Student Government Association
Meeting Minutes October 14th, 2015
Come to order at 4:30pm
Attendance: 39
Voting Members in Attendance: 34
Quorum: Yes
Approval of last meetings minutes: Motion to approve last week’s
minutes by Robert Gomez and seconded by Emily Baker. Motion Passed.
Guests:
Dr. Jack Rose, Mayor for City of Murray:
Let me introduce a few people. Jordan Smith has been our contact person. I started out teaching at
Murray State University. I am also a native to Murray. We are trying to increase the amount of students
who visit downtown Murray. A few ideas include providing transportation to downtown Murray,
keeping the stores open later throughout the week, bring back “Squealing at the Square,” and build a
park/place for students to take pictures and hang out. Regarding the three options for the renovation of
16th Street, our main concern is student safety.
Mrs. Linda Cherry, City Councilwoman:
We do value our students! We do want your parents to know that your stay here is safe. Your safety and
welfare is a top priority. We value your opinions over parking and what happens here in Murray. Do not
assume that all drivers are looking out for your safety. Please look both ways and possibly make eye
contact with the driver before stepping out into the street. Be alert before you cross the street.
Mrs. Jane Shoemaker, City Councilwoman:
I will leave my card here. If you have any questions or comments about what we talk about today, feel
free to contact me! I am very excited to talk to you and get to know you! I am a graduate from Murray.
We love Murray, we love the university, and we love the Racers. We have an active interest in you
staying here in Murray. Drivers are required to yield to pedestrians; they are not required to stop for
pedestrians.
Dr. Davies, President of Murray State University:
I have never in 17 years had a Mayor or City Council members attend a Student Government meeting.
SGA did an amazing job at Homecoming this weekend. The parade, Tent City, and the game were
phenomenal! The Alumni appreciated their welcome back to Murray.
Mrs. Paula Amols, Director of Dining Services:
Lamberts Day is next Wednesday, October 21st, 2015. The menu includes: Chicken and dumplings, Rib
eye steak, peach cobbler, and cheesecake. Dinner with the President will be on February 3rd, March 30th,
and in April from 6pm to 8pm in Winslow.
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Dr. Renee Fister, Senior Presidential Advisor for Strategic Initiatives:
If we meet these initiatives, there is money that will come back to the university and affect the future
students. We would be willing to hold a forum to inform the students of the initiatives that are in place.
Every undergraduate student has an opportunity to participate in service learning, clinical, internship or
study abroad program before they graduate to better prepare you for after you graduate.
Dr. Don Robertson, Vice President for Student Affairs:
The Who’s Who application is due on November 21st to 425 Wells Hall. Please look into that.
Mr. Evan Ditty, Coordinator of Greek Life and Student Leadership Programs:
The application for the Sophomore Leadership Program will be due on November 20th. We are looking
for 15 to 20 students with a current sophomore standing credit hours wise. This is a selective program.
This program will be over one semester in the spring with two weeks on, one week off. You do not need
to be active in a student organization on campus to apply.
Mrs. Jackie Dudley, Vice-President of Finance and Administrative Services:
No Report
Mrs. Jeanie Morgan, Advisor to SGA and Student Organizations:
The food director passed away. Please keep him in your prayers.
Officer Reports:
Clint Combs, President:
I have met with almost every Senator, thank you! If you booked a meeting with me and you did not
show up, please rebook your meeting with me. If you are in the CSI Office and I appear to be free, just
stop in! I need two student representatives for Academic Council. One will serve on the Undergraduate
Studies Committee and one will serve on the Academic Support Systems Committee. The Full Academic
Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 3:30 pm in 118 Wells Hall (both students
will attend this meeting). Undergraduate Studies 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 3:30 pm in 118
Wells Hall. Academic Support meets as called.
Nathan Payne, Vice President:
Music Festival will be at 5pm in the Hart Residential College on Friday, October 16th, 2015 from 5-7pm
on the Hart front patio. The U.N. Games will be on October 24th, 2015 from 3pm-6pm in the Curris
Center Dance Lounge. Please remind your organizations to nominate four candidates for Miss MSU.
Applications are due in the CSI office on Monday, November 2nd at 4:30. The RCA is currently holding a
clothing/office supplies drive/competition that was started yesterday and it will last until next
Wednesday. Donations are being accepted in the CSI office and in the residential colleges. The Street
Signs will be on November 18th, 2015 in the Curris Center from 11am-2pm.
Rachel Ross, Treasurer:
Parking Tip of the Week: Put away your debit card when you go out to save a little bit of money!
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Heather Raley, Secretary:
The current vacancies on Senate include: (2) the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, (1) the College
of Education, (1) Clark Residential College, (2) Richmond Residential College. For all new Senators,
please your excuses at least 24 hours in advance to sga.secretary.msu@gmail.com unless it is an
absolute emergency, then excuses can be sent at anytime.
Erin Shaughnessy, JBoard Chair:
Parking Tip of the Week: Like the Parking Office Facebook page to see changes we are making regarding
parking on campus. We have changed the parking lots around College Courts to a fully green zone; no
more yellow tags are able to park in those parking lots. Public Safety has designated five parking spaces
designated to Head Start students.
Paula Jaco, RCA President:
No Report
Senate Chair Reports
Cassidy Carroll, Election Ways and Means:
Thank you for showing up to the meeting. If you did not show up, please email me. We will possibly be
appointing a Vice-Chair. We are creating a test for the treasurer position.
Caitlin Dunaway, Publications and Literature:
We will be starting Student Spotlights on all of our social media. All of the information will be sent out
tonight. These will be started on October 26th, 2015. If you have any questions, email me at
cdunaway2@murraystate.edu.
Michael Mann, University Affairs:
We are shooting for January for resolutions related to parking, 16th Street, and other current issues on
campus.
Sachin Jadhav, Webmaster:
No Report
Ellen Adkisson, Government Relations:
Please show up to our meetings. I have appointed Christian Barnes as my Vice-Chair.
Tori Wood, Chief of Staff:
I have met with all of my committee chairs. Please continue to meet with your committee chairs! Call
me; beep me, if you wanna reach me.
Committee Reports:
None
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Meeting Minutes October 14th, 2015
Old Business:
Review of: Resolution 79-15-R2 to Support the Use of Academic Facilities for Registered Student
Organization Meeting Space. Motion to adopt the resolution by Connor Jaschen. Amanda Shoemake has
seconded the motion. Vote in favor 34 and those opposed 0. Followed by unanimous agreement among
the Senate to approve. Motion passed.
New Business:
None
Announcements:
Homecoming was awesome.
This Saturday, ASA is having their Dating Game Philanthropy at 6pm. Clint Combs and Evan Ditty are
MCing.
Motion to adjourn meeting by Will Sims and seconded by Amanda
Shoemake. Motion Passed.
Adjourn at 6:00pm