OSA Assembly Agenda
November 30, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 307
I.
II.
Call to Order – at 4:00 PM
Roll Call Organizations with Voting Rights:
OSA Registered club/org
11/30/2015
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
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X
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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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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
Gamma Iota Sigma
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TOTAL
WRST
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Natural Remedies Club
UWO Officials association
Humane Society Club
III.
Open Forum - none
IV.
Approval of the Agenda – approved
V.
Approval of the Minutes – approved
VI.
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Guest Speakers –
a. UW College Diabetes Network, New Club/Org – national org and make an
Oshkosh chapter of it, second one in WI, students with and without diabetes
together, for support and possibly not correct with other students
b. Chancellor Andrew Leavitt – commencement on the 19th of Dec, turn to budget
situation we have a tragedy, evaluating every position that opens, should it be
eliminated, replaced, faculty and staff by 120 positions, in a humane way not
eliminated people but positions when the people vacate them, reenrollment
management down by 5% this fall. Wednesday headed to Madison building
commission which is the next set of approvals for the Rec Plex, hopefully ground
breaking later this year in spring semester. Sports, music, senior art show,
shinning lives, football play Whitewater in playoffs feels we are going to do it and
this is our year Saturday as many students that we can. Does it apply to our
university of the UW as a whole? Answer: ours as a whole, great time to look for
a job with a degree.
VII.
Officer Reports –
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
OSA Directors and Ambassadors – SLS on campus Erik Forsgren with any sticky
issues and they will stay confidential, wide variety of issues, contracts, underage
drinking, small claims, come into office SLS Reeve 105E 8:30 – 4:30, 424-3202,
cash or Titan Dollars, B&G Grill for spring semester, Dec 8 Christmas around the
world
OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu ) – Two more meetings
this semester including this one and next week. OSA Elections on March 8 and
March 9, statement of candidacy paper work available on Feb 8 at noon in the
OSA office
OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) – no report
Speaker Pro-Tempore – (Maria – osaspeakerpt@uwosh.edu ) – sign in and email
her if you cannot attend
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) – no report
President – (Jordan – osavpres@uwosh.edu) – concealed carry UW Platteville did
formally support it the only campus that supporting it 7 to 6, poll still open closes
tonight 300 65% are against any concealed carry measure, keep that in mind.
Student reps is at Platteville this coming Saturday dealing with long term issues
responsibility action bill if underage and drinking.
VIII.
Presidential Appointments –
OSA 15-077
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Ann Mittelstadt, Nicole Lehto, Daniel Dennis, Graham Sparks,
Alternate, and Zachary Dunton, Alternate Oshkosh Student
Association Election Commission
2. Jacob Stuebs, Director of Recreational Sports Search and Screen
Committee
3. Katheryn Bermann, Assistant Bookstore Director/Textbooks Manager
Search and Screen Committee
4. Brandon Colligan, LGBTQ Council
5. Sherine Johnson, Food Committee
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
Dispense
Motion to move to floor, Concealed Carry, 2nd by TAB
Vote, passed placard vote, no objections, no abstentions (11/30/15)
IX. Unfinished Business –
OSA 15-073
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 recognizes that the Basic Meal Plan and
the Deluxe Meal Plan offered by University Dining are not favored by the student body
due to the time restrictions for meal purchases; and
WHEREAS UW Eau Clare and UW La Crosse have unlimited access meal plans which
are more cost effective than the UW Oshkosh’s Basic Meal Plan and Deluxe Meal Plan;
and
WHEREAS An unlimited meal plan option would remove the pressure for students to
eat more food in one sitting, resulting in a more healthy campus dining atmosphere.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oshkosh Student Association encourages the
university administration to develop an unlimited access meal plan option to best
address the needs and wants of the student body; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED upon passage of the resolution a copy of resolution shall
be transmitted to the following; Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs,
Jean Kwaterski, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Randy Hedge,
Director of University Dining, and Marty Strand, Assistant Director of University
Dining.
Sponsored by: Zachary Dunton, Vice President Pro Tempore
Dispense
Motion to move to floor, OGS, 2nd by Pagan Student Alliance
Vote, passed placard, no objections, no abstention (11/30/15)
OSA 15-072
WHEREAS, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Association is given the task to represent
the interests of the student body;
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Legislature is proposing legislation that if passed will allow
concealed carry weapons in public university buildings in Wisconsin, and;
WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is devoted to the safety and wellbeing of the
student body, and;
WHEREAS, evidence does not support the idea that legally held firearms within a given area
provide a greater amount of safety, and;
WHEREAS, if enacted, legislation allowing concealed carry in campus buildings would further
compromise student safety and wellbeing;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reject the ability
of any individual to carry concealed firearms, tasers, knives, and club within university
buildings, dormitories, and academic, recreational, and managerial facilities;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Student Association
declare their stance that concealed weapons such as firearms, tasers, knives and clubs have no
place in the classroom, are disruptive to the learning environment, and are not conducive to a
safe and productive learning institution;
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
Sponsored by: Brandon Colligan, OSA Senator; Grayson Bourke, OSA Legislative
Ambassador; Alexander Novak, OSA Senator; Bryan Carter, OSA Senator; Christopher Totten,
Treasurer and OSA Representative of Chemistry Club
Dispense
Conceled carry, 2nd by YAL
Discussion senate did vote it down not because of the discussion. Brandon failed in
senate the specific language will be proposing an updated resolution. Titan Catholitics
how is that representative Is it a live, table it just the nature o four students 300 students
might now representative does not need to represent your OSA does not take into
consideration Has the wondering changed? Can take a stance it can lead to other
consideration if not the languorge allowing firearms but open to having lasers, if we did
approve it back to senate would like to see something different in the language too.
Alex polling myself and other sponsors. OGS: Support survery on Tuesday of last
weekanother email had an issue with wordking and not aneveryone has an issue . Titan
Catholics academic break inabilities to check from Tuesday evening busy in archives
last week because working on academic project, Psychology Club last week when we
got email. There choice to get involved in decision. On Tuesday under campus and
announcments. Yeah that is fine.
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X. New Business –
OSA 15-075
WHEREAS, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681(a)) states that
“Schools are required to adopt and publish a grievance procedure outlining the complaint,
investigation, and disciplinary process for addressing sex discrimination, sexual harassment, and
sexual violence occurring within educational programs”;
WHEREAS, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has an obligation to provide an easy to
understand and easy to access complaint procedure and resources for victims of sexual
harassment or violence;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh create a webpage
for victims of sexual harassment and violence that is easily accessible directly from the
University's homepage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the creation of this web page will then have a link to the
report form for sexual assault and harassment, will contain reporting information regarding the
university police, will contain a comprehensive list of steps a victim of sexual harassment or
assault can take after the incident, will contain a list of resources available on campus with
accurate contact information for victims, will contain any other educational information
regarding sexual assault and harassment that is deemed to fit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the webpage will be inclusive to all people, be free from
biases or victim blaming and attempt to help victims in all areas of need regarding the assault
that they have experienced.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, upon passage of the resolution a copy of resolution shall be
transmitted to the following; Dr. Andrew Leavitt, Chancellor, Dr. Ameerah McBride, Title IX
Coordinator, Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr.Sharon Kipetz, Assistant
Vice Chancellor/ Deam of Students, Terri Gohmann, Assistant Dean of Students, Dr. Jennifer
Haese, Assistnat Dean of Students, Dr. Lane Earns, Provost/ Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Sponsored by: McKenzie Valenta, OSA Inclusive Excellence Ambassador, Jake Stuebs, OSA
Senator, Rachel Adams, OSA Senator, Reginald Parson, OSA Chief of Staff, Arthur Wetterau,
Women’s Advocacy Council Co-Advisor, Brooke Barrens, Social Justice Club President
PRSSA: Is this on sexual assault only. WAC: Yes it is or sexual harassment. WAC:
supporting already exsists but hard to find a long process time and effort that victims get
discouraged by, online thing to take time not funding
OSA 15-078
WHEREAS the University Studies Program (USP) is an innovative, state of the art reform of
general education that strives to improve students educational experience during the first two
years of the university experience, and
WHEREAS the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh USP has been recognized as one of five
models for general education reform by the American Association of Colleges and Universities,
which brings recognition and prestige to the university, and
WHEREAS the Oshkosh Student Association (OSA) has continuously supported the University
Studies Program since its inception in the Fall semester of 2013; and
WHEREAS the data provided by the USP program has shown that, as a whole, students are
maintaining a level of high satisfaction and enjoyment in the program; and
WHEREAS the OSA and USP recognize that no program is perfect and as such, an advisory
body of students is needed to maintain a high level of inclusion and transparency for students
currently in the program; and
WHEREAS this body would provide USP an opportunity to receive direct feedback regarding
all improvements to the program from students; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the OSA reiterates its support for the USP program;
and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the OSA shall establish an advisory
committee of students that directly focuses on the improvement of USP; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this advisory committee shall be
structured based upon the bylaws that accompany this resolution; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after the passage of this resolution, the
advisory committee of students shall present their work to OSA on a semester basis to maintain
transparency of the program; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that USP shall also continue to bring forth
new data received on a yearly basis to OSA annually to maintain transparency of the program;
and
THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that upon passage, a copy of this resolution
and a copy of the new advisory committee’s bylaws will be sent to the following: Dr. Andrew
Leavitt, Chancellor of UW Oshkosh; Dr. Petra Roter, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs; Dr.
Lane Earns, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Tracy Slagter, Interim
USP Director.
SPONSORED BY: Jordan Schettle, OSA President.
Conceled carry/ Pagan
Some of your concerns but the fact that a lot of students frustracted when it comes to general
eduation it reaffirms more transparency in USP and a standing committee for USP working with
Dr. Slagter on for awhile now and would like this body to support it.
OSA 15-079
BE IT RESOLVED: The OSA Assembly and Senate approve the OSA/SLS 2016-17 budgets.
Sponsor: President Jordan Schettle
Decrease for sls and newpapers decrease coinsdies with the buzz app quite a few Buz app,
newspapers drop down and come up with. Titan Transit 9.12 decrease in riders 10,512, changed
busing companies throughout the year Lamers busing contract in December out bidded by
Kobussen and they look different, some people confused and not enough job in informing and
did not do a job on marketing. Titan Transit route modify the Titan Transit Kobussen less than
Lamers do not have to change the route at well, 10,000 less than next year, readership. The
readership is $60,000 and 15,000 the amount of papers to reflect. Marketing decrease by 5,000,
increase travel $700, decreased supplies by $500. Reserves OSA is not a club it is a governing
agency some certgain policy years before any year from more extensive than other club/orgs. Is
there an amount roughly, $30,00
OSA 15-080
BE IT RESOLVED: The OSA Assembly and Senate approve OSA Mission Statement.
Sponsor: Vice President Graham Sparks
Conceled carry, YAL
XI.
XII.
Committee Reports Discussion –
a. Tuition Transparency 2015-15 265 million operating budget, financial aid, link of
a beakdown . GPS 113 million coes from GPR – tution. 58 million instruction,
student services, financial aid. Better idea where your dollars go each semester.
College rebulicans. YAL wrote down less than half of the total most of the
money we can not touch, the direct loans administrative, gifts and axcilliaries and
use the total amount like
XIII.
XIV.
Announcements –
Adjourn – motion to adjoun at 4:53 OGS, YAL