Whitewater Student Government

April 19, 2010 Meeting

Posted on April 19, 2010 by karriNo Comments

4/12/10 Minutes

Meeting Attendance update

4/19/10 Agenda

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

Unfinished Business was moved after Speakers.

Student Issues and Concerns

Senator Stephen Jansen brought up a concern about having gallery members to be able to speak on the speaker’s list. Speaker Justin Schoenemann informed him that if the gallery attendees want to speak they may raise their hands and get on the speaker’s list.

Senator Hagen Kaczmarek feels when WSG has guests visiting campus for listening sessions it should be PRed better and we should have more of an inviting atmosphere for them.

President Tim Scully feels next year WSG should work towards getting the on-campus polling place to only be here for state and national elections because student interest is not there for local elections.

Speakers

New Provost: Dr. Beverly Kopper

• Dr. Kopper is the new Provost at UW-Whitewater. She wanted to make herself known and introduce herself.
• She would love the opportunity to come back and is interested in hearing what WSG loves about Whitewater and would also like to hear our concerns.

Unfinished Business

LEAP Endorsement

• LEAP Initiative
• Sen. Karen Drydyk moved to endorse the LEAP initiative on the UW-Whitewater campus.
• General Education Review committee has worked hard and Sen. Drydyk has been a part of it. They’re trying to get at “What does it mean to be a college graduate?”
• Motion passed 16-0.

Rescind of Housing Guide Vote

• Senator Jansen made a motion to rescind the motion made last week on the housing guide decision.
• The motion failed 8-8.
• The President’s original veto stands.

S09-10:08 Declaration of Whitewater Political Bloc Formation

• S09-10:08
• A prospecting political bloc must: request the speaker be placed on the Agenda under special orders; present a ‘Reasoning of Creation’ document to the WSG body and present a proposed platform.
• Documentation must include: an official name and symbol other than ‘I’ or any other already used; a finalized platform; any current bloc members; and a set ‘Bloc Rules’
• The motion to pass S09-10:08 failed 13-3.

Internal Committee Reports

Sustainability Fund Ad-Hoc: Sen. Karen Drydyk

• Next week’s agenda will hold the proposal on it because the committee will have it finished.

External Committee Reports

Campus Landscaping & Planning: Sen. Hagen Kaczmarek

• Plan to start landscaping outside on the Observer Deck. They’re taking it out and putting in a brand new one!
• The lines down by Upham Hall are representing the sustainability garden. It will circle the entire building.
• The ash trees will not be treated because Whitewater will be in a quarantined zone in a few years. They’re going to cut down all the ash trees to replace them with maple and birch trees. The only trees they’ll treat are the 75+ year old trees.

Officer Reports

President Tim Scully

• Tim’s competing in Big Man on Campus this year!

Vice President Riley Mabeus

• Banquet invites were sent out to Senators and their families/friends. The cost for non-WSG members is $15/person. Please RSVP by April 23rd.

University Services/Luke Schalewski

• Friday, April 23 11:15 a.m. Involvement Center is a forum to discuss the future of the housing guide. I encourage everybody to attend! Especially interested 2010-2011 WSG individuals. This time will develop ideas and future plans of possible Housing Guide changes. As well with other possible student resources and changes to University Services and WSG.

Student Affairs/Cody Horlacher

• Friday at 11 a.m. is Adopt-a-Lot. Please meet in the Warhawk Involvement Center to help clean up the lot in front of the CA.
• Make a Difference Day is also downtown

Academic Affairs/Sarah Herlache

• Greek Week! 6 WSG members are in the Greek family.
• Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m. Young Auditorium: Jean Brennan Lecture
• Wednesday, April 21, 10 a.m. UC 261: Chancellor’s listening session
• Thursday, April 22, 2 p.m. WSG Office: Academic Affairs meeting
• Friday, April 23, 11 a.m.: Make a Difference Day

Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter

• Obscure Awards: Happy birthday to Megan Arney (April 19), Tim Scully (April 20), Luke Schalewski (April 20), and Scott Coenen (April 22)
• Doing my best to make sure WSG is online and updating students! Let me know if you have any comments, questions or concerns!
• Please tell me if you have anything you need PR’d. I am more than willing to write a blog, tweet, update, make posters. WHATEVER for you!!

Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen

• Bills awaiting the Gov’s Signature: SB 431, SB 121, SB 409
• Important bill to be voted on: SB 523
• May 10: City Hall Zoning Ordinance
• May 5: Posters in the Rotunda

IT/Jay Rogers

• Fixed login issues for Anna on laptop
• Campus Map Page
• E-mail any other suggestions for website to rogersjd23@uww.edu!

Advisor/Jan Bilgen

• Nonessential Power Reduction on Earth Day-April 22nd at 8:10 a.m.
• Make a Difference Day-April 23rd go to my.uww.edu to sign up! DEADLINE TUESDAY!
• Diversity Forum-May 4th at 9 a.m. – Presentation, 10:45 a.m. Listening Session. Please check your calendar and attend.

Clerk/Anna Schwarz

• Final amended version of S09-10:07
• Scan-a-poloza April 27th
• Earliest piece Clerk has: Assembly S86-87:01 –  Jan Bilgen was the chair of WSA. Joint meeting time. Senate and Assembly decided to join meeting times to enhance communications. Meeting times was decided to be changed from 8:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. so students would have adequate time for study and sleep.
• Senate S86-87:01 – WSG extended congratulations for Dr. William O’Reilly on his new position and thanked for his help and dedication to WSG.

Deputy Speaker/Tissa McMillian

• 5 people did not sign for their office hours. They’re now marked as unexcused.
• Constituent meetings will not be held in May.

Parliamentarian/President-Elect/Andrew Whaley

• Congratulations on learning so much this year! The body has done a great job learning Robert’s Rules!
• Whaley and Sen. Maki are looking for a ‘10-’11 E-board! Apply by tomorrow at 5 p.m.! Print this off and turn it in or e-mail WhaleyAM02@uww.edu
• Application

Speaker/Justin Schoenemann

• The Calendar Committee is looking for student representatives to represent the student body. The committee would like to reschedule spring break during St. Patrick’s Day for 2011. There are many things that need to be moved around but any students in WSG that are interested in representing the student body at these meetings should contact Speaker Schoenemann.

New Business

S09-10:09 -External Committee Reform Act

• S09-10:09
• This piece of legislation aims to clarify the committees jobs.
• Defines where the WSG Clerk and WSG Speaker’s jobs are.
• Minor clerical and content changes were made. The Senate will vote on it next week.

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.

April 5, 2010 Meeting

Posted on April 5, 2010 by karriNo Comments

April 5th’s meeting had a plethora of committee reports! The final Housing Guide decision was made and S09-10:07 and S09-10:08 were discussed in New Business.

3/29/10 Minutes

4/5/10 Agenda

Student Issues and Concerns

Ian Boschert: Brought a concern to WSG about landlords misleading tenants about Internet speeds. He feels Internet speeds are too slow in his Stettler Apartment but was told otherwise when signing a lease. University Services Director Luke Schalewski informed him of the phone number for violations and suggested he contact the free lawyer if he is very concerned.

Speakers

Max Taylor: Common Council Re-Election

• Mr. Taylor has changed his mind about not running for re-election for his District 2 Common Council seat. He came to WSG asking for all District 2 resident votes in tomorrow’s election.

Internal Committee Reports

Elections: Mr. Cody Horlacher

• Elections are this week Wednesday and Thursday! 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in the UC. Need your student ID to vote.

External Committee Reports

Student Tech. Fee: Sen. Hagen Kaczmarek

• Fund provided by the Wisconsin System for general access labs (i.e. McGraw Labs, Upham Labs, Andersen Labs) ResHall labs not included.
• The committee’s calling for proposals on April 22^nd. Please contact Leslie Meyer – Advisor to the Dean – with ideas.

Special Event: Sen. Jeff Martin

• Summer camps, waivers and an alcohol clause were added to policies.

Sustainability Fund Ad-Hoc: Sen. Karen Drydyk

• Proposal was due today but there is not one available due to lack of committee meetings.
• Sen. Drydyk plans to have a proposal ready next week for WSG.

Officer Reports

President Tim Scully

• University polling place plan is delayed significantly because of approvals needed by the state.
• Diversity among students and staff
  • About 3% of staff is of color
  • 17.9% of students are of color
  • Tim has more in depth details. Ask him to see them.
• The archway in front of Hyer Hall facing Main St. will be moved toward the building 20 feet to make a more safe intersection for cars and students. Bumpers on the sidewalk and talking crossing pads will be installed also to aide visually impaired students. Speaking crosswalk signs will be installed at Prince and Prairie street intersections with Main St. paid for by the city.

Vice President Riley Mabeus

• SENATORS – Be prepared to hand in your binder/polo/keys
• Presidential Banquet is Friday, May 7

University Services/Luke Schalewski

• Preparing an off-campus housing brochure
• Off-Campus Housing Fair Wednesday in the UC 1-4 p.m.

Student Affairs/Cody Horlacher

• Wolverine Chat time change to 5 p.m. Tuesday

Academic Affairs/Sarah Herlache

• Undergrad Research Day: Tuesday 12-3:15 p.m.
• Faculty Senate: Tuesday 2:15 p.m.
• Academic Affairs meeting: Thursday 2 p.m. WSG office
• Resume Dr. Tuesday 1-4 p.m., Wednesday 3-6 p.m., Thursday 1-4 p.m. UC Concourse
• Student Health 101 Magazine: http://readsh101.com/uww.html

Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter

• Mr. Lane Kimble has offered to make a WSG promotional video and will be speaking at next week’s meeting. Be thinking of things you’d want him to make sure are in the video.
• Any help is welcomed with the huge banner I’m making for elections.
• Obscure award: Seconding Sam

Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen

• VOTE tomorrow 7 a.m.-8 p.m. District 2-Hamilton Room, Everyone else-Downtown Whitewater Armory
• Kim Hixon wants WSG’s opinion about a piece of legislative

IT/Jay Rogers

• Housing Guide proposals

Advisor/Jan Bilgen

• Diversity Forum: May 4^th, 8:30-10:45 in UC Ballroom, break-out sessions after that

Clerk/Anna Schwarz

• Legislation from WSA (Whitewater Student Association) S92-93:02 made it possible for students to skateboard, rollerblade, and bicycle on campus. It is not permitted on stairways, indoors, and ramps.

PARLIAMENTARIAN’S TIPZ OF THE WEEK

If you wish to rescind a motion passed by the body you may notify the entire body prior to the meeting with a majority vote. If there is no previous notification then a 2/3 vote will be required to rescind the motion.

Speaker/Justin Schoenemann

• Agenda sign-up is posted in the office. Please follow that instead of e-mailing Mr. Speaker.
• Working on getting a Speaker e-mail general address.
• If you have any suggestions for the way E-board selections should go for next year’s E-board, let Mr. Speaker know.

Unfinished Business

Housing Guide Decision: Jay Rogers & Sen. Jeff Martin

• The first motion to have WSG go with CyberSolutions as the new housing guide media failed 7-9.
• Another motion was made to enter an agreement with NoMoreDorms.com as the new housing guide system. That motion passed 8-7.
• NoMoreDorms.com is the new website of the WSG Housing Guide.

New Business

S09-10:07: Special Fee Process Committee Act Submitted and Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen Jansen

• Minor clerical changes were made.

S09-10:08: Con. Revis. did not pass this so it is not it is no longer an agenda item.

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.

March 15, 2010 Meeting

Posted on March 15, 2010 by karri1 Comment

March 15th’s meeting started with the Senate taking in a new member! Patrick Lonergan became an off-campus senator. Only 8 more seats to fill! Mr. Bob Barry and Mr. Dave Reddy came to speak to the Senate about the Dining Services Contract and Circuit Court Judge Candidacy, respectively. Five committee reports and officer reports took up the middle meat of the meeting. Some Unfinished Business was taken care of with a Housing Guide Decision and discussion about S09-10:05. S09-10:06 was discussed in New Business.

3/8/10 Minutes

3/15/10 Agenda

Speakers

Special Orders

• Patrick Lonergan, junior, was appointed to an off-campus Senate seat.
• The Senate voted 13-2-0
• 8 off-campus seats are left open!

Student Issues and Concerns

Senator Sam Gilbert brought an issue forward to the Senate about people tearing posters down. He asks if you see anyone doing that to please ask them to stop and be respectful.

Sens. Stephanie Abbot and Stephen Jansen brought forward concerns from the Esker district constituent meeting.

• Anywhere there is a trash bin, there should be a recycling bin
• More cigarette containers to discourage people from littering cigarette butts–Warhawks repainted for the 25 ft. rules
• Chemicals being used to clean the residence halls–Are they environmentally friendly?
• More and better lighting on and around campus.

Speakers

Dining Services Contract: Mr. Bob Barry

• The Chartwells bid was selected from the choices of A’viands, Chartwells, and Sodexo. They received the highest possible financial score of 400 points for their submission of the following financial elements: Daily Rates, commission guarantee, and investment.
• Some aspects of the remodeling proposal are: adding an Uno Grill (pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers) to the Down Under, Freshens (smoothies, healthy energy drinks, frozen coffee drinks and frozen yogurt) added to Beans, Zoup! Soup, and Pura Vida to be added.
• Additional changes: meal transfers in Willy’s Green Restaurant, meal transfers in the Center of the Arts, addition of a full-time dietician to the dining staff, and guest chef programs

Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge: Mr. Dave Reddy
*All information taken from ReddyforJudge.com and hard copy brochure. Whitewater Student Government does not endorse candidates and stands with neutral priority. All students are encouraged to research candidates and decide for themselves.

• Remember to VOTE April 6th
• ReddyforJudge.com (262) 728-6518
• To research on Mr. Reddy’s opponent, David A. Danz, visit www.danzlawoffice.com

Dear Voters:

When you decide who to vote for consider the following. My opponent and I have both served as prosecuters, having left our respective District Attorney offices at almost the same time about 20 years ago.

The biggest difference is what we have done since then. I have been a judicial officer, sitting full time on the bench since 2005. Before that, I focused on representing people and businesses in civil court helping people buy and sell homes and drafting clients’ wills, all the while being active in the community.

My opponent has focused on representing people charged with crimes including drug dealing, murder and child molestation. He has no judicial experience.

Sincerely,
Dave Reddy

Internal Committee Reports

Elections: Mr. Cody Horlacher
Meetings are every other Thursday at 5 p.m. outside the office, UC 140

• One slate filed. However, there were not enough valid signatures on the constituent nomination papers.
• The election will be a strict write-in election.
• Tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 16 at 9 p.m. there is an informational session with Betsy Brandt explaining the rules within the residence halls. All students looking to run as a write-in candidate should be in attendance.
• This Thursday, March 18 at 5:15 p.m. Elections committee meeting to discuss further actions by the committee.
• Debate on March 30 at 6 p.m. will still happen but more as an open forum, question and answer session.

External Committee Reports

Dining Services: Senator Sam Gilbert
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 6th at 4 p.m.

• Committee took a tour of Esker Dining Hall
• Hope to being composting waste and may be cooperating with the city to do that.
• They have also reduced the use of trays to almost zero

United Welcome Reception: Senator Kristie Pedersen
Meetings are Sunday nights at 7 p.m. in the Warhawk Involvement Center

• Welcome Reception discussed with Dr. Tom Rios about pulling together incoming freshmen and cultural students.
• Met with several students from LU, SAO, BSU, DAAC, and WSG
• The welcome reception would be a way to get students involved, meet one another, and learn about various cultures.

Chancellor’s Advisory: Senator Justin Schoenemann

• Committee is focused on the “Chancellor’s Award” for faculty and staff that have “gone the extra mile” to make their classrooms or activities more accessible.
• They are hoping to get more students involved in the award process.
• Nominations are due March 19th

Sustainability Council: Senator Megan Arney
Next meeting is April 6th at 3:30 p.m. in the UC

• Discussed a competition between the residence halls to see who would be able to use the least amount of water.
• Discussed composting for Esker
• Using reusable “go boxes” could be a way to be more accessible.
• Hyland will also be getting solar panels in the near future.
• Every Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. in Career and Leadership Involvement Center there is a “Good Morning Green” event.

Officer Reports

Vice President/Riley Mabeus

• President’s Banquet is Friday, May 7 — SAVE THE DATE!!!

Academic Affairs/Sarah Herlache
Meetings are Thursdays at 2 p.m. outside of the office

• Tuesday, March 16 at noon: Social Media and Higher Ed UC 262
• Our new provost will be here soon! April 1st
• Collective Bargaining: What is it? Collective bargaining involves workers organizing together (usually in unions) to meet, discuss, and negotiate work conditions with their employers. This normally results in a written contract setting forth the wages, hours, and other conditions which the parties agree on for a stipulated period.
• See Ms. Herlache for more information on Collective Bargaining.

Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter

• If you need a graduation sash please let me know! You need to write Whitewater Student Government a check for $40. You will get this deposit back if you do not wish to keep your sash, but if you would like to buy it then WSG collects the money.
• Any former member of WSG is able to order a sash for graduation. Please contact Karri Duerwachter by e-mailing DuerwachKA31@uww.edu.

Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen

• Common Council debate for the Whitewater Common Council District 2 seat is March 30 at 7:30 p.m.
• UW-Whitewater students Devon Wallace vs. Heather Murray

Advisor/Ms. Jan Bilgen

• Campus Awards applications are now being accepted! Deadline is April 2nd for both individual awards and group awards! http://www.uww.edu/involve/awards/index.php
• Stay safe this Spring Break!

PARLIAMENTARIAN’S TIPZ OF THE WEEK

When making a motion be sure to be clear and concise in the language that you use. The words “I move that” must precede the statement being moved.

Unfinished Business

Housing Guide Decision

• Letter of Recommendation from the IT Committee
• The Senate voted 15-1-0 to table the proposal to the IT committee to bring back 2 proposals for NoMoreDorms.com and CyberSolutions to April 5th’s meeting.

S09-10:05: Open Meeting Laws Compliance Statement

• S09-10:05
• The Senate voted 14-0-1 to pass S09-10:05.

New Business

S09-10:06

• No clerical changes were made.
• S09-10:06

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. 

March 1, 2010 Meeting

Posted on March 1, 2010 by karriNo Comments

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. 

February 22, 2010 Meeting

Posted on February 22, 2010 by karriNo Comments

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.