SSR 2015-14
A Resolution for:
Support of Equal Opportunities for Multicultural Students
Sponsored by:
Senator Hofmeyer, Senator Massey, Senator Kaufman, and Senator
Applegate
First Reading:
November 4, 2015
Vote:
21-0-0
Speaker Action: ______________________________________________________________
Parker Bennett – Speaker
Date
WHEREAS: The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) represents the interests of the
student body at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI); and
RECOGNIZING: That an understanding and appreciation of society’s human diversity is an
essential component of an excellent education and a foundation for responsible citizenship; and
RECOGNIZING: That UNI should value, promote, and teach about diversity while fostering a
community of inclusivity and diversity; and
RECOGNIZING: That multicultural students deserve equal opportunities; and
FURTHER RECOGNIZING: That it is the role of Northern Iowa Student Government to
stand by the goals of increasing diversity on campus and making it a more inclusive environment
for all students, prospective or already attending, at UNI; and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED: That Northern Iowa Student Government expresses our
support and solidarity to students who have experienced discrimination on UNI’s campus, and
that the Northern Iowa Student Government is supportive of equal opportunities for multicultural
students; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That copies of this resolution be sent to Black Student Union,
Ethnic Student Promoters, Student Admission Ambassadors, Black Male Leaders Union, African
Union, International Student Promoters, International Student Association, Hispanic Latino
Student Union, Chinese Language and Culture Association, Saudi Students Club, Indian
Students Association, Multicultural Graduate Student Association, Multicultural Teaching
Alliance, Korean Language and Culture Club, Center for Multicultural Education, Refugee and
Immigrant Support and Empowerment, Turkish Students Association, UNI President Bill Ruud,
Dean of Students Leslie Williams, Vice President of Student Affairs Terrance Hogan, Provost
Jim Wohlpart, The UNI Diversity and Inclusion Council, and any other parties at the discretion
of the Speaker of the Senate.