University Life Committee
September 4, 2014
Minutes
Members Present: Magdy Akladios, Judy Chapmon, Abby Diaz, Kent Divoll, Karen
Edwards, Jennifer Fritz, Martha Hood, Alfredo Perez-Davila, David Rachita
Members Absent: Stephen Cotton, Renee Fici, Beth Hentges, Sana Zeidan
Alternates Present: Patrick Cardenas, Bettye Grigsby, Colden Snow, Kristi Randolph
Alternates Absent: Ed Puckett, Mary Ann Shallberg, Casey Roberson, Lei Wu
Guest: Julie Garner (for SGA)
Action Item
Election of Chair – Dr. Magdy Akladios nominated Dr. Beth Hentges.
Action: A motion was made by acclamation and seconded to accept the
nomination of Dr. Beth Hentges. (Motion passed)
Note: Dr. Hentges accepted this nomination via email.
Select Meeting Time: After a brief discussion the committee agreed on two meeting
options for the fall semester:
3rd Monday; 9:30am – 11:00am
3rd Thursday; 1:30pm – 3:00pm
After confirming with the chair via email, it was determined the committee would meet
on the 3rd Monday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00.
Information/Discussion Items
Hand Sanitizers - Dr. Akladios gave an update in the hand-sanitizer project and will be
speaking with Ward Martaindale regarding a pilot program.
Recycling - Dr. Fritz updated the committee on the recycling project and said they have
met with Ward Martaindale and Derrell Means and they are in favor of a pilot program.
Dr. Fritz said she needs additional students to help with the data collection and the
stipulation is they have to do data collection at night, after the 10:00 p.m. class. She said
if you know of any students that would like to volunteer to email her at fritzj@uhcl.edu.
David Rachita suggested contacting Lawrance Samaranayake, Managing Director at
UFA and Dr. Haney who is in charge of the “freshmen experience” for volunteers.
Student Code of Conduct – David Rachita said the Student Code of Conduct was
approved by University Council and is printed in the current student handbook. He said
there was a discussion this summer regarding having one common code of conduct
within the system.
Smoking Policy – David Rachita said they are still planning on moving the smoking
location at the Delta building and are waiting on the cement pad to be poured for the
new location. David said that Derrell Means will be using his staff to do the work.
With no further business to discuss, this meeting was adjourned.