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Attendance: Boutmy, Cicero, Frenette, Hetland, Kilduff, Maynard, Patterson, Rode, Sit, Solomon, Yip, Zawatsky<\/p>\n
5:05<\/p>\n
President\u2019s Report<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Exec meeting next year: Monday at 5<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Stipends: Met with Cheryl, Susan, and Laurie about the issue of the 1\/4 stipends from transition month<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Old exec will not get 1\/4 stipend; will go to new exec instead<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Old exec is aware of this and ok with it<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Technically old exec only worked one extra day<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Moving forward: for Stipend Review Committee to look at<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Paul Kintz emailed him about a petition for getting online transcripts since the school currently does not do this<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>University currently provides unofficial transcripts<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Many employers today are asking for online transcripts<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>No risks to it<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Exec\u2019s feeling on this:<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Talk to Green Hall\/Provost about their reasons for not instating it and see if they would consider it (Zawatsky)<\/b><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Will be meeting with the By-laws and Stipend Review Committee before end of semester<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Has goals for them<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Big signed banner in the office:<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Will be chucked<\/p>\n Vice President Report<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>High ropes and low ropes courses<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Previously done on Sundays<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Cicero: Full senate had low ropes and then Safe Zone<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Idea to do 2 different sessions of Safe Zone (advanced and basic) based on the training you\u2019ve previously received (Cultural will take care of this)<\/b><\/p>\n Treasurer Report<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Per Kim\u2019s idea, Chris put in an a purchase req for us to get a custom Student Senate tablecloth (about $300)<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>For First night, etc<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Stipends:<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Everyone is getting paid full<\/p>\n CIO Report<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Working on Robert\u2019s Rules Cliff Notes for everyone on Senate<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Working on Senate website<\/p>\n External<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Magnets:<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Option 1: $250 for 50 magnets= $5 each<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Option 2: 4X6 magnets for $0.51 each<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Option 3: $80 for 250 magnets<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Need to be careful with following town rules when providing information<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>They will be a quick resource and will provide a link at the bottom to learn more information<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Information like don\u2019t have cars in front of your house, renters can\u2019t come until 48 hour notice, etc<\/p>\n Finance Report<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>End of year<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Have to buy everything before April 29th<\/sup> if needed<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Nothing really needed<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>All the notes on changes to Handbook are already created; finalized draft will be done and emailed out<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Signature cards will be effective until Re-rec<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Magnets and folders:<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>He needs to know the cost<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Will either be passed through Summer Senate or money will be taken out of the committee expenses (better choice)<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Want to make Finance another internally elected committee<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Matter for By-Laws Committee to look at<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Budgets are closed for purchasing on the last day of classes<\/p>\n Secretary:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Electronic voting: waiting on Enrollment Services<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Will be contacting vice-chairs over the summer regarding correct way to send minutes<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Will also meet with them in person at start of next semester<\/p>\n Cultural Report<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span> Met with Melvin for 2 hours last week<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span>Want to meet with with him and MUSIC<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span>MUSIC wants a Senate Liaison (should be non-Cultural)<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span> Meeting with Naomi next week<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span> Dance Marathon<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span> Want a booth next to Senate booth at First Night\/Quad activities to provide info<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span> Will be like Relay for Life but revamped<\/p>\n \u00a7<\/span> You can\u2019t sit down at all (idea is to stand up for those who can\u2019t)<\/p>\n Academic:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Met with Provost<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Big discussion of all academic issues<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>He\u2019s offered to help with the polling to get more qualitative data regarding class availability<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Lack of advertising<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Example OMBUD is back and no one really knows about it<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Wants Zawatsky to look into online subscriptions and to see if it can be offered to students<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>In negotiations regarding funding<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Wants it available for all of campus, not just Undergrads<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Took notes on software<\/p>\n \u00a7\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Likes the idea of improving the management and increasing the opportunities for free<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>CELS Dunkin Donuts<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Conflicts with CBLS goal of being green<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Provost will assist with that<\/p>\n Campus:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Safety and Lighting walk coming up<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Putting people into categories so expect email of teams<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Thinking of doing 4 groups instead of 3 to make them more efficient<\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Snacks will be provided\/made<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Want to work with other committees\/positions on various projects<\/p>\n DOM<\/p>\n \u2022 Has projects for over the summer<\/p>\n SOARC:<\/p>\n \u2022 Campus happenings to be aware of:<\/p>\n \u2022 Health Services is now charging for condoms: $0.25 per condom<\/p>\n \u2022 Will only be free at events they put on<\/p>\n \u2022 For Health Service Liaison and Campus to look into<\/p>\n \u2022 Been talking to Bruce and others about how groups should be recognized as Funded or Unfunded<\/p>\n \u2022 For Summer Senate to work on and then can be voted on by General Senate<\/p>\n \u2022Will be accepting requests for Re-rec on April 9th<\/p>\n \u2022<\/span> Committee talked about ideas of what should be a stipended position:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SOARC Brain Storm <\/span><\/p>\n Executive Committee is in green <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WHAT is required of a Stipended Position <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Significant impact and role at the University of Rhode Island <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>University does not provide a service for it already<\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Provides an indispensable service to the entire student body <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Completes at least 3 office hours which are posted for students to notice <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The position and the organization in which the position exists must be recognized by the Student Senate for 1 calendar year ***<\/span><\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Want to see how it functions for a fall semester and a spring semester because they are completely different <\/span><\/p>\n o\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Unofficial vote of committee: ( 6 \u2013 0 \u2013 0 ) <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Group in which the position exists needs to be recognized as a funded organization by the Student Senate <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Group needs to meet with Finance and SOARC separately <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>SOARC has the right to recognize a position who meets these requirements as a stipended position <\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>The senate reserves the right to recognize organizations and stipended positions <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n WHY<\/span><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>Compensation for work done? Or for value of position? <\/span><\/p>\n