UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SENATE Appropriation s Bill S.10-A-031 Concerning Student Government participation in the University of Cincinnati Diversity Conference 1 Whereas the University of Cincinnati will host its second-annual Diversity Conference on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 from 8am – 5pm, and 2 Whereas the one-day conference is designed to “highlight experiential knowledge and practices that encourage individuals and organizations to build vibrant, diverse and inclusive environments,” and 3 Whereas the keynote speakers will be Lee Gardenswartz, an expert in Diversity across the country, and Marvin Lewis, head coach for the reigning AFC North Division Champion Cincinnati Bengals, and 4 Whereas 23 concurrent diversity sessions will be presented along with entertainment from the MUSE Women’s Choir and Firelytes, and 5 Whereas the Marian Spencer Diversity Ambassador Awards will be presented during the conference, and 6 Whereas Student Government, as both leaders on campus and representatives of the Student Body, have a commitment to expanding their knowledge of diversity on campus and as a whole, and 7 Therefore be it appropriated that $250 be allocated from the Conferences line of the Leadership Development Fund to co-sponsor 10 Student Government representatives to attend the Diversity Conference. Respectfully submitted by, Respectfully endorsed by, C. Douglas Ealy Student Body Vice-President Tim Lolli Student Body President Respectfully written by, Respectfully endorsed by, Bradley P. Stephens Speaker of Senate Christina Brown SG Diversity Director 1