OSA Senate Minutes
November 3, 2015 at 4:45 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 221
I.
II.
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance at 4:45 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
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
III.
Open Forum - none
IV.
Approval of the Agenda – Motion to add USA Today app under discussion line item
B by Carter, 2nd by Stuebs, no objections, no abstentions. Motion to add Meal Plans
under discussion line item C by Elliott, 2nd by Carter, no objections, no abstentions.
Motion to move SS 15-027, 15-028 and 15-029 before guest speakers, by Elliott, 2nd
by Carter, no objections, no abstentions. Motion to add TAB Program to discussion
line item D by McCarville, 2nd by Novak, no objections, no abstentions
V.
Approval of the Minutes – approved
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Carter, 2nd by Johnson
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Orrick, 2nd by Schadrie
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to the floor by Orrick, 2nd by Johnson
Discussion, meeting on Mondays at 6:30 – 7:30 PM in Reeve, 219
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
VI.
Guest Speakers –
a. Dr. Karl Loewenstein – Faculty Senate President – new era, the law has changed
and weakened Senate legally best way is to work together, oversee the quality
education and work on as a faculty senate how do we make this university better,
communicating, working together, our campus in regard to collaboration is much
stronger than other UW system campuses, does not matter what happens in
Madison our Chancellor agrees with shared governance, President Schettle, thank
you true privilege, more collaboration, keep talking to each other
b. Ben Stepanek – City of Oshkosh Rental Registry Program, mandatory inspections
live off campus the houses may not be up to good standards, two biggest groups
rented to are students and the elderly. Changes need to be made to update
transgender, gender and race rental rights as they are not in compliance with state
law fair housing code. Open dialogue the next two topics. Presentation given on a
Social Host ordinance this is not a proposed ordinance but the city wanted OSA
input on it fine for providing a location to drink. The fine would be $1,400 to
1,500. City wants to open up and get student feedback on these issues. Novak:
would city council work closely with the UP and City of Oshkosh Police on
concealed carry if the bill passes? Answer: cannot speak on behalf of the police
dept but assuming a former stance has not been taken but nothing positive on the
bill has been said. The bill is sitting on Senator Hanson is sitting in Senator
Hanson’s office but will be watered down and not leave committee in the original
form. Schettle: thank you, VP Sparks and I informed of the rental registry
program about a year and a half ago, how will the city provide push back, some
landlords are very helpful and want to help the city wants to make sure that
everyone has to, the cost aspect how is their cost of these updates going to be
covered. Answer: Will most likely effect rent. Answer: yes rent would most
likely go up. Colligan: A fine does that go to the landlord or the renter? Answer:
Other communities’ fine to the tenants but the landlord is notified? Colligan: Is
the $1,400 per property or per tenant? Answer: most likely per property
c. Attorney Erik Forsgren – Attorney Student Legal Services
Here for 36 years, supportive of it and see cannot represent every student that sees
him but can make it easier for the student to focus on education. Attorney is Able
to advice on Civil and criminal cases, underage drinking to divorce. Bourke,
Social host ordinance or are you not? Answer: Like to see how it is written,
would advise not to bring the party home from Kelly’s and know your roommates
as all renters would most likely be responsible for fine. Spurng: beneficial to
have some sort of capacity limit, is this a house that has an over capacity of
patrons in it and how would they rank it? Answer: Would have to see how it is
written not a proposed ordinance at this time the city council only had a
presentation on it.
VII.
Officer Reports –
a. OSA Directors and Ambassadors – SLS Director is also here and you may
forward any questions to her, Reports are due tonight 11:59, Senate photos do not
have to take them in Dempsey but do have to look professional. Burke – few
things two legislators profiles Hintz the city of Oshkosh Rick Gudex. Lynnette
this Saturday Pow Wow 1 to 7 PM.
b. OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu) – training on scanning
this Friday at 4:00 PM in the OSA office, if here over the week of Jan 4 or Jan
11th will need help moving files to our new area.
c. OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) – Search for Chief of University of
Police five candidates Monday before and after Thanksgiving, encourage you to
engage with these searches, others look forward to feedback as it relates to. As it
relates to police candidates for the Oshkosh Police dept all day on the 17th 7:00
PM concerns or feedback representing the committee and university if things that
you would like to see in the new police chief get to here before hand, paperwork
together for director of Student Rec and Wellness Center, a student from OSA
that would be great, two students, Search and Screen. Lodel: When would that
person start? Answer: depends candidates take a while and others that would not
take long at all, the beginning of the New Year, January 1 date would be nice.
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) – no report
h. Vice President – (Graham – osavp@uwosh.edu) – Concealed carry discussion at
Assembly yesterday, much of the same conversation that Senate had; the
president for concealed carry would like to see some sort of stance and would like
to see a resolution to be drafted, define what students want to see allowed on
campus, if want to write a resolution contact Jordan, Graham, or Austyn.
Goodwill talk about your visit to USRH last Thursday not allowing concealed
carry under the impression on the discussion that is will have to go through USRH
and took a hard stance on guns in the dorm rooms. The president and VP of
USRH will be highly involved in the conversations.
i. President – (Jordan - osapres@uwosh.edu) – State wide Action Day, November
12 lobby day can’t make it there will be another one in Jan, more in the spring,
meetings for Nov 12th so far Hintz, Swab, Kramer, Murphy, Gudex, Governor
Walker’s office waiting for another 12 waiting for confirm or deny. Conceal
carrier – other campus student government, Stevens Point and Platteville support
concealed carry on campus. Responsive action contact the police if underage and
drinking and have to contact police, UW Madison draft a bill cannot do this. OSA
working on the budget for 2016-17, 267,000 and would like the budget to be
reduced by $7,000, will bring the drafted budget to OSA Assembly and Senate for
transparency, even if we all do agree on the proposed budget segregated fees
could change it.
j.
VIII.
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Carter 2nd by Schadrie
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Schadrie, 2nd by Eilliott
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Sprung, 2nd by McCarville
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Carter, 2nd by Johnson
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)
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 Carter, 2nd by McCarville
Motion to table until next week, Colligan, 2nd by Novak
Discussion, Schadrie Is this resolution going to fail no matter what as the actual
implementation is not possible under federal law, reality of intent is great but not do what
it intended to do.
Vote on motion to table, passed placard vote, 3 opposed, and no abstentions
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 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 Sprung objected
Motion to move to floor Dunton, 2nd by Lodel
Motion to amend the third Whereas to 2009 and six years by Carter, 2nd by Novak
Sparks: This is a recommendation and never once has anyone threatened or called for the
closing of the Advance- Titan. OSA is strictly dealing with the budgetary issue and not the
content of the paper, this is student money. Is it right to refer to students as kids? 7.3
million dollar cuts was it that if we don’t deserve that cut why are we going to let that go.
Sprung: support this resolution as senators we are here to be the voice of the students,
every student including those on the A-T. Regardless if this has been going on for six years
seven years how was there not a red flag, I ask that you all sponsor this resolution as well as
the students of the paper. Chief of Staff, not going after the content they are in debt it is all
about the debt that they are in and the leadership that is needed to get them out of debt.
Motion to amend by Be it further resolved strike their and add Advanced- Titan by
Dunton, 2nd by Goodwill, friendly amendment. Elliott: feels this is the proper approach
due to budget and if he treats the students in the dept as kids. Lodel: full support of this all
adult not a kid and an adult and you have a voice, numbers don’t lie. Couple questions:
How long is his contract: Yield to Petra: year to year contract. Have we seeked other
advisors? Answer: Students of A-T says no one else is capable.
XI. Committee Reports –
Pepsi fund prior to starting 6,500 as of right now $10,000 for second semester MEC $750.
Sprung: Faculty senator concerned on how we react to the AT and I what exactly was happening
hearsay and what was being.
XII.
Discussion –
a. OSA Mission Statement – The OSA works collectively toward ensuring a
prosperous collegiate experience for each student by representing, safeguarding,
and promoting the student’s rights and
b. Buzz App Feed, using banners on the buzz feed now thought of this a good
advertising tool, advertise upcoming events
c. Meal plans – Freshman Meal plan two or three in a day go away if they are not
used why do my meals go away found a way address meal plan structure ,prices
would have to go up not number of meals actually meal plan and eat 15 meals in a
day. All access meal plan, access into Blackhawk, approve this idea all access go
in and out lot of benefits costs less, Marty Stand chair Randy and head of Dining
and Reeve recently change to different meal plan all access meal plan more
motivated to changing it. Next week confirm with Marty next week. Carter: like
the idea of all access but would love to see a variety.
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 – Motion to adjourn at 7:31 PM by Novak, 2nd by Johnson, passed placard
vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/03/15)