Senate Discusses Repercussions and Reporting of Bias Incidents
By Garrett Adams, Staff Writer A donation to the Emergency Fund, a discussion with Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities Ron Wiafe, and a motion to potentially release club representatives from attending all Senate meetings were all on the agenda at Monday night’s Senate meeting. President Pat McKenna ’20 began by explaining that Student Senate is allotted a certain amount of money each academic year and they are given...
Student Senate: Budget Request, Club Recognition, and Amendment Approval
By Garrett Adams, Staff Writer A light agenda led to a fast but productive Senate meeting on Monday night, highlighting an amendment approval and a budget request. The executive board called for committee leaders to send in a report by the end of the semester detailing what they have accomplished and what they intend to accomplish next semester. Vice President Jack Lashendock ’20 will be holding office hours on Wednesday nights 7:30...
Student Senate: Online Course Evaluations Unveiled, De-gendering Single-User Bathrooms Proposed
By Garrett Adams, Staff Writer Approved amendments, adopted opinions, successful budget requests, and visits from Campus IT and the Center for Career Engagement made for a smooth Student Senate meeting on Monday evening. Senate Vice President Jack Lashendock ’20 began by discussing bi-weekly office hours. The Senate executive board shared that they have a plan in the works to make officers available for office hours so that...
Student Senate Adopts Request to Revise Medical Amnesty Policy
By Garrett Adams, Staff Writer After a one-week hiatus for Reading Days, Student Senate returned with budget requests, constitutional amendments, and opinions on Monday. The first budget request to come forward was from the Brown Nipple Collective. They requested funding to help support their Day of the Dead activities for Saturday. Their request was allotted in full. Gettysburg Environmental Concerns Organization (GECO) next asked...
Academic Advising Committee Addresses Student Concern at Senate Meeting
By Garrett Adams, Staff Writer Associate Dean of College Life Jim Duffy and Director of the Jaeger Center and Campus Recreation Cindy Wright, two members of the Academic Advising Committee, dominated the agenda for Monday night’s Student Senate meeting, followed by amendments, club recognition, and funding. The Academic Advising Committee is charged with reviewing the academic advising on campus and its effect on the students...
