OSA Senate Minutes
November 10, 2015 at 4:45 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 221
I.
II.
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance at 4:47 PM
Roll Call –
College of Letters and Science (12)
Bryan Carter – Present
Zachary Dunton – Present
Brandon Colligan - Present
Andrew Sprung – Present
Margot Elliott – Present
Wesley Lodel – Present
Alevander Novak – Present
Karree Orrick – Present
Katheryn Bermann - New
III.
Open Forum - none
IV.
Approval of the Agenda - approved
V.
Approval of the Minutes – approved
VI.
Education & Human Services (5)
Rachel Adams - Absent
Nursing (3)
Sherine Johnson – Present
College of Business (5)
Alexander McCarville – Present
Jared Schadrie – Present
Goodwill Obieze – Present
Jacob Stuebs - Present
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Orrick, 2nd by Lodel
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/10/15)
VII.
Guest Speakers –
a. Marty Strand, Assistant Director for Dining Operations – active summer and into
the fall, last fall gather info three studies zip code analysis, food choices, hired
outside consultant to analysis top three Mexican, Italian and Asian flavors.
Wholly Habaneros will be where Titan Taco is, Titan Taco where Pizza Hut is
and Pizza Hut in Scotty’s drawings, purchasing would loss pizza hut. Polk
Library small option not open up all day or night there will be vending machines
added, coffee bean grinder added next semester. There will be a new coffee
house in what was Clow in between the two building nice advantage grab and go
snacks bakery, and coffee. Blackhawk – preview freshman, consultant in this
summer and needs renovation building is boring and need to keep it up to date for
14 years table and chairs at end of life, students suggest different themes, one
theme is titans, sports, we are the Titans, Art and show off adding student art.
Schettle: thank you for coming to assembly and Wholly Habaneros, how will it
affect meal plans on the weekend? Answer: price point will be low enough but
we will have to adjust a few things that the hit the meal plans to pick up those.
Fowler: Do we have any say on where they get their product from? No, very
good job to keep as local as they can. Humanly raised chicken. Colligan: heavy
emphasis on own brand: there are advances flexibility, keep in house,
commission Sodexo. Orrick, renovated anything with the food at all annually few
changes over the summer. Johnson: Machine in Polk library what will the prices
be? Answer: We do have some control over the prices in those machines, snack
prices the same don’t have a coffee machine price worked out yet with the
canteen. Johnson: Had problem with her chicken at B&G and will not go back.
Answer: New cook and should try it again, if any issues email: food@uwosh.edu
and all the managers will receive the email on their phones. Bourke: Is Star
Ginger a no go for sure: it won’t happen for that location. Valenta: past
weekend went to a conference and would be able to help make Blackhawk more
inclusive and welcoming to all so if need help with inclusivity for renovation
please contact her. Scheller: after she emailed food@uwosh.edu about the coffee
problem it was fixed so thank you. Sparks: Name coffee house stay away from
Clow, the Cove
b. Anne Milkovich, Chief Information Officer – Chancellor Study Group charge to
review and implement IT structure. The group is now expanding to the shared
governance groups for options and recommendations. The recommendations
from these groups will be drafted on December 9 and circulate all the drafts to the
Leadership Council. Looking to centralize IT and user support systems people
helping you do stuff, help for students to find in Dempsey hall need to put help
where the students are and not hidden away. Students should not have to try and
figure out whom to ask for help just contact on centralized location and receive
the help they need. Dunton: How do the assistants at the computer labs tie into
all of that? Answer: Labs assistants will be trained to answer deeper questions.
Bourke: IT has done an excellent job listening to the students WiFi improved.
Answer: Yes, thank you there was a major push over the summer. VPPT Yield to
Petra – distraction units and unique student needs as it relates to students talk
about this model going to ensure the service will be ID cards access residence hall
internet, portal, 24 7 that need to be maintained the student help desk not good
time, residence life needed them to respond quickly. Sprung: Life cycle and the
effect on individual depts. Answer: That will affect certain areas, there will be a
problem some labs not getting updated as frequently as others, group working on
life cycle model and setting a standard if past warranty drain resources all the
systems reasonable lab not duct tape but replace if past life cycle model schedule.
Lodel: What are the requirements for student workers? Answer: Career path
looks great for people in IT, at this time $8.00 an hour but looking to increase.
Lodel: Great idea bring on the work force and give experience to get jobs getting
experience here, team management and treating them like staff
VIII.
Officer Reports –
a. OSA Directors and Ambassadors – Bourke: met with Gordon Hintz a few weeks
ago and have a discussion with him on education in WI. Republican Debate
tonight. Nov 18 MEC Holidays around the world the room is not set.
b. OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu) – no report
c. OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) – no report
d. OSA Academic Liaison – (Rotating members of Senate for Academic Staff - ) –
no report
e. Speaker Pro-Tempore – (Maria - osaspeakerpt@uwosh.edu) – no report
f. Speaker of the Assembly – (Austyn – osaspeaker@uwosh.edu) – no report
g. Vice President Pro-Tempore – (Zachary – osavppt@uwosh.edu) – great job filling
committees, financial committees are full. New senators should contact Zach to
be appointed to meetings.
h. Vice President – (Graham – osavp@uwosh.edu) – TedX this Friday Nov 13 10:45
AM – Reeve 207, informal SAGE 1014 Dr. An American Star increased
i. President – (Jordan - osapres@uwosh.edu) – Lobby Day this Thursday Lobel
Sparks, Dunton, Boothe, and Novak. Hanson Higher Ed Senate Bill 363
concealed carry – public safety water down billed we will take a closer look at it
listened to constitutes of Wisconsin. OSA budget is $267,000 looking to cut the
budget to 260,000. The idea of OSA organization structure in the system is
frustrating and seeing in news report why is OSA doing this? The setup of OSA
reflects the United States system, OSA is not a student club/org but a governance
body.
IX.
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor, Orrick, 2nd by Stuebs
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, one abstention (11/10/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Stuebs, 2nd by Goodwill
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Schadrie, 2nd by Dunton
Berge: OSA Assembly changed to all gender and family restrooms
Lodel: want to be sure that it is not perceived that OSA does not support all gender
bathrooms but rather that the two bathrooms in the second Whereas cannot be changed
according to a certain number of men’s and women’s bathrooms needed in the building,
Vote, Motion fails 13 opposed, one abstention
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
Dispense, Carter objected
Motion to move to floor Orrick 2nd by Lodel
Goodwill: Ask that we do no not pass as we did not hear Advance- Titan side of it and not
enough information from both sides and we have not heard from the advisor. Elliot: Is
there any one to replace Dr. Filak? Chief of Staff, vote of no confidence, system has a vote
of no confidence will stay in the position just asking to remove as an advisor. An
organization in the private sector would fire someone that is not able to control a budget
and hold them accountable. Carter: This resolution has been on the agenda for two weeks
and I have been attending assembly, the student reps from the A-T are there and do not say
anything. Sprung: Chancellor Leavitt stated he does not plan to carry through the
recommendation of OSA. OSA Assembly voted on this yesterday with the same
information that OSA Senate has been given and passed it, A-T students spoke and Jamie
Ceman spoke during open forum at OSA Assembly and Assembly still passed it.
Lodel: We have to do what is best for the students and numbers don’t lie. Dr. Roter:
Point of Information; the Chancellor has not come out and said he does not approve of this
resolution.
Vote, passed placard, no objections, no abstentions (11/10/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Orrick, 2nd by Goodwill
Discussion: Carter: against listing lethal weapons in the resolution, carry a knife for
protection and as a tool. Carter: The fourth Whereas would want to see supporting
evidence that concealed carry would compromise student safety and wellbeing. Schadrie –
allow pepper spray in dorm rooms as it is not lethal, and with guns in dorms even if over 21
it could turn into a war zone. Colligan: included co-sponsors that did do research, the
potential scale of damage that could happen in a lecture hall is evidence of the fourth
Whereas, classroom stabbings do happen in classroom in the United States and abroad.
Schettle: with all due respect feel this resolution is a little misguided, it is not addressing the
elephant in the room, everything is banned at this time on campus, and the resolution
should be addressing the legislation. Vice President Sparks spoke to USRH concealed carry
with resolution in consideration to USRH, did not want any residence halls to have
concealed carry in them. Lodel: Second amendment it is their property, they have the
right to do. Schettle: this is going to be awkward, I have nothing against the Second
amendment but he would plan to veto this resolution if it passes and a super majority will
be needed to supersede the veto, I believe people have the right to defend themselves.
Sprung: If a mass shooting do not need a gun a lethal weapon to defend themselves, pepper
spray not a guns. Dunton: To further on Senator Lodel’s point believe it may not make it
safer as criminals do not follow the law. Unlikely to heal from a gunshot rather than a
knife, no lethal weapons allowed on campus but something to give victims a chance to
defend themselves. Novak yield to Colligan. Colligan: This resolution was meant to be a
conversation piece, equal safety generalized for all and statics from the American Journal
of Medicine in regard to firearm related deaths.
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
Dispense
Motion to move to the floor Orrick, 2nd by Elliott
Discussion: Dunton: Meal plan change meant to reduce pressure and create less anxiety for
students on when they have to stop in Blawkhawk to pick up. Elliott: Would you be able to
go in and out of Blackhawk anytime? Answer: Yes, but have to eat in Blackhawk.
XII. Committee Reports –
Johnson, Orrick, Novak, Isiah Gray, and Shakura on the Marketing Committee working
on special Elections Dec 1 and Dec 2 there is an election and want to increase voter turnout
for this election. Sprung, Faculty Senate update – tried to convenience them not to be
worried about faculty and resolutions from OSA to fire them, this is just to remove Dr.
Filak as advisor of the A-T, not remove him from his faculty role. Sprung felt if they are
doing their job they would not have to worry about it. Parson: Conference for Shared
Governance next week and will discuss the situation with shared governance groups then.
XIII.
Discussion –
a. Lobby Training – will go over a topic every week since we are all leaving. But
basics for lobbying – Who wants to be told they are wrong? Stroke their ego.
XIV.
XV.
Announcements –
a. OSA Mission Statement: The Oshkosh Student Association (OSA) works
collectively toward ensuring a prosperous collegiate experience for each student
by representing, safeguarding and promoting the student’s interests and rights
throughout the pursuit of knowledge.
Adjourn – Motion to adjourn at 7:52 PM by Goodwill, 2nd by Carter, passed
placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/10/15)