OSA Assembly minutes
December 1, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 307
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III.
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance at 4:00 pm
Roll Call Organizations with Voting Rights: 86
Present: 77
Excused: Beta Theta Pi, Pre-Dental Society, Pre-Law Society, Social Justice Club
Absent: Alta Resources Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Org, Black Student Union, Health
Physical Education and Recreation, Ignite, Oshkosh Gamily Society,
Open Forum -
IV. Approval of the Agenda – Motion to add OSA 14-018 under presidential
appointments by H.O.P.E., 2nd by UW Oshkosh Climbing Club, voice vote passed
(12/01/14)
OSA 14-018
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Caitlin Hopper, Hallie Turnbull, Troy Winkelman, Lindsey
Newhauser, Chase Mitchell, Nicole Lehto, Tess Dorlack (alternate),
Zach Dunton (alternate), Election Commission
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
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Approval of the Minutes – approved
Guest Speakers –
a. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt Wisconsin loves to see students more involved help
take a look as Oshkosh important to keep growing 14,414 enrollment this fall,
will be attending 2nd board of regents meeting, greater self-reliance move forward
figure out ways that we can help ourselves, simple question what are you willing
to give up to get what you need faculty and staff, tuition gone up, Reggie wrote a
great piece in the Advanced Titan in regard to Tuition Freeze. Director Baez, does
the enrollment number include grad student, answer yes it is. Speaker Lehto:
Now that you have been here one month what do you like most? Answer: the
people the warmth and generosity. It has been great to experience over whelming;
everything was doing great student leadership. Working on improving the
number of students that graduate in four year.
b. Danielle Jones, Program Advisor for Diversity & Inclusion – choosing
Philanthropy – question to ask yourself or others in the group: why do you do it.
Support mission right thing to do? Ask yourself, who is involved who benefits,
who serves and do your own research, when were they established, where do you
want to make a difference what is it, how is it done. How to pick the charity that’s
right for you, guidestartgive.org, chairtywatch.org are nonprofit and they do
research on other nonprofit organizations
c. Nicole Sprangers – Special Olympics, Polar Plunge – volunteer’s needed for kids
game, there are prizes, helping get plungers down to ice on Feb 21st. Bring
donation the day of the event to registration tables.
d. University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh Aviation Club
Bring people together flying club, two aircrafts that students will have access to.
The club has many things in common with the community and plan on working
on events together.
VII.
Officer Reports –
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VIII.
OSA Directors – no report
OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu ) – TitanLink Tip of the
Day. Great semester and good luck on finals. Club/Orgs that transition during
this time of year please update roster in TitanLink
OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) – no report
Speaker Pro-Tempore – (Jackie Lemerond – osaspeakerpt@uwosh.edu) – going
to University in Texas, her positon will be vacant next semester and she highly
recommends assembly reps to run for it
Speaker of the Assembly – (Nicole Lehto – dosaspeaker@uwosh.edu) – transition
for next semester, please inform any new assembly reps of the process during this
meeting
Vice President Pro-Tempore – (Lindsey Newhauser - osavppt@uwosh.edu) – no
report
Vice President – (Graham Sparks – (osavp@uwosh.edu) – will be attending
student reps
President – (Jordan Schettle – osavpres@uwosh.edu) – Green fund committee
was passed through senate any students that have green fund ideas are encouraged
to submit an application, Election commissioner is Steven Thompson, OSA
Assembly just passed the resolution who will be serving on the Election
Commission, veterans memorial meeting took place and this project will move
forward
Presidential Appointments –
OSA 14-018
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Caitlin Hopper, Hallie Turnbull, Troy Winkelman, Lindsey
Newhauser, Chase Mitchell, Nicole Lehto, Tess Dorlack (alternate),
Zach Dunton (alternate), Election Commission
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Pagan Student Alliance, 2nd by Oshkosh One
Vote, passed voice, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)
OSA 14-014
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Brooke Weyers, Annie Hackbarth, alternate Student Rec Advisory
Council
2. Chris Henkel, Parking Appeals Committee
3. Daniel Dennis, Michael Riley, Grayson Bourke, Valerie Hagen, Green
Fund Committee
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Students for Concealed Carry, 2nd by GREAT
Vote, voice passed, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)
OSA 14-015
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Randy Harris, Graduate Council
2. Nathan Ochocinski, Cassandra Fowler, Ashley Meyer, Emily Husar
Martin (Alternate), Heidi Hagen (Alternate), Green Fund Committee
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Students for Conceal and Carry, 2nd by Lutheran Campus
Ministry
Vote, voice passed, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)
OSA 14-017
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Crystal Knuth, Academic Policy Committee
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Biology & Microbiology Club, 2nd by Lutheran Campus
Ministry
Vote, voice, passed, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)
OSA 14-018
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Caitlin Hopper, Hallie Turnbull, Troy Winkelman, Lindsey
Newhauser, Chase Mitchell, Nicole Lehto, Tess Dorlack (alternate),
Zach Dunton (alternate), Election Commission
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Pagan Student Alliance, 2nd by Oshkosh One
Vote, passed voice, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)
IX.
Unfinished Business –
OSA 14-011
WHEREAS, the current membership of the All campus Executive Committee does not
accurately reflect the representatives of the Student Leadership and Involvement Center; and
WHEREAS, the All Campus Executive Committee is presently an informational body, not an
action body; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oshkosh Student Association will amend its
constitution to add the following groups to the membership of the All Campus Executive
Committee; Allocation; and Greek Life; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be sent to the current members
of the All Campus Executive Committee.
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor by Criminal Justice Association, 2nd by Students for Conceal and
Carry
Vote, voice passed, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)
X.
New Business –
OSA 14-016
WHEREAS, the Federal Perkins Loan Program is the nation’s longest running student loan
program; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Perkins Loan Program has yet to be reauthorized for the September
30th 2015 deadline and if the program fails to be reauthorized by this date, it will cease to exist
on October 1st 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Perkins Loan offers low-interest, subsidized loans to students attending
college within the University of Wisconsin System, and more specifically the University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh; and
WHEREAS, these loans assist students with significant financial need to finance the quickly
growing cost of higher education; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Perkins loan “fills a critical gap that exists for many students after the
federal Pell Grant and Stafford Loan funds are applied”; and
WHEREAS, many of these loans are awarded to students of lower income status who may not
have the ability to finance their education through private loans, which carry higher interest
rates; and
WHEREAS, the program offers more favorable loan forgiveness opportunities to students than
any other federal loan program, allowing students to eliminate their debt by working in high
need, public service areas; and
WHEREAS, without this loan program, many students may be unable to complete their
education; and
WHEREAS, in the 2012-2013 academic year, The Federal Perkins Loan program provided loans
to 15,285 students across the University of Wisconsin System; and
WHEREAS, by eliminating this program, up to $28.4 million in financial aid will be taken
directly from the students across the University of Wisconsin System; and
WHEREAS, if the US Congress does not reauthorize this program, students attending college
during the 2015-2016 school year, and the years thereafter, will not receive loans through The
Federal Perkins Loan Program;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oshkosh Student Association urges the
reauthorization of the Federal Perkins Loan Program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the Federal Perkins Loan Program is not reauthorized by
the current deadline, the Oshkosh Student Association urges Congress to put in place a program
that will ensure that the affected students will receive adequate financial assistance to complete
their education; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution will be delivered to Dr. Andrew
Leavitt, Chancellor of UW Oshkosh; Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs; Mr.
Kim Donat, Director of Financial Aid; and Dr. Ray Cross, UW System President.
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor Stewart Activities Team, 2nd by Lutheran Campus Ministry
End this September extend the loan for these students this is nationwide or create a new
loan similar to Perkins loan to help students
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Committee Reports - none
Discussion –
Register is open on TitanLink for Spring UW Oshkosh register for spring Oshkosh.
Contact Julie or Ben for help with transition. Take advantage of resources.
OSA Elections will be March 10 and 11th. OSA Election Statement of candidacy
paperwork available Feb 9th. Hmong bake sale today student union. Stand world aids
day today Ballroom tonight. Fund raiser for Hope continues Chancellor Leavitt is on the
list, pie professor, slim staff students vote for those that they want to pie in face or slim
dumped on.
Announcements –
XIV.
Adjourn Motion to adjourn at 4:54 pm, Graduate Student Association, 2nd by
Model UN, voice vote passed, no objections, no abstentions (12/01/14)