Tuesday, March 31, 2015 (Week #12)E156 Student Union | 7:00pm

Minutes● Call to Order 7:02 P.M.● Roll Call

● Kyle Powell, Jennifer Humston, Ryan Rushing, Zena Fadel, Nathan Balasubramanian, Kasey Rawlins, Gavin Doll, Rahima Hamadi, Emily Bingham, Max McConnell, Dan Darkow, Rob Yada, Latoya Warren, Ian Kallay, Bradley Weng, Jeff Wang, Katelyn Zimmerman, Brandon DeFoe, Patrick Scheiderer, Matthew Almazan, Kayla Muncie, Kristina Burris, Will Krueger, Kelsey Moran, and Corey Yoder

● Absent: Alex Snyder, Peyton Jones, Tyler Shaw, Miranda Almy, David Butcher, Jonathan Saul

● Approval of the Agenda ○ Additions, Corrections or Deletions to Agenda

■ ______________________________■ ______________________________

● Moved by____________ ; Seconded by____________ ○ Approved X Not Approved ___ Tabled ___

● Approval of the Minutes○ March 24, 2015○ Approved X Not Approved ___ Tabled ___

● Committee Reports● Ryan Rushing (Chief of Staff):

■ SG Strategic Planning – Final edits will be made this Thursday; progress report coming soon

● Jennifer Humston (Vice President):■ Board of Trustee Student Search Committee – Review applicants on

Thursday● Student Trustee Report

● None● Member Reports (Attached)

○ Executive Board■ President - Kyle Powell■ Vice President - Jennifer Humston■ Chief of Staff - Ryan Rushing

■ Chief Justice - Alex Snyder■ Director of Internal Affairs - Zena Fadel■ Speaker of the House - Peyton Jones

○ Cabinet■ Assistant Speaker of the House - Tyler Shaw■ Director of Academic Affairs - Gavin Doll■ Director of Campus Culture - Emily Bingham■ Director of Communications and Marketing - Max McConnell■ Director of Disability Affairs - Dan Darkow■ Associate of Governmental Affairs - Rob Yada■ Director of International Affairs - Latoya Warren■ Associate of Veteran Affairs - Bradley Weng■ Associate of Athletics - Ian Kallay

● Report Discussion● Baseball Cook-out, SG awards, and LGBTQA Affairs Director

● Old Business○ SG Monthly Budget - Zena Fadel

■ Highlights■ Motion to approve

○ Motion moved by Matt Almazan; Seconded by Brandon DeFoe○ Motion passed (In-favor: Unanimous)

○ Adopt A Highway - Zena Fadel■ Scheduled for April 18th from 10-2:30pm■ Everyone is required to attend two!

○ Baseball Cook-out - Ian Kallay■ Need 4-5 volunteers (email will be sent out)

● New Business○ House Bill 53 - Gavin Doll

■ Intro: Bill discusses out of state students attending Ohio universities to vote in elections and is asking Student Governments in Ohio to support the line item veto

■ This will be sent to the Governor, with approval from Ohio universities ■ Questions and Open Discussion

○ Motion to suspend Robert’s Rule of Order■ Motion moved by Brandon DeFoe; Seconded by

Kayla Muncie■ Motion passed (yayes-8, abstain-1,nayes-0)

○ Motion to approve ■ Motion moved by Brandon DeFoe, Seconded by

Kayla Muncie■ Motion passed (yayes-4, abtain-3, nayes-2)

● Public Forum○ 5th Annual Spring Cleanup in honor of Earth Day - Josh Frees

■ On campus clean-up■ Over 100 students registered■ Spread the word to other orgs to participate

● Rowdy Bobblehead Award○ Rahima Hamadi to Emily Bingham

● Advisor Reports○ Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz

■ Board of Trustees meeting – April 16th○ Dr. Gary Dickstein

■ Student Leader Reception – April 8th

■ Open Forums: Director of LGBTQ Affairs – April 2nd and 3rd at 1pm■ Fast and Furious Movie Showing hosted by UAB

● Announcements○ Cabinet Interviews on Saturday

● Adjournment 8:03 P.M.○ Moved by Brandon DeFoe; Seconded by Katelyn Zimmerman to adjourn the

meeting.

2014-2015 Student Government Members:● Executive Board

○ President - Kyle Powell○ Vice President – Jennifer Humston○ Chief of Staff - Ryan Rushing

○ Intern – David Butcher○ Chief Justice – Alex Snyder

○ Associate Justice - Nathan Balasubramanian○ Director of Internal Affairs - Zena Fadel○ Speaker of the House - Peyton Jones

● Cabinet○ Assistant Speaker of the House - Tyler Shaw

○ Secretary of the House – Kasey Rawlins○ Director of Academic Affairs - Gavin Doll

○ Associate of Academic Affairs - Rahima Hamadi○ Director of Campus Culture - Emily Bingham○ Director of Communications and Marketing - Max McConnell

○ Associate of Web Communications – Miranda Almy○ Director of Disability Affairs – Dan Darkow○ Associate of Governmental Affairs - Rob Yada○ Director of International Affairs - Latoya Warren○ Director of Student Affairs - Vacant

○ Associate of Athletics – Ian Kallay○ Associate of Veteran Affairs – Bradley Weng

● Senate ○ Boonshoft School of Medicine Senator - Jeff Wang○ College of Education and Human Services – Katelyn Zimmerman○ College of Liberal Arts Senator - Brandon DeFoe○ College of Nursing and Health Senator - Patrick Scheiderer○ College of Science and Mathematics Senator - Matthew Almazan○ Commuter Senator - Kayla Muncie○ Graduate Senator - Vacant○ Raj Soin College of Business Senator- Jonathan Saul○ Residential Senator – Kristina Burris○ School of Professional Psychology Senator – Kelsey Moran○ College of Russ Engineering and Computer Science Senator- Will Krueger ○ University College Senator - Vacant○ Lake Campus – Corey Yoder

SG Report

Date: 03/31/2015

Kyle K. Powell, President______________________________________________________________________

1. Events Attended: Executive Committee Strategic Planning Committee

2. Old Business: SOBC meetings has wrapped up. Student Trustee Search Committee process is soon to begin. Began the Zipcar award process. Working with Emily to complete the Chartwell’s survey. Working with Brandon Defoe to complete the Disabilities ArtsGala. Met again with Gavin and Kayla about their newly elected positions. Working with Zena on the Student Government budget. Working with Foundations to finalize the endowed scholarship.

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3. New Business: Working with Alex on the Student Government scholarship banquet. Paid for boosted Facebook post -- Cabinet Athletic Campus Plan Conference Call

END OF REPORT

SG Report

Date: 3/16/2015

Jennifer Humston, Vice President

1. Events Attended:a. SOBC Presentations

i. 3/23/15ii. 3/26/15iii. 3/28/15

b. Mr.WSU 3/27/15c. Project Linus 3/27/15d. Strike Out Autusim Baseball Game 3/21/15e. CEHS Scholarship Dinner 3/19/15f. WSUSG Sponsored Blood Drive 3/17/15

2. Old Business: a. Continually working on Goal Sheets for the senators. The goal

sheets have been turned in and the second round of one on ones are approaching.  

b. Traditions Booki. Working with Amanda Farrow for the Raider Traditions

Book1. Looking to have an outline book out by Fall 2015

semester.2. Building a committee to distinguish the list of

traditions to go into the book. 3. Additional changes have been added to the list of

traditions to the book and will be examined by SAA for their input.

4. The book will not be coming out this year.5. A timeline is being worked on for the next year.

c. Senator One on Onesi. Dates are TBD based upon Student Government members

schedules ii. I am meeting with each senator personally to help create,

make, and implement goals through student government.d. Relay for Life

i. April 10th, 2015 1. 18 hours on the quad2. This year is super hero theme3. Mandatory Event

e. New Member Handbooki. Working with a group of Student Government members to

develop the outline.1. Welcome Letter –Fill in the Blank, committee list 2. SOP- Read

3. Constitution and Bylaws- Highlighted responsibilities

4. To-Do list –Picture, Bio, Schedule, Contact, Set up Mail Signature, Office Hours to the Director of Internal Affairs, Meet with COS or VP, Ask for a tour of the SG office!  

5. Division of Student Affairs Organization Chart6. Student Government Organization Chart7. Roberts Rules of Order 8. Room Setup and Seating Chart9. How to Request Agenda Items 10. Report Format 11. Current Contact List12. How to use Google Drive- Calendar, Mail,

Purpose, Drive (Shared vs. Not Shared) 13. Office Layout 14. Stress Management Tips15. How to Be a Great Student Government

Representativef. CEHS Dean’s Search Committee

i. March 12th, 2015 in 405 Russ3. New Business:

a. Chair, Student Trustee Search Committee i. Chair for the Search Committee for the Student Members

of the Wright State University Board of Trustees.ii. Application is out 2/16/2015 and the application much be

submitted by Friday, March 13th, 2015iii. Applications has been received.

1. 5 applicants iv. Committee has been formed and will meet on 4/2/15

4. Administrative Office Report: i. N/A

5. Outreach:a. Continually using social media to spread awareness about what

Student Government is, doing, upcoming events.

END OF REPORT

Member ReportMonday, March 30, 2015

Week 12 - Spring

Ryan A. Rushing, Chief of Staff

1. Events Attended:a. Lake Campus Rise. Shine. Campaign Launch - 3-22-2015b. First Amendment Event - Panelist - 3-24-2015c. Meeting of Ohio University Leaders - 3-28-2015d. ArtsGala - 3-28-2015

2. Old Business:a. Vacant positions: Due to the end of the academic year coming

quickly, it was decided to not open up any of the vacant positions for appointment, because of the time it would take to conduct a search and then transition the new member, it would not provide for a productive term.

b. Electronic invites and save the dates for the Scholarship Banquet were emailed out to the invitees list. Hard copies will be mailed out very soon. The event is on Saturday, April 25 from 6-9 PM. Please mark your calendars for this.

c. I spoke with Mr. Matt Boaz, Director of Equity and Inclusion regarding the It’s On Us campaign that he was interested in creating a video for across campus at WSU, but due to recent development he was informed that there is actually an internal movement already working towards this that he will be work on with the assistance of SG members.

d. The Student Government Strategic Planning Committee met on Thursday, March 19 and drafted the strategies for each goal. The committee will be meeting again this Thursday, April 2 to edit the drafted strategies as well as compile the entire plan in a single document to edit. Expect a progress report on the goals and strategies at the Tuesday, April 7 regular Student Government meeting.

e. The implementation committee for the Tobacco Task Force is still waiting on further guidance on how to move forward in regards to a tobacco free campus. There was some questions brought up from various faculty stakeholders that the administration wanted to address prior to moving forward with the newly formed sub-committee.

3. New Business:a. I was contacted by a member of the American Cancer

Association seeking advice and help to get move outreach on WSU and in Greene County/Beavercreek. I will be meeting with their regional representative this Tuesday, March 31.

b. Mr. Nick Warrington, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs, reached out to me in regards to an initiative he is endeavoring in. I will be meeting with him Monday, March 30.

c. I will be attending all the open forums for the candidates for the LGBTQA Director; an initiative that was spearheaded by Ms. Emily Bingham, Student Government Director of Campus Culture.

4. -6. N/AEnd of Report

SG Report

3/30/15Zena Fadel, Director of Internal Affairs

1. Events Attended:a. WSUSG Blood Drive - 3/17/15b. College of Business Fashion Show - 3/18/15c. Project Linus - 3/27/15d. Mr. WSU - 3/27/15e. CEHS Scholarship Dinner - 3/19/15

2. Old Business:a. Senate Meeting - 3/17/15b. Cabinet Meeting - 3/24/15c. Meeting with Gary - 3/17/15d. Adopt A Highway meeting - 3/17/15e. HoR Meeting - 3/19/15f. Interview - Kelsey Moran (SOPP Senator) - 3/23/15g. E-Board Meeting - 3/27/15h. Internal Affairs Committee Meeting - 3/20/15i. SOBC Presentation - 3/26/15j. Digs for Dream Volleyball Tournament - 3/29/15k. Ongoing Projects and Plans:

i. Member Handbookii. Adopt A Highwayiii. SG Budgetiv. Transition packet and binderv. End of Year meeting

3. New Business:a. Upcoming Events:

i. Meeting with Jen - 4/2/15ii. Craft Committee Meeting - 4/2/15iii. Open Forum: Director of LGTBQ Affairs - 4/3/15iv. E-Board Meeting - 4/3/15v. Cabinet Meeting - 4/7/15vi. Annual Student Leadership Recognition Reception - 4/8/15

vii. Baseball Cook-out - 4/10/15viii. Relay for Life - 4/11/15

b. Upcoming Projects and Plans:i. April Craze

ii. Relay for Life4. Associate’s Report: N/A5. Administrative Office Report:

a. CEHS DSAC Meeting - 4/7/15b. CEHS Four-Square Tournament - 4/6/15

6. Outreach:

End of Report

SG ReportDate: 31 March 2015Alexander Snyder, Chief Justice:

1. Events Attended:a. Arts Gala

2. Old Business: a. Meeting with UAB to discuss April Craze

3. New Business:a. Meeting with Student Union Vision Core Committeeb. Helping with Kate Hasting Band planning for April Craze

4. Associate’s Report (if applicable): N/A5. Administrative Office Report: N/A6. Outreach (if applicable):

a. Talked to people about Student Government elections and becoming involved

END OF REPORT

SG ReportDate: 3/30/2015Name, SG Position: Peyton Jones, Speaker of the House of Representatives

7. Events Attended:a. On Tuesday March 17, I attended the Student Government

Meeting where the new Speaker and Assistant Speaker were appointed.

b. On Thursday March 19 and Thursday March 26, I attended the March Social Meetings for the House of Representatives where the House discussed officer transitions with the student organizations.

c. On Friday March 27, I attended Delta Tau Delta Fraternity’s DeltFest.

d. On Saturday March 28, I attended Delta Zeta Sorority’s Mr. WSU men’s pageant.

e. On Sunday March 29, I attended FSGC’s 2015 Greek Week Kick-off/ Community Service event in Fairborn Community Park.

8. Old Business:a. After looking into student organization governing bodies at

other Ohio universities, I found that most schools have their student orgs under their office or center of student activities, and the House of Representatives (or the school’s equivalent) does not normally oversee the orgs.

9. New Business:a. House will be holding a large ice cream social for its final

meeting on Thursday April 9th. Anybody who is interested can come, but they must give feedback to House first.

b. House is beginning the transition period with the new Speaker and Assistant Speaker in order to help them effectively plan out next year and take House in the direction they want it to go.

Associate’s Report (if applicable): N/A1. Administrative Office Report: N/A2. Outreach (if applicable):

a. I spoke with student organization representatives at the House Meeting, in my office hours, and at the Greek life events I attended.

END OF REPORT

  Academic Affairs Report31 March, 2015Gavin Doll – Director of Academic Affairs/Academic Affairs Committee Chair

1. Old Business:

a. Completed survey for DLTFb. Worked with CaTS to get the survey sent out to all students - everyone please take the surveyc. Working on a resolution in support of DLTF recommendations - will work with Academic Affairs Committee to improve upon initial draftd. Worked with Kyle to modify and upload application to our website - everyone please apply if interested, and get others with good leadership potential to applye. Reviewed SOBC and prepared for presentation

       2. New Business:             

a. Presented SOBC for SG next year - thank you Zena for helping prepare and presentb. Continuing to write resolution for DLTF in support of student success effortsc. Worked with DLTF to work the survey results into the reportd. Met at OSU with other SG Presidents and leaders from across Ohio to discuss future collaboratione. Working with Celia Wright from OSU and other Student Body Presidents to contest the line item in House Bill 54 (transportation bill) which restricts voting

       3. Associate’s Report:a. The Strategic Planning Session will meet on April 2, 2015

b. The Hospitality Committee plan on meeting April 16, 2015c. Working with Ian Kallay and matt Buford to plan a Baseball Game cookout on April the tenth:

- Hired a DJ- Ordered food- Reserved the tables and tents- Set the meetings- Withdrew the money- Bought the generators

d. Also went to Columbus to meet with other SG leaders about future collaboration

End of Report

SG ReportDate: 3/30/2015Name, SG Position: Dan Darkow, Dir. Of Disability Affairs

1. Events Attended:a. Student Government meetings (3/17, 3/24)b. ODS Accessibility Survey Meeting c. ODS Transition Coach Meeting discussing students on the

Asperger’s/Autism spectrum (3/13, 1pm)2. Old Business:

a. Continue to work on Disability Services Arts Gala, finalizing steps to auction off items and have artists’ present work.

b. I have been in contact with Drew and Eric Corbett, Tom Webb, Jessi Kelbley and Kathy Morris about setting up a meeting to discuss Adapted Recreation full-time position. On hold until meeting with Jessi is completed.

c. Met with Tom Webb to discuss current ODS issues and concerns3. New Business:

a. Abilities Expo on 4/7 from 10-3 in SU Apollo Roomb. Sent out an email to faculty and staff about ODS Arts Gala,

received 2 responses from faculty/staff wanting to be present.c. New paratransit service now available to ODS students

4. Administrative Office Report: a. None

5. Outreach (if applicable):a. Spoke with students in ODS and Personal Assistant station

regarding ODS Office space and taking about ODS Arts Gala.

END OF REPORT

SG ReportDate: 3/30/2015Director of International Student Affairs:

1. Events Attended:2. Old Business:

a. Sent Mr. Ms. Swapna Nair (Director, International College and Graduate Programs) a proposal about CCP to introduce her to the program and works towards to build a partnership with her so we can strive to implement the program in the Engineering department

b. Signed up to participate in the International Friendship Affair c. Working on transition binderd. Continue working with GA’s with putting together the

International Student Advisory Broad (ISAB) and application e. Met with GA’s to finalize the flyer for the CCP f. Seeking out opportunities to share information about CCP with

various student organizations on campus (This is an effort to invite the members of these groups to come out and support our program)

3. New Business:a. Follow-up with Jen to obtain contact information of the members

of Summit The Broadb. Discuss some idea with Jen pertaining to the International

Advisory Broad applicationc. Launch CCP Friday, April 10th and 24th from 4pm- 5pm in the

UCIE office 4. Associate’s Report 5. Administrative Office Report: 6. Outreach

END OF REPORT

SG Report3/10/2015Ian Kallay, Associate of Athletics

1. Events Attended: a. Tailgate Meetings 3/26 and 3/30b. Mr. WSU 3/27 c. Dig for Dreams Volleyball Tournament 3/29

2. Old Business: a. Women’s Track: Outdoor Season

i. North Carolina for First Outdoor Meetii. Placed 5th out of 13 at Cedarville Invitational on 3/28

b. Baseball: Pre-conference Playi. 18-7 overall record

ii. Only 1 loss in the Horizon League to Valpoc. Softball: Hoosier Classic

i. 7-21 overall record… However…ii. 3-2 in the Horizon League. Playing very tough teams.

d. Men’s Tennis: i. 8-13 overall record

ii. Four straight losses in the Horizon League… Look a come back!

e. Women’s Tennis: i. 11-9 overall record

ii. 1-3 in the Horizon League3. New Business:

a. Women’s Track: Outdoor Season i. Travelling to OU this weekend

ii. All-Ohio Championships next weekend at Miami (OH)b. Women’s Tennis:

i. Look to close the Horizon League Deficit vs. Oakland and Detroit this week.

c. Men’s Tennis: i. They look to bounce back tomorrow vs. NKU and Detroit

on Saturday.d. Men’s Golf:

i. Wright State Invitational 4/5 and 4/6e. Softball: Regular Season

i. Currently finishing a double header against Marshall in WV.

ii. Tomorrow they are taking on UD at homeiii. This weekend they will host a series vs. Youngstown

state.

f. Baseball : Regular Seasoni. Currently Playing Cinci at home…

ii. In Chicago this weekend vs. UICiii. At home next weekend vs. Youngstown State

4. Administrative Office Report: a. If you see an athlete on campus, don’t be afraid to give them a

compliment. Let them know that they are appreciated for all their hard work. It is very easy to feel like no one cares about them and that can cause a lack of confidence.

5. Outreach (if applicable): a. We need four or five volunteers to work the tailgate next Friday.

I will be sending out an invite. PLEASE make it if you are not busy. Free food and shirts. I will be sending a copy of the promotional flier to everyone. Senators, if you could forward that out to your respective colleges, that would be much appreciated.

b. Patrick is leading the March Madness Tournament with 1050 total points. Alex is in second with 990. And Katelyn, Kyle, and myself are tied for third with 890 going into the final four.

END OF REPORT

SG ReportDate: 3/30/15Bradley Weng, Associate Director of Student Affairs for Veteran Affairs

1. Events Attended:a. Student Government Blood Drive, 3/17/15

2. Old Business: a. N/A

3. New Business:a. Master Plan Breakfast, 1/3/15, 0900-1100 @131 Allyn Hall

conference room. Guest Robert Thompson gathering student veteran input for the Office of Planning and Development for future of campus.

END OF REPORT