New Student Senate Convenes
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Cristina Alba in Campus
Is the internet speed on campus driving you crazy? Newton, are you tired of your driers being out of commission? How many hungry late night students are tired of not finding decent snacks in the machines? Soccer fans tired of watching soccer in chairs and wet grass? Do the noises emerging from the heaters in Irwin frighten you? Well you are not the only ones taking notice. This year’s SA Senate has taken note of some of the many problems and necessary improvements that are on this campus.
In the first Senate meeting, all of your elected senators came very professionally dressed, and instilled an air of professionalism. Our EVP, Warrie Layon, quickly took to the housekeeping that is customary of the introductory Senate meeting, explained rules and expected conduct while in senate, and also explained to us the use of Senate’s new twitter accounts for each individual Senator.
Despite not getting paid, your senators have codes of conducts, rules and responsibilities to which they must adhere. There are also expectations on how much they contribute to the Senate floor. This includes presenting at least two bills a quarter.
This moves us to the next portion of Senate: the bills. The Senate was presented with a very important bill having to due with excess funds that the Senate has been saving for the past 10-15 years. This money was re-distributed by vote so that it could be better used to benefit you, the constituents of this Senate.
In addition to the bill that was passed, each senator was asked to give a possible area that needs attention by the Senate. All the problems previously mentioned, as well as others, were discussed and given thought. However, since senators are representatives of you, the students, please give us your suggestions. We are on Twitter, we are in your dorms, in the caf’, in the library, in your classes, so just let us know and share your concerns with us.
The Senate is here to help the students, to make life here on campus enjoyable, and to make it a place where you like to learn. If you have a special project in mind, if you see something that needs fixing, come to Senate. Senate does not just spend money on SA related activities, but it passes bills to benefit you, the student, and it does not necessarily mean that it will always be money-related. It could be a policy suggestion to the administration or a general improvement for the campus.
Look for frequent updates on Senate and remember: please share your needs with your senators!
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