events. I will take this into consideration, and Market Raider Round-up as a large event!
Anthony Hinojosa, Associate Director of Veteran Affairs
1. Events Attended:
16 September - Veterans UVC Course Presentation
Answered questions concerning transition from military to civilian life and programs available on campus that assist the transition.
Spoke about how asking for assistance is not a bad thing and programs available to veterans from the outside community that assist with a variety of things.
24 September - Faculty / Veteran Question and Interview
Discussed issues faced with transition.
2. Old Business:
Meetings:
17 September
Met with Ashley Veasly who is the Graduate student hosting the Veterans Day event, getting things arranged.
Looking for something interactive that will get students involved in Veterans Day Decoration.
17 September - Weekly Meeting w/ Dr. Gordon
Discussed Resolution 13-27 and when he would like to speak w/ Dr. Sweeney.
I told him I would like to meet with President/CoS - Student Gov. Prior to going to Dr. Sweeney
19 September - Weekly Meeting w/ Valita Wilhoite
Discussed processing and how things with Veterans League are going. Also updated her on what was going on with Veterans Day Event.
19 September
Conducted an interview with a grad student in regards to hardships that veterans have transitioning into civilian life and how the university setting assist / degrade the transition. Also discussed the issues that veterans face getting their benefits set up and also issues faced with PTSD.
Committee Meetings:
18 September
RaiderThon Mkting Meeting
Discussed postcards and got up to date information on the wristbands.
Throughout the week:
Spoke with Veteran and Military Connected Committee Chair
They are currently going through redoing the committee members.
Resolutions:
Resolution 13-27 - Change of Tuition Rate for Active Duty Military Members - Passed by Student Government
Resolution number was changed to Resolution 13-27 due to cancellations by Kyle Powell.
Resolution that will be presented to the Administration will be given to the President / CoS on October 1.
3. New business:
Upcoming Plans:
28 September - Women’s Veteran Conference - Columbus
Discussing issues women face during transition and getting benefits.
9 October - Veterans Leadership Training Breakfast - Atlantis Room
Upcoming Meetings:
26 September - Internal Academic Affairs Committee
7 October - Meeting w/ Dr. Sweeney in regards to Resolution 13-27
Project:
12 November - Veterans Day Event
Coming to the final points of planning.
Have a meeting on 1 October to see where Ashley is with her stuff.
Raiderthon Event
Taking over as Marketing Director.
4. Outreach:
This week I have been speaking with constituents and students in group setting such as the faculty veteran engagement.
Have told constituents that I am available anytime and day. I have received phone calls for just study help and also to just talk.
Jackie Kucirka, Associate of Student Affairs
Events attended: Constitution Day, House of Reps meeting, UAB's Musefest, Family event for Raiderthon
Old Business: -working with Erika on Homecoming game night
-Working out details on a bonfire for after a soccer game.
-Erika and I had a meeting with Gary regarding the bonfire
New Business: -Having a work day with the Morale captains on October 5th.
- creating a clean up plan for the bonfire
-I will be working with Erika on Raider Round-up
Outreach: over the past two weeks I've been working to reach out to students and talk to them about Raiderthon. I also started to speak to other students around campus about how Organizations advertise for their events and how we can do a better job in getting their attention.
Fady Al-Banna, Director of International Affairs
Events Attended:
I attended the LEAP Program Cultural Hour on Friday, 13, 2013
Old Business:
Finished researching for different universities policy regarding the use of dictionary during the exam
Reserved the Atrium for the International Educational week panel.
New Business:
International Educational Week Panel: I am currently looking and contacting people to be on the panel.
Helping with promoting and advertising for the LEAP Conversation partner program.
Administrative Office Report:
On Friday 13, 2013 :
I met with Dr. Riad A. Ajami, “Professor in the International Business Department, and Executive Director for Center for Global Business. I will be helping to advertise for his study abroad program.
On Friday 13, 2013
I met with the President of International Cultural Exchange organization and the graduate assistant in the UCIE office “Dammy Orebiy”. During the meeting, we discussed the possibility of having a camping trip for International Students.
On Wednesday 18,2013
I met with Jonathan Henderson from UCIE.
We decided the time and location for the international Educational week panel
Outreach:
I am still hearing concerns from students regarding the employments on campus.
Jennifer Benson, Associate of International Affairs:
Events attended: IFI Ice Cream Open House 8/29, LEAP Open House 8/30, LEAP Culture Hour 9/13, Suicide Prevention Day table 9/10, Constitution day table and seminars 9/17, Raider Connect ribbon cutting ceremony (don’t know if this counts)
Old Business: Recently finished summarizing papers and articles for Fady that pertain to policies when testing International students.
New Business: Continue working with Fady on prospective resolution concerning examination procedures for ESL students.
Outreach: Connected with students at LEAP program events. Let many know that I was there to advocate for them in student government. A few voiced concerns about the length of exams once they graduated from LEAP- they worry they will not have enough time to complete them.
Megan Gillespie, Director of Disability Affairs:
1. Search Committee Meeting, RSO event- Meet and Greet, Office of Disability Services
2. Taco Social Event Details in progress
3. Meeting with Kenny Burr, Contacted people about event details, new resolutions being made about accommodations around campus
4. ODS got new mirror in hallway for safety reasons due to wheelchairs
5. Concerns about elevators not being accommodated enough
Megan Ater, Director or Public Relations
· Events Attended:
o Constitution Day (09/17/2013)
o House of Representatives meeting (09/18/2013)
o Raiderthon Family Event (09/22/13)
· Old Business:
o Created images for Raiderthon change jars around campus
o Blasting Student Government bulletin board with Raiderthon flyers
o Student Government office hours and HOR meeting time flyers have also been added to bulletin board
o Created Raiderthon Facebook share contest image
o Promoting elections (election tabs on wsusg.com and SM)
o Created wsusg.com tab for electronic sign; before there was no contact information whatsoever about who to contact about the electronic sign, therefore it should be easier for orgs and office to know how to utilize the board
· New Business:
o Meeting with Marketing & Communications to discuss possibly transitioning website with other Student Affairs website
o Creating Raiderthon Newsletter for September (sent out to sponsors)
o Creating binder pages for Student Government member binders
Casey Babbitt, School of Medicine Senator:
Events Attended:
MSSC Meeting (Boonshoft’s Student Government)
AMWA Exec meeting
Juntos meeting
Meeting with the Dean Parmelee
Old Business:
Figuring out how to
Get swipe access to the Nutter Center (looking less likely)
Get swipe access to the back door of White Hall
Dean approved
Get healthy vending machines in White hall
Dean approved
Reserve Lot 16 for Medical Staff / Medical Student use only
Dean approved
New Business:
AMWA potluck
Administrative Office Report:
None
Outreach:
How did you reach out to students in the past two weeks?
Facebook
MSSC meeting
Concerns from students you have talked with/met
Listed in 2a
Matt Johnson, College of Science & Math Senator:
Events Attended: Chemistry Club Bowling with the Professors-Friday, September 20th 7:00pm at Pla-Mor Lanes.
Old Business: Held first Dean’s Circle Meeting on September 11th @7:30am in Brehm Lab. We started planning our events for the semester, Movie Night with the Dean’s Circle, High School Outreach trip in late November sometime, discussed Raider Open House to new members and role of Dean’s Circle members at the event. Also talked to members about Raiderthon and how the Circle can be assistance to make it a success. Lastly, we discussed developing an online anonymous forum called “Ask the Dean’s Circle” where students in the college can voice their concerns and issues by submitting anonymous concerns online.
New Business: Meeting with Dean Yi Li on Wednesday, September 25th to discuss Raiderthon and How CoSM can support the event. Dean’s Circle Meeting Wednesday, September 25th @7:30am to discuss progress of high school outreach project and other events going on within the college.
Administrative Office Report: Will be updated on administrative offices after next Dean’s Circle meeting on Wednesday, September 25.
Outreach: Talked with students in my Bioethics Class about who I am and what I do as the Senator for the College and how they can use me as a resource. Gave my email address and encouraged them to talk with me to voice any concerns they may have. Also, talked with students within the college at the annual bowling with the professors event to hear how classes are going thus far and what is going well, and not so well.
Meridith Brackman, Raj Soin College of Business Senator:
Events Attended:
I attended the Recruiting Days for the College of Business and volunteered to help employers carry their luggage to the proper table.
Old Business:
I worked with Kyle on the resolution for the number of votes needed in order to run for a Senate position.
I have been working with Faddy on giving a presentation to International Students in order to provide information on different aspects of the college of business and different majors that are offered.
We are also working on meeting with Dean Li to talk about swipe access into the Rike building after the doors are locked on the weekends.
My Deans board has been working on putting together a fashion show within the college of business and we are working on the beginning stages of that project.
The last major project is putting together an oath for the students that are accepted into the college of business. There will also be a big event for all of these new students to recognize their achievement.
New Business:
I will be meeting with the Deans board to further discuss the Raiderthon event as well as different ideas for reaching out to students in order to get more people involved.
I will also be meeting with Dean Li in order to discuss a number of different things within student government and Dean’s board. Things such as: Raiderthon, RSCOB Welcome Event, and the Fashion Show.
I will also be meeting with Monica Snow who is involved in getting emails and information to students about Raiderthon.
Our Deans Board just added a few new members so I will be working with them to answer any of their questions and get them informed about the events within the college of business for this year.
I will also be working with previous professors to go into different classrooms and present about Raiderthon.
Administrative Office Report:
The only information I have from my Deans Board is to relay information about the Fashion Show that we will be organizing this year. This is an event that we started last year and we are hoping to make it much larger this year and we need help marketing this event and getting other organizations and clubs involved.
Outreach:
I have been talking to students about the oath that we are working on within our college as well as reaching out to students about Raiderthon and encouraging students to sign up for this event.
I do not have any concerns from students from the past two weeks.
Andrea Sackett, School of Professional Psychology Senator
1. Events Attended: None
2. Old Business:
a. Tunnel of Oppression is September 30-October 3. I have two rooms in the Tunnel that I am responsible for- the sexism room and the lookism room. I have been meeting with faculty from CWS to see how to better improve upon these rooms from years past.
3. New Business: Active Minds is now holding bi-weekly meetings on Thursdays from 5:30-7:30. I have been meeting with other SOPP students to get a team together for Raiderthon. We are hoping to get a team of at least 10 students together.
4. Administrative Office Report:
5. Outreach:
a. SOPP students have continued to raise concerns with parking, as most students are only here one day a week and pay full price for a pass but end up parking in the Meijer lot or in lot 4A.
Megan Gray, Commuter Senator
Events Attended: Volunteer Fair
Old Business:
Still collaborating with Fady & Kyle on Zip Car
Getting quotes on the cost of translating contracts for surrounding apartments
Trying to schedule a meeting with Rob Kretzer (basically impossible)
Still no committee meetings set for Transportation Committee
Still no meetings coming up with CSA
Working on getting updated on Morale Captain business
Talked to my ZTA chapter with Christine and Megan about signing up for Raiderthon
Discussed a meeting time for Parking Appeals that worked for both me and Sienna, we emailed Tamre but have yet to hear back from her.
New Business:
Have a schedule for my Dining Services Committee
Simone Polk asked me to be a part of Family & Parents weekend (meetings started this week)
Working with Craig This on getting more volunteers for Raidersgiving
Working with Kyla Starret and Simone Polk on Off campus housing Fair
Administrative Office Report:
No reports from Transportation Committee, CSA, Parking & Transportation, or Parking Appeals (It seems they are all still getting things organized, I have been in contact repeatedly with all of them reminding me I need to be updated of any changes and meetings)
Outreach:
I have been talking to students about their concerns with parking, mostly I am asking whether they would like to pay less and park further away, or pay more for a parking garage.
I am working really hard on talking to students about introducing their problems and concerns to student government because most students don’t know they can do that, I’m also working hard on getting the word out that I’m commuter senator and to contact me with concerns and ideas for more convenient parking
Students are extremely concerned about parking, in my last report I discussed that students needed to get to school earlier to accommodate for the further away parking in lots 4A and 4B, however, this week I have discovered that some days as early as 11:00am there is literally no parking, and students with parking passes are having to park at Meijer due to no WSU parking spots. We need to work on marketing the fact that they can park down by the Nutter Center and use the buses. Meijer is also getting upset with the huge increase in students parking in their parking lot; it’s beginning to cause problems.
Michelle Coale, College of Education and Human Services Senator:
Events Attended: I met with Teams A and B (morning and afternoon teams) of the Dean's Student Advisory Board and met with Student Services Coordinator, Chris Murphy.
Old Business:
I held my first DSAC meetings on Tuesday, September 17th at 8:30am and 3:00pm. We talked about logistics, the annual agenda, requirements, executive board, and future events.
New Business:
Our first DSAC project includes developing a survey to send out via Qualtrex to the college's students. This survey was developed by members and will be modified and approved by the dean, and is expected to be sent out by October 4th. Those who complete the survey will be entered into a raffle for a WSU sweatshirt or a series of small prizes including CEHS supplies and gifts. The main goal of this survey is to get feedback on what events we can plan as a council to best benefit the college.
Members will be attending a College of Education and Human Services scholarship event on October 2nd at the Nutter Center. We will be helping the college to honor scholarship recipients.
On October 14th, the DSAC will be competing in the Chili Cook-Off to represent the College of Education and Human Services.
On October 14th, I will be representing CEHS with other members of DSAC at the admission's office's campus tours event or prospective students.
Administrative Office Report:
See above information regarding the DSAC for CEHS.
Outreach:
I asked DSAC members to reach out into the community to get information on what events would best benefit students of our college. I also attended the admission's office's campus tour two Saturdays ago to reach out to potential WSU students who may consider declaring majors under CEHS.
Our first DSAC assignment will include creating a survey that will address student concerns. This will steer our efforts to create, plan, and execute our first CEHS event.
Sienna Spears, Residential Senator
- Meeting with Dan Bertos tomorrow.
- Spreading the word about Raiderthon
- RCA E-Board meetings
- Attending Community Council meetings to introduce myself
- Trying to get every org to have a recycling option at every event
Phillip Logan, COLA Senator
Events Attended: Constitution Day (Sept 17th), The Multicultural Open House at Bolinga (Sept 19)
Old Business.
Grad School Prep program is full steam ahead
Meeting with Dr. Winkler this week, collaborating with the WSU Graduate School
DSAB Applicants are pouring in
Met with DSAB Advisor and standing President and discussed Raiderthon and interviews
New Business
Currently registered Raiderthon Team for COLA DSAB
Working with DSAB Advisor to get faculty/student signups
Outreach
Shared Raiderthon Info/forum at International Politics Club Meeting (Sept 19th)
Liz Mathews, College of Nursing and Health Senator
Met with Dean Mainous and discussed organizing an event for nursing intent students that are in University College.
First DSAB meeting moved to Oct. 1st
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