Student Congress
Meeting Minutes
Colt Forum
7 November 2011
Meeting called to order at: 4:03
Agenda:
Prayer
Open Floor
Approve Minutes
Campus Connection: Sheryl Smee
Legislation Updates
Standing Committees
Announcements
Michael Geiger opened in prayer
Open Floor: none
Campus Connection: Sheryl Smee: Director of Alumni Relations
Anyone with 24 units is considered an alumni. The alumni association is a way
for graduated students to have a place back in the school. It gives you places that you
can tie back in and be involved. The second place is to grant scholarships, rebuild
buildings/restore stuff, etc. Tuition Freedom day comes from the alumni. The third
reason it exists is to give you ways to communicate with each other once you’ve
graduated, thus it serves as a connection with the university.
Collaborations with current students:
Various events are partnered with ASB. Homecoming brings alumnus and
students together and serves as connections for jobs and internships.
Tuition Freedom Day was 77.5% last year which means more alumni are
collaborating to help out and bring down tuition costs. This year we’ll have
an event where you receive a t-shirt and write thank-you notes.
Alumni:
Can stay connected through Alumni Auxiliaries which are 15 clubs in
different interest areas, for example music, sports, business, etc.
Homecoming is the perfect time for reunion groups to reminisce about
college life. Besides Homecoming there are six area events in different
cities throughout the country and sometimes around the World (Japan).
Technology is another great way to keep everyone connected.
Alumnus want to meet students so don’t be bashful about walking up and talking
to them during Homecoming weekend. If you want to go to one of the alumni breakfasts
sign up. Some classes get together and raise scholarships–this year one raised
$300,000. Research associates has been raising research money and has supported
30 students in research for biology and chemistry.
The alumni giving rate is the number they use to see how alumni are satisfied
with the university. Companies use this number to determine whether or not they will
donate money to PLNU. The more alumni giving to the university, the more money the
university can receive from other companies. Normally we tend to be running way
ahead of Azusa, Biola, but are tied with SPU and Whitworth and are getting creamed by
Westmont, Wheaton, and Calvin.
Technology:
We have online directory for alumnus that is on the portal where you can
access people’s information. Also, you’re PLNU addresses stay with you for the rest of
your life. The website has information about events and news. Our Facebook account
posts information about what’s going on on campus, with alumni, and we post pictures.
Question and Answer:
Geiger: How do you rent the alumni house?
Response: That’s where our offices are located. If you want to make a reservation you
have to call the office and ask for availability. Can stay for free but if you can give $35 a
night or $50 for the master bedroom then that would be great.
Approve Minutes:
- Kelsey Motis made a motion to approve the minutes which was seconded by Bri
Burris
Legislation Update:
Commuter: Parking Lot Gutter
The gutter road should be leveled properly for cars to pass over without
damaging the underside of vehicles.
Q: If you level it will it cause the road to be an issue?
A: There should be less of a grade.
Kyle motioned to approve resolution and Robert seconded it.
Announcements:
- Chelsi still needs more help for homecoming–please e-mail Ian
- Homecoming is NEXT WEEK!
- Stipend reviews and social security card.
Meeting Adjourned at 5:00pm