RSC SENATE MINUTES 4/27/2013
Senate was held at 8 pm in Bush Memorial and convened at 9:12 pm on 3/3, with President Eytel residing, all
members of E-board and past President Kroder present, and 2/3 of student body members in attendance for a
quorum.

Next Senate is 4/7/2013 at 7 pm in Bush Memorial
o
o
o

Raffle at every meeting (must be present to win) and food at random meetings
 Congratulations to Sarah Goderie for winning this week's raffle!
Senate dates for Spring Semester 2013: April 7 and 21, and May
Revised RSC Student Government Constitution was also passed and is now in effec
Special Elections
o
o
Special Election packets are available in the student center and are due on April 7th no later
than 5pm
Positions available are:
 E-board:
 Inter-Campus Coordinator
 Public Safety Representative (2 positions available)
 Class 2014
 Co-President
 Vice President
 Secretary
 Alumnae Representative
 Class 2015
 Historian
 Song Leaders (2 positions available)
 Class 2016
 Treasurer
 Secretary
 Historian
o



Student Government Officers Studying Abroad
o
o
o
o
o

Song Leaders (2 positions available)
A concern was brought to E-board regarding a student government officer wishing to study
abroad
Due to the high demands of an officer position and need for constant communication, E-board
discussed the best options to keep any student in her elected office while allowing her to study
abroad if she wished
 On page 14 of the RSC Student Government Constitution, language mentions a pro tem
or a special election for any student wishing to study abroad
After extensive discussions amongst E-board and with the student who is immediately affected by
any decisions made, the idea of a co-president was decided upon
 A co-president would minimize miscommunication, allow for instant decision-making if
needed, and work with the current president as an equal leader to best organize events
for the class
Senate members were asked to vote upon the co-president idea as a trial for officers abroad,
after being able to ask questions and voice concerns
 Senate approved the motion to allow a co-president trial run
Class of 2014 is directly and immediately affected by this decision
Treasurer's Training
o
o
o
Treasurer Brady-Haskell will be holding a treasurer's training after Spring Break (date TBD) for all
class presidents and treasurers and all club treasurers
Topics to be covered include: how to request funds, deposit monies, and timeline required for
requisitions
If you have any questions, please contact Treasurer Brady-Haskel

Class Rings will be available for order
o
o
o

Old Sagefest Shirts
o
o
o
o



o
o
o
o
Schedule is now live for students to view for upcoming year
Tuesday of Spring Break, early warnings will be sent out
Advising begins March 18
Class scheduling will begin March 27 for Fall Athletes and April 1 for Seniors
o
o
o
New library guaranteed to be finished by Fall 2013
Website regarding construction updates is in progress to go online
Books can still be ordered via temporary library areas or online at library.sage.edu
o
Starting the week after Spring Break, Student Government E-board Members will host office
hours for students to voice concerns or request transactions
President Eytel - Wed 10 am - 11 am
VP Bazar - Wed 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Treasurer Brady-Haskell Wed 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Library Construct Update
E-board Office Hours
Meeting with MOSS Representative
o

There should be no parallel park next to the tree
If parked car owner will be ticketed
We have made a request for new tace lines
Upcoming events:
o

Carol Pett will be at the next Senate meeting to talk about lowering some of the bookstore
prices
Commuter's Parking Lot
o
o
o

E-board will be selling old SageFest shirts for $4 at the next Senate meeting
Money acquired from sales will be donated to the YWCA
Treasurer's Training will cover how to request funds, budgets, and more.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this training, please contact Treasurer Brady-Haskell
for more details.
2013-2014 Scheduling and Advising
o
o
o

Josten's is the new company students may order their class rings through at a cheaper cost
A Josten's Rep will be on campus on 4/23 from 11 am - 4 pm in Buchman and 4/24 from 4:30-7pm
in McKinstry
If you have already ordered and received your class ring through Herff Jones and have a problem
where an exchange is necessary, please contact President Eytel with your name and ring problem
and she will help you get in contact with the Herff Jones Rep via D.Baum
Bus Trip to Boston
 Event is April 13. Students will be meeting in front of wool house at 7:15am and will depart at
7:30am
 There is currently a waitlist and if enough people sign there might be another bus available
 Cost is $5/students, $10/guest for bus ride to/from Boston
 Each student may only bring 1 guest
Club Meetings, Information, and Events:
o
NADIE:


o
Verge
o
BLSA:
Eat and Greet Adopt a Native American Family in Need Fundraiser
 Josh Krajcik will be on campus at the end of April (Date TBD)
 Looking for volunteers to assist in event
 Contact NADIE representatives
Underground Railroad History Project
 Looking for volunteers to advertise conference in Apri

Walk a mile in their shoes April 22 Contact Sarah Israel for any information

Fashion Show rehearsal
o
 Friday, 3/29 at 6pm in the dance studio
Sagettes:
 Annual Fudgsicle Concert
 April 28 at 7 pm in Bush
 Free! Donations accepted!
Student Government Elected Members:
President: Lisa Eytel email: eytell@sage.edu
Vice President: Lud Bazar email: bazarl@sage.edu
SRA: Letycia Tillman email: tillml@sage.edu
Social Chair: TBA
Secretary: TBA
Treasurer: Lauren Brady-Haskell email: bradyl@sage.edu
CoRE: Jessie Pemberton email: pembej@sage.edu
Academic Chair: Ally Lund email: lunda@sage.edu
Public Safety Rep: TBA
Commuter Rep: TBA
Inter-Campus Coordinator: TBA
FCC: Rebecca Akins; Theresa Hotte email: akinsr@sage.edu; hottet@sage.edu
Student Government Advisor: Dean Mike Baumgardner
All student government members can be contacted through the above email or through the
Russell Sage Student Government email: rsceboard@sage.edu with any questions, comments, or
concerns.