Student Government
October 2, 2012
Minutes- Week 6
Call to order: 7:01
Attendance: Joseph Gibbons, Marc Tshimanyika, Spencer Brannon, Tiffany Fridley, Jennifer Barbadora,
Abigail Galligan, Lauren Ouwerkerk, Matthew Harmon, Kenny Burr, Alexandra Williams, Isaiah Morales,
Lindsey Hofmeyer, Matthew Burks, Brent Aebi, Jeremy Keller, Michael Nickels, Sukhmanjit Singh,
Corban Robinson, Samantha Young, Kyle Powell, and Rachel Fagan.
Absent: Jackie Kucirka
Minutes: Approved
Reports
Executive Board
 President- A past Friday, I attended the Board of Trustees meeting along with Sukhmanjit Singh,
Samantha Young, and Spencer Brannon. We did a R.E.A.C.H. presentation for UVC Class. I had
several meetings regarding issues faced by minority groups on campus.
 Vice President- I attended the meeting with Joey with Dr. Barrett. I had a 1-on-1 meeting with
Kyle to aid in his projects’ progressions. I will be having weekly senate meetings as well as
meeting 1 on 1 this week. This will help you in your exploration of various avenues with your
projects. I give my props to Bid Day! I met with ASA and Bolinga Center with regard to hosting
the Multicultural Halloween event. Polos are still on hold due to a flooding in the Nutter Center.
I also spoke with Melvin Reyes in the hold up on the Rock U DVD kiosk. This week’s senate
meeting is Friday at 5:00 pm.
 Chief of Staff- This week I have been meeting with several of the colleges’ deans on campus,
explaining Student Government’s role as well as our future projects. Last week, I had my 1 on 1
individual cabinet meetings. This week’s cabinet meeting is this Friday at 5:00 pm.
 Chief Justice- This past week I have been communicating with CATS regarding advertizing the
elections. Voting is now open online from October 2nd through October 4th! Please encourage
freshmen/graduate students to get involved and to vote. I met with Student Legal Services. We
are still looking into public involvement.
 Director of Internal Affairs-This week I will be consolidating the reports once again. I hope that
the report template helped you a little in deciding what to include in your reports. Please feel
free to write on the office white board under “Supplies” if you need something to be ordered.
This week, I will be working on the budget to be presented at next week’s meeting as well as
gathering an expense report from the month of September. This is a reminder for everyone to
be claiming their in office and out of office hours by Sunday of every week. Hope you all are
doing well!
 Speaker of the House- Lauren, JB, and I have been working on updating the budget for the HOR.
In the winter, the House usually has a House Party. If you want to be part of this committee,
please contact me. We are working to get organizations together for Ally’s Army. Hopefully,
Student government will be a part of this! Tomorrow, we will be meeting with some
organizations regarding the event risk review.
Committee Reports
Cabinet
 Asst. Speaker of the House- SFC has an advertisement in the Guardian thanks to Isaiah! Please
send any printing requests my way if you need these done.
 Director of Academic Affairs- This afternoon, I attended Business Palooza. For one of my
projects, I will be meeting with Dr. Dregalla regarding classroom technology. I will be meeting
with the bookstore regarding the Wright State Custom Edition Textbooks, additionally. A future
project of mine will be regarding admittance to colleges’ programs for students that struggled
with the adjustment to college and their GPA’s struggled too. Although this is a new project, I
plan on looking into any programs that would be of help to these students.
 Director of Disability Affairs- I am continuing work on the Disability Advisory Board and forum. I
am working on getting a Braille menu for the vending machines for blind students. I am working
on this through the technology center of ODS. I will have a positive date for the next forum
soon, and this will be advertized.
 Director of International Affairs- I had the Study Abroad Fair last week and there was a great
attendance! Feel free to check out the pictures on Facebook! I am continuing work with the
spouses’ group. I am meeting with people regarding the zip car program, to see if this is a
possible avenue on our campus. The rest of this week will be dedicated to contacting committee
chairs and working on a justification for an associate.
 Director of Public Relations- Friday was a great time at the blood drive! I finished the ‘Match
your Major’ flyer as well as the ‘Homecoming Game Night’ flyer. I will be working with Spencer
on the ‘Student government brochure’.
 Director of Student Affairs- Thanks for everybody’s help so far and emailing the stuff you need
for the event!
 Director of Web and Communications: I have a few internal projects in progress. If you have
any comments/concerns to bring to CATS, let me know.
Senators
 Boonshoft School of Medicine: The most significant committee that I attended was the Faculty
Curriculum Committee. This committee entailed a comprehensive review of the courses for the
first and second years of medical school. I have two upcoming events planned: one o f these, an
Internal Medicine Lab; the other, a Pre-Medical panel. I will be in contact with Jenn regarding
the Pre-Medical panel.
 College of Education and Human Services- I am looking to get a printing center into the Nutter
Center. I met with our assistant dean to discuss some issues on the Dean Student Advisory
Board. I am continuing to work on resolving some of the semester transitions issues that have
occurred, but for the most part they seem to be settling down and everything is starting to fall
into place for CEHS.
 College of Engineering and Computer Science- This Friday, I will be attending another Steering
Committee meeting. I will be submitting a list of representatives on committees. I am planning a
promotional event with the DSAB. I also had a recruiting event. Our DSAB was in favor of the
GPA requirement campus wide.
 College of Liberal Arts- I have been working on the Thurgood Marshall project and working to
facilitate this collaboration with the drama students. I am working to ensure the classroom
conduct is kept. I have also been working with my DSAB to establish a constitution and
transition packet.
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College of Nursing and Health- We set up a better method of communication with the dean. We
discussed a better grading scale and I will be presenting this at a future meeting. For the $400
charge, students are wondering if there is a way to print out notes for free in the Nursing
College, similar to how the Engineering majors have their printing for free. This would be nice! I
will be discussing issues with the DSAB. I will be attending a STEPS event and shape what I would
like to see in the future with the Nursing College’s involvement in this project.
 College of Science and Mathematics- Thanks to everyone that came out for the Blood Drive! We
have our official meeting with the Dean tomorrow. There will be a Wings poll up; the Guardian
will have an article regarding the new GPA requirement proposal.
 Commuter Senator- I have been working with Marc a good amount. One of the projects is a Zip
Bike that could be rented on campus by a debit/credit card for a certain number of hours.
 Raj Soin College of Business- This past week, we met with the dean. She went over her vision
for the college of Business. Just a reminder that Wright Brother’s Day is October 4th. I have been
working with the Marketing Club on this. I have been planning ‘Match your Major’; thank you to
Isaiah for the flyer!
Committee Reports
 Student Legal Services—we need more public forum members.
 Honors’ Program—We approved the Nursing program to Tanzania; approved the trip to
Spain (cultural immersion program). I was also assigned to the scholarship committee.
 Academic Program Review—We are working to compile all of the programs up for
accreditation. We are trying to find a way to place all this information into the computers.
 Building and Grounds—Last week, we had a meeting regarding the technology. We will have
the largest classroom in the United States! Part of the Building and Grounds problem is that
it doesn’t have clear design standards. We are commissioning a new design standards study
(what is acceptable/not acceptable on campus).
 Faculty Senate—meets next Monday in E153 at 2:15 p.m.
Report Discussion:
 Wright Brother’s Day: 11-3 in the Atrium on October 4th; free food! Go!
Public Forum
 SAAC Meeting—Next Monday at 7:00 am Berry Room; free breakfast. We will have a
student government representative.
New Business
 Associate Justice Approval—Carrie, who is being put up for approval, is in class. We are getting
ready to edit the Constitution. An assistant can keep the transition running smoothly.
 Residential Life Associate—There is a need for the residential life associate. Jackie is unable to
attend the RCA meeting. An associate would have further insight into the residential life by this
meeting. The associate would be shared between our Residential Senator and our Director of
Student Affairs.
 Robert’s Rules “Point of Information:” Things get confusing with Robert’s Rules. If you are ever
confused, raise your placard, and say “Point of Information.” –“I would like to do ______, how
do I do this?” Spencer and Marc will be reviewing this in cabinet and senate meetings,
respectively.
 Prioritizing Agenda Items: We are learning more and more that with agenda items, it will help
to have these prioritized. Please, when sending your agenda items to Jenn, mark important
agenda items by writing “Time Sensitive” next to them. These important items will be placed at
the top of the agenda. Discussions that are not as time sensitive (like future projects) will be
placed at the bottom of the list.
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Absences/Proxy: This is important for everyone, but specifically the senate. If you are not going
to make the meeting, please send a proxy (like from your Dean Student Advisory Board) for the
process of voting as well as for communicating information from your college. Also, if you are
going to miss a meeting, please email Jenn with your reason of absence before the meeting and
who your proxy will be (if a senator).
Old Business
 C-Span: Coming this Friday from 1- 2:30 out by BART. The first group of people will help setting
up. We need something on the e-sign for this!
 Homecoming Game Night: We discussed all of the individual committees. Homecoming on
Tuesday!!!!
Advisor Reports:
Gary: Last election year, Student government was instrumental in organizing shuttles to the Highlands
on Election Day.
 Oct 25th at 4:00: Student Legal Services will meet
Announcements:
 Oct 11th 2:00 pm we will be having a former editor of the Dayton Daily News discussing
issues regarding the election. I am also discussing a forum regarding social media techniques
in the election process. This would have some faculty members, student government, and
members of the public to discuss voter registration.
 Think Pink Week is next week- we will be raising money for Breast Cancer awareness. Save
your yogurt lids and place them in the office!
 This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is Homecoming Week voting! Please vote!
 Next Friday, Oct 12th at 8:30 is the Board of Trustees Public Session.
 Cabinet and Senate meetings Friday at 5:00 pm.
 Next week, in addition to Homecoming week, Rainbow Alliance is having their Coming Out
week.
 Thank you to Matt Burks! Now we have Space Request form if you need to reserve a room.
Add your name and the relative information and send to Joey.
 For extra help during Homecoming Game Night, we will have our new senators. Please
utilize your new student government members and make them feel welcome! 
Motion: Jeremy Keller moved to adjourn meeting; Samantha Young seconded this.
Adjournment: 8:00 p.m.