Whitewater Student Government

Special Session: May 10, 2010

Posted on May 10, 2010 by karriNo Comments

A Special Session was called last week because the Elections Committee  called every student who signed the nomination forms. As it stands 169 signatures were validated, as we have not reached the 200 signature mark we cannot approve at this time.  The Senate will have the committee’s recommendations and we will go from there.  The Elections Committee called everyone that they could not validate/invalidate and left 3 messages for those individuals to call the office phone line. The Senate needs to decide whether or not to approve the slate as is, hold a special election in the fall, require the slate to acquire 200 more signatures by a determined date, or another method.

5/10/10 Agenda

Special Orders

Election Committee: Mr. Cody Horlacher

• The Elections Committee called all the numbers on the nomination forms and did not reach the 200 threshold mark the Senate moved for the committee to meet in order to require the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki to be considered valid.
• Mr. Horlacher is bringing the committee’s report to the Senate for them to decide what to do with the elections.

Unfinished Business

Election Committee Recommendation: Mr. Cody Horlacher

1.  Approve Slate As Is

• 85% of the signatures were approved of the 200 signatures
• Senator Stephen Jansen moved to approve the slate as is. Senator Curtissa McMillian seconded.
• The motion passes by simple majority 7-4-3.
• Senator Jansen moved to overrule the Speaker’s interpretation of the definition of the word “obtain” (Pertaining to the Standing Rules) The motion failed 2-9-3.
• Senator Karen Drydyk moved to suspend the Standing Rules 10.4e and 10.4h. Senator Jansen seconded. In order for the slate to be considered valid, these rules would need to be suspended in this case because of what’s stated in the Standing Rules.

10.4 E. Any slate or candidate seeking executive position must obtain two hundred signatures. Fifty must come from each individual district, and fifty additional signatures must come from any other UW-Whitewater students. The signatures must have phone numbers, addresses, and dates following the name. All signatures must be from current UW-Whitewater students.

10.4 H. All write-in candidates must file the required amount of signatures within two weeks of the approval of the election results.

• The motion passed 10-4.

2.  Hold Special Election in the Fall
3.  Require the Slate to Acquire 200 More Signatures by a Determined Date
4.  Other

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.

LAST MEETING: May 3, 2010 Meeting

Posted on May 3, 2010 by karriNo Comments

The last meeting of the year went out with a bang! May 3rd’s meeting had 30 gallery attendees, great turn out! The meeting consisted of SUFAC’s recommendation on the Sustainability Fund, the Election Committee’s recommendation about the 2010-2011 Presidential slate, and 6 pieces of legislation in Unfinished Business. New Business contained information about Commencement & August Graduates. It’s been a great year everyone! Thanks for keeping up with the Whitewater Student Government blog! Congratulations to our Graduates and have a safe summer!!

4/26/10 Minutes

5/3/10 Agenda

5/3/10 Minutes

Approval of Agenda and Minutes

Unfinished Business was moved to be after Speakers.

Special Orders

Election Committee: Mr. Cody Horlacher

• Not all of the signature sheets signed by 200+ students for the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki slate were completely filled out at the top. This means there was no proof that students knew what exactly what they were signing.
• The Elections Committee did not validate the signatures and is now bringing their decision to the Senate.

Election Committee Decision Appeal: Sen. Andrew Whaley

• Sen. Whaley presented an appeal of the Election Committee’s decision on behalf of the Andrew Whaley/Jacob Maki slate disqualification.
• The motion to overturn the Election Committee’s decision to invalidate the Whaley/Maki slate signatures passed with a vote of 11-3-2.
• Sen. Abbott motioned to have the Election Committee validate signatures using the previous script under assumption of Andrew Whaley as President and Jacob Maki as Vice President until 200 signature threshold is met and if the threshold of 200 signatures is not ever met the slate will be considered invalid. If the signatures are valid or not the Elections Chair will submit a report in writing to the President & Vice President-Elect by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010. If valid the President & Vice President-Elect will be considered approved by the Senate. This result will be sent over the Public Listserv by 5 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2010. If the signatures are invalid, the Election Committee will return to the Senate with a recommendation in special session at 7 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2010. The Senate passed this motion.

Student Issues and Concerns

Sen. Samuel Gilbert would like to asked the Senate and members in the Gallery to take a moment of silence for students who have passed away in the past year.

Rachel Mattke encourages Senators to update themselves on Robert’s Rules of Order, Standing Rules, and Constitution.

Patrick Broderick and the organization he is a part of will be putting together quarter sheets to explain what their meetings and org are about. He suggests that WSG put together something similar for students and gallery members.

Unfinished Business

SUFAC Recommendation on Sustainability Fund: Mr. Harry Draayers

• SUFAC Recommends WSG deny funding for the Sustainability Fund through Segregated Fees. SUFAC provided funding for major projects already.
• SUFAC feels the proposal is well written but feels they should seek funding from other areas other than student fees.

Election Committee Recommendation

• Election Committee Minutes

S09-10:11 -Recommendation On Four Year Plans

• S09-10:11
  The legislation passed.

S09-10:12 -Legislation Sponsorship

• S09-10:12
  The legislation failed.

S09-10:13 -Election Rules Reform Act of 2010

• S09-10:13
  The legislation passed.

S09-10:14 -Snow Removal-Parking Services Committee (S.R.P.S.) Recommendation

• S09-10:14
  The legislation passed.

S09-10:15 -Standing Rules and Constitution Amendment Clarification

• S09-10:15
  The legislation passed.

S09-10:16 -Student Constituent Outreach Reform Act

• S09-10:16
  The legislation passed.

External Committee Reports

Special Event Policy: Sen. Jeff Martin

Campus Landscaping & Planning: Sen. Hagen Kaczmarek

• Report
• Under “Old Business” (2) (a) for the UC observation deck plans: no additional trees will be affected. The project was supposed to start over summer; however, we could not approve the plans because there was a lack of consensus in the committee and the chancellors office.  There are some additional places they would like to place the deck including: updating the old deck and having a dual deck system (one sun the other shade); having the deck more towards the intersection due west of the UC; and the final proposed spot was down towards the mall , which would over look the new water feature. (b) The Sawyer Memorial Garden (SMG) is going next to Upham. I know I mentioned that the sustainability garden was going there, that is actually going over on the north side of Roseman.  The SMG has been approved by the chancellors office, hence the brown grass.  Another update on the sustainability garden (c), it still needs to be approved by the chancellors office.  The ROTC will be training in the Prairie and Friars Woods, there will be postings at the beginning of the trails to warn people of the military activities.
• Under New business: We approved the plans for landscaping of the UC & Moraine Hall (book rental).  Just have to say the plans are pretty sweet!  Also the Disc golf course has expanded to 18 holes (from 12).  The on campus dis golf group asked the committee if they could put 3×6 concrete pads for tee boxes at the beginning of each hole; the committee approved approved.  If anyone has any additional questions please feel free to email me.  Thats all the updates I have, have a great and safe summer.

Officer Reports

President Tim Scully

• Congrats to WSG for winning the Outstanding Integrated Program for the Neighborhood Enhancement Team at Campus Awards this weekend!
• Please attend the Diversity Forum tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. in Summers Auditorium.

Vice President Riley Mabeus

• Banquet is May 7th at 6:30 p.m.
• Hand in your binder/keys/polo/nametag by this week Friday!

University Services/Luke Schalewski

• Ride share and advertisement board will be constructed this summer due to your input and support!!

Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter

• Obscure Awards: “Cutie Patootie” award to Megan Arney, “Enemy of the Emerald Ash Borers” award to Hagen Kaczmarek
• Happy Birthdays to Riley Mabeus (Today! May 3), Jonathan Bomberg (May 4), Patrick Jamar (May 17) and Stephen Jansen (May 25)
• Graduation Sashes will be here the week of commencement

Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen

• May 10: City Hall Zoning Ordinance 6 p.m.

IT/Jay Rogers

• E-mail any other suggestions for website to rogersjd23@uww.edu!

New Business

Commencement & August Graduates

• Commencement Proposal for August Graduates
• The Senate voted to pass this request.

Committee Appointments

SUFAC Appointment

• Nominated: Scott Coenen, Karen Drydyk, Patrick Longergan, and Stephanie Abbott
• The Senate elected Scott Coenen to serve as WSG’s SUFAC representative for next year.

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 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 12, 2010 Meeting

Posted on April 12, 2010 by karriNo Comments

The meeting on April 12^th started off with moving New Business to go after Speakers. We had two items under Speakers including the University’s Adoption of LEAP and Dr. Rios speaking about Non-Allocable Segregated Fees. A veto brought to the Speaker’s attention by President Scully was discussed and stands.

4/5/10 Minutes

4/12/10 Agenda

Special Orders

Presidential Election Results: Mr. Horlacher

• 243 total student votes
• Click here for Results
• 130 for Mr. Andrew Whaley for President
• 100 for Mr. Jacob Maki for Vice President
• The Senate moved to approve the election results with a vote of 14-0-2.
• Welcome to the Presidential and Vice Presidential positions for the 2010-2011 school year!

Speakers

Non-Allocable Segregated Fees: Dr. Tom Rios

• The only changes from this year to next year in Non-Allocable Fees are: 2.09% change in Student Center, .72% change in Leadership Development, 6.22% change in Health Center, 25.74% change in Williams Center Addition, 4.55% change in Municipal Services.
• TOTAL NON-ALLOCABLE: 3.13% change
• TOTAL SEGREGATED FEE WITH TEXT RENTAL: 3.71% change

University’s Adoption of LEAP: Dean Mary Pinkerton, Dr. Lois Smith, Dr. Tom Rios

• “Our committee recommends that the university through its governance processes adopt and implement shared essential learning outcomes for all UW-W students earning a bachelor’s degree.”
• Read HERE: Baccalaureate Learning Outcomes
• The Senate unanimously voted to table this item to next week’s agenda. The Speaker will put it under Unfinished Business.

New Business

Housing Guide Veto

• President Scully’s Memo
• The Senate needs 2/3 majority to override President Scully’s veto.
• A motion was made to override the Speaker’s decision of 10 minutes non-extendable debate time. The motion failed 6-9-1.
• Sen. Whaley moved to override the veto made by Pres. Scully. He feels we spent ample time discussing this decision and thinks we should stick with the decision the Senate made last week.
• Sen. Abbott thanked Pres. Scully for looking into the issue and has specifically put concerns public. She feels it’s in the best interest of the students to stand behind Pres. Scully’s decision.
• Sen. Jansen thinks the time Pres. Scully took to align his concerns was appropriate but disagrees. He brought up the response time and feels NoMoreDorms’s response time of 12 hours is adequate. Sen. Jansen agrees with Pres. Scully’s concern about seamless integration. He feels the Senate needs to be thinking more in terms of the future about E-mail and telephone services, instead of taking Pres. Scully’s opinion.
• Sen. Gilbert looked up the 2/3 clarification and found that 11 our of 16 Senators is needed to override Pres. Scully’s veto.
• Sen. Neerhof feels the Senate should stick with its original decision.
• Sen. Bomberg feels the Senate should follow through with the IT Committee’s suggestion of using CyberSolutions as the Housing Guide choice.
• It was clarified that this veto is not suggesting the Senate choose CyberSolutions, but only to strike out the decision of the Senate to go with NoMoreDorms.com.
• Motion to override the decision by Pres. Scully failed 8-8.
• Sen. Neerhof moved to reconsider the previous motion. The motion passed 9-7.
• Sen. Jansen moved to extend discussion for 10 mins. with the inclusion of the previous Speaker’s List.
• Sen. Drydyk feels this veto is bringing on wasted time and the Senate’s indecisiveness is negatively affecting the original need for a new housing guide. She thinks we need to override Pres. Scully’s veto.
• Sen. Jansen wanted to say whatever reservations we have against NoMoreDorms.com, don’t you believe we should have a working relationship with the company we chose? NoMoreDorms.com is closer to us and he feels CyberSolutions only throws money at the problem rather than work with us.
• Mr. Rogers, IT believes CyberSolutions is out of the question. He is in full support of supporting a local entrepreneur. He does not feel the necessary needs of the student government were shown in any proposal. He is also a believer of fair business and does not agree with the propaganda (targeted, biased information) that was sent to Senators who voted against the housing guide decision.
• Sen. Neerhof pointed out Pres. Scully’s point of whether or not we have a housing guide to provide service to students. Ms. Jan Bilgen says all contracts are negotiable but she would not do that without Senate approval. The contact needs to be changed because there were some things not stated clearly in the RFP such as terms and conditions that are mandatory by the state.
• Sen. Whaley wants to remind the Senators who they’re representing. Which website would they rather go to when in need of services? NoMoreDorms or our current site?
• Sen. Abbott brought to light the e-mails she received trying to persuade her to vote the opposite way she originally did. She feels she has gotten a chance to speak with students and none of the e-mails she received were from students.
• Sen. Drydyk feels the e-mails sent were representative of business owners trying to get business from WSG and should be expected as Senators.
• The motion on the floor is to override the veto by the President. The motion failed 9-7.
• President Scully’s veto stands.

Video to promote WSG: Mr. Lane Kimble

• Mr. Kimble is going to create a video to promote WSG for his class. He hopes to interview Senators for the video to give WSG a positive piece to put on our homepage, on Facebook, and YouTube.
• Project is due May 10th but Mr. Kimble would like to have a script ready

Executive Board Selection and Approval Process Recommendation

• E-Board Selection/Approval Calendar
• April 13: E-Board Applications made available
• April 20: E-Board Application Deadline at 5 p.m.
• April 25: E-Board Interview Deadline
• April 26: E-Board slate presented to the Senate
• May 3: Last WSG Meeting
• The Senate voted to approve the Executive Board Selection and Approval Process Recommendation with a voice vote.

S09-10:08: Declaration of Whitewater Political Bloc Formation
Submitted by: Sen. Jonathan Bomberg, Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen Jansen

• S09-10:08
• Tonight is strictly for clerical and content changes to the legislation.
• “Political blocs” was described as any idea, theory, knowledge creation formed into a platform.

External Committee Reports

Dining Services: Sens. Stephanie Abbott & Sam Gilbert

• A typed up list of information will be available in the office.
• Coils in Drumlin need to be rewound so Players Grill will be closed this Friday and Saturday.
• Updates on the Dining Contract can be seen in Sen. Abbott’s write up.
• Carroll College field trip next meeting.
• The Dining Contract will be finalized May 6th.
• Discounts for items on food points will be put in place next year.

SHAC (Student Health Advisory Committee): Sen. Jeff Martin

• Next week, hopefully, the director of health services will be talking to SHAC about wellness project. He’s going to explain what the wellness project is and what he’s looking for SHAC to do.
• Victims of Secondhand Smoke seminar hosted by Stan Nebel is Wed., April 21st, 6 p.m., Upham 145, FREE

SUFAC: Ms. Anna Schwarz, Clerk

• Committee representatives will bring back concise feedback on the request as soon as the committee gives them the information.
• The committee will be meeting every 2 weeks. Please talk to Ms. Schwarz or Mr. Coenen if you have concerns.

Special Event Policy: Sen. Jeff Martin

• 5 special event levels was changed to 7 special event levels
• Next meeting Thursday, April 15th, UC 266, 3:30 p.m.

Officer Reports

President Tim Scully

• University Curriculum Committee: The Communication Dept. is changing their GPA requirements from a 2.0 to a 2.25. What are your thoughts?

Vice President Riley Mabeus

• Presidential Banquet is Friday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. in UC 275
• All members of WSG will be invited along with family members already written down.
• Tell Riley by tomorrow at NOON if you would like anyone else to be invited.
• The banquet is business casual at minimum, formal-wear encouraged (not black tie affair)
• Senators look for your invitation in your mailbox

University Services/Luke Schalewski

• Recommended by a few people that WSG sponsor the Off Campus Housing Fair next year in October. Luke will be writing up a plan for next year’s University Services Director.

Academic Affairs/Sarah Herlache

• Faculty Senate is Tuesday, April 12 at 2:30 p.m.
• Meeting with Beverly Kopper for lunch on April 20th with Tim & Riley

Public Relations/Karri Duerwachter

• Obscure Awards: Sarah Palin award to Sen. Stephanie Abbott, Happy Birthday to Mr. Cody Horlacher, and Congrats to Sens. Whaley and Maki.

Legislative Affairs/Scott Coenen

• 66% of the U.S. has returned their census forms!
• 77% in Wisconsin – Best of all states!

IT/Jay Rogers

• Mr. Rogers was not in the neighborhood.

Advisor/Jan Bilgen

• PB Poorman Pride Center Dedication: Saturday, April 17, 9:20 a.m.
• Nonessential Power Reduction on Earth Day: April 22, 8:10 a.m.
• Make a Difference Day: April 23rd go to my.uww.edu to sign up!
• Diversity Forum May 4, 9 a.m. – Presentation, 10:45 a.m. Listening Session

Clerk/Anna Schwarz

• April 27th at 5 p.m. is the day dedicated to scanning hard copies of legislation to get them on our website!
• S90-91:10 Readmitting of Executive Board to Table: Members of the E-board are invited to sit at a specific table. Passed 14-5.

PARLIAMENTARIAN’S TIPZ OF THE WEEK

Reconsidering a motion is generally practiced on the day of a motion. The prevailing side is the only side that can reconsider a motion. A certain strategy could be that if you feel like a motion’s going to fail then you should agree to fail with it so you can move to reconsider it. There is only debate on motions that are considered debatable.

Rescinding the motion is generally used in future meetings, not the day of. You can announce it early, before the meeting, at the Speaker’s discretion. But if you wait until the meeting you need 2/3 majority vote to pass it.

Speaker/Justin Schoenemann

• Standing Rule: 5.2 (C) Have primary responsibility for the Senate.
• If any Senator ever feels threatened or that any inappropriate conversation has been had, he is available for advice.

Unfinished Business

S09-10:07: Special Fee Process Committee Act

• S09-10:07
• The Senate voted to pass S09-10:07.

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 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 15, 2010 Meeting

Posted on February 15, 2010 by karriNo Comments

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. 

February 8, 2010 Meeting

Posted on February 8, 2010 by karriNo Comments

February 8th’s meeting started off with concerns from student Rachel Mattke regarding dining services, elections committee, and the electronic menu boards. Ms. Nicole Juan spoke about United Council. External committee reports were abundant.

Speakers

United Council: Ms. Juan

• What is United Council? The nation’s oldest, largest, and most effective statewide student association, advocating for over 100,000 students throughout the state.
• Get an internship with United Council. For more information, please contact: Todd Nordgen, Field Director, field@unitedcouncil.net, 608-263-3422 ext. 16
• United Council of UW students works to represent all students of the University of Wisconsin System and advocate for them on issues of higher education pertaining to value, quality, and student experience.

External Committee Reports

United Council Convention: Senator Ian Vaver

• Doing what they can to make everything easier for students.
• Sen. Vaver will be putting on a workshop at a convention
• Building Unity convention March 5-7
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Snow Removal: Senator Sam Gilbert

• Angled parking is something the campus is looking into to make it easier to get in and out of parking spots.
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UC Board: Director Luke Schalewski

• Scully, Mabeus, and McMillian are also on UC Board
• Ride share is being worked on. Talk to Luke to if you have any ideas!
• SEAL has over 13,000 people going to events. Their goal is 20,000 by the end of the semester.
• If you have any ideas or concerns you’d like taken to the UC board please let us know!

Chancellor’s Disability Advisory Committee: Senator Justin Schoenemann

• DAAC: Disability Advocate Awareness Coalition
• DARK
• Talked about connecting students with disabilities to their professors
• Wellers, Fischer, and Tutt renovations-how will they be accessible to people with disabilities? Putting in elevators and bigger doors
• Let Sen. Schoenemann know if you’d like to join him at the committee.

Stand Out Officer Reports

President Tim Scully

Mr. Scully proposed a motion, and it was passed by Senate, to create an Ad-Hoc Committee.

The membership of the committee shall consist of:

1. the WSG president
2. 2 executive board members appointed by President
3. 2 Senators appointed by the Speaker of the Senate.

The Ad-Hoc Committee shall review the following:

1. any documentation relating to a potential merger
2. recommendations made by the Student Reps Group
3. recommendations and info from United Council

The committee shall report to the Senate on Feb. 21:

1. decisions made by the Student Reps
2. recommendations on a potential merger
3. any further information requested by the Senate
4. any Legislation regarding a merger if recommended.

RETREAT THURSDAY 5-10 p.m. in the Warhawk Involvement Center. Eat before you come. Feel free to bring treats for yourself or others. Talk to Sen. Tissa McMillian if you cannot make it!

Parliamentarian’s Tipz of the Week

During business we need to make sure there’s a motion on the floor before people speak. In the interest of that, make sure you have your questions answered before the meeting: “It’s ok to work on WSG stuff Tuesday through Sunday!” If we follow these rules of thumb we’ll be more productive and efficient. Thank you Sen. Whaley!

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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. 

Whitewater Student Government Elects New Officials for Spring 2010 Semester

Posted on January 27, 2010 by karriNo Comments

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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December 7, 2009 Meeting

Posted on December 7, 2009 by karriNo Comments

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.