Minutes of the
STUDENT ASSOCIATION SENATE
OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
24 February 2012
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The meeting was called to order by Speaker James Zanayed at 6:06 p.m. in the Clara Sperling Skyroom of
the Holmes Student Center. Chad Harris conducted a roll call of Senators. All members were present
except; Senator Goldman, Senator Hannan, Senator Alford, Senator Scritchlow, Senator Theodore. With
a quorum present, the meeting proceeded. Senator Brady led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEETING AND AGENDA APPROVAL
Speaker Zanayed motions to approve last meetings minutes. Speaker Zanayed motions to move agenda
items B, C, D, E, and F from new business to old business and to pass the items as consent agenda.
Motion passes.
SPEAKER’S REPORT
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Meeting with all the medical amnesty policy players tomorrow to really get things moving
forward
Director of Recreation Sandy Carlisle gave a presentation on the poor standard of our campus
Recreation.
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COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Chairman Birk, University Services
Textbook prices getting raised due to inflation rates, at an increased peace, see Chairman Birk to get
involved with legislation
Jack Tinberg, Greek Life
Working on Amnesty Policy, Shawn Hannan is our point person.
EXECUTIVE BRANCH REPORT(S)
Nick Bender, Director of Governmental Affairs
 Textbook price legislation is in the state senate
 Textbook tax exemption possibilities
 MAP Task Force funds are getting cut
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Spoke to Lt. Governer in regards to enrollment in higher education
Office hours 8-1 Friday
Daihee Cho, Director of Student Life
 WIFi Issues in the Holmes Student Center Basement
 Library funding issues
 IBHE meeting, went on a Library tour, open 24/7 Monday-Friday at UIC
 MAP Grant, brainstorming ways to target students more efficiently
OLD BUSINESS
SAR 44046: A Resolution to appoint Timothy Vose
 Motion to Postponed
 Motion Passes
SAR 44048: A Resolution to appoint Rebecca Clark to Legislative Director
 Rebecca Clark speaks on her own behalf
 Resolution passes 7:03
 Senator takes Oath of Office
SAB 44049: A Resolution to appoint Chloe Pooler to Director of Community Service
 Chloe Pooler speaks on her own behalf
 Resolution passes at 7:07
 Senator takes Oath of Office
SAB 44050: A Resolution to appoint Tom Dowling
 Tom Dowling speaks on her own behalf
 Resolution passes at 7:11
 Senator takes Oath of Office
SAB 44038: A Bill to approve Women’s Volleyball Club
 The President of the organization speaks on the groups behalf
 Bill passes at 7:15
SAB 44039: A Bill to approve NIU Figure Skating
 The President of the organization speaks on the groups behalf
 Bill passes at 7:15
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Speaker Zanayed requested a motion to adjourn. Motion is made by Senator Johnson. Seconded by
Senator Clark. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:45p.m.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY
Chad A. Harris, Clerk of the Senate & Special Assistant to the Speaker.
EXECUTIVE ALLOCATION INFORMATION