OSA Senate Agenda
November 10, 2015 at 4:45 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 221
I.
II.
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call –
III.
Open Forum -
IV.
Approval of the Agenda -
V.
Approval of the Minutes –
VI.
Club/Org registration –
SS 15-030
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate gives recognition and voting privileges to those
Organizations with “Assembly” after their names:
1. Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Club (URECA!),
Assembly
Sponsored by: Austyn Boothe, Speaker of Assembly
VII.
VIII.
Guest Speakers –
a. Marty Strand, Assistant Director for Dining Operations
b. Anne Milkovich, Chief Information Officer
Officer Reports –
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
IX.
OSA Directors and Ambassadors –
OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu) –
OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) OSA Academic Liaison – (Rotating members of Senate for Academic Staff - ) Speaker Pro-Tempore – (Maria - osaspeakerpt@uwosh.edu) Speaker of the Assembly – (Austyn – osaspeaker@uwosh.edu) Vice President Pro-Tempore – (Zachary – osavppt@uwosh.edu) Vice President – (Graham – osavp@uwosh.edu) –
President – (Jordan - osapres@uwosh.edu) –
Presidential Appointments –
SS 15-031
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate approves the following Presidential appointment:
1. Katheryn Bermann, OSA Senator, College of Letters and Science
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA president
OSA 15-071
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Karee Orrick, Segregated Fees Committee, Christopher Totten, Devin
Matznick, alternates, Segregated Fees Committee
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
X.
Unfinished Business –
OSA 15-067
WHEREAS, The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has made a commitment to fostering
inclusivity towards all students; and
WHEREAS, There is currently one bathroom in Reeve Memorial Union usable by individuals
are gender non-conforming and or transgender or do not feel comfortable with using restrooms
that are designated as men or women’s restrooms and presents an uncomfortable environment for
individuals. The restrooms that are located in Reeve Memorial Union rooms 232 and 234 are
designated as men and women restrooms experiences very little traffic; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the aforementioned restrooms in Reeve Memorial Union be
designated as gender-neutral restrooms that will demonstrate the University’s commitment to be
a welcoming and inclusive environment;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED The Oshkosh Student Association considers passage of this
resolution through the Assembly and Senate;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, Upon passage of this resolution be transmitted to the following
individuals, Dr. Andrew Leavitt, Chancellor, Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor for Student
Affairs, Randy Hedge, Director, Reeve Memorial Union
Sponsored by: Reginald Parson, OSA Chief of Staff, and Devin Matznick, OSA Assembly
Representative for Circle K
OSA 15-070
WHEREAS Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5) gives the responsibility to university student
associations to review and offer recommendations for the policies concerning student life,
services and interests; and
WHEREAS The Oshkosh Student Association adopted OSA 13-030 in academic year 20132014, bringing to light the financial situation of the Advance-Titan and providing specific
recommendations to address their budgeting practices; and
WHEREAS in Fall of 2009 the Advance-Titan had a reserve balance of $26,459.07, and now in
Fall of 2015 a negative balance of $75,129.85, resulting in a net difference of $101,588.92 in 6
years; and
WHEREAS since Fall of 2009 Dr. Vincent Filak has served as the Faculty Advisor for the
Advance-Titan, entrusted with responsibilities that include the oversight of the budget; and
WHEREAS the students of the Advance-Titan deserve an advisor with fiscally responsible
budgeting practices.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Oshkosh Student Association encourages the university
administration to ask for the resignation of Dr. Filak as Advisor of the Advance Titan, for this
would allow the organization to restructure and seek a new direction to establish a stronger
organizational and financial future; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oshkosh Student Association knows that the resignation
relies on Dr. Filak, but encourages the university administration to not renew the advisor contract
if Dr. Filak refuses to resign; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Oshkosh Student Association strongly disapproves of the
consideration by the university administration to forgive the Advance- Titan debt incurred, for it
would set a precedent that the university must continue to follow with all student clubs and
organizations; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED upon passage of the resolution a copy of resolution shall be
transmitted to the following; Dr. Andrew Leavitt, Chancellor, Dr. Lane Earns, Provost and Vice
Chancellor, Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Jean Kwaterski, Assistant to
the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Vince Filak, Advisor- Advance Titan.
Sponsored by: Graham Sparks, OSA Vice President, Reginald Parson, OSA Chief of Staff
XI.
New Business –
OSA 15-072
WHEREAS, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Association is given the task to represent
the interests of the student body;
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Legislature is proposing legislation that if passed will allow
concealed carry weapons in public university buildings in Wisconsin, and;
WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is devoted to the safety and wellbeing of the
student body, and;
WHEREAS, evidence does not support the idea that legally held firearms within a given area
provide a greater amount of safety, and;
WHEREAS, if enacted, legislation allowing concealed carry in campus buildings would further
compromise student safety and wellbeing;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reject the ability
of any individual to carry concealed firearms, tasers, knives, and club within university
buildings, dormitories, and academic, recreational, and managerial facilities;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Association
declare their stance that concealed weapons such as firearms, tasers, knives and clubs have no
place in the classroom, are disruptive to the learning environment, and are not conducive to a
safe and productive learning institution;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, upon
passage of the resolution a copy of resolution shall be
transmitted to the following; Dr. Andrew Leavitt, Chancellor, Dr. Lane Earns, Provost and Vice
Chancellor, Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Jean Kwaterski, Assistant to
the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Sponsored by: Brandon Colligan, OSA Senator; Grayson Bourke, OSA Legislative
Ambassador; Alexander Novak, OSA Senator; Bryan Carter, OSA Senator; Christopher Totten,
Treasurer and OSA Representative of Chemistry Club
OSA 15-073
WHEREAS Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5) gives the responsibility to university student
associations to review and offer recommendations for the policies concerning student life,
services and interests; and
WHEREAS The Oshkosh Student Association recognizes that the Basic Meal Plan and the
Deluxe Meal Plan offered by University Dining are not favored by the student body due to the
time restrictions for meal purchases; and
WHEREAS UW Eau Clare and UW La Crosse have unlimited access meal plans which are more
cost effective than the UW Oshkosh’s Basic Meal Plan and Deluxe Meal Plan; and
WHEREAS An unlimited meal plan option would remove the pressure for students to eat more
food in one sitting, resulting in a more healthy campus dining atmosphere.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oshkosh Student Association encourages the
university administration to develop an unlimited access meal plan option to best address the
needs and wants of the student body; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED upon passage of the resolution a copy of resolution shall be
transmitted to the following; Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Jean
Kwaterski, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Randy Hedge, Director of
University Dining, and Marty Strand, Assistant Director of University Dining.
Sponsored by: Zachary Dunton, Vice President Pro Tempore
XII.
Committee Reports –
XIII.
Discussion –
a. Lobby Training
XIV.
XV.
Announcements –
a. OSA, your student government, wants to hear your ideas and opinions. If you
have any suggestions or concerns about the campus please attend the meeting on
Wednesday, November 18th at 4 pm in Reeve, Room 213. A representative from
OSA will be there to listen to your ideas and concerns and bring them back to
OSA to discuss.
Adjourn -