Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting
8/22/14
Call to Order: 5:37 PM
Approval of the Minutes:
Pass/Fail
Roll Call:
First
Name
Mike
Laitin
David
Eric
Melissa
Russell
Fernanda
Raven
Amelia
Karlee
Christiana
Matt
Kevan
Emily
Johnny
Christian
Ali
David
Winnie
Caleb
Tevin
Renard
Jalicia
Lainey
Jessica
Carlton
Elizabeth
Sara
Last Name
Barbour
Beecham
Blount
Bourgeois
Byrd
Copeland
Corral
Douglas
Durkee
Frazier
Gilles
Hammonds
Hatamzadeh
Hayes
Holmes
Hudson
Kingston
Knowles
Law
Lies
McInnis
Miles
Myles
Ortego
Rainer
Randolph
Rapalo
Rolin
Present Excused
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
x
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
x
xx
xx
xx
xx
x
xx
xx
x
x
xx
x
xx
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Hannah
Brady
Andy
Charles
Emily
Ryan
Katelyn
Scott
Tidwell
Tomayko
Uffelman
Vallor
Wilcox
Wooley
xx
x
x
xx
x
x
Members Present: 21
Officers Report:
Executive Cabinet
Involvement- Sarah DeLozier- College Link is a great way to help with involvement on
campus, and it will also help in multicultural affairs.
Dining and Res Life- Laurie Gianella- Not Present
Marketing- Ryan Estes- Not Present
Activities- Savannah Worcester- Looking forward to working with Up Til Dawn and
SAC,and encourages others to get involved with these events.
Veterans- Cedrick Houston- Working towards getting veteran recognition at the football
games.
Safety- Stuart Dedmon- Creating safety application and working on calling the app
creator to determine the pricing of the safety app.
Academics- Denzel Anthony- Not Present
Religious Life- Kenya Gray- Not Present
Athletics- Jerrica James- Tailgating will start at 2:00 PM, each RSO has been emailed
about Tiger Tailgate, and they must email back for a reservation. Please come out and support as
well as supporting other sports on our campus that do not get enough recognition.
Officer Nominations:
Pass/Fail
Shelby Elkins- He is very bold, which would aid him in SGA, and he is looking forward to
helping serve his fellow students and helping out the campus.
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Aye__17___ Nay_____
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Old Business:
Bill 29
Title: to approve the Student Government Association Budget for the 2014-2015 Fiscal Year
Prime_Sponsor: Charles Uffelman
Cosponsors: Amelia Durkee; Kevan Hatamzadeh
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS1: President Ricky Kirby has applied for funding for the Student Government
Association from the Student Activity Fee Committee
WHEREAS2: These funds will be implemented to: encourage students to realize the full
potential of the University experience; develop loyalty and enthusiasm for the University of
Memphis; supplement academic goals through the development of appropriate co-curricular
programs; and to aid in social adjustment and maturation of students.
WHEREAS3: Additionally this budget will help SGA to: provide leadership training in an
environment which permits the expression and examination of a wide range of ideas; to directly
reflect student needs and interests in the promotion of campus activities, and to work in
conjunction with the administrative officers in all matters affecting the welfare of the student
body.
THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65th General Assembly OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION:
SECTION1: The Student Government Association accepts application 252210 as the approved
budget for the SGA for the 2014-2015 school year.
SECTION2: This shall cost SGA $212,026.
SECTION3: This act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 30
Title: to purchase software to promote involvement and assist new students integrate into
college life.
Prime_Sponsor: Sara Rolin
Cosponsors: David Knowles
Committee: Student Services
WHEREAS1: Student involvement in clubs and extracurricular activities is proven to improve
the student experience and increase retention.
WHEREAS2: With new software Registered Student Organizations can better identify new
students interest and recruit them.
THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65th General Assembly OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION:
SECTION1: With operational funds from President and Provost's offices SGA will purchase and
operate Collegiate Link Software to provide more information our RSOs
SECTION2: This act will cost SGA $0 dollars.
SECTION3: This Act will take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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New Business:
Bill 31
Title: provide travel funding for Mohammad Farshchin to travel to Anchorage, AK from
Memphis, TN
Prime_Sponsor: Karlee Fraizer
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS1: Mohammad Farshchin has requested funding from the Student Government
Association in order to attend and present research at the 10th Annual U.S. National Conference
on Earthquake Engineering
WHEREAS2: this trip will promote the reputation and prestige of the University of Memphis
and equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional,
WHEREAS3: the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said
applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to Anchorage, AK from July 21, 2014 to July 25, 2014: Mohammad Farshchin
SECTION2: Exactly $229 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 32
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Brooke Garcia to travel to Sarasota, FL from
Memphis, TN.
Prime_Sponsor: Johnny Holmes
Cosponsors: Emily Vallor
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS1: WHEREAS, Brooke Garcia has requested funding from the Student Government
Association in order to attend and present research at the 2014 Southeastern College Art
Conference, AND
WHEREAS2: WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of
the University of Memphis and help these student establish valuable connections and network
with other professionals in the field, AND
WHEREAS3: WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard
said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Section 1: Funding shall be provided for the following students traveling from
Memphis, TN to Sarasota, FL from October 8, 2014 to October 12, 2014:
. Brooke Garcia
. Katlyn Greiner
SECTION2: Section 2: Exactly $348 will be funded for the above students.
SECTION3: Section 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 33
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Georgette Kearney to travel to Boston, MA from
Memphis, TN.
Prime_Sponsor: Johnny Holmes
Cosponsors: Amelia Durkee
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS1: WHEREAS, Georgette Kearney has requested funding from the Student
Government Association in order to attend and present research at the 2014 Golden Key
International Summit, AND
WHEREAS2: WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of
the University of Memphis and allow this student to educate the general public on her research
findings, AND
WHEREAS3: WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard
said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Section 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from
Memphis, TN to Boston, MA from July 31, 2014 to August 3, 2014:
. Georgette Kearney
SECTION2: Section 2: Exactly $180 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: Section 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 34
Title: to provide travel funding for Wei-Lun Chung to travel to Santa Fe, NM from Memphis,
TN.
Prime_Sponsor: Laitin Beecham
Cosponsors: Members of the Finance Committee
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS1: WHEREAS, Wei-Lun Chung has requested funding from the Student
Government Association in order to attend and present research at the 21st Annual Meeting of
the Society of Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR), AND
WHEREAS2: WHEREAS, this trip will equip this student with skills necessary to become a
better educator and professional, help this student establish valuable connections with other
professionals in the field, and advance the field with the findings from the research being
presented, AND
WHEREAS3: WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard
said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to Santa Fe, NM from July 15, 2014 to July 20, 2014:
A. Wei-Lun Chung
SECTION2: Exactly $314 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 35
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Vivek Sharma to travel to Ottawa, Canada from
Memphis, TN.
Prime_Sponsor: Amelia Durkee
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS1: Vivek Sharma has requested funding from the Student Government Association
in order to attend and present research at the 2014 Northern Finance Association Annual
Conference, AND
WHEREAS2: this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University
of Memphis and help this student establish valuable connections with other professionals in the
field, AND
WHEREAS3: the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said
applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to Ottawa, Canada from September 11, 2014 to September 13, 2014:
A. Vivek Sharma
SECTION2: Exactly $236 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 36
Title: to provide travel funding for Minxing Sun to travel to Atlanta, GA from Memphis, TN.
Prime_Sponsor: Emily Vallor
Cosponsors: Amelia Durkee
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS1: Minxing Sun has requested funding from the Student Government Association in
order to attend and present research at the 2014 American Accounting Association Convention,
AND
WHEREAS2: WHEREAS, this trip will help this student establish valuable connections with
other professionals in the field and advance the field with the findings from the research being
presented, AND
WHEREAS3: WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard
said applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to Atlanta, GA from August 2, 2014 to August 6, 2014:
A. Minxing Sun
SECTION2: Exactly $128 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 37
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Shi Feng to travel to London, UK from Memphis,
TN.
Prime_Sponsor: Raven Douglas
Cosponsors: Finance Committee Members
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS1: Shi Feng has requested funding from the Student Government Association in
order to attend and present research at the 7th International Conference on Educational Data
Mining, AND
WHEREAS2: this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University
of Memphis and equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and
professional, and advance the field with the findings from the research being presented, AND
WHEREAS3: the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said
applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to London, UK from July 3, 2014 to July 7, 2014:
A. Shi Feng
B. Lisa Mintz
SECTION2: Exactly $716 will be funded for the above students.
SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Bill 38
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Yury Sokolov to travel to Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
from Memphis, TN
Prime_Sponsor: Amelia Durkee
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS1: Yury Sokolov has requested funding from the Student Government Association in
order to attend and present research at the 2014 Experimental Chaos and Complexity
Conference, AND
WHEREAS2: his trip will equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator
and professional and advance the field with the findings from the research being presented, AND
WHEREAS3: the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said
applicant’s travel request and made a final recommendation.
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to Aberdeen, Scotland, UK from August 24, 2014 to August 29, 2014:
A. Yury Sokolov
SECTION2: Exactly $224 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Pass/Fail
Aye__18____ Nay______
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Announcements: None
Adviser Comments: None
Roll Call
Adjourn: 6:34 PM
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Speaker of the Senate
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Chief Clerk
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