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The State of the Student Association
February 3, 2012
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Upon being elected as President last April I knew that I would be in for a bumpy ride. We lost some great leadership, but gained numerous new fresh faces and talent. I would like to preface this address with a Thank You. Thank you to all those who put in more hours than necessary to follow up on initiatives, take on projects, build relationships through outreach, and to make this organization such a success this year. Although it is not over, in fact far from it, I felt it necessary to remind you of the great work that is being done. Student Association operates behind the scenes. We are often not the ones who get the glory for change because the change we are trying to impact goes well beyond our tenure as students. In that light I am here to remind you of the wonderful things we have already accomplished, where we are at within the U system, as well as highlight what I would like to see tackled in the current semester.
Our five areas of focus decided upon at Spring Retreat were to increase student engagement with an emphasis on repairing relationships with the multicultural center, increase transparency as an organization, increase sustainability on campus, increase student involvement in Duluth, and finally effectively solve student concerns. The initiatives created by each committee acted as stepping stones towards these larger goals.
With initiative number one, we have made significant progress in rebuilding relationships with groups in the multicultural center. During Bulldog Welcome Week we cosponsored a workshop for incoming freshmen discussing leadership styles and potential groups that would fit it. This was the first of a long list of partnerships with groups such as SPAT, QASU, and the Office of Cultural Diversity. We helped sponsor the SPAT OUT this year and even after being faced with tough criticism from around the nation regarding the YFWC video, our relationships remain intact. This is a testament to the strength of relationships we have reformed and continue to form, but also lets us know there is still work to be done. I am encouraging Congress this semester to continue working towards better relationships and creating lines of open dialogue and mutual respect. I want to see an emphasis on the Bullying initiative with the possibility of an outreach component to students. I would also like to see an increase in involvement of students with events aimed at fighting racism and discrimination such as SPAT OUT and the UnFair Campaign. Student Life should also look at admissions forms in that there is no place for students to self identify as multiple ethnicities. We are not people of one background anymore. People are a mix of places and cultures and it should be represented in our admissions applications. It is our responsibility as student leaders to fight to make this campus inclusive for all students and in order to do that we must take a stand against white privilege.
Our second focus was to increase transparency. I feel that we have effectively done so this semester. Thanks to our Systems Administrator not only is there contact information for all representatives, but pictures to accompany them. Students can see exactly who is representing them, adding a face to a name and making us look more like people rather than a faceless organization. All minutes of meetings are placed on the website which was redone this year, as well as Pres blogs, comment boxes, and links to our facebook and twitter pages. We have made it easier than ever for students to see exactly what we are up to and what we talk about. Thanks to Campus Outreach and Public Relations for the articles that go in the Statesman as well. This is crucial for SA to remain in the news and remain present to the students. I would like to see a weekly article continue this semester.
Our third focus involves increasing sustainability on campus. Not much work has been done with this area as of yet but I would like to see increased involvement with it. I will do my part by scheduling a nightwalk this coming semester, so that we can see areas on campus in which we can approve. Morris may be the most sustainable campus in the system, but that does not mean that UMD cannot be a close second!
Our fourth area of focus was to increase student involvement in Duluth. Our Better Neighbors Program held the first annual Fall Cleanup last semester which was a huge success. There were around 50 people who came to clean up the area around UMD. There were over 75 bags of trash collected. Better Neighbors also instituted a new program involving community block parties to replace the program that had been in place. Students are afforded money to host block parties, invite their neighbors, and hopefully build meaningful relationships that foster open communication. It is still in its infant stages but I would love to see this program continue. They also held Renters rights panels for students to learn about what rights they are afforded as well as what it means to be a good neighbor. They are also planning the Spring Cleanup that will take place at Portland Square. I hope to see you all there.
Our final focus involved student concerns and Administration. The FAC committee funded 89 student organizations with $32,000. For next year the Fund Allocation Committee is asking for $65,000 so that we can adequately fund the growing number of student groups. Coupled with scheduling office hours so that there is someone in the office at all times to handle questions, and the Yell-Like-Hell campaign put on each semester by Student Life SA is actively engaging with the student body to solve their concerns.
Where do we stand within the University system? Campus Outreach is a committee ahead of the University System. After attending a legislative Banquet last Friday numerous members of student government from the other campuses remarked about how it would be nice to have a place where the student Associations can get in contact with the leaders of all the organizations on their campuses. UMD is ahead of this trend by holding Leadership Assembly and making it a mandatory element to receive funding. 97 groups attended leadership assembly 89 of which received funding.
As an added measure we have instituted a mentorship program where each member is responsible for a certain number of student groups and acts as the liaison between them and Student Association. This helps foster an open relationship and puts a more personal touch to outreach. I would love to see a component of Leadership Assembly in the future prepping students to participate in Support the U Day. I would like to offer a final note on coordinate campus efforts stemming from the Friday reception in the twin cities. There have been efforts of coordinate campus involvement by means of the establishment of and MSLC in the U of M system. There has been much debate and discussion over the past semester and a half, but I would like to urge congress to make a decision of being a part of the MSLC by no later than April 1st, 2012.
Bulldog Taxi made history this year by shifting to a 24/7 365 system. They were also able to lower the price for students who ride with friends making the program more sustainable. This program is indispensible to students in that it now provides a cheap, safe ride any time during the day to almost anywhere in the city. This is a unique program to our system and was specifically mentioned in the small area plan for Duluth. Our program is getting recognition from sources outside of UMD which is amazing! This is the first year that we have had such great support from the Administration and I would like to take the time to thank Chancellor Black and Lisa Erwin for all that they have helped us with. It is encouraging to know that we have the support of the administration moving forward and that we are both fighting for students!
As stated earlier you all have done amazing work this past semester and I am excited to see what you do going forward. Thank you for your continued attention and I yield my time to the chair.
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Welcome Back for Spring!
January 17, 2012
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Welcome back to Duluth and UMD for another semester or if you are a new incoming student, welcome to your first semester! We will be having congress meetings on Thursdays at 5 p.m. in LSBE 118 and we like to see new faces!
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Congress Minutes
December 2, 2011
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UMD Student Association
*KPLZ 312*
December 01, 2011
1. Call to Order at 5:00 PM
2. Guest Introductions
a. Dr. Lisa Erwin
i. She has been invited to her first vice chancellor meeting?
1. Items on the agenda
a. Enhancing communication between U campuses
i. If you have anything you want her to say please email her
b. Revisions to student conduct code
i. Bullying has already been placed into UMD’s code already- stalking was looked at as well
3. Roll Call – Brittany Nystrom
4. Approval of the Minutes- minutes approved
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Executive Reports
a. Academic Affairs – Travis Lindberg
i. Meeting tonight after congress
1. Text book survey
a. Goes out on monday and will be out for a week
2. Late night library will be discussed
a. Zack and travis will have a man date to get the food J
3. Travis is having to resign from his position after this semester, but will continue to work hard until he is done
b. Student Life – TJ Kiewatt
i. Had a meeting tueday
1. Sean had a meeting wed. with tim bushnal
2. Yell like hell and food tasting group stuff was discussed
3. Street signs- currently going around to other student groups to get help raising the 3 grand that we need as students to raise to get it done
a. SACC, Greek life and other student groups on campus have been talked to
4. Winter charity event- looks to be done early next semester
a. Planning to do something with the hockey team
b. For more information talk to Kimmy and ross cody
c. Admin and Finance – Zach Filipovich
i. No report
d. Rep to Regents – Molly Tomfohrde
i. Will not be here next week due to regents (Hannah will be with her)
e. Freshmen President – Ava Heinrich
i. Had a meeting Tuesday
1. Went over logistics for the freshman Olympics
a. Plans to be done in late january or early feb.
b. Went over what they need, cost, groups
c. Leaning to do something out doors
2. If anyone has any ideas they would like to hear out input!
f. Systems Administrator – Alex Carnes
g. Student Legislative Coalition – Jason Reid
i. LCP was Tuesday night
1. Had Barbra Reielts at your meeting
2. Was interviewed today about northern lights express
3. If anyone has anything else to say about the MSLC please talk to Jason, we have till April to fully decide if we are a part of the MSLC…
a. It seems if we do not decide to agree to the MSLC they will go on without us
4. Has no idea what’s going on with the post cards
a. To support the American Indian legislature- to show that there is support for this and a need for it- for legislatures to see
h. Presidential Report – Hannah Mumm
i. Welcome back everyone! J
ii. Student satisfaction survey
1. We are @ about 19%, the goal was 25%
2. Not sure if there will be another email sent out
3. Please urge people to take it! It will go far with the future of our school
iii. Polar bear plunge
1. Feb 18 in canal- in lake superior
2. The group has been made
3. You need $75 per person to jump
a. This money will be going to the special Olympics
4. Hannah won’t be able to jump but is willing to help fund raise
5. And Lisa is willing to help raise money too!
6. There will be a bus to and from this event from campus
iv. Email from sue bonivitz
1. Starting a new committee-brand new logo
a. If you are interested in being on the committee email Hannah ASAP!
v. Still need someone to sit on the campus change team
1. We REALLY need someone to sit on this committee
a. Shoot Hannah an email if you are interested
2. This team is really focused on goal 2
3. Meets monthly, usually on Fridays.
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. New positions
i. Vice president of academic affairs
1. Maddie nominates Harrison, he agrees
2. Taylor nominates steve
3. Kimmy nominates matt
4. Hannah b. is automatically nominated
ii. Public relations director
1. Brittany nominates sean fin
2. Matt nominates Kimmy
3. Andy nominates ross Halverson
4. Steve nominated Kelsey becker
iii. Nominations will be open until Tuesday @ noon. Email cody s, Hannah and or Brittany n
iv.
9. Director Reports
a. Public Relations – Kevin Wehber
b. Better Neighbors – Alex Aschenbrenner
c. Bulldog Taxi – Andy Blackwell
d. Campus Outreach – Taylor Glynn
e. Rules and Elections – Matthew Weber
i. Had r& e on mnday
ii. Went through 15 and so we are almost done! J
iii. Mac and PR thing will probs. go under article 7
f. Senate – Harrison Defries
i. Last Tuesday he had his last senate coordination meeting
1. 3 people showed up…
ii. University senate was today
1. There was a slight controversy w/ academic freedom
2. Kailer Quotes
a. 876 million dollar surplus in state budget! J
b. Transfer students with less than 14 credits, won’t be admitted into the TC campus anymore.
c. Duluth should be seeing some of this money (surplus)-says president
d. If moments (college outbursts) happen there will be NO violence!
g. M.A.C. – Sean Finn
i. Tim meeting
1. Thanks ross and brad for attending
2. Was thankful that we have really helped with the DC stuff
3. Plans to launch —- next semester
4. Was very open to some of the changes we had for the DC
a. Heating the food differently
b. Monitors in the DC
c. New recipes for standing food
d. Also noticing the dc structure is bad- stuck in the past
i. Could there be a reno along with Kirby?
1. No discussion on it so far- lisa might be the one to bring this up for discussion J
2. Possibly a resolution from SA, on a DC reno
5. Next meeting is dec 14 @ 9am
a. And health services will be there too, along with procurement…
b. Anyone can come, its free breakfast
ii. Text book survey was approved in 1 day!
10. Professional Student Personnel Reports
a. Chief of Staff – Brittany Nystrom
i. Please continue to check your mailboxes
ii. I will not be holding anyone accountable to office hours finals week
iii. Over break look for an email for me to sign up for your new office hours!
b. Graphic Designer — Tyler Schumann
11. Balla Award
a. Kimmy gives the balla award to TJ!!!
12. Advisors Minute
a. Will be jumping in polar plunge
b. Anyone who participated in his office bday banner
c. Kirby leadership institute- he will be leading one of the workshops
i. Get going now- about how to better our future
ii. Wednesday @ 4pm
d. Remember you can always use Corbin as resource J
13. Open Announcements
a. Tj- if anyone is interested Friday at sat are girls hockey games
i. Wear pink on sat for breast cancer awareness
ii. Games at 7pm
b. Steve- next Tuesday at 7pm planetarium show free
c. Cody ross- Bentleyville tonight around 7 for those who want to go! J
d. Did not send out agendas to his group
e. Hannah b-Target behavior (play) starts tonight, $6
f. Marissa-man of the year???
g. Molly- A3 reports…
h. Bennie- kwanzaa Dec. 10 with bsa & salsa dancing in the mayer on Dec. 3?
i. Kelsey- when will we know when spring congress b
14. Adjournment
a. Tj motioned, seconded by bennie
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Executive Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2011
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EXEC Agenda
11-29-2011 5pm
KSC 264
1. Call to Order
a. Hannah, TJ, Travis, Matt, Zack, Harrison, Taylor, Sean, Molly, Alex A, Ava
2. Presidential Report
a. Student Satisfaction Survey
i. 19% of students have done it
ii. Ends Dec 2nd
iii. Really encourage people to take it
b. Polar Plunge
i. Still able to sign up
ii. Have 7 people signed up so far
iii. Lisa Erwin willing to help with fundraising efforts
c. Hannah will be gone Dec.6th and 7th
3. Executive Reports
a. Academic Affairs
i. Textbook survey going out Dec. 3rd
ii. Travis will not be in SA anymore
1. If you want the job, let Hannah know
b. Student Life
i.
c. Admin and Finance
i. Budgets are fine
ii. Stipend checks are in
1. Talk to Linda or Laura
d. Freshman President
i. Meeting tonight
ii. (She invites anyone to open skate with her in the mornings)
e. Board of Regents
i. Next week is the Regents meeting
ii. Presenting report
1. “It will be good”
iii. Greg Fox and SLC would like to ask to lobby to the Regents for more equitable funding across campuses
f. Public Relations
i. Glen Avon thing coming up
1. Hopefully Kevin would like to take this project up with Lacey and Andy Grengs
g. Rules and Elections
i. Met last night
ii. Still debating to bring stuff for Congress
1. Still debating Article 7
iii. If you are not going to be at a meeting, make sure you get your report to someone
h. Campus Outreach
i. Talking to Christina for plans for next semester
i. Senate
i. Hannah fails at recognizing Harrison….
ii. Very first Senate Coordination meeting tonight at 8
iii. Student Senate and University senate on Thursday in Lib 410
1. Schedules in mailbox
j. Bulldog Taxi
i. We are at 2813 registered riders
k. Better Neighbors
i. “Scheming something,” he says awfully mysteriously
l. Student Legislative Coalition
i. LCP training tonight
ii. AIRLC post card campaign coming next week
m. MAC
i. Textbook survey taken care of in 8 hours (record time)
1. Rolling out in a week and a half
2. Need help with electronic draft
3. Should be coming before break
ii. Meeting with Tim Buschnell to discuss Yell Like Hell and focus group things
iii. Dining center survey coming in January
iv. SA meeting about PR/MAC merger
n. Chief of Staff
i. No report
o. Systems Admin
i. I had a SITL (Subcommittee on Information Technology and Library) meeting yesterday and we are talking about a new policy for faculty and staff regarding the use of third party online applications for evaluating students and storing grades. The biggest concern is privacy of student data. There are current policies regarding this but none really address the issue directly so that is why this is on the table right now. The new policy is still in draft form and needs more research before putting it in action. For anybody interested in the draft, it is located online at http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/policies/TLintheCloud.html. Other than that, I should be getting my computer today so I will be better able to keep the website up to date. Hope everyone had a good break!
p. Graphic Designer
i. No report
q. Chair of Congress
i. No report
4. Open Announcements
a. Zack- a neighborhood group called “Neighbors of Lower Chester Park (NOLCP)”
i. Leaders are asking if SA would be willing to help out with stuff
b. Man of the Year suggestions
i. Talk to TJ or Hannah
5. Adjourn
a. Motion-Travis
b. Second-Taylor
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Congress Minutes
November 19, 2011
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UMD Student Association
*KPLZ 312*
November 17, 2011
1. Call to Order at 5:00 PM
2. Guest Introductions
a. Dr. Lisa Erwin
i. If you celebrate thanksgiving have a great one
ii. She is very thankful to be here at UMD
3. Roll Call – Brittany Nystrom
4. Approval of the Minutes
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Executive Reports
a. Academic Affairs – Travis Lindberg
i. No meeting last week
ii. Meeting tonight
1. Library discussion
2. Spoke with Alex A
3. Text book survey will be talked about-implementation
4. Academic advising
b. Student Life – TJ Kiewatt
i. DC food day was today
1. Hopefully everyone who could go did
ii. Yell-like-hell
1. Over and done with
2. Close to 250 feedback sheets
3. MAC put together a report and it was email out last night
a. Check your mailbox if you have not yet
4. Slightly upset with the fact that a lot of students did not grab there sheets from their mail box
c. Admin and Finance –Zach Filipovich
i. Budget looks good
ii. Want to take our temperature on something
1. We must request out SA budget (for next year)
2. This year we had 32,000 to give out to student groups
3. Next year wanting to try and give out 50,000
4. The total budget we will be asking for- for SA and to give to other groups will be affected- hopefully increasing
5. Money would come from student service fees
6. Corbin suggests asking for double for student groups (instead ask for 64 grand)
a. With more student groups would be able to do a lot more
d. Rep to Regents – Molly Tomfohrde
i. Her portion of the board to regents report is almost done
ii. When her report is done she will let us see it
iii. Will be talking to Sue Banovitz soon
1. Talking about how the twin cities seems to always be the focus, brainstorming ways to fix this problem
e. Freshmen President – Ava Heinrich
i. Had a GREAT meeting on Tuesday
ii. Planning on organizing a freshman Olympics
1. Taking place in late January
2. Wanting to make it some sort of charity event
f. Systems Administrator—Alex Carnes
i. No report
g. Student Legislative Coalition – Jason Reid
i. Today there was a small area stake holder plan meeting
1. There was a proposal from mark landbert?- who is possibly going to be purchasing this property
2. This is just ideas as to what would become of woodland site
3. Presidential counsel has hear this proposal
a. Concerned with how this will affect the grand entrance
i. For this will affect one or two of the fields…
ii. Post card campaign for American Indian Resource Center
1. 500 post cards will be printed
2. Will be distributed soon
3. Will be sending to MN government offices- to show the support and desire we have to have this done
4. Community involvement and support is vital
h. Presidential Report – Hannah Mumm
i. Thank you to everyone for all the support and dedication all of you have done for this organization so far this semester – please keep it up
ii. Student satisfaction survey
1. Please take this if you have not
2. Will affect the policies for the next 3-5 years
3. We are hoping to get over 35% feedback
a. Currently at 12%
b. Goes until dec12
c. January will be publishing the results
i. MAC will not be the one in charge of the results
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. SLC Resolution
i. Jason motioned to bring SLC resolution forth, Taylor seconded
1. Looking at SLC initiatives- there are 5 of them
a. Even though Student Life is working on one of these initiatives- UMD logo- they also would like to work on it, they would work with SL when needed and accordingly
2. President Mumm does support this for the record
3. Vote count: 30-0-2, motion passes
b. Bylaw Discussion
i. Matt motions to take the annual bylaws discussion off the table, seconded by Jordan
1. Point of note- will not be voting right now, but made Chair of congress have 24 hours to get agendas set and send out
2. Motioned to bring article 7 to the table, Jason seconded
a. Section 1A- 2 weeks to tell the president what standing committee you want to be one
b. Section 1D- no vice president can be vice chair of any other committee, this is to eliminate the problems if impeachment proposition of a vice chair is brought to committee on committees
c. Section 3G- start-up funds of $150
i. Zack believes letter G should be stricken completely.- because this should be FAC’s decision
ii. Hannah does not like making a cap on student fees group but also does not like getting rid of G completely
iii. Seems to be mix feelings about whether or not to keep G or not.
ii. Send back to committee motioned by Marissa, seconded by TJ
1. Vote count- 31-0-2, being sent back to committee
9. Director Reports
a. Public Relations – Kevin Wehber
i. Not here- no report
b. Better Neighbors – Alex Aschenbrenner
i. Not here- no report
c. Bulldog Taxi – Andy Blackwell
i. Picked up the November billing- will take a while to look through
ii. If you gest asked question about bulldog survey- direct them toward Andy
1. Don’t try to answer any questions about this
d. Campus Outreach – Taylor Glynn
i. No report
e. Rules and Elections – Matthew Weber
i. No report
f. Senate – Harrison Defries
i. We now have something to do!
ii. Twin cities asked to explain in detail what we are doing with food quality- vegan options.
1. Will be working/ asking sean
iii. Parking was mentioned- senate wants to try and help with this issue
1. Will work/talk with Kimmy on this
iv. Josh from Morris was upset we did not approve MSLC…
g. M.A.C. – Sean Finn
i. yell like hell
1. report/ analysis was emailed out last night
2. To biggest problems- parking and food quality
3. There were some interesting opinions
4. If you want to see the sheets- they are on TJs desk
ii. Food focus group report
1. Wanted to be very in-depth
2. This was previously emailed out
3. There are a lot of problems- temperature, presentation, and individuality are big problems
4. Some people did not know of some of the options- chicken and hot dogs at the grill!
10. Professional Student Personnel Reports
a. Chief of Staff – Brittany Nystrom
i. Just want to make sure everyone know- I should be the only one with a computer at congress- I have been noticing people who have been using there’s at have been going on other websites
ii. Please check your mail boxes, I have notices people have not been doing this
iii. If we run out of something PLEASE PLACE A NOTE ON MY DESK
iv. If you take something from the black cabinet or the main desk please put it back
v. not holding anyone accountable for office hours next week
b. Graphic Designer — Tyler Schumann
i. Not here- no report
11. Balla Award
a. Taylor apologizes for not being here this week
i. Giving it to Kimmy this week!
12. Advisors Minute
a. Saturday- Asian culture show at 6pm in the ballroom
b. Will not be here next week- will be in Indiana
c. KSS has gotten the go ahead for phase 1 of renovations!
i. More of a cosmetic changes for the 1st floor of SCC for now
ii. Lighting, information desk, and more to be changed
iii. Will be talking with workshop architects once again
iv. Wanting to utilize the space above the wedge
d. Hopefully by next fall by next year this first part should be done- face lift
13. Open Announcements
a. Jason- needs sheets back
b. Hannah- Corbin Smyth turns 40 this Saturday!
i. We will now sing!!!!!
c. Bennie’s TODAY!
d. Maddie- anyone riding home to the twin cities
e. Vice Chancellor Erwin- really encourages us to take the satisfaction survey
f. Marissa- 15 spots for man of the year
i. Email Tj or Hannah if you are interested
ii. We need to get on this early if we want to be involved
g. Brad- you got something in your mailbox check it out
h. Hannah b- bare bones, dance thing this Saturday in Marshall dance studio for 6pm
i. Steve- tomorrow at the planetarium, at 7pm there will be a FREE show!
j. Ava- Christmas city of the north parade TOMORROW- go to the parade!
14. Adjournment
a. Motioned by TJ, seconded by Bennie
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Executive Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2011
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EXEC Agenda
11-15-2011 5pm
KSC 264
1. Call to Order
2. Presidential Report
a. Paper printing
i. For congress there will only be half or less than half of the amount of memebers who are at congress- getting copies of the
b. Thank you
i. Doesn’t believe she has ever said that you for everything we have done and the amount of work we have done
ii. Even though we have so much on our plate (finals, breaks), still encouraging us to keep doing the great job we have been doing thus far this yuear
iii. Very excited to see what great things we will be accomplishing this year
c. Student Satisfaction Survey
i. Will be getting an email- from Hannah and mary kenon
ii. Please take the survey and go on facebook and invite ALL yoru friends to the page- to get them to take the survey aswell
iii. Playoff Football game
1. UMDSA exec’s will be attending a luncheon and watch the game from the chancellors sweet
2. Email _____ by Thursday
d. If you are interested in the polar bear plunge, the street signs meeting or anything else ask Hannah
3. Executive Reports
a. Academic Affairs
i. No meeting last week, one this week
ii. More advancement at academic advising
1. Talked to Jenny-got information
iii. Taking with Alex A about some email thing
b. Student Life
i. Dinning center day
1. Is this THURSDAY!- Go get food from the DC
2. Will help Tim figure out how pricing is with the students
ii. Yell-like-hell
1. Thanks to all who tabled last week
2. Looks like we had a good turn out of responses
3. Brad Bedford took 200 sheets to the greek life event tonight
4. Sean and mac will be taking the responses and formulating the results
iii. Winter charity event
1. Ross and Kimmy are in charge
2. If you have any suggestions or wants to help let them know
iv. Street signs
1. Finally had a meeting with john king?
a. Finaaly has a estimated amount of how much these signs would cost
b. They would be custom made
c. Around 6 thousand is how much they would cost
d. Asking for all student groups on campus to help raise at least half of this amount- facility management will fund the rest
i. The money will be raised- not coming out of SA budget
c. Admin and Finance
i. The people I had needed to talk to about their money I have talked to
ii. The copier money issue has already been resolved
iii. Need to talk to hannah
d. Freshman President
i. Meeting tonight at 7pm in PQ conference room
ii. Still pushing people to add things to the google doc
iii. Matt will be there!
e. Board of Regents
i. Did not meet this month
1. Hannah and molly will be going this December
ii. Mollys half of her report is almost done
1. Her partner on the report has finally started helping out
iii. Sue banovitz…..
f. Public Relations
i. Video is good to go
ii. PR is going to help SL with the DC discount day
1. All campus email out
g. Rules and Elections
i. Meet yesterday with 3 dedicated members and Brittany J
ii. Got through article 12!
1. Making a lot of progress and proud
2. Ross has been to all the meetings
iii. If there is something name is changed just report on
iv. Will be trying to get an email out with the changes by Wednesday night
h. Campus Outreach
i. 2 or 3 people still have not sent emails to their student groups
1. Reminder emails will be sent out soon
i. Senate
i. Senate Consultative Committee will be meeting this week
ii. If they talk about anything relevant to UMD he will report on it next week
j. Bulldog Taxi
i. Last time Hannah checked we were over 2775
ii. Andy is working on a new campaign
1. Reminding people that over breaks they can still use their cards
k. Better Neighbors
i. Meet with Loretta and peer advisors for training
1. Training continued tomorrow
ii. Spring clean-up…
l. Student Legislative Coalition
i. Zack- phone call with Chris over this weekend
1. Another phone conference will be tonight at 8pm- will know if we are involved or not with support the U day planning
a. Since we turned down the charter- Chris assumes we not be going to be a part of the planning of support the u day and what not
2. Zack does not for see them keeping the charter as is, even if we are the only ones to vote against it
3. We are the only other campus aside from the twin cities that has even voted on the charter yet
ii. Post card campaign
1. Direct of external affairs -Sue Banovitz – will be printing these out
2. Tabling will take place soon- SA will help with this?
iii. Small area plan stakeholder meeting
1. This Thursday @ 830pm at city hall
iv. LCP
1. Sue Banovitz will be the guest speaker tonight
v. Possible initiatives resolution @ congress
m. MAC
i. Will be seeing an email from Sean on Thursday- it will be an in-depth written report
ii. Text book survey
1. Good to go- just waiting on information from AA to implement it
iii. Possible new idea
1. Asking pre farm, medical &grad students how they feel about having to leave halfway through their schooling (after 2 years)
n. Chief of Staff
i. No holding anyone to their office hours for next week
ii. Inquiry about how to talk to people who did not help with yell-like-hell
o. Systems Admin
i. Presidents blog was up real quick
ii. Got the first legitimate comment on the web site
1. Having to do with yell-like-hell, having to do with food quality stuff
p. Graphic Designer
i. Apologizes for not being here on time- he works all the time until 5
ii. The SA banners at work
1. Might take a week or 2 because they are backed up
2. Went with a horizontal design
3. Do we want one for each side of the pillar outside the banner
a. Will cost more to have 2, and it will be coming out of PR’s budget
4. Zack- questions if we have talked to Pat Kenon to see if we have permission yet
a. Corbin has mentioned this to kevin before
q. Chair of Congress
i. Not there-No report
4. Open Announcements
a. Corbin- vice chancellor Erwin wants to invite Exec’s to her house
i. On Dec 13th- for it is right before finals week- Hannah will confirm this with her
b. Sean- would be interesting to look into a monitor for the office- from a PR stand point
i. Would be directed to the students and would be facing outside the office
ii. TJ has a ton of TV’s in his office right now- and already plans on putting them up by December (sometime)
1. There are 5 different locations in which they will be places around the Kirby student center
c. Corbin is going to be in the twin cities Wednesday (tomorrow) and in idiana next week- so he will not be here- you can text him if you need him
5. Adjourn
a. Motioned by TJ, seconded by travis
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November 15, 2011
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UMD Student Association
*KPLZ 312*
November 10, 2011
1. Call to Order at 5:00 PM
2. Guest Introductions
a. Dr. Lisa Erwin
i. The University would be conducting a student satisfaction project.
ii. All students will receive an email invitation to complete a student satisfaction inventory that has two components for each item- how satisfied you are, and how important the item is to you.
1. That way, the University can work on things that are of high importance to students, but with which they are less satisfied.
2. The inventory will cover a wide range of topics, everything from financial aid to academic advising.
3. The inventory will be open from Nov. 16 – 30.
b. Chris from the Twin Cities
c. Betty Green- mslc supervisor?
3. Roll Call – Brittany Nystrom
4. Approval of the Minutes
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Executive Reports
a. Academic Life – Travis Lindberg
i. No report
b. Student Affairs – TJ Kiewatt
i. Yell like hell was this week
1. Thank you to everyone who helped with tabling and bring sheets to classes
2. Mac will organize the results
ii. Pennie wars
1. Next week is when this event will take place
2. Sa is mainly helping with PR
3. Partnering with SACC
4. Its boys vs. girls
5. Doesn’t look like we will be needing to table for this event
iii. Charity winter event
1. Talk to Kimmy or ross cody burns about this
iv. Initiatives
1. Food quality
a. Focus group
b. November 17th – food day in the DC
c. Admin and Finance –Zach Filipovich
i. UMD battle bots sent zach a nice email
1. FAC gave money to them
ii. budget money
1. Where does our money go?
iii. Budget issue
1. Need to talk to some people about a minor thing….
d. Rep to Regents – Molly Tomfohrde
i. No report
e. Freshmen President – Ava Heinrich
i. Mix up this week of when we will meeting
1. Going to be consistently on Tuesdays from 7-8pm from now on
f. Systems Administrator—Alex Carnes
i. Hard drive just crashed so he lost all the photos that were to be put on to the web site
1. Will be getting the photos from Kevin again
2. Once he does he will be getting the photos uploaded as soon as he can
g. Student Legislative Coalition – Jason Reid
i. Senate Capital investment committee meeting
1. 3 senators from the committee came
2. A few projects were talked about
h. Presidential Report – Hannah Mumm
i. Random fact of the day
1. Hippo milk is pink
ii. Conference
1. A lot focused on student affairs things
2. Pat Kenon won a major award
3. Quote-“You are all not a staff, a staff is an infection. You are a team!”
4. Distinction between being a member and being the supervisor
5. If you want more information come to Hannah
iii. Just finished ally training
1. There will be a 3rd one scheduled for a few weeks from now
iv. SSF positions recommended to the chancellor
1. Done by Hannah and Lisa Erwin
2. Black will get this memo tomorrow
v. PR membership
1. There needs to be a base number of people on each committee
2. You cannot just switch committees without telling Hannah
3. Reading off the names of who sit on this committee
vi. Pres. blog
1. Finally finished and is on the web site!
vii. Still looking for a climate campus change team rep
1. If you want information or want to take the position please come talk to me
viii. Yell like hell sheets
1. Went to the multicultural center to get their opinions
a. Their input is just as vital as anyone yet
2. Hand out your sheets that are in your mailbox by TOMORROW
a. There are only 20 of these…
7. Old Business
8. New Business
a. MSLC Resolution
i. Jason moves to bring forth the MSLC charter resolution, tj seconded this
1. Chris is like Jason’s counterpart in the twin cities
a. He is the one who wants this to be passed and is heading this project
2. Brought forth articles of MSLC charter
a. We are looking over this tonight, what we will be voting on?:
i. Article i section 5 and 7
ii. Article ii section 3
iii. Article iii
iv. Article viii
v. Article ix
a. Finances- currently UMD SLC does not have money to give to this currently
vi. Article x section 1
vii. Article xi, section 1 and 2
viii. Article xii section 1
3. Skyping with Chris- answers to our questions
a. Stated that finances, on campus outreach and current initiatives —- are things we want to keep since they are already working for us.
b. Everyone gets 2 voting members , wanting to include as many parties into discussion- that is why there is a large number of members sitting on this committee
c. Twin cities influence/ policies- does not believe there will be an issue of this, wants it to be able to be a working relationship
d. Each campus would manage issues that are of pertinent to their campus – more effective roles with working together
e. Central committee is in charge- the chairman (i.e. Chris currently)
4. Hannahs input
a. She does not support this
b. Does not approve of the way it is set up.
c. Lines of communication is mottled
d. There is no homogenous connection between all of our campus’s and so this will be very difficult to effective be implemented in all 5 campus’s
i. There are 2 campus’s that don’t even have an SLC
e. Worried that it will be a twin cities run show
5. Corbing smyth’s input
a. Feels that the worry is that we at UMD will lose something with the current program that we have
6. Call to closing questions by andy seconded by sean
a. vote count on closing questions : 26:5 motion to close questions passes
b. vote count on the MSLC as it is: 2-24-8; UMDSA is not in favor of this
b. Nomination for MAC consultant
i. Sean moves to get Erin approved into MAC by congress, seconded by Kevin
1. Vote count: 25: 1:5 , motion passes
9. Director Reports
a. Public Relations – Kevin Wehber
i. Penny Wars
1. is next week poster and article in the Statesman
ii. Meet your rep
1. Will be happening soon
2. If you don’t like your photo that’s on facebook contact kevin and he will re take them- the lighting was weird in some of the photos.
b. Better Neighbors – Alex Aschenbrenner
i. 1st annual fall clean up
1. 45 people attended
2. 70 garbage bags of trash were collected
ii. Training on renting 101 will begin next week- continuing
c. Bulldog Taxi – Andy Blackwell
i. No report
d. Campus Outreach – Taylor Glynn
i. No report
e. Rules and Elections – Matthew Weber
i. No report
f. Senate – Harrison Defries
i. No report
g. M.A.C. – Sean Finn
i. Food focus group
1. Went well with TIM
2. Thanks for the SA participation
3. All the qualitative data will be collected and put into a report for us to see- will like to do this for other SA intiatives
4. Text book survey in IRB status
5. Yell like hell
a. Results will be put together as soon as possible
10. Professional Student Personnel Reports
a. Chief of Staff – Brittany Nystrom
i. No report
b. Graphic Designer — Tyler Schumann
i. Not there- no report
11. Balla Award
a. Balla award will be given out next week
12. Advisors Minute
a. Sorry for missing last week- had surgery
b. Great to see the amount of members we have for SA
c. Mark your calendar-
i. Tomorrow from 11-1, vets in the garden room
ii. Friday and sat- performance for land of plenty
iii. Sat @ 1pm- international taste of UMD
1. at hope united Methodist
2. Free food! J
13. Open Announcements
a. Mark- report on campus athletic committee
i. Examined oversight of audit at last meeting from last year
ii. Self-check compliance
b. Kelsey- report on U of M logo
i. We will probably have to keep the driven to discover logo (is a good logo)
ii. Still wanting to keep our individuality to some extent
iii. In spring there will be a task group for this
c. Kelsey- office of who is driving with who is going to be in the office
i. Will be leaving by 645- reservations at 7pm
14. Adjournment
a. Motioned by Jason, seconded by molly
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Presidential Blog
November 10, 2011
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This has been a fantastic year thus far in Student Association. We have a young, excited, and passionate group of members on our team that have started looking into initiatives in a wide variety of areas. To preface this message I would like to thank everyone in Student Association as well as the numerous organizations, departments, and administrative offices who have helped us thus far and It is my hope that these efforts will continue. We began this year on a different note than in previous years. The committees were given more autonomy to establish initiatives of their own that they felt followed a list of five overarching themes that SA would like to accomplish this coming year. The initiatives chosen would act like small stepping stones to the larger idea that we would like to see implemented. We decided upon increasing student engagement with an emphasis on repairing relationships with the Multicultural Center, increase transparency, increase sustainability, increase student involvement with the community, and effectively solve student concerns and issues.
The committees have been keeping busy with initiatives and programs. He Rules and Elections Committee have been updating the bylaws and constitution incrementally resolving any internal issues SA may be facing. The Student Legislative Coalition’s main goal this year is to increase awareness to students and have done so by displaying literature regarding how much tuition dollars have increased in the last 50 years. They currently have three students sitting on the sub-committee of the Higher Education Small Area Plan which is looking into a possible Duluth Dinkytown, and has been in contact with the Director of External Affairs regarding lobbying efforts for the new American Indian Learning and Resource Center. The SLC will be participating in the annual “Support the U Day” at the State Capitol in St. Paul. Their goal is to have 75 students attend this year. Their final initiative for the year is a Northern Lights express, a high speed rail connecting Duluth to the Twin Cities. Academic Affairs has been looking heavily into academic advising and how to address those problems. They have also been working with Jeff Romano regarding the Textbook Rental Program and less expensive options for students regarding textbook prices. Academic Affairs is continuing it’s work with the Online Course Guide Drive and hopes to increase the percentage of departments on campus taking advantage of it. Finally they are teaming up with the “How Did You Come To Be Here?” campaign and implementing a survey of cultural education on campus and then using it to help put on a White Privilege Retreat in cooperation with Danny Frank in FYE. Student Affairs has been working with the Dining Center on focus groups regarding food quality and bag lunch options. They have also been working with Karen Stromme from Athletics to find a way to increase attendance at sporting events other than Football and Hockey as well as increase school pride. Public Relations has two main goals this year of increasing the social media presence of SA and increasing the general knowledge about our organization. They just finished the video of Bulldog Welcome Week and are working on the “Meet Your Representative” campaign which will interview each one of our members. They are also responsible for sending out bi-weekly Statesman articles. The Fund Allocation Committee has completed it’s work of funding over 90 student groups with $32,000 dollars. Marketing and Communications has been working with Student Affairs on the focus groups for the DC as well as helping PR with the editing of the Bulldog Welcome Week video. They have been busy creating surveys for the numerous committees to help aid in their initiatives specifically a survey for incoming freshmen and a textbook survey for Academic Affairs. Campus Outreach completed a successful Leadership Assembly and has instituted the SA Mentorship Program where each member acts as a mentor for three to four student groups on campus and helps them with any concerns they may have. Better Neighbors has completed the first Annual Fall cleanup with around 45 people in attendance, and has been working on Renter’s Rights Panels as well as planning for Spring Cleanup. Bulldog Taxi is still going strong now that it is 24/7/365 and has over 2775 students registered for the Program!
These committees have done outstanding work and I look forward to seeing how these initiatives are resolved in the coming semester! If you have any questions regarding anything that SA is working on or would like to suggest an initiative please stop into the office (KSC 115) or leave a comment on the Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Hannah Mumm
Student Association President
Mumm0032@d.umn.edu
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Executive Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2011
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EXEC Agenda
11-8-2011 5pm
KSC 264
1. Call to Order
2. Presidential Report
a. Nov 3-5th ACUI Conference
i. Covered a lot of student affairs- as a profession
ii. “You are all not a staff, a staff is an infection. You are a team!”
1. We are a team and thanks for being more respectful
iii. 3 key note speakers
1. You need passion to do anything in life, especially as a leader
iv. Transition from friendship role to supervisor
1. Thought this was a relatable thing with SA and her job
2. She will keep us accountable
3. Also means that personal things will sometimes need to stay out of the office
a. Asking for all of us to do this!
v. Pat kenon won an award- congratulate him when you see him
b. Pres Blog
i. Still working on it
ii. Has been started but not finished yet
iii. Goal to be done and on the website by Thursday
iv. Will send the info to molly- to do her report
c. Polar Plunge/ Woodland signs
i. Reiterating- if interested please email me
d. Student Rep for New Dining Center Director Search
i. If you are interested email Hannah and let her know
e. Night-walk
i. Has been talking with lucy cragness to set this up
ii. Will be happening soon
iii. Will be a mandatory event- possibly for all of congress, but for sure exec
f. Ally Training
i. Thanks for putting in the time and effort
ii. TJ emailed us in response to Angie and Danny’s invite
1. If we want to talk to them about some of the things we wrote about of notice around campus please come and talk to them
g. Email to Dean of LSBE
i. Still irritated about the professors behavior
ii. Don’t forget to add that she interrupted us multiple times and the clapping from the students
h. If you sit on campus committees
i. More for non-exec members
ii. Possibly do reports at congress
3. Executive Reports
a. Academic Affairs
i. Nice meeting last Thursday
ii. Need to get in contact with Alex A.
iii. Library survey ideas are coming along
1. online printing program- get the info out about it
iv. Textbook rentals
v. SPAT- wants travis to come to one of their meetings soon
b. Student Affairs
i. Yell-like-hell this week
1. So far today has been a success
2. Please make sure that you guys take the sheets that are in your mailbox and bring it to just one class- its only 20 sheets
ii. Food quality
1. Food group quality meeting today
2. Dc pricing- nov. 17th
3. Dinning dollars- 50 cents off meals plus no tax
iii. Parking
1. Kimmy meeting with Cheryl Love this Friday
iv. Fan fare
1. Penny wars is actually not this week
2. Meeting tonight about this…
v. Winter charity event
1. Hoping to get it started in the first few weeks of December
2. If you have any ideas please let TJ know!
3. Tweed Art foundation
c. Admin and Finance
i. Budgets- actually gave the amounts each group has left
1. If you are interested in knowing what the exact amounts are contact Zack
2. If you get food from specific places- please keep track of who is at the meeting and who eats the food
3. Be reasonable
ii. Mayor don ness
1. Went well even with the lack of sa presence
iii. Middle of December is when stipend checks will be in
d. Freshman president
i. Figuring out how to coordinate her meeting with SLC
ii. Possibly going to ask our opinions at the dinner on Thursday
iii. Freshman pride I probably their main focus
1. Bringing the dorms together
a. Possibly like a freshman Olympics
e. Board of Regent
i. Working on her report right now
1. If you want to see it I can show it to you
f. Public Relations
i. Encourage everyone to look on facebook
1. Video of welcome week is now added
2. Also an interview with zack and mayor ness is online
ii. Hockey game taping?
1. Waiting to hear if we will be at the guys or girls game
iii. Night walk
1. Will be at this event
iv. Yell like hell posters
1. Finally printed and put up
v. Fye website
1. Video from welcome week will be put on the website
vi. Possibly getting a TV for the office window- to project to people who pass by what we are doing
g. Rules and Elections
i. Meeting yesterday
1. Deciding about whether to change the number of rep at larges for next year
a. Possibly going back to population
2. Done with article 7
3. Conduct committee
a. 2 weeks there will be a resolution
h. Campus Outreach
i. Most of the emails have been sent to groups
ii. Documents will be up by Thursday with information for groups
iii. Possibly a get together of group leaders for next semester
1. Possibly working on a fundraiser together
i. Senate
i. No meeting this month
ii. Completely dissatisfied with what’s going on
1. Started coordination committee- Nov. 29th @ 8pm
2. Been seeing a lack of motivation and involvement with our senators
j. Bulldog Taxi
i. People used the taxi service this weekend
ii. Were at 2775 registered this year so far
k. Better Neighbors
i. Meeting yesterday – went well
ii. Fall clean up (first time)
1. 45 people showed up
2. 5 student association members
3. Collected 70 bags of trash
iii. Training with FL advisors
1. To learn how to teach freshman about moving out into the real world
2. Will be doing this in early January
l. Student Legislative Coalition
i. If you haven’t gone out to vote please do so!
ii. Capital committee luncheon tomorrow
1. We get to make our case for the AILRC
iii. Meeting with betty about the post card campaign
1. Will be going over timeframe for the post cards
a. There will be a drawing for 2 students to go to a hockey game in the Chancellor’s box
2. Asking for SA support
iv. LCP
1. Books are in
2. Linda Krug is the speaker tonight
v. MSLC Charter on Thursday
m. MAC
i. Focus group today
1. Doctor San Deep was there
2. 4 different foods were tasted
3. A lot of feed back
4. When Tim showed up not many people wanted to speak about their opnions
5. Report on this will be on google doc soon
ii. Text book survey
1. 5-9 days of waiting
2. Implementation process needs to be decided from AA
3. Possibly use freshman seminars class- probably not for this year
iii. Yell like hell
1. Will categorize the concerns
iv. Looking for 2 people to take spots left open in MAC
n. Chief of Staff
i. Office posters moved
ii. If we run out of something PLEASE PLACE A NOTE ON MY DESK
iii. If you take something from the black cabinet or the main desk please put it back
o. Systems Admin
i. Apologizes that the photos are not on the website yet, his hard drive crashed and they were on there
1. Kevin still has them so he will get them from him soon and put them up
p. Graphic Designer
i. Not there- no report
q. Chair of Congress
i. Not there- no report
4. Open Announcements
a. Molly- thinks it is great that we attend SA sponsored events but if we
b. Ava- did an interview with a member from Youth of Civilization
i. If we find a need for this that would be cool
ii. Talk to Hannah about it if we use it for something
c. Hannah left a binder for campus change team
i. We need one member to sit on this committee
ii. Let our committees know
5. Adjourn
a. Zack motioned, ava seconded.
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Congress Minutes
November 6, 2011
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UMD Student Association
*KPLZ 312*
November 3, 2011
1. Call to Order at 5:00 PM
2. Guest Introductions
a. Dr. Lisa Erwin
i. Spoke about how various departments have combined into Student Life.
ii. 3 open positions (1 student) on committee for dining service director search committee.
1. Looking for people who are well versed in the dining services and knows the ins and outs.
2. Randy Hanson (run university farm) and Susanna Woodward are both on this committee.
3. Susanna chairs the committee.
iii. Another position being created is an Associate Vice Chancellor search committee
1. Will be bringing that committee to congress for members.
iv. University is looking inward and outward for hiring someone for both positions.
3. Roll Call – Brittany Nystrom
4. Approval of the Minutes
a. Approved
5. Approval of Agenda
a. Approved
6. Executive Reports
a. Academic Affairs – Travis Lindberg
i. AA meeting tonight.
ii. None next weekend due to Travis’ brothers wedding.
iii. Check your email for the email from Travis on the student leader survey
1. Those who participate in the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a 25$ gift card.
b. Student Affairs – TJ Kiewatt
i. Yell-like-hell
1. Next week Tuesday-Thursday
2. Facebook event has been made post on your Facebook and add friends to the list.
ii. Food quality
1. Go get DC lunch on November 17th
a. Use your Dining Dollars to get 50 cents off your meal and it is tax-free.
iii. Penny Drive with the Student athletics advisory committee for our winter charity event.
1. November 7-11 and 14-18.
c. Admin and Finance –Zach Filipovich
i. Mayor Ness forum went well despite SA lack of support.
1. Questions went for the entire hour.
2. All answers were written down
a. Contact Zach if you would like to see those.
ii. Student Group Checks
1. Checks have been written and are ready for pick-up at Lauras desk
2. If you know anyone who hasn’t claimed let them know where to go.
3. Sign being made to direct them to Lauras desk.
d. Rep to Regents – Molly Tomfohrde
i. Master plan facilities meeting
1. Looking for one more student position to sit on the committee.
2. Come see Molly if you are interested in details.
ii. Master plan committee wants more student input and wanting to see some input from yell-like-hell to pertain to this committee.
e. Freshmen President – Ava Heinrich
i. Freshman committee times will be changed due to conflict with SLC meeting time.
f. Systems Administrator—Alex Carnes
i. No Report
g. Student Legislative Coalition – Jason Reid
i. First official SLC meeting this week.
1. A lot of info covered at the meeting.
ii. MSLC charter will be brought to congress next week instead of this week due to a few conflicts and they want as much input as possible.
iii. Jason will be making Ness answers available to SA members.
iv. Postcard campaign will be going out for the American Indian Learning Center next week.
v. Vote next Tuesday in the city council elections.
h. Presidential Report – Hannah Mumm
i. Hannah is at the ACUI meeting and will have a full report next week.
ii. Random fact of the week: European doctors in 1557 prescribed smoking as a cure for bad breath/cancer!
iii. Have a great weekend <3 Hannah
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Director Reports
a. Public Relations – Kevin Wehber
i. Meet your representative
1. Will be coming up and will be getting people to participate.
ii. The bulldog welcome week video
1. Will be coming to congress next week.
iii. SA will be getting buttons.
b. Better Neighbors – Alex Aschenbrenner
i. Fall clean up this Saturday from 11-1
1. Meeting in Solon Campus Center.
ii. Renter forum and education coming up.
c. Bulldog Taxi – Andy Blackwell
i. Apply to SSF.
ii. If anyone is interested in being bulldog taxi director talk to Andy and he can start training you on the position (this does not guarantee you the position)
d. Campus Outreach – Taylor Glynn
i. Student Group Emails
1. Only 15 have emailed their groups.
2. Email your groups by Friday.
3. Will be sharing FAQ’s from groups.
e. Rules and Elections – Matthew Weber
i. No bylaws this week due to Matts birthday.
1. Coming in 2 weeks because MSLC charter is next week and doesn’t want to cut into their time.
ii. R&E will have a meeting this week
1. All are welcome (Mondays at 6)
iii. There is a new committee being formed (misconduct committee)
1. If you want more info talk to Matt.
iv. After the new committee coming to congress bylaws, bylaws, and more bylaws!
f. Senate – Harrison Defries
i. No university senate/student senate meeting in November.
ii. 8pm on Tuesday for training on protocol for going to the U of M.
g. M.A.C. – Sean Finn
i. Food Quality Stuff
1. Focus group next Tuesday November 8th 2-3pm.
a. Emails have been sent to participants.
2. Let Sean know via email if you are interested in helping with food quality.
3. Dining Dollars event coming up (Nov. 17)
a. The reason for doing the discount day at the DC is to make it more accessible to all students.
ii. MAC will be gathering results from Yell-Like-Hell.
10. Professional Student Personnel Reports
a. Chief of Staff – Brittany Nystrom
i. If you have not received a binder yet please email me
ii. If you are not receiving the minutes from congress please leave me a now on my desk.
b. Graphic Designer — Tyler Schumann
i. No report
11. Balla Award
a. From Maddie to Taylor for all her hard work on the student group advocates.
12. Advisors Minute
a. No report
13. Open Announcements
a. Blackwoods SA outing for dinner next Thursday at 7pm after all committee meetings
b. Go to the planetarium show on Friday.
c. 3 open positions for tabling
d. Bug opens tonight and it is pay what you can tonight and is available for the next 3 weekends
e. Let Taylor know if you want to add anything SA related to go into the bi-weekly Statesman article.
14. Adjournment
a. Motioned by TJ seconded by Travis
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