Student Senate Meeting – Nov. 9, 2021
Meeting called to order by President Elijah Williams at 7:00 p.m.
Prayer by Robert Budzius
Members Present
Mary Furlong, Joseph Schauf, Jonathan Krull, Angel Sacta Espinoza, Riley Hall, Lyanna Novak, Destiny Walker, Sophia O’Neil, Elijah Williams, Allison Moysis, Oran Dornelly, Robert Budzius, Sam Carlson, Delaney Calabrese, Katie Pierpont, Maria Flynn, Seth Peterson, Maddie Wilsey, Haddy Falkman, Annie Carmean, Liam Gallup, Jordan Keeley, Kristian Lindanger
Members Absent
Josette Francois
Members Excused
Morgan Brown – Proxy is Abby Gilliland
Elise Roxas – Proxy is Emma Mara
Resolution 003: Recognition of the Pep Band Club as a Student Senate Organization
Sam Carlson moved to adopt
Seconded by Katie Pierpont
Yay: 16 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1
Motion Passes
Resolution 004: Allocation of Capital Improvement Funds for the Delivery and Installation of the Toner 14 Furniture and Purchasing of Technology
Sam Carlson moved to adopt
Catherine Pierpont seconded
Yay: 14 Nay: 0 Abstain: 3
Motion Passes
Psychology Club Budget Request
Sam Carlson motioned to fund at the suggested amount of $490
Seconded by Maria Flynn
Yay: 16 Nay: 0 Abstain: 1
Motion Passes
Pep Band Club Budget Request
Motion on the table to suspend the bylaws by Maddie Wisley
Yay: 15 Nay: 1 Abstain: 1
Motion Passes
Motion to fund at the requested amount of $460 by Sam Carlson
Seconded by Catherine Pierpont
Yay: 14 Nay: 0 Abstain: 3
Motion Passes
Executive Board Reports
Elijah Williams, President
The university has established the President’s Commission on Enrollment which encompasses university administrators working towards goals in terms of enrollment and student retention. At the request of the Rev. James P. Burns, IVD, Ph.D., I have been tasked with creating a Student Commission on Enrollment. This group will consist of six students, from various backgrounds, classes, and disciplines, and will work in tandem with the President’s group. This will be an invitation only group and I will be in touch with some of the senators.
For those of you who have purchased Student Senate apparel, please be sure to turn your order form in today
Huge thank you to those who attended the highway cleanup, it was a great success!
Please submit your capital improvements. No idea is too big or too small! We are willing to work with students, faculty / staff on a number of ideas.
Mary Furlong, Vice President of Academic Affairs
There is a student art show coming up on campus! Anyone can apply with artwork they made in or out of class (no kits or copies). Work can be submitted on Nov. 12 and Nov. 15 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the Lillian Davis Hogan art galleries. The show opening is 4:30-6:00 p.m. on Nov. 18. There are prizes for first, second, and third places ($100, $50, $25).
If you have any feedback about experiences with academics, please feel free to email me and let me know. Examples include registration, experiences with faculty, and any ideas you have about making the academic experience better. You can reach me at mjfurl17@smumn.edu.
Joseph Schauf, Vice President of Financial Affairs
There are more financial requests in the pipeline so be prepared for the requests
Jonathon Krull, Vice President of Public Affairs
We are continuing to move forward with capital improvements, please keep submitting these as we have submitted a deadline of Nov. 26. Please reach out to myself or Angel if you have any questions! The form can be found here and my email is jpkrul18@smumn.edu.
Thank you to those who participated in the highway cleanup event. We look forward to doing other projects like this moving forward.
Angel Sacta Espinoza, Vice President of Campus Affairs
As Jonathon mentioned, keep submitting your capital improvements. You can reach me at arsact18@smumn.edu
Next Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. will be the security walk with administration. Please reach out to me if interested in attending.
Lyanna Novak, Vice President of Student Affairs
SAC
Nov. 11, Tiny Painting in Toner Center at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Nov. 12, Glass Painting at 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. in Hall of Fame Room. A $5 donation is suggested as proceeds go to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women USA
Nov. 13, Cardinal Fest at 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Any questions about Chartwells, please contact me at lxnova18@smumn.edu
Riley Hall, Vice President of Media and Communications
Nothing to report
Destiny Walker, Vice President of Multicultural Affairs
Diversity cafe will be taking on a new format next semester. Instead of running eight sessions for the semester and requiring CE students to attend three, we will be holding five sessions and students will be required to attend four. The sessions will be held Monday evenings and there will be a cap of 30 people. Once you have registered for CE101 or CE102, you must submit your name to Dr. Erich Lippman.
Lyanna and I are asking that the senators within the student life committee please stay a bit after the meeting so that we can plan meeting times.
Leon and I are looking for students interested in being Peer Educators and Advocates for Campus Equality, or P.E.A.C.E. Leaders.
Some duties would include attending DEI training
Planning and facilitating workshops, discussions, etc.
Sophia O’Neil, Executive Assistant
Send any feedback my way about canvas usage by different professors.
Dr. Timothy Gossen, Advisor
Nothing to Report
Class Officer Reports
Freshman: Nothing to Report
Sophomores: Nothing to Report
Juniors: Nothing to Report
Seniors: Nothing to Report
Senator Concerns
Diversity Cafe is only offering five events and they are requiring four this is not incredibly student friendly
Door scanners have not been working lately on places such as the RAC and the hockey rink
Continued questions coming in about the accessibility of the Eatery due to the short staff
Adjournment
Motioned by Sam Carlson
Seconded by Catherine Pierpont
Motion passes unanimously
Meeting Adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
