OSA Assembly Agenda
November 9, 2015 at 4:00 PM
Reeve Memorial Union, Room 307
I.
II.
Call to Order –
Roll Call Organizations with Voting Rights:
Present:
Excused:
Absent:
III.
Open Forum -
IV.
Approval of the Agenda –
V.
Approval of the Minutes –
VI.
Guest Speakers –
a. Marty Strand, Assistant Director for Dining Operations
b. Anne Milkovich, Chief Information Officer
c. Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Club (URECA)
VII.
Officer Reports –
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
VIII.
OSA Directors and Ambassadors –
OSA Office Manager – (Rae Ann - wetzelr@uwosh.edu ) –
OSA Advisor – (Petra – roterp@uwosh.edu) Speaker Pro-Tempore – (Maria – osaspeakerpt@uwosh.edu ) Speaker of the Assembly – (Austyn – osaspeaker@uwosh.edu) –
Vice President Pro-Tempore – (Zachary - osavppt@uwosh.edu) –
Vice President – (Graham – (osavp@uwosh.edu) President – (Jordan – osavpres@uwosh.edu) -
Presidential Appointments –
OSA 15-071
BE IT RESOLVED: That the OSA Senate and Assembly approved the following Presidential
Appointments and/or recommendations:
1. Karee Orrick, Segregated Fees Committee, Christopher Totten, Devin
Matznick, alternates, Segregated Fees Committee
Sponsored by: Jordan Schettle, OSA President
IX. Unfinished Business –
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
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
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
Staff
X.
XI.
XII.
New Business –
Committee Reports Discussion –
a. Titan Discount Program
XIII.
XIV.
Announcements –
Adjourn -