University of Kentucky Student Government Senate
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015, 7:00 P.M.
William T. Young Library Multi-Purpose Room B108C
I.
Call to Order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Approval of Minutes
IV.
Committee Reports
a. Academic and Student Affairs – Chair Arayo Sokan
b. Appropriations and Revenue –Chair Kathleen Smith
c. Operations and Evaluations – Chair Dwight Haggard
V.
Presidential Privilege
VI.
Orders of the Day:
a. S. 66-2015 College of Medicine Ambassadors (SSP) – Senator Lauren Henrickson
b. S. 67-2015 Cowboy Up for a Cure (SSP) – Senators Samantha Dunn, Rowan Reid,
& Ben Conner
c. S. 68-2015 UK Army ROTC (SSP) – Senator Ben Childress & Hayes Hagan
d. R. 5-2015 Hiring of New Provost, Tim Tracey
e. R. 6-2015 Coach John Calipari & The University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball
Team
f. R. 7-2015 Student Satisfaction with Campus Dining
g. S. 69-2015 Pharmacy Student Advisory Council (SSP) – Senator Seth Proffitt
h. S. 70-2015 College of Education Council of Student Leaders (SSP) – Senator Lindy
Massey and Rosana Osorio
i. S. 71-2015 Ex-Patt (SSP) – Senator Banks
VII.
Announcements and Senators Privilege
VIII.
Members Privilege
IX.
Roll Call
X.
Adjournment
All meetings are open to the public.
For questions or concerns please contact
Senate President, Austin Mullen
(859) 257-3191
senate@uksga.org
An Act Relating To: College of Medicine Ambassadors (SSP)
Sponsors:
Introduced:
S. 66-2015
Senator Lauren Henrickson
03/25/2015
BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist the College of
Medicine Ambassadors at the total of $2218.50.
(See the following page for more details)
Name of Org: College of Medicine Ambassadors
Members in Org: ~17
Contact: Mary Jennings
Email: mary.jennings@uky.edu
Phone: 859-559-8950
Purpose of Org: This organization strives to build bridges between the College of Medicine campus and other
educational campuses. This is achieved via outreach and cooperation with high schools, elementary schools, and
undergraduate campuses.
Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)—Lauren Henrickson
Event/Project: MCAT Advice and Strategies Class
Location: CB room 217 (3 sessions); College of Medicine Learning Center computer lab (last session)
Date: March 23 and 30, April 6 and 13
Time: March 23: 4-5:50 pm, March 30: 4-6:50 pm; April 6: 4-6:50 pm; April 13: 3-5:00 pm
Purpose of Event/Project: This is a new medical student led advice and strategies program for undergraduate
students preparing for the 2015 MCAT exam. The induction of the new MCAT has led to a great deal of stress and
anxiety across college campuses. The best people to help undergraduates through this difficult time are current
medical students.
This course will consist of 4 sessions that will guide students to more effective studying prior to the MCAT. Sessions
will include: critical reading strategies and practice questions, science section strategies and practice questions,
review and practice questions pertaining to the new MCAT sections, and individualized help with practice test
questions. MCAT Advice and Strategies is primarily targeted to students who are non-traditional or a minority at
the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. This program will give undergraduate students preparing for the
MCAT a better approach to the exam utilizing a current medical student and a faculty adviser as the leaders. The
course will create bonds between the graduate and undergraduate campus that will greatly benefit both parties.
Additionally, MCAT Advice and Strategies will be completely free for the undergraduate students who attend.
Total Cost: 1750
Org funds used: The program will be free to students.
Detailed Description of Request: AAMC practice test: $35.00 x 2 practice tests/student x 25 students=$1,750.00
The practice tests will allow students to receive individualized feedback in class and work through mistakes to
improve their overall score.
Received funding this year: No
Will use UK Managed Print Services: Yes
Open to all students: Yes
Agreed to Terms & Conditions: No
An Act Relating To: Cowboy Up for a Cure (SSP)
Sponsors:
Introduced:
S. 67-2015
Senators Samantha Dunn, Rowan Reid, & Ben Conner
03/25/2015
BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist Cowboy Up for a
Cure at the total of $10,500.
(Please see below for more details)
Name of Org: Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, FarmHouse Fraternity, and the UK Club Rodeo Team
Members in Org: 340+
Contact: Dalton Mills
Email: djmi224@g.uky.edu
Phone: 270-402-2966
Purpose of Org: Alpha Gamma Delta: Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority is an international women’s
organization founded in 1904 that promotes academic excellence, philanthropic giving, ongoing
leadership, personal development and above all, a spirit of loving sisterhood.
FarmHouse Fraternity: FarmHouse Fraternity is an internationally recognized organization founded in
1905 that constantly seeks to uphold three main attributes: Leadership, Scholarship and Fellowship.
UK Club Rodeo Team:The University of Kentucky Rodeo Team was founded in 2013 with a mission to
promote and develop the sport of rodeo at the University of Kentucky and throughout the Lexington
community.
Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)--Must Have a Sponsoring Senator
Event/Project: Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo
Location: Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park
Date: April 18th
Time:
Purpose of Event/Project: The Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo is presented by Alpha Gamma Delta,
Farmhouse Fraternity and the University of Kentucky’s Rodeo Team. The proceeds of the event will
benefit Cowboy up for a Cure, Inc. (CUFAC), a local non-profit organization that provides funding to
benefit children with various forms of pediatric cancer. Professional rodeo entertainment will be
provided by 3-J.
Cowboy Up for a Cure, Inc. (CUFAC/Cowboy Up) was founded by Rebecca Shryock in September 2013,
after her son, Drew, was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Rebecca founded the
organization to benefit Central Kentucky children with various forms of pediatric cancer while raising
awareness and providing a pathway to progress for families faced with similar adversities.
“While the ultimate goal of CUFAC is a cure, we realize that there is so much more to be done. We’re
hoping that by bringing Central Kentuckians together for two nights of rodeo fun, we can raise
awareness and funding for kids who are facing the fight of their lives. Let’s ‘Cowboy Up’, Kentucky.
Because kids get cancer, too!”
The funds raised during this event will directly benefit Cowboy Up For A CURE, Inc. Cowboy Up works
closely with the University of Kentucky Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic to ensure that programs
will be put in place to enrich the lives of children battling cancer from the time of diagnosis, throughout
treatment, and beyond.
Total Cost: 32428
Org funds used: $6,000 has come from our organizations.
Alpha Gamma Delta has committed $3,000 in ticket sales.
FarmHouse Fraternity has committed $1,500 in ticket sales and $1,500 in alumnae donations and
sponsorships.
Detailed Description of Request: We are requesting $10,000 from Student Government.
If Student Government funded this amount $2,500 would be budgeted for the buses that will take UK
students to and from campus to the venue.
Another $2,500 would be assigned to support the rodeo company, 3-J Ranch & Rodeo.
The other $5,000 will be allocated to cover reservation costs of the venue, Alltech Arena at the Kentucky
Horse Park.
Received funding this year: No
Will use UK Managed Print Services: No
Open to all students: Yes
Agreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes
An Act Relating To: UK Army ROTC (SSP)
Sponsors:
Introduced:
S. 68-2015
Senators Ben Childress & Hayes Hagan
03/25/2015
BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist UK Army ROTC at
the total of $7,000.
(Please see below for more details)
Name of Org: Army ROTC
Members in Org: 200
Contact: Alan Elliott (alan.elliott@uky.edu)
Phone: 224-234-0388
Purpose of Org: The Army ROTC program selects, educates, trains, and commissions college students to
be officers and leaders of character in the Total Army; instills the values of citizenship, national and
community service, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment in participating students.
Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)—Hayes Hagan & Ben Childress
Event/Project: Military Ball at The Grand Reserve
Time: 1700-1900
Purpose of Event/Project: The prestigious annual Military Ball is the culminating event of the year which
incorporates all the training and knowledge the cadets have learned over the year. The Military Ball
brings forth all the skills that were taught over the year, such as: customs and courtesies, officership, the
Army profession , mission command, unit training management, and Army ethics. The event also honors
the graduating seniors, followed by the guest speaker emphasizing leadership.
Total Cost: 5000
Org funds used: Our funding comes from cadet participation in three different UK Athletic Events:
setting up the Wildcat Refuge during football games, ball rotation during volleyball matches, and court
clean-up duty during women's basketball games. We also receive funding from donations made by UK
ROTC Alumni.
Detailed Description of Request: Our budget is sustained through the cadets, not the Department of
Defense. While the cadets work hard to maintain a positive budget, there are several ROTC events which
require utilizing the programs funds. For the Military Ball, the event will roughly cost $10,000, to include
renting the venue, providing tables/chairs, decorations, catering accommodations, media outlets, and
guest speaker expenses. The current cost can be supported by our budget, but will create a strain on
future training events and opportunities for the cadets.
Received funding this year: No
Will use UK Managed Print Services: No
Open to all students: No
Agreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes
A Resolution Relating To: Hiring of New Provost, Tim Tracy
Sponsors:
Introduced:
R. 5-2015
Senator Rebecca Stratton
3/25/2015
WHEREAS, on 2-18-2015, Dr. Tim Tracy was announced as Provost of the
University of Kentucky AND
WHEREAS, the Provost is responsible for the academic success of the
Student Body,
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Student Government
Association of Kentucky congratulates Dr. Tim Tracy on his appointment as
Provost.
A Resolution Relating To: Coach John Calipari & The
University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Team
Sponsors:
Introduced:
R. 6-2015
Senator Ben Conner
3/25/2015
WHEREAS, University of Kentucky Athletics serves as a valued part of the
student experience at The University of Kentucky, AND
WHEREAS, the University of Kentucky Basketball team has performed
admirably in regular season play,
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Student Government
Association of the University of Kentucky congratulates John Calipari and the
University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball team on their undefeated regular
season and wish them luck in their post-season endeavors.
A Resolution Relating To: Student Satisfaction With
Campus Dining
Sponsor:
Introduced:
R. 7-2015
Senator Rowan Reid
3/25/2015
WHEREAS the University of Kentucky is engaged in a long term contract with
Aramark, operating as UK Dining, AND
WHEREAS, based on information provided in the All-Student Survey, 84
percent of 1st and 2nd year students believe that dining is a problem on
campus, indicating students are unsatisfied with the current state of dining on
the University of Kentucky’s campus, AND
WHEREAS, the Student Government Association of the University of
Kentucky seeks to advocate for students’ interests in all aspects of student
life,
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Student Government
Association of the University of Kentucky calls for significant alterations to the
dining policies of UK Dining, with specific focus towards removing limitations
on the usage of meal swipes.
An Act Relating To: Pharmacy Student Advisory Council
(SSP)
Sponsors:
Introduced:
S. 69-2015
Senator Seth Proffitt
03/25/2015
BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist the Pharmacy
Student Advisory Council at the total of $2,500.
(Please see below for more details)
Name of Org: Pharmacy Student Advisory Council
Members in Org: 150
Contact: Laura Cannon (laura.cannon@uky.edu, 502-418-1552)
Purpose of Org: Joining the registry is effortless for the donor—Be The Match provides a registration kit
containing a simple cheek swab to be sent back to the organization at no cost to the donor. Be The
Match must then process these kits at a cool cost of $100, a cost they ask volunteers like us to help
alleviate by raising at least $25 per donor that we add. After adding over 900 people collectively the past
two years, we hope to continue our success by adding at least 500 donors this year, necessitating a
fundraising total of at least $12,500.
Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)—Seth Proffitt
Event/Project: Be the Match Bone Marrow Donor Drive---University of Kentucky Campus
Purpose of Event/Project: Joining the registry is effortless for the donor—Be The Match provides a
registration kit containing a simple cheek swab to be sent back to the organization at no cost to the
donor. Be The Match must then process these kits at a cool cost of $100, a cost they ask volunteers like
us to help alleviate by raising at least $25 per donor that we add. After adding over 900 people
collectively the past two years, we hope to continue our success by adding at least 500 donors this year,
necessitating a fundraising total of at least $12,500.
Total Cost: 15066
Org funds used: We have been hard at work fundraising, committing several hours to organizing several
different fundraisers. This year we are focusing on continuing our sustainable events, such as a talent
show, silent auction, restaurant nights, and corporation donation letters. In the past, we were fortunate
enough to be selected for a few one-time service grants (Beaux Arts Foundation beneficiaries, random
donations, etc), but we want to make this endeavor a sustainable one. Through these avenues we have
raised roughly $3,000 to date, with our main three fundraisers still to be had.
Detailed Description of Request: Be the Match Registry Donation Kits $25 x 600 donors = $15,000
Donation letter postage: $0.18 x 300 letters = $54
Donation envelopes and mailing supplies: $0.04 x 300 = $12
Total = $15,066
Received funding this year: No
Will use UK Managed Print Services: Yes
Open to all students: Yes
Agreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes
An Act Relating To: College of Education Council of
Student Leaders (SSP)
Sponsors:
Introduced:
S. 70-2015
Senators Lindy Massey & Rosana Osorio
03/25/2015
BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist the College of
Education Council of Student Leaders at the total of $4,000.
(Please see below for more details)
Name of Org: College of Education - Council of Student Leaders
Members in Org: 20
Contact: Claire Bradley
Email: claire.bradley@uky.edu
Phone: 859-963-5342
Purpose of Org: The College of Education Council of Student Leaders is requesting funding for the new
Student Success Center within the college. The money will fund a hand-painted wall mural to bring the
student body, the college, and the center together under one, attractive brand. The money will also
completely fund the Smart Board Teaching / Learning Space. Within the full design of the Student
Success Center, a location has been allocated for the training of students on Smart Board technology. By
completing this space with the appropriate seating and table, the training center can be operational
within this semester, thus improving the use of technology in K-12 classrooms through training future
educators getting ready to graduate.
Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)--Must Have a Sponsoring Senator
Event/Project: College of Education Student Success Center-Taylor Education Building, room 151
Date: renovations are currently taking place
Purpose of Event/Project: The College of Education Council of Student Leaders is requesting funding for
the new Student Success Center within the college. The money will fund a hand-painted wall mural to
bring the student body, the college, and the center together under one, attractive brand. The money will
also completely fund the Smart Board Teaching / Learning Space. Within the full design of the Student
Success Center, a location has been allocated for the training of students on Smart Board technology. By
completing this space with the appropriate seating and table, the training center can be operational
within this semester, thus improving the use of technology in K-12 classrooms through training future
educators getting ready to graduate.
Total Cost: 4000
Org funds used: none
Detailed Description of Request: - Wall mural (supplies, design, and artist) - $500
- Conference table and 6 chairs for Smart Board Teaching / Learning Space - $3,500 (priced by UK’s office
furniture liaison - Jennifer King)
Received funding this year: No
Will use UK Managed Print Services: No
Open to all students: Yes
Agreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes
An Act Relating To: Ex-Patt Magazine (SSP)
Sponsors:
Introduced:
S. 71-2015
Senator Banks
03/25/2015
BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist the Ex-Patt
Magazine at the total of $2500.
(Please see below for more details)
Name of Org: Ex-Patt Magazine
Members in Org: 10+
Contact: Dillon Nichols
Email: dillon.nichols@gmail.com
Phone: 5022984040
Purpose of Org: We are seeking $2500 in student government funding to produce two Ex-Patt editions -one for this spring and one for the fall. With this amount, we will produce 250 copies of each edition.
Our spring edition is ready for print, and our publisher will credit us with the other amount until we are
ready to print our fall edition, which we will publish in May and wait to distribute until the fall semester
starts.
Senator William Banks has agreed to sponsor this project.
Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)--Must Have a Sponsoring Senator
Event/Project: Ex-Patt Magazine: Spring and Fall 2015 Editions
Location: N/A
Date: N/A
Time: N/A
Purpose of Event/Project: We are seeking $2500 in student government funding to produce two Ex-Patt
editions -- one for this spring and one for the fall. With this amount, we will produce 250 copies of each
edition. Our spring edition is ready for print, and our publisher will credit us with the other amount until
we are ready to print our fall edition, which we will publish in May and wait to distribute until the fall
semester starts.
Senator William Banks has agreed to sponsor this project.
Total Cost: 2500
Org funds used: $0. We are a young organization (this is our third publication). We have reorganized our
application structure so that we will have a more consistent membership going forward. Also, we are
applying to the graduate school to have this organization receive school credit. If approved, we will then
vote to require membership dues. We are also building relationships with UK Education Abroad and the
Kentucky Institute of International Studies, which we eventually expect to result in additional funds for
our organization. All that to say we expect to grow our budget through various sources in the future.
Detailed Description of Request: Thoroughbred Printing is our publisher. For $2500, they will print 250
copies of each addition (i.e., 500 copies total). These editions would be funded by the SGA senate
special project allocation.
Received funding this year: No
Will use UK Managed Print Services: No
Open to all students: Yes
Agreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes