Session of October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023
Minutes Recorded by: Francis Ko
Visitor(s): Dean Conn
Call to Order at 11:06 AM
Senator Keyes prays
Roll Called
Minutes approved at 11:10
Officer Reports:
PPT Farmer: Reminder that we have a dress code that includes long pants.
Committee Reports:
Senator Kushner: I talked to the head of maintenance about water fountains and was told he was on vacation.
VP Byrne: Has the form been filled out?
Chairman Robinson: What form?
VP Byrne: Apparently there was a form from Dr. Conn that needed to be filled out the get the process kicked off.
Senator Kushner: I'll look into that then.
Special Business:
Senator Sarabji sworn in.
Senator Keyes moved to PRNR
Senator Sheehan to Student Life
Senator Gernenz to Student Life
Senator Sarabji to Student Life
Old Business:
VP Byrne reads letter from Prof. Tixier regarding lockdown drills.
VP Byrne: There was talk of creating a chapel security team in addition to changing up lockdown drills. We're working on it.
PPT Farmer: What would the Chapel security team be?
VP Byrne: I don't know. I would like a combo of faculty and students so students are involved in this. The model of a church security team was discussed.
Senator Osburn: Would they consider making a drill/presentation for chapel?
VP Byrne: That was on the list. We need to find a method to this madness. That's why I like the gatekeeper idea. I think that needs to be looked into.
Announcements:
VP Byrne: As always there's a YAC event at Friday.
Senator Kushner: Acousticafe?
VP Byrne: Acousticafe is somehwhere, probably at the Student Center patio.
PPT Farmer: Thomas Hall Lobby?
VP Bryne: Oh great
VP Byrne: There are soccer games today. Homecoming is also this week. Please do not park behind Glaske. They will tow trucks this year.
PPT Farmer: Rugby game this Saturday.
VP Byrne: I know there's an alumni softball game this weekend. If you want to watch some moms play softball, there's that.
Open Forum:
Chairman Robinson: If I could get one person to make a comment card or suggestion box, that would be great.
Motion to recess.
Meeting recessed at 11:29