Student Senate
General Assembly Minutes
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008
Call to Order
Trevor Eagle
Invocation
Benjamin Allen
Pledge of Allegiance
Chris Senesi
Officer Reports
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President: Trevor Eagle
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Vice-President: Chris Senesi
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Currently working on ONU’s upcoming Leadership Conference. Please contact Vice President
Senesi if you are interested in joining the Conference Committee.
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Secretary: Collin Morelock
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Advisor: Adriane Bradshaw
New Business
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New Roberts Hall Representative:
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Christopher Post, engineering major, appeared before General Assembly to field questions.
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Mr. Post was approved by Senate, and inaugurated by Judicial Secretary Hamper.
New Organization Approval: Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization
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Organization meets monthly and is a business networking opportunity for its six members, with
the goal of helping entrepreneurial-minded Ohio Northern students start their own business; the
organization would include Dr. Ferguson as an advisor.
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Motion to approve the organization made by Secretary Bennett, motion seconded by Secretary
Stinehart.
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On a vote of 31-1-0 the motion passes, the organization is approved. Congratulations!
New Organization Approval: ONU Men’s Club Soccer Team
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Approximately 30 members
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Motion to approve the organization made by Secretary Bennett, motion seconded by Senator
Kelly.
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On a vote of 32-0-0 the motion passes, the organization is approved. Congratulations!
Committee Reports
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Housing: Kyle Stinehart
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Housing Committee please plan to meet Tuesday or Wednesday next week.
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Please communicate feedback from Residence Life staff members regarding Hall Councils to
Secretary Stinehart.
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December 17th is the deadline for establishment of all Hall Councils.
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Secretary Stinehart work diligently over the holiday break to determine sizes of the Hall Council
for each individual residence hall.
Academic Affairs: Kelly Morman
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Semester calendar is nearing approval.
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The Academic Affairs Committee will meet tomorrow at 5pm in McIntosh room 203.
Athletics: Jenna Schaffner
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Campus Organizations: Kaitlyn Bennett
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Secretary Jones & Stan are currently contacting their committee, and continually updating the
Student Senate Facebook page.
Parliamentarian: Michael Storey
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Look for a speaker coming to ONU in February.
Communications/Newsletter: Dan Jones & Nichole Stan
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No Report
Multicultural: Kendra Hearn
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Secretary Hamper is currently looking to fill the Off-Campus Housing Representative Vacancy.
Finance: Shaili Patel
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Traffic appeals are 7pm tomorrow in McIntosh room 204.
Judicial: Michael Hamper
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The Senate Dining Services Committee had a very productive meeting before the Thanksgiving
break. The Committee is currently looking at potential surveys and informational forum.
Security: Adam Schwiebert
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No Report.
Dining Services: Chad Cadwell
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Secretary Schaffner is currently organizing the first Basketball Student Senate Seat of the House
on December 17th.
No Report.
Religious Affairs: Benjamin Allen
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No Report.
Senate Activities: Bethany Schreck
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The Kappa Phi Sing-a-thon is December 12th-13th. Student Senate will be participating from 12pm on the 13th.
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Dr. & Mrs. Baker’s Christmas Party with a White Elephant gift exchange is coming soon.
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Senator Mirolo and Secretary Bennett had birthdays over the holiday break.
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The Kudos for Klondike appreciation dinner is tentatively scheduled for January 14th at 6pm, at
the Ada United Methodist Church.
Tech Advancement: Zach Ferres & Ryan Lowry
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In regular communication with campus IT.
College Representatives:
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Arts & Sciences: Nathan Mirolo, Niki Heidelberg, John Hickman
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Pharmacy: Cynthia Nguyen, Rick Tabar, Catherine Taylor
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Tuesday December 9th is the Joint Engineering Council’s Christmas Party, everyone welcome.
Business: Amanda Ingram, Anca Istoc
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Currently conducting regular meetings with the Dean of the College of Pharmacy.
Engineering: Nathan Gannon, Allan Hall
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No Report.
No Report.
Law: Maria Schrautemyer, Crystal Okoro
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No Report.
Housing Representatives:
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Stambaugh Hall: Robert Allen
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Off Campus: Nathan Schutz, vacancy
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Attending RA Staff meeting
Stadiumview: Sara Oswald, Whitney Henry
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No Report.
Affinity Housing: Melissa Straub, Bob Milos
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Received several mutual nominations for Hall Council from RA staff.
No Report.
Fraternity Housing: Daniel Kelly
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Sorority Housing: Natalyn Giverson
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Holding interviews to choose Hall Council Representatives.
CVA: Evan Roberts, Robert Mitton, Andrew Adamus
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Awaiting nominations from RA Staff.
Park Hall: Aaron Osentoski
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Meeting with RA Staff at their convenience.
Roberts Hall: Joshua Ebbing, Christopher Post
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Meeting with RA Staff this week.
Lima Hall: Andrew Stephon, Melissa Negro
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Meeting with RA Staff this Sunday
Northern House: Daniel Johnson
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Have five confirmed member for Hall Council.
Clark Hall: Cara Schroeder
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Have three confirmed members for Hall Council, will be meeting the second Sunday of every
month.
Founders Hall: Joshua Blackwell, Marsha McMunn
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Have two nominations for Hall Council.
Maglott Hall: Jennifer Cornelius
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No Report.
Brookhart Hall: Rachel Karasiewicz
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All six Fraternity houses recently passed inspection.
Received several nominations from RA Staff.
5 University Parkway: Arielle Ambrosy
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Met with RA staff this past Sunday
Suggestion Box
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Address construction vehicles parked on sidewalks along the Affinity Housing Complex.
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Request for a computer printer in the Affinity Commons room.
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Address poor wireless internet connectivity in Klondike’s Den and Northern Commons.
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Recommendation for bike rack covers around campus.
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Recommendation to reconsider closing of campus buildings over Undergraduate vacations while Law
students are still on campus.
Announcements
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“Polar Bear Ball” January 24th; tickets go on sale next week.
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“Park Hall Hoops” December 12th.
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“Mr. ONU” competition next Tuesday 8 o’clock. Nominations: Secretary Storey, Senator Roberts,
Secretary Hamper, Senator Johnson.
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Secretary Storey elected to represent Student Senate in the Mr. ONU competition.
Adjournment
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Motion to adjourn made by Secretary Jones, motion seconded by Secretary Patel.
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