Student Government Association passed this academic year's firstpiece of legislation Wednesday, and brought others even closer to avote.
The senators passed a bill suggesting e-mail notification beused for overdue reserve materials from University Libraries. Thebill moved with no opposition.
The bill states a recommendation that an e-mail be sent to allUniversity Library patrons who have one or more reserve itemsoverdue. The notification will be sent to library patrons themorning after the item is due.
Senators also discussed a bill that suggests student-madepathways be more defined. The legislation states that the pathwaysare considered grass areas with heavy student traffic. Studentswalking across the grass have left dirt paths in areas such as theUniversity Green.
Amanda Clewis, chairwoman of the Community and EnvironmentalAffairs Committee and author of the legislation, said the pathsshould be further defined with wood mulch. She also suggested thechains around areas where students walk should be taken down sostudents can use the paths.
Clewis said, though, that it is up to the school to decide whichpaths to mulch. She said she thinks the cost will be minimalbecause the university already uses mulch around campus. Clewistold senators that defining the paths would help beautify thecampus.
The legislation is scheduled for a vote at the Nov. 12 meeting.At that meeting, senators will also discuss legislation suggestingthe addition of outdoor basketball courts to campus. Thelegislation states that out of 150 students surveyed, 64 percentsaid they would use outdoor basketball courts if available. Thelegislation suggests space near the residence halls of StudebakerEast, Studebaker West and the Johnson Complex as possible locationsfor the courts.
Aside from legislative efforts, senators are also involved in apeer evaluation process. Senators filled out surveys Wednesdayasking them to evaluate their committee and caucus chairpersons.Adam Ittenbach, vice president of SGA said one of the goals theManship slate had during its campaign was to hold people moreaccountable.
Ittenbach said he and other executive officers will be evaluatedat the Nov. 12 meeting. President Jayson Manship said the senatorswill be rating their opinions of the way the executive officers runSGA. Manship said that surveying the senators is the best way SGAofficers can see if changes need to be made in the officers'operational style.
Read More
Three Air Jam teams take home the win
October 12, 2012Nineteen teams shimmied, shook and flipped for a sold out John R. Emens Auditorium on Thursday night during the 25th annual Air Jam.
Bill Clinton Speaks at North Central High School
October 12, 2012Former President's Speech Could Have Effect on State Senate Race
