2008 Woodie Awards
Senate minutes
Reagan Williams
Issue date: 1/26/06 Section: News
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Student Organization Presentation:
Philip Goodman, a junior at Jacksonville State University, presented a slide show during Monday's Student Government Association Senate meeting to one day achieve a more "student friendly commons building."
After touring Kennessaw State University's student commons he noticed some things that could enhance JSU's commons.
Goodman surveyed 56 random students and asked them a few questions about what they would like to see in our commons. The results suggested the need for wireless Internet, 24-hour computer labs, a lounge area, a coffee shop and a student organization center in the Theron Montgomery Building.
New restaurants were also requested. Arby's was the number one choice followed by McDonald's.
"It's something to work towards," Goodman said, after giving a detailed layout of what the student organization center could be like.
He proposed the second floor should be devoted to campus organizations and the Academic Center for Excellence should move to the third floor. He also suggested that organizations be given their own physical space in the form of cubicles in what is now ACE. Giving organizations a place to call their own would give them visual representation and would develop networking between organizations.
NSSE:
The National Survey for Student Engagement, intended for freshmen and seniors, will be occurring this semester. It is intended to collect information about students' encounters at JSU. It has been implemented at 560 universities. Students will be receiving information in their JSU mailboxes.
Basketball Bucks:
The student organization with the most spirit and attendance at certain basketball games will be given a cash prize of $125. The dates are January 26, February 2 and February 16.
SGA Election Applications:
SGA election applications go out January 30 in the Office of Student Life, room 402 TMB. To hold an executive position you must have been a senator for at least two semesters.
Ambassador Applications:
Applications for JSU Ambassadors will be available February 1 in the Visitor's Center.
Interfraternity Council:
The IFC will begin its spring recruitment next week. For applications see the Office of Student Life, room 402 TMB or contact William Dowdy.
Panhellenic Open House:
A panhellenic open house for female students interested in joining a greek organization will be held on January 31 at 5 p.m. in Sparkman Hall.
Collegiate Legislature:
Nineteen students from JSU will be attending Collegiate Legislature on February 2-4 to learn more about the workings of the Legislative Branch.
"It is a stepping stone," said SGA President Mardracus "Drake" Russell, "for students who want to be involved with the SGA."
Board of Trustees Meeting:
A resolution was passed at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday for the annex of a new art building to match the size of the art department to be constructed at the sight of the Central Steam Plant.
Faculty Senate:
At the Faculty Senate meeting on Monday, faculty members expressed concern about the lack of parking around Sparkman and Ayers Halls. They stated that too many students are parking in faculty parking.
Senator Stacie Hill shared that there is a safety concern for women who live in Sparkman. She said that students are forced to park in the back of the building where the entrances have been closed, and there are too many trees and bushes.
STARS Committee Head, Senator Lynnley Clark suggested that the arrangement of the faculty and student parking be reassigned to better fit the needs of the faculty and students.
Chief Justice Brandie Pollard announced that faculty spaces are open between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Students can park there, but they must be moved before 7:00 a.m. to avoid a ticket.
Residence Life and Facilities:
Committee Head Jessica Firestone is working on compiling the results from the 500 surveys that have been turned in to be given to University Housing.
Student Bill 68:
Student Bill 68 was passed during Monday's SGA Senate meeting. The bill clarifies who can and cannot man the polls during all student elections.
New Senators:
Due to last semester's resignations of Clint Mead and Ted Hunt two senator positions had to be filled at the beginning of this semester.
Two committee head positions also had to be filled, due to scheduling conflicts or having senators who felt that they could not fulfill the duties of their position.
To avoid having an election in the middle of the term, the executive officers held a closed meeting to determine who will fill the empty slots after senator applications were received.
Factors in determining who would fill the slots were GPA, campus involvement and several questions concerning how you view the SGA and how you feel you could contribute.
Russell said that there is always a stack of applications to be reviewed.
Committee head positions were filled by students who were already serving as senators.
Philip Goodman, a junior at Jacksonville State University, presented a slide show during Monday's Student Government Association Senate meeting to one day achieve a more "student friendly commons building."
After touring Kennessaw State University's student commons he noticed some things that could enhance JSU's commons.
Goodman surveyed 56 random students and asked them a few questions about what they would like to see in our commons. The results suggested the need for wireless Internet, 24-hour computer labs, a lounge area, a coffee shop and a student organization center in the Theron Montgomery Building.
New restaurants were also requested. Arby's was the number one choice followed by McDonald's.
"It's something to work towards," Goodman said, after giving a detailed layout of what the student organization center could be like.
He proposed the second floor should be devoted to campus organizations and the Academic Center for Excellence should move to the third floor. He also suggested that organizations be given their own physical space in the form of cubicles in what is now ACE. Giving organizations a place to call their own would give them visual representation and would develop networking between organizations.
NSSE:
The National Survey for Student Engagement, intended for freshmen and seniors, will be occurring this semester. It is intended to collect information about students' encounters at JSU. It has been implemented at 560 universities. Students will be receiving information in their JSU mailboxes.
Basketball Bucks:
The student organization with the most spirit and attendance at certain basketball games will be given a cash prize of $125. The dates are January 26, February 2 and February 16.
SGA Election Applications:
SGA election applications go out January 30 in the Office of Student Life, room 402 TMB. To hold an executive position you must have been a senator for at least two semesters.
Ambassador Applications:
Applications for JSU Ambassadors will be available February 1 in the Visitor's Center.
Interfraternity Council:
The IFC will begin its spring recruitment next week. For applications see the Office of Student Life, room 402 TMB or contact William Dowdy.
Panhellenic Open House:
A panhellenic open house for female students interested in joining a greek organization will be held on January 31 at 5 p.m. in Sparkman Hall.
Collegiate Legislature:
Nineteen students from JSU will be attending Collegiate Legislature on February 2-4 to learn more about the workings of the Legislative Branch.
"It is a stepping stone," said SGA President Mardracus "Drake" Russell, "for students who want to be involved with the SGA."
Board of Trustees Meeting:
A resolution was passed at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday for the annex of a new art building to match the size of the art department to be constructed at the sight of the Central Steam Plant.
Faculty Senate:
At the Faculty Senate meeting on Monday, faculty members expressed concern about the lack of parking around Sparkman and Ayers Halls. They stated that too many students are parking in faculty parking.
Senator Stacie Hill shared that there is a safety concern for women who live in Sparkman. She said that students are forced to park in the back of the building where the entrances have been closed, and there are too many trees and bushes.
STARS Committee Head, Senator Lynnley Clark suggested that the arrangement of the faculty and student parking be reassigned to better fit the needs of the faculty and students.
Chief Justice Brandie Pollard announced that faculty spaces are open between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Students can park there, but they must be moved before 7:00 a.m. to avoid a ticket.
Residence Life and Facilities:
Committee Head Jessica Firestone is working on compiling the results from the 500 surveys that have been turned in to be given to University Housing.
Student Bill 68:
Student Bill 68 was passed during Monday's SGA Senate meeting. The bill clarifies who can and cannot man the polls during all student elections.
New Senators:
Due to last semester's resignations of Clint Mead and Ted Hunt two senator positions had to be filled at the beginning of this semester.
Two committee head positions also had to be filled, due to scheduling conflicts or having senators who felt that they could not fulfill the duties of their position.
To avoid having an election in the middle of the term, the executive officers held a closed meeting to determine who will fill the empty slots after senator applications were received.
Factors in determining who would fill the slots were GPA, campus involvement and several questions concerning how you view the SGA and how you feel you could contribute.
Russell said that there is always a stack of applications to be reviewed.
Committee head positions were filled by students who were already serving as senators.