OSA Senate Minutes
October 27, 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 - New
Andrew Sprung – Present
Margot Elliott – Present
Wesley Lodel – Present
Alevander Novak – Present
Karree Orrick - Present
III.
Open Forum - none
IV.
Approval of the Agenda - approved
V.
Approval of the Minutes - approved
VI.
Education & Human Services (5)
Rachel Adams - Present
Nursing (3)
Sherine Johnson – Present
College of Business (5)
Alexander McCarville – Present
Jared Schadrie – Present
Goodwill Obieze – Present
Jacob Stuebs - New
Guest Speakers –
a. Tom Patt, Director Student Recreation and Anthony Dirth, Intramural and Sport
Club Coordinator - $5 increase per student per semester vote in 2012 why build
Rec Plex 76% of the vote in the largest voter turnout in OSA history. March ‘12:
Please see PowerPoint on OSA website Transparency page.
b. Matt Suwalski, Reeve Union Assist Director of Business and Retail – Titan Dollar
changes. Another way to place $250 on your Titan card. Goodwill. Thank you
high school counselor informed him of Titan Dollars. Is this $250 for year or
semester? Answer: Semester. Scheeler, financial aid from card is it the same.
Answer: A little different able to place an extra $250 on Titan card. Dunton: Do
you plan to increase the cap or will it stay at $250? Answer: Start at $250 then
raise to $500
VII.
Officer Reports –
a. OSA Directors and Ambassadors – Ambassador Scheller GSA first presentation
last week Thursday. Parson: New Marketing ambassador Shakura Salahaladyn
and Shakura fearless leader marketing committee business web marketing and
USA Today marketing ambassador. Special Elections to constitutional
amendments on the constitution will be Dec 1 and Dec 2 did not market it enough
to hold the elections in November. Ambassador Valenta, Safe Training doodle
and only two people did respond to it. Ambassador Valenta: Inclusive Excellence
reviewing Title Nine lightly touching on Sexual harassment and rape if you need
to leave no judgments and take care of yourself first. What is Title IX federal law
that prohibits discrimination and covers sexual assault? Finding forms online,
UW Milwaukee two clicks under four minutes complete, UW Oshkosh not on
home page confused, no link, about 15 min and 5 clicks in found the site and
broken link and did not work, problematic for many reasons, resources are
scattered, equity and affirmative, statics very low reporting rates, Point of
Information Dr. Roter, Sexual assault and Clergy report two different reports and
what it falls under depends which report is runs under.. Ameerah McBride, Title
IX Coordinator / Director of Equity & Affirmative Action. Contact McKenzie at
valenm92@uwosh.edu with any questions.
Ambassador Valenta did an experiment with three; one friend could not find
anything, one found the link could not open also not up to date, and one friend ask
if an app could be created with all the information in one location. Ameerah
McBride, responding back to emails or go visit. Valenm92@uwosh.edu.
b. OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu) – Housing Fair
tomorrow at 3 in Ballroom with pizza
c. OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) – no report
d. OSA Academic Liaison – (rotating reps- ) – concealed carry discussion at Senate
for Academic Staff. Discussed governance groups sent back feedback along we
asked that the title of the group be changed to avoid confusion that is a
conference on shared governance.
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) – importance of resolutions, he
will send out a compressive email after this meeting on what a resolution is and
how to write one, whereas from Makenzie’s presentation today, OSA demands
update the website. One mission statement next week. Ordering a few more
books Robert Rules.
i. President – (Jordan - osapres@uwosh.edu) – Nov 12 lobby day, setting another
one in January cannot make night of the 11th staying in Madison, Graham, Rae
Ann or Jordan know, Nov 14 student reps in Marshfield Student reps let Jordan
know if you want to attend you will be reimbursed for meals.
VIII.
Presidential Appointments –
OSA 15-064
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Raven Wilson, Gender Equity Council
2. Raven Wilson, Preferred Name Committee
3. Devin Matznick, American Disabilities Act Committee
4. Christopher Totten, Differential Tuition Committee
5. Christopher Totten, Academic Policies Committee
6. Christopher Totten, Student Tech Fee Committee
7. Brooke Berrens, Student Conduct Panel
8. Uka Purev-Ochir, Student Allocations Committee
9. Wesley Lodel, Classroom Modernization Committee
10. Jared Schadrie, Ad Hoc Textbook Cost Committee
11. McKenzie Valenta, Gender Equity Council
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Dunton, 2nd by Orrick
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (10/27/15)
SS 15-025
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate approves the following Presidential appointment:
1. Jacob Stuebs, OSA Senator, College of Business
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA president
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Dunton, 2nd by Lodel
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (10/27/15)
SS 15-026
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate approves the following Presidential appointment:
1. Brandon Colligan, OSA Senator, College of Letters and Science
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA president
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Carter, 2nd by McCarville
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (10/27/15)
IX.
Unfinished Business –
OSA 15-063
BE IT RESOLVED, that the OSA Senate approves the OSA Records Retention and Disposition
Schedule Policy.
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Sprung, 2nd by Elliott
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (10/27/15)
X.
New 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, Novak, 2nd by Orrick
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, Dunton, 2nd by Schadrie
Discussion
SAS did not move forward on it regarding language “conference”, university staff council did
pass it already, the format two reps from each group that will be on the conference is an ad hoc
not by state statue committee.
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, Elliott, 2nd by Carter
Discussion, only for OSA computers in the office
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, McCarville, 2nd by Goodwill
Discussion
Schettle: Resolution is very specific; there are federal laws that mandate the number of
restrooms for men and women. Schettle would recommend to not supporting it but support
increasing the number but with the resolution this specific it is not feasible and will do nothing to
pass it as is. Sprung: With construction will there be additional gender neutral restrooms?
Answer: Yes, and Devin has been notified of this. Elliott: Wish Devin was here to clarify a few
things on the resolution?
XI. Committee Reports –
Pepsi fund last night one request Women’s center two speakers $2000 and we gave them $750
for their speakers, VPPT finance committee a year ago froze tuition and we were supposed to
submit that to system and regents we were told at that point they were in limbo should wait it out
and see if you have reaffirm and resubmit through this body the formal process is on hold.
Sprung: Faculty Senate would like us to join their resolution or submit our own on concealed
carry. Goodwill not sure if this issue to have USRH table as part of the main governance group
and they will talk about it this week
XII.
Discussion –
a. OSA Display/Suggestion/Concern Box
Library open earlier time on weekends. Senator Johnson spoke to Sarah to go
back to 1 AM going the suggestion and administrative board to go back but due to
the budget cut and did not have funding, asked her if student could volunteer as a
credit but she will discuss it further with administrative board. The snack area in
the library 24 hours that will not be there anymore several machines a coffee, cold
snacks library opens and closes, next semester juice, possibly in front of Titan
Central, no way we can put it in Blackhawk. Sodexo talked to Marty about these
options of different food to have to go to different locations when he is a guest in
a few weeks. Dunton: Could bring concern to food committee, post a response on
the table so the students know things are being worked on. Sparks: marketing
agenda for the new marketing ambassador weekly update post weekly update by
OSA.
b. Advanced Titan – Jordan read letter A-T student. Watched video, slide states
Jordan stated the A-T does not deserve any money. You are in debt.
Administration is giving them a break $5,000 year and writing off some of the
debt already. Dr. Filak at the end of the day he can spend what he wants, not only
one message my concerns about Dr. Filak have grown over the last year a decline
in copy of paper from this letter of recognition. Sparks: Want to see change in
leadership for A-T. Lodel: Can we get rid of Dr. Filak some students come here
for journalism; so how will they get that experience? Can we get rid of him?
Answer: When this was mentioned a few years ago, Dr. Filak threatened to sue.
Sparks: May write a resolution as a recommendation and send it to the proper
administrative. Novak: A-T receives money to pay their bookkeeper. VPPT Dr.
Filak states he does not know who they money too? That confuses me. Elliott:
Feels OSA needs to do something as a body for the students. What is going to
happen at tomorrow’s meeting? Answer: A-T students asked to have a meeting
without advisors to find out why OSA wants to control A-T? Why Jordan dislikes
Vince? Will A-T shut down next semester? The students state the timeline to pay
back the $5,000 is not doable. Sprung: What have you and Petra worked on the
current debt and where do you see this going? Answer: Petra brought the
payment schedule to Jordan. Jordan thought it was reasonable. OSA is not
establishing the payment plan at all, it has all been through administration and
they are proposing the payment plan not OSA. Roter: Point of Information 10
year plan to pay $5000, Feb 1st is not firm if they need an extension to figure out
bills and their income is. The date for payment will be finalized at a meeting in
November, may have to wait until 2017 for first payment. A memo of
understanding will have to be written. Schadrie: record the meeting so they can’t
put works in your mouth.
XIII.
Announcements –
XIV.
Adjourn – Motion to move to adjourn at 7:16 PM by Goodwill, 2nd by McCarville,
passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (10/27/15)