OSA Senate Agenda
November 3, 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.
Guest Speakers –
a. Dr. Karl Loewenstein – Faculty Senate President
b. Ben Stepanek
c. Attorney Erik Forsgren – Attorney Student Legal Services
VII.
Officer Reports –
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
VIII.
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 –
OSA 15-069
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Alexander Novak, Sherine Johnson, Isaiah Grey, Karee Orrick,
Shakura Salahaladyn, Oshkosh Student Association Marketing
Committee
2. Nick Horswill, Differential Tuition Finance Committee
3. Brandon Colligan, Academic Policies Committee
4. Brenda Peterson, Chancellor’s Study Group for IT
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
SS 15-027
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate gives recognition and voting privileges to those
Organizations with “Assembly” after their names:
1. UWO Sociology Club, Assembly
Sponsored by: Austyn Boothe, Speaker of Assembly
SS 15-028
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate gives recognition and voting privileges to those
Organizations with “Assembly” after their names:
1. UW Oshkosh Humane Society Club, Assembly
Sponsored by: Austyn Boothe, Speaker of Assembly
SS 15-029
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate gives recognition and voting privileges to those
Organizations with “Assembly” after their names:
1. Millennials Club
Sponsored by: Austyn Boothe, Speaker of Assembly
IX.
Unfinished Business –
OSA 15-065
BE IT RESOLVED, that the OSA approves the New UW Oshkosh Joint Resolution on Shared
Governance.
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
OSA 15-068
BE IT RESOLVED, that the OSA approves the formation and charge of the Conference on
Shared Governance.
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
OSA 15-066
BE IT RESOLVED, that the OSA approves the Oshkosh Student Association Office
Computer/Printing Usage Policy Governance.
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
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
X.
New Business –
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 2008 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 7
years; and
WHEREAS since Fall of 2008 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 their 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.
XII.
Committee Reports –
Discussion –
a. OSA Mission Statement
XIII.
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 number). A representative
from OSA will be there to listen to your ideas and concerns and bring them back
to OSA to discuss.
XIV.
Adjourn -