Amendment 1
Whereas, Article V Section 2 of the Student Government Association reads, “The
executive election of all SGA officers shall be held spring semester, the first Tuesday in April.
Whereas, The executive election of all SGA officers shall be held spring semester, the second
Tuesday after spring break.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article V Section 2 be amended to read, “The executive election
of all SGA officers shall be held spring semester, the second Tuesday after spring break.”
Amendment 2
Whereas, Article VI Section 3 of the Student Government Association reads,
“Campaigning may take place anywhere except in the Student Center on the day of the election. The
SGA candidates for the presidency and vice-presidency must present two weeks before the election
date at 12:00 noon a campaign speech not to exceed five (5) minutes. One introductory speech, not to
exceed three (2) minutes must be given in on behalf of the candidate by another student”
Whereas, the SGA candidates for the presidency and vice-presidency must present at the SGA
meeting prior to the election a campaign speech not to exceed five (5) minutes.
Whereas, One introductory speech, not to exceed three (2) minutes must be given on behalf of
the candidate by another student at the SGA meeting prior to the election.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VI Section 3 be amended to read, “Campaigning may
take place anywhere except in the Student Center on the day of the election. The SGA candidates for the
presidency and vice-presidency must present at the SGA meeting prior to the election a campaign
speech not to exceed five (5) minutes. One introductory speech, not to exceed three (2) minutes must be
given on behalf of the candidate by another student at the SGA meeting prior to the election.”
Amendment 3
“Whereas, Article VI Section 4 of the Student Government Association reads, “Class Officers
1. Criteria for all class officers shall be:
a. Petition of twenty-five (25) signatures from members of their own class.
b. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50.
c. Must be a full-time student (12 hours per semester).
d. Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
2. Senior Class President must have 90 hours completed.
3. Junior Class President must have 60 hours completed.
4. Sophomore Class President must have 30 hours completed.
5. Freshman class officers must receive at least a 2.50 grade point average at the
end of the fall semester prior to the elections.”
Whereas, A Petition of seventy five (75) signatures from members of their own class.
Whereas, A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 excluding freshman.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VI Section 4 be amended to read, “Class Officers
6. Criteria for all class officers shall be:
e. Petition of seventy five (75) signatures from members of their own class.
f. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 excluding freshman.
g. Must be a full-time student (12 hours per semester).
h. Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
7. Senior Class President must have 90 hours completed.
8. Junior Class President must have 60 hours completed.
9. Sophomore Class President must have 30 hours completed.”
Amendment 4
Whereas, Article IV Section 5 of the Student Government Association reads,
“Homecoming Non-SGA elected positions
1. Homecoming King and Queen
a. Must have 96 hours senior status before the beginning of fall semester or
must be a May graduate.
b. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
c. Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
d. Must be a full-time student (12 hours).
e. One chosen for this honor will not be eligible again.
2. Homecoming Attendants Representative
a. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
b. Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
c. Must be a full-time student (12 hours).
Whereas, Non-SGA elected positions
Whereas, Must be a senior status before the beginning of fall semester
Whereas, Homecoming Representative
Whereas, A male and female representative shall be compiled from freshman,
sophomore, and junior classes. The senior class is represented by 3 male and 3 female
students”
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VI Section 5 be amended to read, “Non-SGA elected positions
3. Homecoming King and Queen
a. Must have senior status before the beginning of fall semester
b. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
c. Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
d. Must be a full-time student (12 hours).
e. One chosen for this honor will not be eligible again.
4. Homecoming Representative
d. Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
e. Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
f. Must be a full-time student (12 hours).
g. A male and female representative shall be compiled from freshman,
sophomore, and junior classes
h. The senior class is represented by 3 male and 3 female students”
Amendment 5
Whereas, Article VI Section 6 of the Student Government Association reads, “Mr. and Ms. Bethel
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Must have be a senior that will graduate before the following May graduation.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
Must be a full-time student (12 hours).
Once chosen for this honor, one will not be eligible again.
Whereas, Nominees for this position be based on service and leadership to the student
body.
Whereas, This candidate must submit a packet to the SGA secretary of Denominational
affairs and the SGA advisor. The nominees shall be selected after reviewing the application by the
secretary of denominational affairs and the advisor of SGA.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VI Section 6 read, “Mr. and Ms. Bethel
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Must have be a senior that will graduate before the following May graduation.
Must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
Must not be on Academic or Disciplinary Probation.
Must be a full-time student (12 hours).
Nominees for this position be based on service and leadership to the student
body.
11. This candidate must submit a packet to the SGA secretary of Denominational
affairs and the SGA advisor. The nominees shall be selected after reviewing the
application by the secretary of denominational affairs and the advisor of SGA.”
Amendment 6
Whereas, Article VI Section 8 of the Student Government Association reads, “Staff of the Year
1. Ballots are drawn from the list of all full-time staff members (Not to exclude student
full-time staff members).
2. Winners of the two (2) previous years are ineligible and are therefore omitted from
the ballot.”
Whereas, Ballots are drawn from the list of all full-time staff members
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VI Section 8 read, “Staff of the Year
1. Ballots are drawn from the list of all full-time staff members
2. Winners of the two (2) previous years are ineligible and are therefore omitted
from the ballot.”
Amendment 7
Whereas, Article VII Section 1 of the Student Government Association reads, “This
Representative to the Board of Trustees Search Committee shall be at least a Junior and have
maintained a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0. During the year of service and shall
not be on disciplinary probation. The Representative must have been an active member of SGA
and shall be chosen by a majority vote of the legislature during regular meeting in the month of
March. Recommendations will be made by the SGA President (and cabinet), while
nominations can be taken from the floor of the legislature. This Representative should be able to
represent the students of Bethel College to the Search Committee. This is an honor from the
Board and it should be held with the up-most respect and dignity that the Legislature vote can
provide.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VII Section 1 be deleted.
Amendment 8
Whereas, Article VII Section 2 of the Student Government Association reads, “Duties of the
Representative to the Board of Trustees Search Committee.
1. Attend all meetings set forth by the Search Committee.
2. Report to the SGA cabinet any news that concerns the student body that would
not breach the confidential bond with the Search Committee.”
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article VII Section 2 be deleted.
Amendment 9
Whereas, Article IX Section 1 of the Student Government Association reads, “The SGA
has established various standing committees, which assist in the promoting and
developing of various aspects of student life. These committees are: Elections (six
students) (a minimum of 10 students) , Homecoming/Social Activities (ten students),
Food (ten students)”
Whereas, The SGA has established various standing committees, which assist in the promoting
and developing of various aspects of student life. These committees are: Elections (a minimum
of 10 students), Homecoming/Social Activities (ten students), Food (ten students)
Whereas, The Election committee is in charge of informing the entire student body of
upcoming elections, Class president elections, Executive elections
Whereas, The Secretary of Communications shall be the chair of this committee.
Whereas, This committee shall setup and run the booths during every election that is
controlled by SGA.
Whereas, The President and Secretary of Communications shall appoint ten (10) members
with the help of the recommendations from the Legislature.
Whereas, The Committee shall serve as the communicator for the student body and The
Elections Committee shall assist the Secretary of Communications during any election held by
SGA.
Whereas, The Election Committee shall work at the ballot booth, record students who cast
his/her ballot and enforce election rules.
Whereas, The committee chair shall give a committee report at the SGA meeting
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article IX Section 1 Subsection 1 read, “The SGA has
established various standing committees, which assist in the promoting and developing of
various aspects of student life. These committees are: Elections (a minimum of 10
students), Homecoming/Social Activities (ten students), and Food (ten students)
1. Election Committee
a. The Election committee is in charge of informing the entire student
body of upcoming elections, Class president elections, Executive
elections
b. The Secretary of Communications shall be the chair of this
committee.
c. This committee shall setup and run the booths during every
election that is controlled by SGA.
d. The President and Secretary of Communications shall appoint ten
(ten) members with the help of the recommendations from the
Legislature.
e. The Committee shall serve as the communicator for the student
body and The Elections Committee shall assist the Secretary of
Communications during any election held by SGA.
f. The Election Committee shall work at the ballot booth, record
students who cast his/her ballot and enforce election rules.
g. The committee chair shall give a committee report at the SGA
meeting.
Amendment 10
Whereas, Article IX Section 1 Subsection 2 of the Student Government
Association reads, “Homecoming/Social Activities Committee
a. The Homecoming/Social Activities Committee functions under and solely
for the SGA, not the Student Life Department or any branch of the
University. This committee is charged with the responsibility of planning
and facilitating any activities that the SGA should put on during
Homecoming or any other time throughout the year.
b. This committee does not exist for the use of the Student Activities
Director, though they can work in conjunction with each other if the
committee so chooses.
c. The SGA Vice President serves as the chair of this committee.
d. The SGA President and Vice President appoint ten (10) members with
the help of recommendations from the Legislature.
e. The committee should meet at least once a month to discuss possible
events the SGA should put on.
f. This committee does not exist for the use of the Student Activities
Director, though they can work in conjunction with each other if the
committee so chooses.
g. The Homecoming/ Social Committee shall assist the Vice President
during any function hosted by SGA
h. The Homecoming Committee shall plan the activities for the current
student body for Homecoming Week.
i. The Homecoming Committee shall vote on the five (5) dress up
days
j. The Committee chair shall give a report at the SGA meetings
k. The Homecoming Committee shall conduct Homecoming Court
elections.”
Whereas, Homecoming/Social Activities Committee shall be referred to as the
Homecoming/Social Activities Committee
Whereas, This committee does not exist for the use of the Student Activities
Director, though they can work in conjunction with each other if the committee so
chooses. This shall be deleted.
Whereas, The Homecoming/ Social Committee shall assist the Vice President
during any function hosted by SGA
Whereas, The Homecoming Committee shall plan the activities for the current
student body for Homecoming Week.
Whereas, The Homecoming Committee shall vote on the five (5) dress up days
Whereas, The Committee chair shall give a report at the SGA meetings
Whereas, The Homecoming Committee shall conduct Homecoming Court elections.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article IX Section 2 read, “Homecoming/Social Activities
Committee
l. The Homecoming/Social Activities Committee functions under and solely
for the SGA, not the Student Life Department or any branch of the
University. This committee is charged with the responsibility of planning
and facilitating any activities that the SGA should put on during
Homecoming or any other time throughout the year.
m. This committee does not exist for the use of the Student Activities
Director, though they can work in conjunction with each other if the
committee so chooses.
n. The SGA Vice President serves as the chair of this committee.
o. The SGA President and Vice President appoint ten (10) members with
the help of recommendations from the Legislature.
p. The committee should meet at least once a month to discuss possible
events the SGA should put on.
q. The Homecoming/ Social Committee shall assist the Vice President
during any function hosted by SGA
r. The Homecoming Committee shall plan the activities for the current
student body for Homecoming Week.
s. The Homecoming Committee shall vote on the five (5) dress up
days
t. The Committee chair shall give a report at the SGA meetings
u. The Homecoming Committee shall conduct Homecoming Court
elections.”
Amendment 11
1.
Whereas, Article IX Section 1 Subsection 3 of the Student Government
Association reads, Food Campus Dinning Committee created fall 2012
Whereas, The committee shall meet with the Director of Foods once a month to discuss
possible changes that can be made to the food in the cafeteria only.
Whereas, The president shall appoint a member of the student body to serve as chair and
present a report at each SGA meeting.
Whereas, One member of the food committee should attend the first meeting of every
month to give a report on the topics and decisions that were made.
Whereas, The President shall appoint at least ten (10) members with the help of
recommendations from the Legislature.
Whereas, The Food Committee shall give suggestions about the variety and nutrition of
food.
2. Therefore, let it be resolved that Article IX Section 1 Subsection 3 read,
“Campus Dinning Committee
a. The committee shall meet with the Director of Foods once a month
to discuss possible changes that can be made to the food in the
cafeteria only.
b. The president shall appoint a member of the student body to serve
as chair and present a report at each SGA meeting.
c. One member of the food committee should attend the first meeting
of every month to give a report on the topics and decisions that
were made.
d. The President shall appoint at least ten (10) members with the help
of recommendations from the Legislature.
e. The Food Committee shall give suggestions about the variety and
nutrition of food.”
Amendment 12
Whereas, Article IX Section 2 Subsection 1 of the Student Government Association read,
“The SGA Maintains appointments on the following faculty/student committees:
Academic policy (two students), Athletic (two students), Curriculum (two
students), Judicial Board (three students), and Student Life (three students).
Curriculum & Academic policy (one student) created fall 2012
Whereas, Academic policy (two students), Athletic (two students), Curriculum (two
students), Judicial Board (three students), and Student Life (three students). Shall be deleted.
Whereas, Curriculum & Academic policy (one student)
Whereas, The President shall appoint one (1) member for this committee within SGA, with
the approval of these delegates by the legislature
Whereas, This Committee member shall be at least a junior and have maintained a
cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0. During the year of service and shall not be on
disciplinary probation.
Whereas, The Representative must have been an active member of SGA and shall be
chosen by a majority vote of the legislature during regular meeting in the month of March
Whereas, Recommendations will be made by the SGA President (and cabinet), while
nominations can be taken from the floor of the legislature.
Whereas, This Representative should be able to represent the students of Bethel
University to this committee. This is an honor from the Board and it should be held with the upmost respect and dignity that the Legislature vote can provide.
Whereas, The Representative shall serve as the communicator of the Curriculum and
academic policy for the student body and give a report at the SGA meetings
Whereas, This Committee shall review and revise academic policy as well as create new
policies.
Whereas, This Committee shall review and revise curriculum policy as well as create new
policies.
Whereas, Meetings shall take place once a month or when the chair calls for a meeting.
Whereas, The committee shall research a variety of curriculum to pick the best that for
Bethel University.
Therefore, let it be resolved that Article IX Section 2 Subsection 1 read, “Curriculum & Academic policy
(one student)
1. Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee
a. The President shall appoint one (1) member for this committee within
SGA, with the approval of these delegates by the legislature
b. This Committee member shall be at least a junior and have maintained
a cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0. During the year of
service and shall not be on disciplinary probation.
c. The Representative must have been an active member of SGA and shall
be chosen by a majority vote of the legislature during regular meeting
in the month of March.
d. Recommendations will be made by the SGA President (and cabinet),
while nominations can be taken from the floor of the legislature.
e. This Representative should be able to represent the students of
Bethel University to this committee. This is an honor from the Board
and it should be held with the up-most respect and dignity that the
Legislature vote can provide.
f. The Representative shall serve as the communicator of the Curriculum
and academic policy for the student body and give a report at the SGA
meetings.
g. This Committee shall review and revise academic policy as well as
create new policies.
h. This Committee shall review and revise curriculum policy as well as
create new policies.
i. Meetings shall take place once a month or when the chair calls for a
meeting.
j. The committee shall research a variety of curriculum to pick the best
that for Bethel University.