Student Government Association Meeting Minutes: April 12, 2004 Call to Order: 5:12 pm I. Welcome, Reading of the University Creed, Motion to approve the Minutes A. Motion seconded and passed. II. President’s Report A. Tuition Increase 1. Matt and Shannon went to the Planning and Budget Advisory Committee Meeting today and brought back information about the proposed changes to the tuition rate for the next academic year. A 10-15% increase for in-state undergraduate students and a 5% increase for out-of-state undergraduate students and graduate students is being discussed. This would increase in-state undergraduate tuition by $414 a year and out-of-state tuition by $558 a year. This total, combined with money from the state, would give RU about $3,425,000 extra dollars. $2.5 million of this will be used to hire 20 more faculty for the 2005-2006 school year and promote faculty equity. $500,000+ will be used for financial aid and student advancement purposes. It is currently being discussed exactly what percentage of the extra money will go to education and general fund and what percentage will go to auxiliary – currently an 80/20 split is being discussed. 2. Students must decide three things: a. Do we support the tuition raise? b. What percentage do we want the tuition to be raised? c. How much of the money do we want to go towards G&E and how much to Auxiliary? 3. Discussion was held about the potential outcomes of the tuition raise. B. Presidential Search Committee Update 1. The BOV has decided to allow a student to sit on the Presidential Search Committee. Exec will be making a recommendation for a person to fill this appointment next week. Discussion was held about the resolution that was drafted (i.e. what to do with the resolution now). It was decided that the resolution should not be published. III. Executive Vice President’s Report A. Meredith passed around a list of potential forum ideas for next year’s Honor and Ethics week. B. The City/University Forum is planned for tomorrow at 6:30 pm, Lounge A. C. Banquet is scheduled for April 21 at 5:30 pm in Muse Banquethall. IV. Legislative Vice President’s Report A. Congratulations Kenda on winning the SGA Presidency! Thanks to all who attended last week’s Announcement Party. V. Vice President of Student Finance Report A. No Report VI. Advisor’s Report A. Michael would like to meet with the new Exec and old Exec after the meeting. VII. Cabinet/Staff Reports A. Honors Promotion Chair – Meredith Henderson 1. The Design Contest for the new Honor Code Plaques has come to an end. Meredith will be sending out an email this week with the top two submissions attached; please take a look at these and vote on which one is your favorite. 2. The Faculty Senate meeting went very well; they will be taking a formal stance to supporting our efforts to improve the presence of the Honor Code on campus. VIII. Council Reports A. BSAC – Jennifer Anderson 1. The new chair for BSAC was introduced. There will be a cookout this Thursday at 6:00. B. GSC – Dante Morelli 1. The Afternoon with the Dean Forum is scheduled for Thursday at 4:30 pm in Lounge A. C. ISAC – Kenda Deleon 1. ISAC will be electing new officers this week, so if you are interested please come to the meeting on Wednesday at 6:30 in the Blue Ridge Room. D. LAC – Matt Crisp 1. Several moderate Republicans have decided to support HB 5018, which will balance the budget with a ½ cent increase in the sales tax. This money will go for K-12 and higher education. IX. Committee Reports A. Safe Ride Committee – Brandon Covey 1. There is a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 to discuss SGA’s proposal. B. Academic Policies and Procedures Committee – Rachel Lythgoe 1. During this meeting, the idea of starting Graduate Certificate Programs was discussed. This will be discussed in more depth next week. C. Athletic Promotions – Scott Morton 1. Bobby Grant is the new APC chair. D. Waldron College Dean Search – Kenda Deleon 1. There will be an interview with a potential candidate on campus soon. E. University Librarian Search Committee – Rachel Lythgoe 1. David Hayes has been selected as the new University Librarian pending the BOV’s approval. X. Unfinished Business A. Decision on Alcohol on Campus Proposal 1. The guest from catering is out sick and was not able to come. Email Rachel with specific questions for him and maybe a meeting can be arranged sometime in the near future. B. Resolution against the BOV Presidential Search Committee Decision 1. After discussion, we decided to strike the resolution since the goal of having at least one student representative on the committee has been met. C. SGA Stance on Tuition Increase 1. The Senate is still not prepared to vote on this. More discussion and information is needed before a stance can be formally made. XI. New Business A. A motion was made and seconded to allow Sarah Prevette to serve as the acting Junior Class Senator until fall 2004 elections. Motion was discussed and passed. Congratulations Sarah! B. A motion was made and seconded to allow Kevin Martin to serve as the acting Senator for the College of Business and Economics until fall 2004 elections. Motion was discussed and passed. Congratulations Kevin! XII. Announcements A. Kenda Deleon and Stephanie Harmon were tapped into Omicron Delta Kappa. Congratulations Kenda and Stephanie! B. Don’t forget Clean with the Dean this weekend! C. Applications for student representatives for Conduct Council are being accepted through April 19. D. Meredith’s 22nd birthday is tomorrow. Happy Birthday Meredith! E. The Criminal Justice Fraternity is sponsoring a Career Fair Friday, April 1 from 10am to 4pm. Meeting Adjourned at 6:15 pm.