Archive for the Meeting Archive Category
Posted on March 1, 2010 by karri
March 1st’s meeting started off with a few students raising concerns about Open Meetings Law regarding last week’s approval and voting of the signing of the Student Reps letter. Go Green Consulting visited us and asked for support with their “Recycle Trivia” day on April 5th. We listened to a presentation by Mr. Lynn Schattner about Cyber Solutions, a possible candidate for a new Housing Guide host. We also heard from Internal and External Committees and Officer Reports. Two pieces of legislation were discussed and a few new business items were brought to light.
3/1/10 Minutes
Student Issues and Concerns
Mr. Max Taylor and Ms. Rachel Mattke both brought concerns to the Senate about Open Meetings Law. They feel the Senate acted irresponsibly and illegally last week in voting on the signing of the Student Reps letter. They feel this action violated Open Meetings Law because it was not on the agenda and posted before the meeting.
Senator Andrew Whaley addressed the Senate about the difference between abstaining from voting and voting “ay” or “nay.” Abstaining from a vote is equal to voting “ay” in a sense.
Senator Stephen Jansen received a complaint from a constituent about the wording of updates online and consideration of Senators and Directors using computers and cell phones during the meeting. This issue has been addressed by the PR Committee previously and will be addressed again if need be.
Speakers
Green Initiative: Mr. Cooper, Ms. Abrahms, & Mr. Treutler
- Go Green Consulting (Speech 460) We are working with a local non-profit organization to promote sustainability.
Why we are here…
- Requesting student government support for sustainability project
- Need help building a “Trash Mountain” (i.e. recyclables!)
- Creation will be displayed during out “Recycle Trivia” event at the UC on April 5th
- These events coincide with a PSA Competition we are organizing
What we request from Student Government…
- We would like the PR committee to assist us in development
- We would like WSG Representatives to represent us inside classrooms
- We need help in collection of recyclable materials and building the model
What does this do for you?
- By joining our pledge team, WSG Representatives gain face-to-face interaction with students inside classrooms and faculty departments. Your participation will increase student visibility of Student Government, and help engage students in a cause important in society today.
The Senate moved to table the issue to the Public Relations Committee for review next week.
Cyber Solutions: Mr. Schattner
- Mr. Schattner is currently in South Dakota giving a presentation over Skype about the Housing Guide, trying to sell the Senate his company for a new housing guide.
- His service can provide 24/7/365 service, can import the existing housing guide information at no additional cost, can simplify the housing guide and user interfaces, can improve cash flow by accepting payments at the time of posting, can accept information feeds from inside and outside resources, can allow listings to be posted until they rent for one low price, among other things.
SUFAC: Mr. Draayers
- Finding a recommendation for the Sustainability Proposal, a possible Green Fund for campus.
- SUFAC’s recommendation is to have WSG create an Ad Hoc Committee to make sure the people who originally wrote the proposal were part of it and that there was some guidance from a SUFAC committee member.
- More WSG involvement is being requested because last year’s Senate charged the SUFAC committee to find something to do with the possible Green Fund.
- SUFAC will be part of New Business next week.
Internal Committee Reports
Con. Revis: Senator Ian Vaver
Meetings are Mondays 5 p.m. outside the office, UC 140
- Discussing External Committee appointments, brainstorming, especially regarding new senators and their appointments.
- Changes to the current section 10 Election rules and starting a new draft that will completely take over the current rules including online voting.
- If you have any suggestions regarding the SUFAC process feel free to bring them to the committee meetings.
External Committee Reports
General Ed. Review: Senator Karen Drydyk
- Student opinion has been requested by Professor Chris Henige, committee chair
- LEAP-Liberal Education America’s Promise
- Objectives, assessments linked to course goals
- Will aid students in showing how their education is linked and plays off each other
- The committee wants to review the progress of courses and hope for more to be not considered General Education classes
- They want to see a better connection of essential learning goals of the college to specific learning courses.
Dining Services: Senator Curtissa McMillian
- Senator McMillian was not present at the time of External Committee Reports
Officer Reports
President Tim Scully
- All 26 schools signed onto the Student Reps letter but not everyone agreed with the mandatory buy-in and it’s being looked into.
- Meeting Tuesday, March 2 @ 5 p.m. in UC 261 -OPR Office Planning and Review for the Office of Residence Life, last chance to do so in the next 5 years
Sarah Herlache/Academic Affairs
- Academic Affairs Thursday 2 p.m. in office
- AAS Thursday 9 a.m.
- Internship Week!!
- ResLife OPR for Students Tuesday 5 p.m.
- Police Forum Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Hyland 2203
- Dining RFP meeting Wednesday 3:30 p.m.
- Tai Chi -Thursday at 12:15 p.m. UC 266
Unfinished Business
S09-10:03: Differential Tuition Policy
The Senate passed this piece of legislation 14-0.
S09-10:04: Resolution to Amend Article 7 of the Whitewater Student Government Constitution
The motion failed 11-3.
New Business
Assembly Bill 698: Mr. Scott Coenen
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau
This bill amends the 2009-11 Authorized State Building Program to add one project for the University of Wisconsin System. The project consists of a renovation of Carlson Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The project is financed with $17,000,000 in existing general fund supported borrowing authority.
For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
Ride Share & Advertisement Bulletin Board: Mr. Luke Schlewski
Students of UW-Whitewater are in need of a ride share program and an advertisement board. The ride share board will be in the UC and will consist of a quality map of WI and part of IL and a place for people to put their information. The advertisement pillar is located in the UC’s concourse. Look for more information next week from Luke.
Announcements
P.E.A.C.E.: Senator Karen Drydyk
3rd annual Rock for PEACE is this year Friday, April 30th 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Greenhouse Cafe. Union made t-shirts in the US are sold for $10 and profits go to Invisible Children in Uganda. Money will also be donated to the Whitewater Community Garden for the food to be donated to the Whitewater Food Pantry.
Panhellenic Council: Senator Megan Arney
“Big Man on Campus“ is accepting applications. Inner beauty male pageant. Ask Megan if you have questions. Career & Leadership Development has applications.
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu. 
Posted on February 22, 2010 by karri
The meeting on February 22nd was filled with reports and new legislation (S09-10:03 and S09-10:04). Directors Schalewski and Rogers gave a presentation on our new housing guide and elections information was brought forward including a public relations plan.
Please welcome Elvisa Pasic as the newest member of WSG! She will be serving as an off-campus senator.
Speakers
Legislative Liaison for UW-Whitewater: Ms. Kachel
Ms. Kachel spoke of her job as the Legislative Liaison for UW-Whitewater. When there are bills or the state budget concerning UW-Whitewater, she serves on committees at the state level.
She notified WSG of upcoming issues: The state senate seat on the 15th will be a hot seat up for grabs, Democrats hold 18-15 majority. Governor’s race is this year, very important. March 15th a legislative breakfast is being held for representatives of the state and national levels on campus.
The speaker at that breakfast will be Dr. Russ Kachian talking on the impact of UW-W on the region as far as jobs and the economy.
Internal Committee Reports
Elections: Director Cody Horlacher
5 p.m. every other Thursday in the Warhawk Involvement Center
All senators should hang the posters in their mailboxes ASAP. Let’s get the word out! There is now a blog about it too.
Ad Hoc Committee: President Scully
The Ad Hoc Committee decided to table the letter to the Senate and the Senate decided to table it to next week, March 1st.
External Committee Reports
Diversity Leadership: Senator Stephen Jansen
LGBT-
- UW-Whitewater was the last school in the UW System to host the Drag Show. It was successful and fun!
- The Board of Regents is looking to have a more inclusive admissions policy to be more gender neutral or at least less gender biased.
- March 1st there’s going to be a Gender Equity Report at 3 p.m. in UC 259.
- The Women’s Studies and LGBT conference is coming up March 17th, PB Poorman award announced, art show opening, lots of speakers.
Campus Climate Survey-
- Everything’s moving along as planned. Next step is to analyze all the results, the committee will review them, privacy concerns will be addressed, and then it will be sent back to the person taking care of the overall project. The Chancellor will see it first and then the committee will.
- May 4th is when the climate survey results will be presented at an event in the UC. A follow-up event in the fall is being planned for more data result presentations.
Officer Reports
President Tim Scully
Stop lights are being put into the Whiton and Main streets, suggestions are being made about what to do about the driveway going into the Alumni Center and Hyer.
Sarah Herlache/Academic Affairs
Collective Bargaining info: Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in UC 264
Pancake the Quake: Friday 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Down Under sponsored by the wrestlers and Chartwells for Haiti
Scott Coenen/Legislative Affairs
The Election Results:
David M. Reddy: 1951
F. Mark Bromley: 1538
Scott Letteney: 581
David A. Danz: 1843
Write-in Votes: 16
Volunteer at the Whitewater Food Pantry! Contact Marilyn Kienbaum at 262-473-6120 to help!
Unfinished Business
Ad Hoc Committee: President Scully
Please read the letter linked in this blog. This is the issue the Senate is discussing. Student Representatives letter
President Scully and Vice President Mabeus were the only president and VP in the UW System who didn’t sign this letter. They wanted to get the Senate’s take on it first.
The Senate voted to have President Scully and Vice President Mabeus sign the letter.
New Business
Housing Guide: Directors Luke Schalewski, Jay Rogers
There are 3 solutions to the housing guide: CyberSolutions, NoMoreDorms.com, and staying on our own server. Jay and Luke’s suggestions are to go with CyberSolutions because of the total customizable feature of it. This would be the best bet to get landlord satisfaction which brings in money to our budget and then we can pull in student attention.
Senate decided to bring in both CyberSolutions and NoMoreDorms.com into a meeting so the Senate can ask questions.
S09-10:03: Submitted by: Tim Scully, Riley Mabeus; Sponsored by: Sen. Jonathan Bomberg, Sen. Ian Vaver
No amendments were suggested for this legislation. It will be debated and its fate decided upon next week.
S09-10:04: Submitted by: Sen. Ian Vaver; Sponsored by: Sen. Andrew Whaley, Sen. Stephen Jansen, Sen. Karen Drydyk
A few small amendments were made and will be changed and debated next week.
Parliamentarian’s Tipz of the Week
Standing Rules
2.4 Procedure for Passing Legislation
A. At the first meeting following the submission of any legislation, all clerical and content changes to any legislation will be solidified and voted upon by Senate. Voted clerical and content changes must pass by a 2/3 majority vote.
B. On the meeting one week following the introduction of the legislation, there will be a ten minute discussion on the legislation. This can be extended by a vote of the Senate. Following the discussion of the legislation, voting will take place.
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Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Tags: academic affairs, ad hoc committee, Campus Climate Survey, diversity leadership, elections, housing guide, legislative affairs, Legislative Liaison, LGBT, Student Representatives letter
Filed Under: Academic Affairs, Legislation, Meeting Archive, Public Relations, Student Affairs, Technology, Uncategorized, WSG News
Posted on February 15, 2010 by karri
February 15th’s meeting didn’t have a lot of new things going on. Senator Vaver talked about the Constitutional Revision Committee and their future endeavors. And Senators Jansen and Vaver gave their report on the Chancellor’s LGBT Taskforce committee. Officer reports took up the main part of the meeting. Quick one tonight!
External Committee Reports
Constitutional Revision Committee: Senator Ian Vaver
5 p.m. Monday, outside the office
Issues going through Con. Revis. Comm. need to be put through Speaker Schoenemann and Senator Vaver by next Monday’s meeting. Anything that comes up of anyone wanting to change something in the constitution would be on the Senate agenda pending Con. Revis.’s approval. Please get any changes in to Schoenemann and Vaver by Friday morning, Feb. 19!
Chancellor’s LGBT Taskforce: Sens. Stephen Jansen and Ian Vaver
Any ideas to enhance students’ experiences on our campus please let this committee know. Should SafeWalk come back? What happens with campus police escorts? What if they’re on a call? Is the student stranded? The transitional period for transgender students can be rough, this committee’s trying to make the entire campus more neutral on issues. (i.e. name changes, identifying M/F, Homecoming King/Queen)
Parliamentarian’s Tipz of the Week
To clarify when to stand or not, stand when it’s your speaking turn, when you’ve been recognized by the Speaker. You don’t need to stand when you’re seconding a motion. If you’re making a point of order or point of information, stand so the Speaker can recognize you. Happy President’s Day! And Happy Mardi Gras!
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Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Posted on January 27, 2010 by karri
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Whitewater Student Government Elects New Officials for Spring 2010 Semester
Whitewater, Wisconsin – January 27, 2010 – Whitewater Student Government filled several open positions in the senate Monday, January 25, including speaker and deputy speaker.
UW-Whitewater juniors, Senators Justin Schoenemann and Curtissa McMillian were elected speaker and deputy speaker, respectively. Both Schoenemann and McMillian said they are excited to be in their positions and have big plans for the semester.
Schoenemann plans to work with the constitutional review committee to bring new legislation to WSG. Enforcing existing WSG rules and regulations is McMillian’s main focus for the semester.
Sophomore Andrew Whaley was re-elected into the parliamentarian position and junior Anna Schwarz was confirmed as the WSG clerk. Schwarz was selected in the fall semester to serve as clerk for the spring semester, but needed this semester’s senate to approve the selection.
WSG President Tim Scully said each person in a new position stands a good chance of succeeding in their respective positions.
“I look forward to working with each person who was elected and I hope they all are able to do a good job for WSG,” Scully said.
Contact:
Karri Duerwachter
DuerwachKA31@uww.edu
University Center room 140
Whitewater, WI
Ph: 262-472-1166
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Posted on January 25, 2010 by karri
January 25th was the first meeting of the semester! It was a busy one, with filling the open Drumlin seat, the open Esker seat, and two of the 10 Off-campus seats. The senate also elected a new Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Parliamentarian for the semester.
Special Orders
Congratulations returning and newly elected Senators!
Congratulations Senator Jake Maki for being appointed to the Drumlin District Seat!
Congratulations Senator Jonathan Bomberg for being appointed to the Esker District Seat!
Congratulations Senators Arie Montgomery and Tissa McMillian for being appointed to Off-Campus Seats!
Congratulations Senator Justin Schoenemann for being elected as Speaker for the Spring 2010 semester!
Congratulations Senator Tissa McMillian for being elected as Deputy Speaker for the Spring 2010 semester!
Congratulations Senator Andrew Whaley for being re-elected as Parliamentarian for the Spring 2010 semester!
Congratulations Anna Schwarz for being confirmed as WSG’s Clerk for the Spring 2010 semester!
Committee Reports
Budget Committee will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. on Jan. 28 outside the WSG office in the UC.
WSG will be sponsoring a table in the UC to collect cash donations to benefit the Haiti Day of Action this THURSDAY!
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Tags: Budget Committee, Deputy Speaker, Drumlin district seat, Esker district seat, Haiti Day of Action, Off-campus seats, Parliamentarian, Speaker, Spring 2010 Semester
Filed Under: Meeting Archive, Public Relations, Uncategorized, WSG News
Posted on December 7, 2009 by karri
December 7th’s meeting was the last meeting of the semester. It was full of Internal and External Committee reports and Officer reports. We enjoyed refreshments provided by Chartwells. Happy Winter Break Everyone!!
Internal Committee Reports
Constitutional Revision Committee: Wednesday, 9 a.m., WSG office (Sen. VerVelde)
- Section 10 was not looked into, will continue to look at it going into next semester.
- Meeting tentative for this Wednesday, will be cancelled if classes are cancelled or driving conditions are unsafe.
External Committee Reports
Chancellor’s Committee on Disability Concerns: Friday, Dec. 4 (Sen. Schoenemann)
- DARC Model: Department Accessibility Research Coordinators. Universal teaching resources that all students can use. UW-Milwaukee’s using YouTube, Facebook, etc.
- If DARC comes to UW-Whitewater they’ll ask a WSG Senator to serve on the committee
- Committee members liked the idea, looks like it’s coming to campus as of now but there are a lot of details to work out.
Snow Removal Committee: Friday, Dec. 4 (Sens. Gilbert and Schoenemann)
- Informed University that e-mail goes to only some students about lot clearing. Hopefully that will be corrected. They’re also informing professors so they can inform students.
- No sand will be used to take care of ice problem. Using new ice that can handle -15 degree weather.
- New equipment will be used for snow removal to be more efficient.
- Might suggest angled parking for parking lots, but this will get rid of some spaces.
- Staircases should not be closed unless they’re damaged.
- General complaints about snow removal can go to 262-472-1320.
- Next semester’s committee members should also be on Parking Committee.
United Council: Saturday, Dec. 5 (Sens. Vaver, Gilbert, Director Coenen)
- UW-Parkside wants to hire an attorney to bring charges against their previous chancellor.
- At UW-Parkside non-student workers called Limited Term Employees (LTE) are forced to take a class which in turn makes them a student. Confusing but an important issue.
- Issues affecting students in other states: Pennsylvania–student taxes. California–tuition raised 32%, student protests. Handouts available–Talk to Sen. Gilbert
Stand Out Officer Reports
President Tim Scully: [scullyta20@uww.edu]
McGraw Award for Excellence–Send Tim an e-mail if you’d like the criteria and an application. Available for graduating seniors and need a 3.5 GPA at application to be eligible.
Bad Weather–Make arrangements for travel in the event that we still have classes.
Changes to Broadcast E-mail Policy–If you would like to see the changes e-mail Tim. Campus Communication Committee and Chancellor’s Staff approved it. Student Government announcements are still allowed via the policy.
Vice President Riley Mabeus: [mabeusra03@uww.edu] I need binders/keys/polos from non-returning members FRIDAY AT THE THE LATEST!!
Student Affairs Director Cody Horlacher: No Wolverine Chat due to meeting 
Academic Affairs Sarah Herlache: Harlan Smith is leaving the Center for Global Education. New Provost chosen!! Beverly Kopper, she starts April 1, 2010.
Parliamentarian’s Tipz of the Week
Main Motion: Purpose of it is so the body can conduct business. We shouldn’t be talking out of turn, make sure to make an action so then discussion can continue.
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Tags: Beverly Kopper, Broadcast e-mail policy, Chancellor's Committee on Disability Concerns, Constitutional Revision Committee, Harlan Smith, McGraw Award for Excellence, Snow Removal Committee, United Council
Filed Under: Academic Affairs, Meeting Archive, Public Relations, Student Affairs, University Events, WSG News
Posted on December 2, 2009 by karri
The December 1st meeting was called as a Special Session to the originally scheduled November 30th meeting. Only Unfinished and New Business dealing with SUFAC (Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee) appeals and budget action was addressed.
Unfinished Business
The Chinese Student and Scholarship Association appealed the allocated funds to their organization. CSSA is requesting $2,600 total to help fund events such as the Mood Festival Celebration, Chinese Spring Festival Celebration and a Mandarin language class offered to the community at Whitewater High School.
New Business
Members of the SUFAC committee joined us to hear the SUFAC appeals and action to be taken. Learn about SUFAC at http://www.uww.edu/involve/policy/sufac.php. On tonight’s agenda, new stipulations, the Homecoming Steering Committee, the Chinese Student and Scholarship Association and all other organizations were discussed.
New Stipulations from SUFAC
12. Special Events Support: The funding of the Special Events Support Policy should be included in the non-allocable budget of the Leadership Center or the University Center.
13. Student Sustainability Fund (Sage): The SUFAC Committee has reviewed and tabled the funding request of the Student Sustainability Fund for 2010-11 to the Spring semester of 2010.
The Homecoming Steering Committee’s budget appeal was approved.
The Chinese Student and Scholarship Association’s budget appeal was approved for $600.
All other organization budget appeals were approved with discussion about Intercollegiate Athletics Men/Women and Latinos Unidos.
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Posted on November 23, 2009 by karri
November 23rd’s meeting was mainly based on SUFAC appeals and Internal and External Committee reports.
Student Issues and Concerns
Senator Stephen Jansen brought his concerns about last year’s director appointments to the Senate. Check out RoyalPurpleNews.com for a video of Stephen’s speech.
Unfinished Business
Mr. Mike Cohen and Mr. Harry Draayers joined us to hear the SUFAC appeals (Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee). To learn more about what exactly SUFAC is and who qualifies for SUFAC funds check out: http://www.uww.edu/involve/policy/sufac.php.
On tonight’s agenda, the Homecoming Steering Committee has come to appeal. The 2009 Homecoming Steering Committee chair Nicolle McClain spoke on behalf of the committee who requested a 2% increase. The committee was not allocated that money in the SUFAC’s suggested budget. The addition to plexiglass to the HSC budget would accommodate disabled students in the Window Painting contest that takes place during Homecoming week. Action for this appeal will occur at next week’s meeting.
Internal Committee Reports
Constitutional Revision Committee: Wednesday, 9 a.m., WSG office (Sens. VerVelde, Jansen and Vaver)
- Finalization of Online Voting revisions needs to have a set deadline soon.
- Working on a new job description for the Legislation Affairs Director.
External Committee Reports
Campus Safety Committee: MEETING TIME (Sen. McMillian)
- Campus is working on a Safety week for the campus.
- Talk to Senator McMillian with any ideas or suggestions to bring back to the Campus Safety Committee. Or e-mail her at McMilliaKD28@uww.edu.
Stand Out Officer Reports
President Tim Scully: FEEDBACK ITEM [scullyta20@uww.edu] Riley and I met with Chancellor Telfer. Since the funds for lab printing are paid for directly by students they go right back to students in the event of a surplus. Members of the technology fee committee that meets in February, should expect to allocate funds to other special tech projects at that time. (The computer lab outside of C & LD is an example of student tech fee funds.)
Clerk Selection Timeline Announced
The Clerk position is a position that is January-December. Anna’s term expires at the end of the year and we would like to have a clerk selected before the end of the semester. Applications will be sent out via the public listserv tonight along with the timeline for selection. Applications will also be available Tuesday morning outside of the office along with the posted timeline. Stay tuned to the WSG website for an application available online. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to talk to Tim, Riley, or Jan.
Give Governor Doyle a call 608-266-1212 and voice your opinion about the Board of Regents restructuring Senate bill 223.
WSG Executive Board meetings are Tuesdays at 5 p.m. in UC 268. E-mail Tim at ScullyTA20@uww.edu if you would like to attend so he can bring enough agendas to accommodate everyone. If you’d like to present/share something with us–we’d be happy to have you!
Faculty Senate meeting tomorrow, Nov. 24 @ 2:15 p.m. in the UC Ballroom.
IT Committee meeting December 2, 4 p.m. in WSG Office.
Parliamentarian’s Tipz of the Week
Section 7.2 Letter H of the Standing Rules: If you feel there are violations within the Standing Rules or Constitution please submit them to Sen. Whaley in writing.
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Posted on November 16, 2009 by karri
November 16th’s meeting was action packed with updates from external and internal committees, SUFAC information, elections results, and campus polling place funding! There’s a lot but hopefully you can find what you’re looking for!
A special guest presentation by Mike Cohen on SUFAC (Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee) started at 6 p.m. in UC 259. To learn more about what exactly SUFAC is and who qualifies for SUFAC funds check out: http://www.uww.edu/involve/policy/sufac.php. There are 9 students and 2 ex-officio members who make up SUFAC. Thanks to Anna Schwarz, Scott Coenen, and Harry Draayers for being WSG’s student representatives!
According to SUFAC’s calendar:
Nov. 16 - SUFAC brings its recommendations to WSG
Nov. 23 - Student Senate has a chance to appeal SUFAC’s recommendations
Nov. 30 - Student Government SUFAC budget action
Internal Committee Reports
Constitutional Revision Committee: Wednesday, 9 a.m., WSG office (Sen. VerVelde)
- Looking over Section 10 of the standing rules and highlighting all parts of it that need to be revised for online voting.
- New idea! Change in how WSG operates in the idea of slates/tickets so members could openly meet and discuss items for future discussion during meetings.
- Taking action on online voting items
External Committee Reports
Faculty Senate: Tuesday, Nov. 10 (Sen. Vaver) Next meeting: Tues. Nov. 24
- Academic department chairs are selected in different ways so they want to create more of a structure to keep consistency between departments.
- Approved Memorial Committee Naming committee requests
- PRIDE center renamed to the P.B. Poorman center
- Robert W. Fiscal Stadium for the new soccer arena
- Campus Climate Survey data coming in December!
LGBT Taskforce: Nov. 11 (Sens. Vaver and Jansen)
- PRIDE center renamed to the P.B. Poorman center: Professor and advocate on behalf of LGBT students on UW-Whitewater’s campus. Killed in a car accident in 2007.
- Looking for nominations for the P.B. Poorman Award for members of staff currently employed full-time at UW-Whitewater.
- $1,500 for printing resources approved by the Chancellor for use of marketing tools
- Brainstorming process of issues regarding transgender students at the university. Contact Sens. Vaver and Jansen with ideas on how to improve this process!
Audit & Review: Series of 3 meetings mid-November (Sen. Neerhof)
- Face-to-face meeting with health department: suggestions and clarifications
- Race and Ethnic Politics minor: meeting with Dean of college
Stand Out Officer Reports
President Tim Scully: FEEDBACK ITEM [scullyta20@uww.edu] iCIT Lab Printing Proposal. A proposal was submitted to Chancellor’s Staff regarding print limit. The limit being proposed is 1,800 sheets per year. Any sheets thereafter would be charged $.05 per sheet. If you print double sided this is 3,600 sheets. Do you think there should be a limit to printing? If so, what should the limit be??
Student Affairs committee meeting time changed to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Legislative Affairs Director Scott Coenen: Census Counts Committee work (Meeting Tues., Dec. 1 @ 1 p.m.)
IT committee meeting: Discussion about new developer and retail software for the housing guide. December 2 @ 4 p.m. Meet in WSG Office.
Parliamentarian’s Tipz of the Week
Parliamentarian's Tipz of the Week!
Point of Information–If you’re confused about information or have a question on the discussion happening during a meeting, stand and say “point of information” to the Speaker. It is the Speaker’s duty to answer your question or yield to someone who can.
Point of Order–If you feel like something’s out of order and rules aren’t being followed, stand and say “point of order” to the Speaker. After recognized, explain yourself and the Speaker can decide the fate of your concern.
Unfinished Business
Elections Results
Tie-breaker between Sen. Jonathan Bomberg, Sen. Jordan Hartwig, and Hannah Bruton for Esker District 5th seat. Majority vote elected Jordan Hartwig to the seat with 9 votes! The elections results were approved by the Senate.
Campus Polling Place Funding
The funding request was approved by the Senate. Now all that’s needed is the approval of the Chancellor!
New Business
SUFAC Allocation
SUFAC Chair Harrison Draayers spoke about the SUFAC Allocations for the 2010-11 school year. If you would like more information on SUFAC Allocation of funds, stop by the WSG office and look at the numbers!
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whitewater. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Posted on November 11, 2009 by karri
Whitewater Student Governmenent is the voice for UW-Whiteawter. We want to hear what you have to say whether it’s good, bad, or ugly! We meet every Monday at 7 p.m. in the University Center room 259. Come sit in the gallery and see what we’re all about, we’d love to have you!
If you ever have any questions/comments/concerns either stop by our office in the Warhawk Involvement Center in the UC room 140, call the office 262-472-1166, or e-mail ScullyTA20@uww.edu.
Here’s a quick summary of our November 9th meeting!
No new senators were appointed to off-campus seats but we still have 7 open off-campus seats! Come to our next meeting and get appointed! As far as the on-campus polling place fundraising goes, $6,000 has been raised with the help of the Residence Hall Association and Student Foundation. See the press release below for more details.
Important dates:
Wellness Fair: Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hamilton Room
Ben Collins (Green Beret here to talk about his experiences in Afghanistan): Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. Summers Auditorium
Off-Campus Constituent meeting: Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Esker
Mr. Cohen presenting on SUFAC: Nov. 16, 6 p.m., UC room 259
STAND OUT Reports:
President Tim Scully gave us an update on the Online Voting issue. He connected with iCIT and they’re willing/able to do the programming needed to get online voting up and running. He also attended the Student Reps Conference with Clerk Anna Schwarz last weekend and discussed in great detail how we can reorganize to best serve our campuses and our state.
University Services Director Luke Schalewski brought us an update on the housing guide. So far an estimated $1,700 will be raised from landlords currently using the website. We’re trying to get DLK on board but so far it’s not working so well.
Information/Technology Director Jay Rogers updated the website ridiculously well and added this cool blog feature for us to keep the public more informed! www.whitewatersg.org Go exploring!!
Public Relations Director Karri Duerwachter and her committee talked about an idea E-board had about a Crosswalk Campaign. We decided the students need to start doing something about the Main Street crosswalk craziness that’s been going on! We’re going to work on signs to put on the light posts and possibly a WSG music video to “Push It (Push it good)” to go along with the campaign. Hopefully this will keep students aware and to stop being ignorant when crossing the street. No more accidents!!
NOVEMBER 9 PRESS RELEASE:
UW-Whitewater Commits Funds for Expansion of the On-Campus Polling Place
Whitewater, Wisconsin – November 9, 2009 – Whitewater Student Government, along with the Residence Hall Association and Student Foundation are prepared to commit $12,155 for the purchase of additional polling machines for use in elections that are to be held on campus, more specifically for additional use by residents of District 5, Ward 10.
Whitewater Student Government committed $6,155, the Residence Hall Association committed $4,000, and Student Foundation committed $2,000 toward the cost of the polling machines.
Once the machines are received by the City of Whitewater, Whitewater Student Government will process payment to the City of Whitewater.
The on-campus polling place should be ready for use by 2010 elections. The elections will be located in the University Center on UW-Whitewater’s campus.
Until now, only the West side residence halls (Lee, Fricker, Clem, Bigelow, Arey, Benson, Fischer, Goodhue halls) were able to vote on campus, while the students living in the residence halls on the East side of campus (Wells West, Wells East, Wellers, Knilans, Tutt halls) had to travel to the Whitewater Armory for elections.
