OSA Assembly Minutes
November 2, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 307
I.
II.
Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance at 4:00 PM
Roll Call Organizations with Voting Rights:
OSA Registered club/org
11/2/2015
Advertising club
Alpha Xi Delta
Alta Resources Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization
American Red Cross Club
Anthropology Club
APICS UW Oshkosh Student Chapter
Asian Student Association
Aviation Club
Be the Match
Beta Theta Pi
Biology & Microbiology Club
Campus for Awareness and Relationship Education (CARE/MenCARE)
Chemistry Club
Chi Sigma Iota
Chinese Culture Club
Circle K International
Club Nippon
College Democrats
College Republicans
Colleges Against Cancer
Communication Club
Converge - A Chi Alpha Campus Ministry
Criminal Justice Association
Delta Sigma Phi
Donster Community Government
Dr. Julie Henderson Chapter of PRSSA at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Economics Student Association
Evans Hall Government
Future Business Leaders of America
Gamma Phi Beta
Geography Club
Graduate Student Association
Great Lakes Chapter of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing
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X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Gruenhagen Remarkable Events & Activities Team
His House Christian Fellowship
History Club
Horizon Hall
Hmong Student Union
Human Services Leadership Student Organization
Illinois Student Organization
Information Systems Club
Interfraternity Council
International Business Club
International Student Association
Inter-Tribal Student Organization
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Kappa Delta Pi
Model United Nations
Multicultural Education Coalition
National Society of Leadership and Success
North Scott Hall Activities Council
Omega Delta Phi
Order of Omega-Omicron Kappa Chapter
Oshkosh Collegiate Music Teachers Association
Oshkosh Gaming Society
Oshkosh League of Legends Club
Oshkosh One
Oshkosh Physical Education Club
Oshkosh Student Association
Oshkosh Student Nurses Association
Pagan Student Alliance
Panhellenic Council
Pre-Dental Society
Pre-Med Society
Pre-Optometry Society
Psychology Club
PSI Chi
Rainbow Alliance for H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Perceive Equality)
Reeve Union Board
Residents Engaged in Activities and Leadership
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Social Justice Club
Society of Physics Students
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X
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X
X
Spanish Club
Stewart Activities Team
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Student Environmental Action Coalition
Student Organization of Latinos
Student Social Work Association
Student Wisconsin Education Association
Students and Teachers Against the Not-quite Dead
Students For Concealed Carry
Students for Music
Students Organized for Art
Swing Dance Club
Taylor Hall Government
The Comedy Club
The Delta Chi Fraternity
The English Club
The Sisterhood
Theatre Arts Board
Titan Catholics (Formally known as Newman Center)
Titan Cheer and Stunt
Titan TV
Ultimate Frisbee Club
U-Matter
United Students in Residence Halls
University Honors Student Association
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Society for Human Resource Management
UW Oshkosh Student Veterans Association
UW Oshkosh Women's Lacrosse
UWO Cycling Club
UWO GIS Club
UWO-Math
UWO Optimist Club
UW-Oshkosh ROTC
Wildlife Conservation Club
Wisconsin Review
Women's Advocacy Council
Young Americans for Liberty
Zeta Tau Alpha
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TOTAL
WRST
Natural Remedies Club
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III.
Open Forum - none
IV.
Approval of the Agenda – Motion to strike Fall 2008 and change to 2009 and seven
to six years and add (in reference to) regarding 2013 resolution by WRST, 2nd by
Wildlife Conservation Club, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions
(11/02/15)
V.
VI.
Approval of the Minutes – approved
Guest Speakers –
a. UWO Sociology Club – new club
b. Dr. Karl Loewenstein – Faculty Senate President – few years come and introduce
self-living in new era as an invited guest, talk about what faculty senate does our
job changed when the state statue changed.
c. UW Oshkosh Humane Society Club – host events, members volunteer there to
help out in the community and the shelter. Recognition of the org fund raise on
campus and recognized in the community add a lot to the community here and
work with the staff, faculty and all the students here
d. Women in Technology on Campus – sub branch on campus of women in
technology air support and help women grow in men all aspects of business, third
meeting and ten members every Monday in SAGE at 4:30 PM
e. Millennials Club – pertains to all of us, grandmother, traveling in Europe over the
summer their religion open debate. Circle K, What is the meeting time? Answer:
6:30 PM in Reeve, 219 every Monday.
VII.
Officer Reports –
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d.
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g.
h.
OSA Directors and Ambassadors – no report
OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu ) – no report
OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) – Search for University Police Chief
and in about two weeks announce the candidates and bring them in want to hear
feedback, 16th and 17th bring to table, note individuals recording open meetings
Speaker Pro-Tempore – (Maria – osaspeakerpt@uwosh.edu ) – reminder to sign
in and do that at the meeting include the club/orgs that you represent in the email
Speaker of the Assembly – (Austyn – osaspeaker@uwosh.edu) – no report
Vice President Pro-Tempore – (Zachary - osavppt@uwosh.edu) – no report
Vice President – (Graham – (osavp@uwosh.edu) – Senior 3:30 – 5 class assembly
meetings not this semester, glad to be here, resolution talk about later on.
President – (Jordan Schettle – osavpres@uwosh.edu) – Nov 12, Lobby Day in
Madison let him know a few days prior so not driving down Thursday morning
but have interest will have another lobby day in January more opportunities in the
spring time. Discussion on concealed carry Platteville and Stevens Point is for the
bill. Medical Safety police to make sure implemented more, what more feedback
before we through ourselves, Special Election on Dec 1 and Dec 2 special
referendum vote via TitanLink
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, College Republicans, 2nd by YAL
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, OSG, 2ndy by YAL
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/02/15)
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 OSG, 2nd by YAL
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/02/15)
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 YAL, 2nd by TAB
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/02/15)
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 Pagan Student Alliance, 2nd by YAL
Motion to table until next week November 9, 2015
Vote, passed placard vote, one objection, three abjections
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 reference to) in
academic year 2013-2014, 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 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
Dispense
Motion to move to floor YAL, 2nd by Pagan Student Alliance
Discussion, Obligation to review, never once did I want to control content or end
the paper, these are all very good tag lines, expected revenue and lump sum with
the ad sale to come in but year after year leadership is not providing the funding to
keep A-T in a positive balance. Tax payers and students have the right to know.
Are there other successful funded student newspapers? Yes, Man-eater, why is
advisor fund raising why the posts from their advisor if the students and tax payers
want this to succeed then new leadership is the start. Ask yourselves: why is
readership on a decile, we deserve budget cut 7.3 million if not good fiscal stewards
of our money. Year after year this has gone one and something could have been
done to stop it before it got to this level. Circle K is the A-T an official student
club/org or newspapers. Roter: just as OSA is not a registered student club/org
the A-T is not a registered club/org
OSA 13-030
REGARDING THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE ADVANCE TITAN
WHEREAS Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5) empowers university student associations
with the primary responsibility for the formulation and review of policies concerning
student life, services and interests, and
WHEREAS the Advance Titan is recognized as the official student newspaper of the
University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh (UW-Oshkosh), and
WHEREAS the Advance Titan covers and is a part of student life at the University of
Wisconsin-Oshkosh (UW-Oshkosh) and has a history of quality journalism, having
received Pacemaker Awards from the Associated College Press in 2002 and 2005, and
WHEREAS the Advance Titan maintains near independence from UW-Oshkosh, its
journalism department, the Oshkosh Student Association (OSA), and UW-Oshkosh
Administration, and
WHEREAS any entities which receive funding from UW-Oshkosh students retain
oversight from student governance bodies or student managed committees, and
WHEREAS UW-Oshkosh organizations utilize the Wisconsin Data Mart (WISDM)
financial system for accounting and tracking of financial information within the
University of Wisconsin System, and
WHEREAS the landscape of journalism is continually changing and the Advance Titan
has not had a net profit in over five years, and
WHEREAS the Advance Titan utilizes WISDM and requests a small portion of its
funding from the Student Allocations Committee but is not a recognized student
organization and is subject to no financial oversight, and
WHEREAS the Advance Titan has demonstrated financial mismanagement resulting in
a negative balance of over $80,000 in their WISDM account, which is detrimental to
UW-Oshkosh and its students, and
WHEREAS a concrete plan of action aimed at achieving a net profit or finding longterm funding for the Advance Titan has not been created and that there is clear need for
collaboration in developing an effective solution, and
WHEREAS independent student oversight does not intrinsically encroach on journalistic
or editorial independence as has been demonstrated by oversight committees and student
media boards at many universities,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the OSA recognizes the value of a student
newspaper in enhancing and reporting on student life and providing practical education
and opportunities for students interested in journalism; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the OSA urges the Advance Titan to take
immediate steps to further cut cost, including by considering bi- or tri-weekly instead of
weekly publication, decreasing the number of pages per issue, and/or eliminating color
printing, and further work to increase revenues in order to prevent any increase in debt;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the OSA requests the Advance Titan to collaborate
with appropriate bodies to develop a financial management and long-term funding
solution that, particularly if student funds are utilized, includes independent student
oversight, possibly through the creation of a Student Media Board; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any oversight committee for the Advance Titan will
not attempt to influence the content of the Advance Titan and respect editorial
independence; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the OSA calls upon the UW-Oshkosh
Administration to prevent further withdrawals from the Advance Titan WISDM account
at the end of the regular fall 2014 semester, December 12th, 2014, if appropriate actions
have not been taken and a long-term solution has not been proposed by that time; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be delivered to Richard
Wells, Chancellor; Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs; Vince Filak, Faculty
Advisor, Advance Titan; Jessica Kuderer, Editor in Chief, Advance Titan; Katie
Neumann, Managing Editor, Advance Titan; Sarah Spiegle, Chair, Student Allocations
Committee; Zachary Dunton, Chair, Differential Tuition Committee; and Katie Keelan,
Chair, Segregated Fees Committee.
Sponsors: President Hackbarth, Speaker PT of the Assembly Lehto, Director Hopper,
Senator Mitchell
XI.
XII.
Committee Reports – no reports
Discussion –
a. Parking in the Roundabout on Elwood side of Reeve Memorial Union – asking
for 15 min to unload or pick up. Schettle: student complaint two years ago that
the area was not marked and so many cars back there unable to get through in
case of an emergency. Jordan asked Parking Director and he contacted the city.
Parking was banned all together in the back of Reeve, Elwood side and the whole
section was painted. Point of Information – the city has intentions to keep that as
a non-parking zone, we may be able to talk with the city on making it a little more
flexible for loading and unloading. Point of Information – there is unloading/
loading on Elmwood for deliveries students may ask for permission to deliver
items to that designated area. Titan Catholic would be nice to have flexibility in
the roundabout if waiting for family members to pick you up behind Reeve.
b. Concealed Carry – YAL understand that legislator will process this and does not
matter what we say. Titan Catholics: may happen regardless of how we feel but
glad OSA President has taken a knee jerk reaction stance on this yet. Schettle:
Suggest crafting a resolution on the OSA stance and work with legislators on it
rather than make a rash, immature decision that does not reflect well upon us.
Wildlife conversation club – probably will happen but will we have to accept in
the dorm? Answer: Yes if they pass for all buildings, but have to be 21 and take
Hunter Safety. STAND: Can’t use Nerf guns as someone might mistake it as a
lethal weapon. Last time this happened it was the voices of our campuses that
made a difference, so this will make a difference and this is a good conversation,
Oshkosh One: incorrect about concealed carry class, took it when 14 and now at
21 concealed carry. TAB: I was a CA second year here and if residents had
access to guns it would be a serious issue as CAs are already handling residents
with mental health issues and over 21 alcohol is still not supposed to be in halls
but as we know it is and if they also have guns this is a very scary thing to me.
Titan Catholics, has concerns on having guns on campus violence is able to
escalate quickly, I pray about it as some students not make the best decisions in
the moment. Carter: talk to students and state senators, UP, I would love to see a
shootout instead of a shooting. Do not need large guns, pepper spray is not lethal,
and we have the safe walks her on campus, the pepper spray is already allowed on
campus. His House: Enrolled in Hunter Safety at 10 or 14 in Minnesota and it is
intense training with handguns as well there, college level training, mentioned not
having guns in dorms but if girls are working at night and would like to feel safe
in the area I live. Sprung: Sensationalized media system, idea behind the bill will
not prevent violence from happening here. HOPE: never any reasons that a gun
should be brought on university campus no reason except if on the rifle team.
YAL: seconds matter in these mass shootings throughout the United States few
years ago but it does happen, not prevent one or come to a quicker ending.
XIII.
XIV.
Announcements – Nov 11 SAGE 4232 SAGE on 5 to 6, College Republicans hunting
season big buck contest anyone get in on it for $5 email: eickst35@uwosh.edu Pagan
Students Alliance: meaning of Halloween and where the meaning of Halloween comes
from why pumpkins and ghosts in Reeve 5:30. Oshkosh Gaming Society all day event in
the Ballroom 227BC. ITSO Pow Wow this Saturday in Albee Hall doors open at noon
begin at 1:00 PM food there
Adjourn – Motion to adjourn at 5:27 PM by Omega Delta Phi, 2nd by OGS, passed
placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/02/15)