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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 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 February 8, 2010 by karri
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:
- the WSG president
- 2 executive board members appointed by President
- 2 Senators appointed by the Speaker of the Senate.
The Ad-Hoc Committee shall review the following:
- any documentation relating to a potential merger
- recommendations made by the Student Reps Group
- recommendations and info from United Council
The committee shall report to the Senate on Feb. 21:
- decisions made by the Student Reps
- recommendations on a potential merger
- any further information requested by the Senate
- 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.
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 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.
