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[DISCUSSION DRAFT]
82nd SESSION
2014-2015
S. RES. 82- 122
RESOLUTION TO UPDATE THE SENATE RULES DESCRIPTION ON THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
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IN THE SENATE OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
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MARCH 26, 2015
SUBMITTED BY SENATOR FEREBEE TO THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
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A Resolution
Resolution to Update the Senate Rules Description on the Committee on Civic Engagement
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Whereas, March 2015 was proclaimed ‘Reno Education Awareness Drive’ month,
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Whereas, University betterment projects benefit both students and the community,
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Be it resolved that, Senate Rules X.c. will read: “The Committee on Civic Engagement shall be
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responsible for promoting civic engagement to the students, faculty, and administration of the
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university as well as the Reno community.
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The committee shall be responsible for creating and executing projects that employ students to be
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civically engaged.
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The committee shall support academic courses that endorse activism in the local and national
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community. The committee shall outreach to local non-profits to provide opportunities for students to
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serve in the community.
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The committee shall promote service learning through volunteerism, fostering community
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partnerships, and advocating for service learning within undergraduate courses in all academic
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colleges at the university.
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The committee must hold and contribute to planning the University Day of Service and Reno
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Education Awareness Drive.
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The Committee shall liaison with the Office of Service Learning and Civic Engagement. ”
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