The Gettysburg College Student Senate provided the following minutes. Besides formatting, they have not been edited in any way.
Approval of Minutes
- Motion passed.
Officer Reports
- President Roman Jordan
- Absent.
- Vice President Duquette
- No Report.
- Parliamentarian DiLuzio
- Deadline for Senator & Class Officer has been extended until Tuesday at 11:55 PM.
- Class of 2027 is short on applicants.
- Treasurer Amer
- $9,000 remaining in budget, plus any refunds from BurgBurst.
- Budget for Holi on the floor tonight.
- Secretary Bumps
- No Report.
- Inclusion Officer Delena
- Panel discussion about immigration on April 16 from 2:45 – 3:45 PM in CUB 260.
Advisor Reports
- Jon Allen
- Will discuss changes in Community Life Office
Committee Reports
- Board of Committee Chairs – Vice President Duquette
- Meeting tomorrow.
- Academic & Career Affairs Committee – Raiyat Haque
- Wednesday 7 PM in CUB 206.
- None.
- Budget Management Committee – Treasurer Amer
- Thursday 5 PM in CUB 230.
- No Report.
- College Life Advisory Committee – Nataleah Jones
- Friday 2:45 PM in the library.
- No meeting this week.
- Looking to put concern boxes around campus.
- Dining Committee – Trey Hunter
- Tuesday 3 PM in CUB 206.
- Concerns were raised regarding what counts as a bullet meal, interest in a ranch pump, and the size of fruit slices. There is a sign for what counts as a meal. Ranch could not be addressed this semester. Fruit slice sizes have been increased.
- Inclusion Committee – Dejah Hill
- Wednesday 4:30 PM in the Library.
- No Report.
- IT Committee – Parker Dominick
- Friday 1 PM in West 229.
- Wifi has gotten worse since Spring Break, and that should now be fixed with a system reset.
- AI Student Panel taking place this month.
- Opinions Committee – Charlotte Bruchey
- Friday 1 PM in CUB.
- No Report.
- Outreach Committee – Secretary Bumps
- Wednesday 4 PM in CUB 251.
- No report.
- Rules & Administration Committee – Parliamentarian DiLuzio
- Club Council charter is coming to the floor tonight
- Wellness & Safety Committee – Sophia Hume
- Friday 5 PM in CUB 206.
- No Report.
Club Reports & Announcements
- ADPi is hosting Family Feud in CUB Ballroom on April 11 from 7-9 PM. Tickets are $5.
- Public Policy Student Council is hosting a panel on April 7 from 5:45 – 6:45 PM, discussing college issues.
- Alexander Hamilton Society is hosting a guest speaker in Glatfelter 301 on April 20 at 5 PM.
- Debate Society is hosting Chris Sheas, former US Congressman, in Joseph Theater on April 8 at noon.
- Amnesty International is hosting a message-writing event in Junction on April 8 from 5 – 7 PM.
- CPS is hosting a fundraiser for the Gleaning Project in CUB Ballroom on May 1. They will be selling bowls of food. Tickets can be purchased now
Student Concerns
- Constitution Lot drains are above the surface of the parking lot, causing flooding in the lot.
- Shower curtains are too narrow.
- Mango chunks are too expensive in Bullet.
- The portion size for food in Bullet is too small, given the amount of plastic being used.
- Digital screen in Servo no longer shows the meal options at each line.
Budget Requests
- SANGAM
- Requesting $1,500 for Holi Event.
- Holi is a South Asian event about color on April 18th with Black Student Union and Culture Shock.
- Questions & Answers
- What is the expected turnout?
- About 150 people.
- What is the expected turnout?
- Motion to approve $1,340.
- Motion passed.
Old Business
- None.
New Business
- Office of Campus Life – Jon Allen
- Background
- Fall 2025 Announcement of OSAGL & Residence Education merger.
- Development January – May
- Structure and responsibilities
- Mission and goals
- Constituent feedback
- Implementation on June 1st
- Purpose of Merger
- Integrated Experience: Create a more seamless and streamlined student social and residential experience.
- Coordinated Support: Expand support efforts through a more connected staff.
- Eliminate Redundancy: Consolidate similar responsibilities while reducing duplicative efforts.
- Sustainable Workload: Rebalance responsibilities in the wake of staffing changes.
- Framework is bold, uniquely Gettysburg, resonates with current and prospective students, and establishes a foundation to fall back on.
- Mission: Foster vibrant, cohesive social and residential experience where all members of campus can build lasting relationships and contribute to the living-learning community we are a part of. The support of student-centered and student-led opportunities is central to their work, creating an inclusive environment that promotes the success, well-being, and development of all Gettysburgians.
- Shared Responsibilities: student organization advising, fraternity and sorority liaisons, class officer advising, conduct, and training.
- Goals
- Build Community for All Gettysburgians: Create a fun, safe, and inclusive campus through activities and programs rooted in the residential experience, where students can find their own Gettysburg family, creating relationships and memories that will last a lifetime.
- Support Students from Acceptance to Graduation: Promote each student’s persistence, growth, and well-being throughout their Gettysburg journey by proactively providing them resources, helping them navigate challenges and times of transition, and cultivating their sense of responsibility to themselves and the community.
- Develop Leaders Ready for the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow: Facilitate intentional, meaningful opportunities that allow student leaders to develop and practice the Enduring Skills in ways that enhance their Gettysburg experience, help them stand out in competitive markets, and prepare them to be effective and impactful leaders in an ever-evolving world.
- Empower the Community to Shape the Campus Experience: Create pathways that allow all members of the community to have an impact on campus life through efforts that advance the College’s mission and amplify the vibrancy of campus, while challenging students to think boldly about how they can leave their mark on Gettysburg College.
- Structure & Responsibilities: Preserve important functions of the offices, capitalize on existing expertise, consolidate related responsibilities, eliminate redundancy, and balance staff workloads.
- Background
- Club Council Charter Proposal
- Proposed Charter
- Motion to remand to the Rules & Administration Committee.
- Passed.
Adjourned at 8:48 PM EST.
