3/2 Student Senate Meeting Minutes

Posted By Gettysburgian Staff on Mar 3, 2026 | 0 comments

The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way.

Approval of Minutes

• Motion passed.

Guest Speakers 

• Dr. Paula (Alex) Trillo, Professor of Biology
  • Seeking student feedback on Study Abroad opportunities, and provided a survey to give feedback.
  • The report is due in March, so feedback is needed immediately.
• Mike Bishop, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services
  • Oversees dining, print shop, post office, and some other campus services.
  • As enrollment decreases, dining’s budget will decrease, and some adjustments will need to be made.
  • Gettysburg administration has requested dining provide a similar level of service, while cutting back on employees and costs.
  • Bullet Hole previously handled about 2,500 customers per day, and current numbers are under 2,000 per day, so revenue is decreasing due to the smaller campus size.
  • Dining is exploring some automated processes, such as self-check-in at Servo or self-check-out in Bullet.
  • Hours may be adjusted to capture customers when it is most efficient.
  • Mail and packages are often delivered to the wrong location because all students list “300 N Washington Street” and some delivery services do not deliver to the mailroom, which is being dropped off now.
  • Questions & Answers
    • In the bookstore, there is no longer stationery or notebooks, and many dorm items have been cut out. Why is the bookstore only selling merchandise now?
      • A new provider was selected to run the bookstore, and they have implemented some changes, but Auxiliary Services has considered some of those changes, adding some dorm supplies and updated clothing for next year.
    • Can Mediterranean Week come back to Root in Bullet?
      • Dining is considering bringing those types of popular dining specials back. 
    • Will student positions in the mail room be eliminated with the upcoming changes?
      • No. There is still a need for student employees, as mail is still increasing, even as student numbers decrease.
    • Food options on the weekends are lacking. Is there an opportunity for the chicken breast at lunch to be available on weekends?
      • The deli station and fruit and yogurt bar are being revisited, and those types of options will be assessed by chefs for weekends.
    • What are the potential hours changes?
      • Those decisions have not yet been made, but limited staffing will need to be spread across the campus. The class size for next year will inform that decision.
• Deb Hydock, Director of Dining Services
  • Wednesday (03/04) evening will be a beach-themed dinner.
  • Questions & Answers
    • What has been the most popular theme night this year?
      • Willy-Wonka was the most popular event.
    • Will more shirts be given out at theme nights?
      • That idea will be brought to the team.

Officer Reports 

• President Roman Jordan
  • Will be absent from the meeting after Spring Break.
• Vice President Duquette
  • Franklin T Moore Award Voting.
• Parliamentarian DiLuzio
  • Applications for President, VP, and Inclusion Officer are open tonight and are open until Sunday (03/15).
    • Voted on by the full student body.
    • Forum will be hosted by Tracey Potts on 03/16.
•  Treasurer Amer
  • About $10,000 remaining this semester.
• Secretary Bumps
  • Alessia Buoso won the Franklin T Moore award.
• Inclusion Officer Delena
  • No report.

Advisor Reports

• Jon Allen
  • No Report.
• Jeff Foster
  • No Report.

Committee Reports

• Board of Committee Chairs – Vice President Duquette
  • Committee Chairs need to send an update on post-Spring Break.
• Academic & Career Affairs Committee – Raiyat Haque
  • Wednesday 7 PM in CUB 206.
  • No report.
• Budget Management Committee – Treasurer Amer
  • Thursday 5 PM in CUB 230.
  • If there are no budgets this week, BMC will be canceled.
• College Life Advisory Committee – Nataleah Jones
  • Friday 2:45 PM in the library.
  • No meeting this week.
  • Discussing laundry issues and may collaborate with Outreach Committee.
• Dining Committee – Trey Hunter
  • Tuesday 3 PM in CUB 206.
  • Deb Hydock will be at the next meeting.
• Inclusion Committee – Dejah Hill
  • Wednesday 2:30 PM in the Library.
  • No report.
• IT Committee – Parker Dominick
  • Friday 1 PM in West 229.
  • No meeting next week.
• Opinions Committee – Charlotte Bruchey
  • Friday 1 PM in CUB.
  • No meeting this week.
  • A list of opinions is being prepared currently.
• Outreach Committee – Secretary Bumps
  • Wednesday 4 PM in CUB 251.
  • No report.
• Rules & Administration Committee – Parliamentarian DiLuzio
  • Thursday 4 PM in the Library.
  • No meeting this week.
  • Elections & Onboarding Committee needs to be assembled. See Dom after the meeting to join.
• Wellness & Safety Committee – Sophia Hume
  • Friday 5 PM in CUB 206.
  • No meeting this week.
  • Looking into a First Aid table.

Club Reports & Announcements

• Spectrum Yearbook will be requesting photos from each club.

Student Concerns 

• New concerns
  • There are not enough printers on campus. Potential locations include Breidenbaugh Hall and CUB.

Budget Requests

• None.

Old Business 

• None.

New Business 

• Motion to allocate $500 from the Rollover Budget to the Club Base Budget Fund.
  • Motion passed.

Adjourned at 7:44 PM EST.