Student Government Association
Student Senate Meeting
November 6, 2014
Location: Senate Chamber
Call to Order: 7:47pm
Approval of the Minutes: Charles Uffelman
Pass/Fail
Roll Call:
First Name
Mike
Laitin
David
Eric
Russell
Raven
Kaitlyn
Amelia
Shelby
Karlee
Christina
Matt
Kevan
Emily
Johnny
Christian
Ali
David
Winnie
Caleb
Tevin
Renard
Jalicia
Carlton
Elizabeth
Sara
Hannah
Kelsey
Last Name
Barbour
Beecham
Blount
Bourgeois
Copeland Jr.
Douglas
Duckett
Durkee
Elkins
Frazier
Gilles
Hammonds
Hatamzadeh
Hayes
Holmes
Hudson
Kingston
Knowles
Law
Lies
Mcinnis
Miles
Myles
Randolph
Rapalo
Rolin
Scott
Taylor
Present
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xx
Excused
x
xx
xx
xx
xx
x
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
xx
x
xx
x
xx
x
x
xx
1
Brady
Andy
Charles
Emily
Michael
Keilyn
Tidwell
Tomayko
Uffelman
Vallor
Walters
Wells
xx
xx
x
xx
x
Members Present: 19
Citizens Forum:N/A
Guest Speakers:N/A
Officers Report:
President
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Received $20 million worth of recommendations from library tour and received a lot of
good feedback.
There will be a meeting to discuss library recommendations further in February or March.
Campus might be in need of a discount grocery store.
Congratulations to Lambuth for hosting their very first town hall meeting.
The concert survey goes out on Monday, so encourage everyone to take that survey.
Vice President
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Good work on the Blackout and thank you to everyone who participated.
We are looking into investing in some solar tables or solstices around campus that
include outlets. One table would be $10,000 while the solstice would be $4,000
The solstices are cheaper and smaller, so we could buy more of those than the tables.
They would be Memphis customized.
The Green Fee only has $50,000 to use for the entire campus.
See the link provided for more information.
http://www.enerfusioninc.com/solar-power-dok.html
Chief Justice
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The court has now been filled for the first time in about 2 years.
We have had a lot less parking repeals.
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We are working on social media services to let others know more about the student body
and get connected. There is a sign up sheet going around for information sessions that
will be held.
We have also been working on bills involving club dues and finances.
Speaker
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There is a town hall meeting on November 20th at 7:30pm with a lot of guest speakers.
Please encourage people to take the concert study.
Speaker Pro Tempore- Not present
Cabinet Reports
Involvement- Sarah DeLozier- Not present
Dining and Res Life- Laurie Gianella- Not present
Marketing- Ryan Estes- Not present
Activities- Savannah Worcester- Not present
Veterans- Cedrick Houston- Not present
Safety- Stuart Dedmon- Not present
Academics- Denzel Anthony- Not present
Religious Life- Kenya Gray- Not present
Athletics- Jerrica James- Not present
Committee Reports:
Student Development-Ali Kingston- No reports
Student Services-Hannah Scott- No reports
Environmental-Christiana Gilles- No reports
Judicial-Kevan Hatamzadeh- No reports
Finance-Amelia Durkee- No reports
New Officer Nominations
Old Business:
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New Business:
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Bill 72
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Holly Keating to travel to Philadelphia, PA from Memphis,
TN.
Prime Sponsor: Emily Vallor
Cosponsors: Amelia Durkee
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS, Holly Keating has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend and present research at the Association for Behavioral Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention,
AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to aid this student in establishing networking connections, further
promote the reputation and prestige of the University of Memphis, and advance the field with the
findings from the research being presented, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to
Philadelphia, PA from November 19, 2014 to November 23, 2014:
A.Holly Keating
SECTION 2: Exactly $185 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE__18__ NAY_____
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Bill 73
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Matthew Luciano to travel to Miami, FL from Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Emily Vallor
Cosponsors: Johnny Holmes
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS, Matthew Luciano has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order
to attend and present research at the Annual Meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress
Studies, AND
WHEREAS, this trip will help advance the field with the presentation of this student’s findings and
further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of Memphis, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Miami,
FL from November 6, 2014 to November 9, 2014:
A. Matthew Luciano
SECTION 2: Exactly $209 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE_18___ NAY_____
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Bill 74
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Christine Platt to travel to Chicago, IL from Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Raven Douglas
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS, Christine Platt has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend and present research at the National Communication Association’s Annual Convention, AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to promote the reputation and prestige of the University of Memphis, 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
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Chicago,
IL from November 19, 2014 to November 23, 2014:
A. Christine Platt
SECTION 2: Exactly $430 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE__18__ NAY_____
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Bill 75
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Jon Paul Bushnell to travel to Chicago, IL from Memphis, TN
Prime Sponsor: Raven Douglas
Cosponsors: Finance Committee Members
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS, Jon Paul Bushnell has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order
to attend and present research at the National Communication Association’s Convention, AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of
Memphis, equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional, and
help this student establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Chicago,
IL from November 19, 2014 to November 22, 2014:
A. Jon Paul Bushnell
SECTION 2: Exactly $328 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE_18___ NAY_____
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Bill 76
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Fahmida Chowdhury to travel to Dhaka, Bangladesh from
Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Johnny Holmes
Cosponsors: Laitin Beecham
WHEREAS, Fahmida Chowdhury has requested funding from the Student Government Association in
order to attend and present research at the 8th International Conference on Electrical and Computer
Engineering, AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of
Memphis, equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional, and
help this student establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Dhaka,
Bangladesh from December 18, 2014 to December 23, 2014:
A. Fahmida Chowdhury
SECTION 2: Section 2: Exactly $450 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: Section 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE_18___ NAY_____
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Bill 77
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Courtney Sharp to travel to Philadelphia, PA from Memphis,
TN.
Prime Sponsor: Johnny Holmes
Cosponsors: Emily Vallor
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS, Courtney Sharp has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend the Association of Title IX Investigator’s Conference, AND
WHEREAS, 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
lawyer, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Section 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN
to Philadelphia, PA from November 2, 2014 to November 5, 2014:
A. Courtney Sharp
SECTION 2: Section 2: Exactly $115 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: Section 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE__18__ NAY_____
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Bill 78
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for KaDarian Stewart to travel to College Park, MD from
Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Johnny Holmes
Cosponsors: Laitin Beecham
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS, KaDarian Stewart has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order
to attend the Active Minds 11th National Mental Health on Campus Conference, AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote mental health first aid, how to fundraise, and advocate
mental illness on the campus of the University of Memphis and equip students with skills necessary to
talk openly about mental illness and remove that negative stigma, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION1: Section 1: Funding shall be provided for the following students traveling from Memphis, TN
to College Park, MD from November 14, 2014 to November 16, 2014:
A. KaDarian Stewart
B. Tori Hill
C. Rachel Townsend
D. Shuruq Hassan
SECTION2: Section 2: Exactly $1900 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 79
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Katherine Longest to travel to Washington D.C. from
Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Laitin Beecham
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS, Katherine Longest has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order
to attend the Society for Neuroscience Conference, AND
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to
Washington D.C. from November 14, 2014 to November 20, 2014:
A. Katherine Longest
SECTION2: Exactly $144 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 80
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Elizabeth Ann Gravley to travel to Washington D.C. from
Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Laitin Beecham
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance Committee
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Ann Gravley has requested funding from the Student Government Association in
order to attend and present research at the National Council of Rehabilitation Educator’s Conference,
AND
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
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to
Washington D.C. from November 1, 2014 to November 5, 2014:
A. Elizabeth Ann Gravley
SECTION 2: Exactly $312 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION 3: This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE__18__ NAY_____
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Bill 81
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Katie Lang to travel to Philadelphia, PA from Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Emily Vallor
Cosponsors: Amelia Durkee
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS, Katie Lang has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend and present research at the 2014 Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Conference,
AND
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
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to
Philadelphia, PA from November 20, 2014 to November 23, 2014:
A. Katie Lang
SECTION2: Exactly $322 will be funded for the above student.
SECTION3: his Act shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASS/FAIL
AYE__18__ NAY_____
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Bill 82
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Mellessa Miller to travel to Washington D.C. from Memphis,
TN.
Prime Sponsor: Amelia Durkee
Cosponsors: Finance Committe Members
Committee: Finance Committe
WHEREAS, Mellessa Miller has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend and present research at the Society for Neuroscience’s 2014 Convention, AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of
Memphis, equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional, and
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION1: Section 1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to
Washington D.C. from November 14, 2014 to November 20, 2014:
A. Mellessa Miller
SECTION2: Section 2: Exactly $282 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 83
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Xiaojun Gao to travel to Orlando, FL from Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Laitin Beecham
Cosponsors: Johnny Holmes
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS, Xiaojun Gao has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend and present research at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s 2014 Convention,
AND
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of
Memphis and help advance the field with the findings from the research being presented, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Orlando,
FL from November 18, 2014 to November 23, 2014:
A. Xiaojun Gao
SECTION2: Exactly $90 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 84
Title: An Act to provide travel funding for Andre Favors to travel to Chicago, IL from Memphis, TN.
Prime Sponsor: Karlee Fraizer
Cosponsors: Finance Committee members
Committee: Finance
WHEREAS, Andre Favors has requested funding from the Student Government Association in order to
attend and present research at the National Communication Association’s 2014 Conference
WHEREAS, this trip will serve to further promote the reputation and prestige of the University of
Memphis, equip this student with skills necessary to become a better educator and professional, and
further advance the field with the findings from the research being presented
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association Finance committee has heard said applicant’s travel
request and made a final recommendation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE 65TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STUDENT
GOVERNMENT ASSOCATION:
SECTION1: Funding shall be provided for the following student traveling from Memphis, TN to Chicago,
IL from November 18, 2014 to November 23, 2014: Andre Favors
SECTION2: Exactly $215 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
Charles- Congrats to Johnny on representing the University of Memphis as Mr. UofM. Also
please come to the town hall meeting.
Adviser Comments
Dr. Lawhead- There is a Lead conference on November 15th. We already have 150 students
registered. There will be external speakers. This is a good way to get leadership experience.
Also encourage your senators to come to meetings or step down. Congrats on a successful
homecoming and the whole atmosphere. We are going to try to incorporate that atmosphere at
some basketball games.
Roll Call: Members Present: 19
Adjourn- 8:24pm
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Speaker of the Senate
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Chief Clerk
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