Senate Minutes 4/5/2011

Senate Minutes

Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, April 5^th, 2011

3:05 pm

Call to Order

Roll Call

-         All senators present with the exception of:

• Bruno-Arimura
• Dossett

Guest Speakers

Theresa Liedtka, Dean of the Library

-Absent

Executive Reports

Andrew Clark, President

-Absent

Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          Review of Procedure for today’s meeting.

-          Review of Upcoming Events

Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          Budget is posted and available online

Colby Napper, Secretary

-          Happy SGA Week!

-          Minutes from last weeks meeting are available online at www.utcsga.com

-          Attendance has been updated and available online.

-          If you are interested in participating in Up Till Dawn, April 16^th 9pm-3am in the ARC please contact me.

Move to accept the minutes: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Review of Procedures work to be conducted.

-          Review of bills for todays meeting.

Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          Promise for the Pacific going on now for those victims affected in the Tsunami .

-          SGA Superlatives

Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

-          UTC Day at the Chattanooga Lookouts.

-          Prospective $2 Admission Tickets and $2 Hotdogs

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

- Im on a Float Thursday, doors open at 8pm.

Advisor Reports

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

- Adressing senate regarding SGA Elections.

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

- Absent

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

- Absent

Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

- Absent

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs – Senator Lynch

-  Professor Appreciation Card this week 11-1:00pm in the University Center Lobby.

- Outstanding Seniors Banquet

Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Wednesday- Thursday 2-4pm “Make your own plant” in Hertiage Plaza.

-          Committee Attendance and Emails.

Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          RHA Elections

-          ACE Casino Night was a great success, a little over 400 in attendance.

Projects – Senator Wooten

-          SGA Week Event Thursday

-          Leadership Banquet, April 12^th at 7:00pm in the UC Tennessee Room.

Social Issues – Senator Vann

-          Debate with the candidates was a great success.

-          Review of “See… What had happen was” event.

Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

- Mocs Skill Challenge Wednesday noon-5:00 pm in the ARC.

Old Business

New Business

Item APR05-01

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $1,400.00 be allocated from Category H, (Student Athletics), to purchase Titan Evolve climbing shoes for the ARC. Breakdown is as follows:

40 pairs  x   $35.00

$1,400.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Students Athletics committee.

This item was given an unfavorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Doyle

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Move to table this item back to committee: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Approved by a Placard Vote of: 25-0-0

TABLED TO COMMITTEE

Item APR05-02

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $2,000.00 be allocated from Category I, (Social Issues) to fund the activities for “See… what had happened was” event. Breakdown is as follows:

Snow Cone Machine	$35.00
Cotton Candy Machine	$35.00
Cotton Candy Dome	$ 4.00
Raffle Drum	$17.00
Tickets	$ 7.00
Treasure Hunt	$23.00
Trike Challenge	$210.00
Twister	$145.00
Obstacle Course	$485.00
(2) Dunk Tanks	$300.00
(2) Fly Guys	$150.00
Total	$1,411.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Vann

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Coleman

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Coleman

Passed by a roll call vote of 25(Yes)-0(No)-0(Abstain)

Item APR05-03

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that JEW-TC be approved as an official student organization at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures Committee.
Sponsor: Shah

Move to suspend the reading: Marcysnki

Second: Huckabee

Points and Concerns discussed by senators

Move for Previous Question: Wooten

Second: Bell

Move for Acclimation: Kinsinger

Passed by a vote of Acclimation

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

• Dossett

General Discussion

Marcysnki: April 12^th Costa Rica, Alternative Spring Break Discussion in the Lookout Mountain Room.

Justice: Reminder of upcoming events and meetings.

Wright: UTC’s Final Theatre Production of the Spring Semester, “The Robber Bridegroom” April 8, 9, and 13, 14, 15, and 16 at 7:30 pm in the Dorothy Hackett Ward Theatre located in the UTC Fine Arts Center.

Move for Adjournment: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Adjournment- 3:38pm

Senate Minutes 3/22/2011

Senate Minutes

Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, March 22^nd, 2011

3:05 pm

Call to Order

Roll Call

-         All senators present with the exception of:

• Bruno-Arimura
• Wright

Guest Speakers

Bloodanooga Representative

- Thursday 10am-10pm in the University Center.

Executive Reports

Andrew Clark, President

-          Safe Zone Meeting

-          Review of Campus Future Planning

-          Discussion of past week happenings with two current members of SGA.

Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          Communications Meeting for committee chairs will be held Friday at 2pm.

-          March 31^st District I 4:30- 5:30pm and District III Meetings.

-          Review of Procedure for todays meeting.

-          Review of past week happenings with two current SGA members of SGA.

-          Addressing senate on representatives to student body

Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          Budget is available

-          Be sure to have your amounts approved before events take place.

Colby Napper, Secretary

-          Minutes from last weeks senate meeting are located online.

-          Attendance has been updated and is available in the SGA committee room and on blackboard.

Motion to accept the minutes: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Elections Packet will be presented before senate today and will be available in the Dean of Students Office this evening or tomorrow.

-          Procedures will meeting following senate time permitting.

Marcynski: Questions regarding constitutional review.

Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          Remember to submit PR forms at least two weeks in advance.

-          Join the Bloodnooga facebook group via Chattanooga SGA.

Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

- No Report

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

-          “Im on a Float” April 7^th 8-10pm in Maclellan Gym.

Yield to President Niewo

-          Review of Freshman Senate Creed to be added to the SGA constitution.

Advisor Reports

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

-          Addressing Senate on SGA view to the student body.

-          Remember your purpose for serving SGA.

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

-          SACS Luncheon Wednesday April 6^th 12:15- 1:30pm in the Chattanooga Room.

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

-          The ARC completion is set for June 2011.

-          Review of campus investigation and judicial review of student arrested yesterday afternoon.

-          Addressing senate on courtesy in todays meeting.

Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

- No Report

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs – Senator Lynch

- No Report

Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Slideshow will be shown at the next meeting.

-          “GO GREEN” Event Wednesday, March 23^rd 11-1:00pm in University Center.

Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          RHA Ice Cream Socials

-          Tuesday, March 22^nd: Stophel 5:30pm and Lockmiller 7:00pm.

-          Wednesay March 23^rd WUCF 5:30 and Guerry and Decsimo 7:00pm

-          Tony Dully will be speaking on housing rates at RHA next Monday at 5:00pm in the Lookout Mountain Room.

-          April 4^th will be Open Floor Elections in RHA.

-          ACE Casino Night moved to April 1^st in the Tennessee Room.

-          ACE Spring Fest, details to come.

-          Spring Break Bash not Bust did not occur due to shipping issues, a summer blowout will occur in place.

President Clark: Congratulations to senator Cannady on winning the Loui Huey Award at NO FRILLS conference held at Appalachian State University this past weekend.

Projects – Senator Wooten

-          Bubble Blowout T-shirts have been ordered.

-          Leadership Banquet Packets are due Friday by 5:00pm in the Dean of Students Office.

Social Issues – Senator Vann

- Jessica Valenti, guest speaker program review.

Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

-          SGA Week Event, details to come.

-          Review of Bills for today’s meeting

-          MOC wrestling team standings in the SOCON

-          Enjoy March Madness games.

Old Business

New Business

Item MAR22-01

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that the Spring 2011 Elections Packet be approved as the official set of guidelines and rules for the 2011 Spring SGA elections.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures committee.

Sponsor: Shah

Move to suspend the reading: Marcynski

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Huckabee

Second: Vann

Passed by a Roll Call Vote of: 24(Yes)- 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Item MAR22-02

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that the following be put on the Fall 2010 SGA Elections ballot:

Do you approve increasing the required G.P.A for SGA Senators from 2.0 to 2.5?  The Constitutional change would read:

Article VII, Section 1, Clause A

Qualifications for Office

A. To be elected or appointed to any position in SGA, a student must be a Member of SGA and must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. He or she must be registered for and taking at least 12 semester undergraduate or 9 semester graduate hours except for a senior or graduate student in his or her last semester before graduation when that student needs fewer than the required minimum hours for completion of his or her graduation requirements. A student may not be on disciplinary probation. Any student failing to meet this requirement shall have his or her office declared vacant. However, a student may receive an exemption by a Faculty Advisor for unusual circumstances.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures committee.

Sponsor: Shah

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Bell, Dominique Copeland, student, Hill: Expressing concerns: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Macrynski

Second: Huckabee

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Vann

Second: Cannady

Passed by a Roll Call Vote of: 22(Yes)-2(No)-0

– Voting No: Bell, Vann

Item MAR22-03

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that the following be put on the Fall 2010 SGA Elections ballot:

Do you approve increasing the required G.P.A to be eligible to run for the offices of President, Vice President and Treasurer to 2.75 ?  The Constitutional changes would read:

Article VII, Section 1, Clause B

Qualifications for Office

B. The President and Vice-President shall have completed at least 60 semester hours with a 2.75 overall cumulative GPA at the end of the semester in which elected to be eligible.

Article VII, Section 1, Clause C

Qualifications for Office

C. The Treasurer shall have completed at least 45 semester hours with a overall cumulative 2.75 GPA at the end of the semester in which elected to be eligible.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures committee.

Sponsor: Shah

Move to suspend the reading: Cannady

Second: Doyle

Questions regarding presented bill: Dominique Copeland, Vann

Move for Previous Question: Kinsinger

Second: Wooten

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Vann

Second: Honore

Passed by a Roll Call Vote of: 18(Yes)- 5(No)- 0(Abstain)

-Voting No: Bell, Huckabee, Neutens, Vann

Item MAR22-04

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that the following be put on the Spring 2011 SGA Elections Ballot:

Do you approve adding a Freshman Senate Creed to the UTC SGA Constitution? The Constitutional change would read as follows:

Article IX, (INSERTS NEW SECTION)

Section II- Creed

The object of Freshman Senate shall be to represent the freshman class to both the University and SGA, promote community and University involvement, and to further develop leadership skills with honesty, responsibility and integrity.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures Committee.

Sponsor: Shah

Move to suspend the reading: Dossett

Second: Cannady

Move for Previous Question: Wooten

Second: Kinsinger

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Passed by a Roll Call vote of: 23(Yes)-0(No)-0(Abstain)

Item MAR22-05

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $200.00 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel) to reimburse Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. for their trip to Charleston, SC on March 18-19, 2011.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Kinsinger

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Acclimation: Hill

Item MAR22-06

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $750.00 be allocated from Category B, (Speakers) to fund the speaker Jessica Valenti, the Women’s Action Council is using her for their women’s history month speaker.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Coleman

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Doyle

Move for Previous Question: Kinsinger

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Dossett

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a Roll Call Vote of: 22(Yes)-0(No)-1(Abstain)

-Abstaining: Onan

Item MAR22-07

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $250.00 be allocated from Category I, (Social Issues) to fund food for debate with the candidates, this is for Social Issues SGA Week event.

100 Chicken Strips	$85.00
Fruit Tray	$83.20
Sweet Tea	$9.62
Lemonade	$3.00
Water	$0.00
Shortcake Cookies	$14.00
Chocolate Chip Cookies	$6.25
Total	$201.07

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Dossett

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Hill

Second: Priest

Move for Acclimation: Hill

Passed by Acclimation

Item MAR22-08

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that the $3,000.00 be allocated from Category H, (Student Athletics) to purchase supplies and prizes for the SGA Week Event “Mocs Skillz Challenge”

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Student Athletics Committee.

This item was given an unfavorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Doyle

Move to suspend the reading: Hill

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a Roll Call Vote of: 22(Yes)-0(No)-1(Abstain)

– Abstain: Hill

Item MAR22-09

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $2,500.00 be allocated from Category H, (Student Athletics) to purchase 300 t-shirts for the SGA Week Event “Mocs Skillz Challenge” on April 6, 2011.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Student Athletics Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Doyle

Move to suspend the reading: Hill

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Objection: Hill

Agreement by placard vote 23-0-0

Poore: Addressing Senate on stipulations over shooting amounts

Move to send this item back to committee: Wooten

Objected: Huckabee

Agreement by Placard vote 23-0-0 to not send back to committee

Move to make a friendly amendment to change amount to $1500.00

Objection: Vann

Agreement by a Placard Vote of 6-17-0, Not amended

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Cannady

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Vann

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a Vote of: 16(Yes)-4(No)-3(Abstain)

-          Voting No: Mercer, Neutens, Williams, Wooten

-          Abstaining: Dossett, Hill, Kinsinger

Item MAR22-10

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $80.00 be allocated from Category C, (Campus-Wide Activities) for the District I Meeting, March 31, 2011 from 4:30-5:30pm.

Breakdown is as follows:

Fruit and Cheese Tray	$47.00
Strawberry Shortcake Cookies	$7.00
Lemon Iced Cookies	$6.25
Raspberry Lemonade	$9.62
Water	$0.00
Total	$69.87

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Academic Affairs Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Vann

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Hill

Second: Huckabee

Move for Acclimation: Hill

Passed by a Vote of Acclimation

Item MAR22-11

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $1,100.00 be allocated from Category E, (Awards) for the Outstanding Seniors Banquet, April 13, 2011 at 4:00pm.

Breakdown is as follows:

Food	$800.00
Programs	$50.00
Pianist	$50.00
Facilities	$50.00
Total	$950.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Huckabee

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Coleman

Second: Cannady

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Dossett

Second: Cannady

Passed by a roll call vote of: 23(Yes)-0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Item MAR22-12

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $200.00 be allocated from Category C, ( Campus-wide Activities) for the District II & V meeting held on March 9, 2011.

This item was given a ______________ recommendation by the committee as a whole.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Priest

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move to suspend the orders of the day: Huckabee

Second: Coleman

Approved by a placard vote of: 23-0-0

Move to give this item a favorable recommendation: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Approved by a placard vote of: 23-0-0

Move for to recall the orders of the day: Doyle

Second: Cannady

Move for Previous Question: Williams

Second: Vann

Move for Acclimation: Hill

Passed by a vote of Acclimation

Item MAR22-13

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that Senator Matthew Huckabee be impeached as a District II Senator under the University of Tennessee: Chattanooga Student Government Association Constitution Article VII, Section 7, Sub-Section A upon the grounds of “misconduct in office”.

Sponsor: Doyle

Move to suspend the reading: Dosset

Second: Hill

Vann: Question regarding bill

Bell: Question regarding reading of the constitution

Drew Fry: Question regarding interpretation of “misconduct in office”

Cannady: Addressing the senate of representing in the eye of the student body.

Vann: Question regarding future of SGA

Bell: Question in plans to running a campaign this spring.

Huckabee: Addressing Senate on personal grounds of impeachment.

Hill: Addressing senate on ethical issue of “misconduct in office”

Coleman: Setting guidelines rather than interruption of the constitution.

Shah: Addressing senate on definition of “misconduct in office” from legal scholars.

Turner: Addressing senate on rumors rather than the actually truth.

Huckabee: Addressing senate on truth of the scene.

Gregory Jackson: Addressing senate on personal beliefs on the action to be taken, related to other university positions or jobs.

Hill: Addressing senate on personal matter of the situation. Many people break the law on a daily basis.

Dossett: Speaking of students view of the situation.

Kinsinger: Campus Crime Log reference

Mercer: Addressing Personal Views

Williams: Stating your body is a container and view from students.

Wooten: Speaking on image of organization on campus and personally taking pride in personal position within SGA.

Doyle: View to the students.

Move to limit discussion on this item to ten more minutes: Kinsinger

Objection: Vann

Objection approved by a placard vote of: 8-12-0

Continue discussion

Drew Fry: Question to Senator Williams

Onan: Expressing personal views.

Neutens: Personal Feelings on the issue.

Dr. Delaney: Addressing senate on current actions being taken.

Sarah Fenderson: Addressing personal view

Dominique Copeland: Punishment should fit crime,alternative punishment.

Huckabee: Addressing Senate on steps to recover and better himself.

Coleman: Presenting self to the student body rather than personal steps.

Nathan Harlem: Addressing views from the Freshman Senate.

Williams: Setting an image to the student body

Dr. Delaney: Review of judicial process for all students not based on

Kinsinger: motion to limit discussion to 5 minutes

Second: Vann

Hill: Setting an image

Bell: Addressing senate on outcomes of the situation.

Marcynski: Addressing senate on sga minutes

Move for Previous Question: Kinsinger

Second: Wooten

Move for a Roll call vote: Vann

Second: Bell

Item failed by a roll call vote of 6(Yes)- 17(No)- 0(Abstain)

Voting Yes: Anderson, Clement, Doyle, Onan, Williams, Wooten

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

• Bruno-Arimura
• Cannady
• Wright

General Discussion

Kinsinger: Campus Observation is collecting Plastic Bottles

Turner: RHA Ice Cream Socials

Move for Adjournment: Huckabee

Second: Hill

Adjournment- 5:23pm

Senate Minutes 3/8/2011

Senate Minutes

Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, March 8^th, 2011

3:05 pm

Call to Order

Roll Call

-         All senators present with the exception of:

o   Cannady

o   Lynch

o   Neutens

Guest Speakers

Carol Oglesby, Coordinator of Health Promotions

-          Thank you for continued support in various activities this year.

-          Alternative Spring Break Volunteers are being taken now, please contact Carol Oglesby or Brain Peters.

Executive Reports

Andrew Clark, President

-          Commencement Resolution presented to Faculty Senate last week.

-          UPAC Budget hearing were conducted last week, departmental budgets may be viewed online.

-          Emergency Management Meeting was held last week.

-          Working on UTC Night with the Chattanooga Lookouts.

-          Downtown Scavenger Hunt with River City Company.

Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          UT-Networking Weekend at UT-Martin campus Review.

-          District II, IV and V will be holding district meetings tomorrow.

-          March 31^st District I Meeting.

Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          Budget has been updated and is available on blackboard.

Colby Napper, Secretary

-          Minutes from last weeks meeting can be found on the website at www.utcsga.com .

-          Attendance has been updated and is available in the committee room and on blackboard.

Move to accept the minutes: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Absence appeals and writing bill suggestions.

-          Procedures will meet following the meeting today.

Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          SGA Week PR Forms, please turn these in at least two weeks before your event.

Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

-          Two Truths and a Lie

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

-          Fat Tuesday Event was a great success.

-          “Im on a Float,” Movie Event in Maclellan Gym.

Advisor Reports

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

-          Safe Travels on Spring Break

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

-          Absent

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

-          Absent

Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

-          Absent

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs – Senator Huckabee

-          Committee did not meet this week.

-          Outstanding Senior Banquet Review.

Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Campus Walks last week were a great success, photographs were taken and a presentation will be shown at next meeting.

Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          RHA is asking for assistance in the Volleyball Tournament.

-          ACE Event for last week.

-          Casino Night, March 30^th 7:00pm in the multicultural center.

Projects – Senator Wooten

-          Review of Bills today

-          Go Green Tuesday March 22^nd and Wednesday March 23^rd 11-2:00pm in the UC Gallery.

Social Issues – Senator Vann

-          Debate with the SGA Candidates, Monday April 4^th 1-3:00pm.

-          “What had happen was” Event, more details to come

-          Review of Bills for today’s meeting.

Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

-          Work on SGA Week Event continuing

-          SOCON Tournament updates

Old Business

New Business

Item MAR08-01

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $1,865.00 be allocated from Category G, (Study Body Projects), to purchase the following for SGA Week Event, “Bubble Blowout,” on Thursday, April 7, 2011:

T-shirts (250)  ($4.98 each)	$1,245.00
Supplies for Slip n’ Slide	$500.00
Snow cones (100)	$60.00
Cotton Candy (70)	$60.00
Total	$1,865.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Kinsinger

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Coleman

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Huckabee

Second: Vann

Passed by a Vote of: 25(Yes) – 0(No) – 0(Abstain)

Item MAR08-02

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $3,950.00 be allocated from Category E, (Awards), to purchase the following for Leadership Banquet:

Misc. Gifts	$150.00
Award Plaques	$1,200.00
Outstanding Professors Award	$800.00
Renneisen Leadership Award	$750.00
MacDougall Leadership Award	$750.00
Embroidered Stoles for Outgoing Officers	$200.00
Gavel for 2011- 2012 Vice President	$100.00
Total	$3,950.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Wooten

Move to suspend the reading: Dossett

Second: Doyle

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Vann

Second: Honore

Passed by a Vote of: 25(Yes) – 0(No) – 0(Abstain)

MAR08-03

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $5,212.50 be allocated from Category G, (Student Body Projects), to purchase the following for Leadership Banquet:

Decorations	$200.00
Catering by Aramark	$4,912.50
Facilities Charge	$100.00
Total	$5,212.50

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Anderson

Move to suspend the reading: Coleman

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Vann

Second: Dossett

Passed by a Vote of: 25(Yes)- 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Item MAR08-04

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that the UTC Academic Trivia Association be allocated a future reimbursement of $350.00, from Category F, (Group Travel), for their upcoming trip to the Tulane Illinois Mirror Open Tournament in New Orleans, Louisiana during March 17-19, 2011. Estimated Breakdown is as follows:

Room & Board (2 Rooms, 2 Nights)	$450.00
Entrance Fee	$150.00
Gas	$180.00
Total	$780.00
SGA	$350.00
UTC ATA	$430.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Shah

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Priest

Move for Previous Question: Coleman

Second: Kinsinger

Move for Acclimation: Huckabee

Item MAR08-05

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $223.96 be allocated from Category G, (Student Body Projects), to purchase corkboards for the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter to be placed in the EMCS. Breakdown is as follows:

3  (3’ x 2’ corkboards)

3  (1.5’ x 2’ corkboards)

Total: $223.96

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Campus Observations Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Coleman

Move to suspend the reading: Dossett

Second: Coleman

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Priest

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Vann

Passed by a Vote of: 25(Yes)- 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Item MAR08-06

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $184.96 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel), to reimburse the UTC Mock Trial team for their trip to Kennesaw State University on February 25-27, 2011.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Moore

Move to suspend the reading: Dossett

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Kinsinger

Second: Bell

Move for Acclimation: Bell

Item MAR08-07

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $1,000.00 be allocated from Category B, (Speakers), for Robert Vivian for our annual writer’s workshop.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Coleman

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Dossett

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Dossett

Passed by a Vote of: 25(Yes) – 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Item MAR08-08

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that Hitesh Vashi be appointed as the Spring 2011 Head Elections Commissioner.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures Committee.

Sponsor: Clark

Move for Previous Question: Dossett

Second: Mercer

Motion for Acclimation: Hill

Objection: Turner

Move for Acclimation: Turner

Item MAR08-09

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that Janie Busey be appointed to the Spring 2011 Elections Commission.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures Committee.

Sponsor: Clark

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Kinsinger

Move for Acclimation: Doyle

Item MAR08-10

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that Kinsey Elliott be appointed to the Spring 2011 Elections Commission.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures Committee.

Sponsor: Clark

Move to suspend the reading: Dossett

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Hill

Second: Bell

Motion for Acclimation: Hill

Objection: Turner

Move for Acclimation: Turner

Item MAR08-11

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $100.00 be allocated from Category G, (Student Body Projects), for refreshments for the District IV Event on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:00pm. Breakdown is as follows:

Cookies (6 dozen) @ $7.00	$42.00
Lemonade ( 2 gallons) @ $6.53	$13.06
Fruit Punch (2 gallons) @ $6.53	$13.06
Total	$68.12

This item was given a _______________ recommendation by the committee as a whole.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Marczynski

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Marcynski

Move to suspend the orders of the day and move into committee as a whole: Huckabee

Second: Vann

Agreement by a placard vote of 25(Yes) – 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Move to give this item a favorable recommendation: Bell

Second: Vann

Agreement by a placard vote of 25(Yes) – 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Move to recall the orders of the day: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Move for Acclimation: Doyle

Item MAR08-12

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $300.00 be allocated from Student Athletics, (Category H) to pay the difference in the approved amount and invoiced amount for the “Moc it Out” shirts.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Doyle

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Vann

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Acclimation: Dossett

Item MAR08-13

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that:

 

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Student Government Association

A Resolution Concerning Firearm Usage on University Campuses

Whereas, Senate Bill 51 and 399, an act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1315, would allow all full-time faculty and staff at any public, post-secondary institution in the State of Tennessee who are not otherwise prohibited by law to be authorized to carry handguns at all times on campus premises for which they are employed,

Whereas, Senate Bill 398, an act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1315, would allow any law enforcement officer, retired law enforcement officer, active, retired, and honorably discharged member of the United States Military and Military Reserves in good standing, and Reserved Officer Training cadet (ROTC) to carry handguns on campus premises of public, post-secondary institutions,

Whereas, Senate Bill 397, an act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17 and Title 55, Chapter 50, would allow any person under the age of twenty-one to transport a rifle or shotgun in or on a privately-owned motor vehicle if the ammunition is not in the chamber or cylinder with no clip/magazine containing ammunition is inserted in the weapon, as well as, those individuals over the age of twenty-one years of age to carry a firearm in the state except as otherwise prohibited by law,

Whereas, allowing weapons on university campuses would increase danger to students, faculty, staff, visitors, and areas communities,

Whereas, allowing weapons on university campuses presents the possibility of increased crime, violence, and injury,

Whereas, campuses with weapons not used for day-to-day campus security operations would experience a greater need for increased funding to adequately protect the campus community in a time when higher education is suffering financial hardships.

Be it enacted that the UTC Student Senate under Article V, Section 5, Clause D of the UTC Student Government Association Constitution,

Determines that permitting weapons, including handguns, on university campuses, is an unnecessary distraction that poses a credible threat to our students, faculty, and staff;

Determines that the risk of violence against Tennessee Students compels us to stand in opposition to the bill,

Determines that faculty and staff members in higher education are employed to provide the highest quality collegiate experience, not campus security and defense unless hired to do so.

Determines that with approximately three thousand students residing within campus facilities, safety and peace for their on-campus homes is vital.

Calls upon the Tennessee General Assembly to remember the safety of its students as they cast their vote on the listed Senate Bills and all other related, future legislation,

Calls upon the Governor of Tennessee to veto the bill, should it pass through the Tennessee General Assembly.

_____ by the 195th Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Date – Voting Outcome

Approved and Attested:

Andrew R. Clark                                            Brittany L. Justice

Student Body President                               Student Body Vice President & Senate Chair

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

Sponsor: Clark

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Vann

Move for a friendly amendment to change areas to area: Wooten:

Second: Vann

Agreement by a Placard Vote of: 25(Yes) -0(No) -0(Abstain)

Move to suspend the orders of the day: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Agreement by a Placard Vote of: 25(Yes) -0(No) -0(Abstain)

Move to give this item a favorable recommendation: Coleman

Second: Vann

Agreement by a Placard Vote of: 25(Yes)- 0(No)- 0(Abstain)

Move to recall the orders of the day: Doyle

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Huckabee

Second: Vann

Passed by a Vote of 25(Yes)- 0 (No) – 0 (Abstain)

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

o   Cannady

General Discussion

Huckabee: Questions regarding Leadership Banquet.

Vann: Theatre Production will show March 25 and 26^th 6:00 and10:00pm.

Bell: NPHC will be revealing new members at the top of Cardiac Hill Thursday night.

Vann: Sin by Silence premieres tonight at 8:00pm in the Roland Hayes Center.

Justice: Review of Meetings after Senate

Huckabee: Have a safe spring break everyone.

Move for Adjournment: Huckabee

Second: Hill

Adjournment- 4:08pm

Senate Minutes 3/1/2011

Senate Minutes

Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, March 1^st, 2011

3:05 pm

Call to Order

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

o       Hill

o       Moore

o       Neutens

Guest Speakers

Monty Wilson, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Information Technology

-          Mission Statement of IT.

-          Review of structure of Information Technologies.

-          Levels: Infrastructure, Physical Level, System, Technical Services, Directory Services.

-          Feedback from IT Surveys conducted last year.

-          Issues Found: Bradford Service, Wireless Network, and Podium Networks.

-          Updates from student feedback: Installed 17 New Podiums across campus replaced 120 podium computers.

-          499 new computers have been funded through stimulus money, more to be installed in 2011.

-          Installed networks in the Doctors building.

-          Review of cost for technology equipment.

-          Review of IT Master Planning.

-          EBP Fiber Access upgraded from 50 Mb to 100Mb.

-          Review of Tech Fee spending and allocations.

-          Contact Information: Phone Number: (423)425-4000

-          Website: Itd.utc.edu

-          Facebook.com/utcitd and twitter.com/utcitd

Executive Reports

Andrew Clark, President

-          Thank you to those who helped with the 125^th Anniversary.

-          UT Board of Trustees was here past week.

-          UPRAC Budget hearing began yesterday. Budget presentations can be view online.

-          Thursday, Resolution for the HOPE scholarship will be presented to faculty senate.

-          Emergency Preparedness.

Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          Committee and District Chairs meeting.

-          UT Networking weekend.

Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          The budget has been updated and available on blackboard and in the committee room.

Colby Napper, Secretary

-          Minutes from last weeks meeting can be found on the website at www.utcsga.com

-          Attendance has been updated and is available in the committee room and on blackboard.

Move to accept the minutes: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Absence appeals have been reviewed.

-          Parlimentary Procedure correction “I move”

Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          No Report.

Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

-          Two Truths and a Lie Reveal.

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

-          March 8^th 2:00-5:00pm, Fat Tuesday Mardi Grasis Event in Heritage Plaza.

Advisor Reports

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

-          Leadership Banquet and Outstanding Professor Award Packets

-          All Packets are due March 25^th at 5:00pm

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

-          Absent

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

-          Alternative Spring Break Activities will be posted by the end of this week.

Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

-          Parking Situations during SoCon Tournament.

-          Wednesday-Friday and Monday of next week the shuttle will run till 8:30pm. Security will be put into place across campus including Engel Stadium lot.

-          No ticketing will be given, unless parked in handicap spots or fire lanes.

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs – Senator Huckabee

-          Working on Outstanding Senior Banquet.

-          Professor Appreciation Card for SGA Week.

-          Review of Bills for todays meeting.

Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Campus Walks will be Wednesday and Thursday at 2:00pm.

-          Bottle Collections for SGA Week Event, bottles can be dropped in the box in the committee room.

Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          RHA, March 28^th- Special Meeting/ Ice Cream Social

-          March 30^th- RHA Karoke Night

-          April 12^th Volleyball Tournement

-          $2,200 remaining in RHA budget and $2,000 RA Budgeting within RHA.

-          ACE budgeting and events review.

-          Bags have been ordered for Spring Break Bash not bust

-          Spring Fest Preparations have been made.

Projects – Senator Wooten

-          Leadership Banquet Preparations

-          SGA Week Event, Waterslide Thursday April 7^th 4-6pm in Student Park.

Social Issues – Senator Vann

-          Review of bills for today’s meeting.

-          SGA Week Event Preparations.

Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

-          Moc it Out Success Event was a success.

-          Thank you to all Freshman Senators who helped with Moc It Out.

-          SoCon Tournament begins Thursday.

-          SGA Week Event, in the ARC, more details to come.

Old Business

Item FE22-02 (TABLED February 22^nd, 2011)

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $1000.00 be allocated from Category B, (Speakers and Special Events), to help fund the speaker Dr. Earl Suttle. Breakdown is as follows:

Speakers and Special Events	$1,000.00
Multicultural Center	$500.00
Office of Mental Health	$500.00
SGA	$1,000.00
Speaker Total	$3,945.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Dossett

Move to suspend the Reading: Bell

Second: Dossett

Vann:  Event date will be April 7^th in the Benwood Auditorium

Move for Previous Question: Coleman

Second: Turner

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a vote of: 22(Yes) -0(No) -0(Abstain)

New Business

Item MAR01-01

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $750.00 be allocated from Category H, (Student Athletics), to purchase 150 tickets at $5.00 each for this Saturdays SOCON tournament game at 7:00pm.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Student Athletics Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Doyle

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a Vote of 21(Yes) -0 (No) -1 (Abstain, Mercer)

Item MAR01-02

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Student Government Association

A Resolution Concerning the Expansion of the Commencement Processional

Whereas, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga values the complete student experience both in and out of the classroom;

Whereas, the Quality Enhancement Plan, established in 2011, for the SACS Accreditation process recognizes as its third link, “ThinkAchieve: Beyond the Classroom,” with an emphasis to development outside of the standard education practices to include various areas of student engagement;

Whereas, the campus recognizes that a comprehensive student experience is vital to student retention;

Whereas, in November 2009, approximately 340 non-faculty professionals were employed at UTC; furthermore, the individuals contribute to the student experience outside of the classroom through areas of student services, campus operations, student affairs, and various other administrative areas;

Whereas, the predominant population of candidates for degrees at commencement are at the Bachelor’s level;

Whereas, the recipients of a Master’s Degree have academic regalia different to those recipients for a Bachelor’s Degree, thus representing a higher level of competency in academia;

Whereas, the act of the faculty processional/recessional of the candidates for degrees is a presentation of their work and guidance throughout the student experience within the classroom;

Whereas, many non-faculty professionals teach students in many disciplines, including professionalism, leadership, workplace skills, and communications.

Be it enacted that the UTC Student Government Association under Article V, Section 5, Clause D of the UTC Student Government Association Constitution,

Determines that all full time employees of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with the minimum completion of a Master’s Degree should be extended an invitation to march with faculty as part of the commencement processional/recessional in their respective items of academic regalia;

Determines that allowing these professionals in the processional/recessional signifies the University’s dedication to a complete college experience, both in and out of the classroom;

Calls upon the Administration of UTC to consider this resolution for enactment for the May 2011 Commencement Ceremony;

Calls upon the various offices involved in coordination of commencement to make alterations related to this resolution.

_____ by the 195th Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Date – Voting Outcome

Approved and Attested:

Andrew R. Clark                                            Brittany L. Justice

Student Body President                               Student Body Vice President & Senate Chair

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Academic Affairs Committee.

Sponsor: Hill

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Vann

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Coleman

Second: Cannady

Passed by a vote of: 22(Yes)-0(No)-0(Abstain)

Item MAR01-03

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $143.11 be allocated from Category F, Group Travel, to reimburse the UTC College Republicans for their trip to Washington, D.C. on February 10- 14, 2011 to attend CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference).

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Cannady

Move to suspend the reading: Cannady

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Coleman

Second: Turner

Move for Acclimation: Huckabee

Item MAR01-04

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $400.00 be allocated from Category I, (Social Issues), to help fund the bags for “Spring Break Bash not Bust.” Breakdown is as follows:

ACE	$627.00
SGA	$400.00
Total	$1,027.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Bell

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Objection: Bell

Point of Inquiry: Wooten

Move for Previous Question: Bell

Second: Vann

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Mercer

Passed by a Vote of: 22(Yes) – 0(No) – 0(Abstain)

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

o       Hill

o       Macrynski

o       Moore

General Discussion

Vann: Theatre Company Question

Wooten: Kicks for Bricks, $500.00 raise for Habitat for Humanity

Williams: Recipe Books for Habitat for Humanity

Doyle: Wednesday 6^th 12-8pm Athletics SGA Week Event.

Terry Dennisten: September 11^th, National Service Day ideals for next year.

Dean Hicks: Madison Ralston is back in the Dean of Students Office.

Bell: Inception Movie in Student Park

Priest: Shop-24 Machine Interest

Butler: Two Truths and a Lie

Sam Niewo: Guns on Campus Resolution Debate.

Move for Adjournment: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Adjournment- 4:44pm

Senate Minutes 2/22/2011

Senate Minutes

Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, February 22^nd, 2011

3:05 pm

 

Call to Order

 

Roll Call

-         All senators present with the exception of:

• Dossett
• Jessup
• Marcynski
• Vann

 

Guest Speakers

Kim White & Emily Forrest, River City Company

-          Review and Establishment River City Company

-          Companies and Business Downtown.

-          Goal to incorporate more retail businesses downtown.

-          UTC Student Discounts offered downtown Chattanooga.

-          UTC Night at Night Fall will be held August 26^th, 2011.

-          Plugged-in Student Networking Program.

-          Goal to incorporate Business district with UTC.

-          Improvement of Shuttle services to and from downtown.

-          Capital Improvements and Developments with Vine Street and MLK Blvd.

-          For more information visit: www.downtownchattanooga.org or rivercitycompany.com

 

Executive Reports

 

Andrew Clark, President

-          March 1, 12-1:30pm 125^th Anniversary Celebration, Chattanooga Room.

-          Arboretum Dedication will be at 2:00pm.

-          HOPE Scholarship Resolution is now in the State Legislature.

-          Elections Commissioner Selections are now being conducted, appointment forms can be picked up in the SGA Committee Room or the Dean of Students Office.

-           March 7^th – Stipend Focus Group for next years executive board and committee chairs.

-          Monty Wilson, Assistant Vice Chancellor Information Technology will be our guest speaker at next weeks meeting.

-          Game Room focus group will be held Wednesday at 5:00pm in the University Center Game Room.

-          Review and Discussion of Resolution for Gun Presence on Campus.

 

Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          Volunteers for Housing Focus room 6:15pm in the Heritage Room.

-          Need to meet with district chairs

-          Communications will be Friday at 1:30pm

 

Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          Budget has been updated.

-          P-card issues

-          Write on Receipts…

 

Colby Napper, Secretary

-          Updated SGA Roster and Updated Attendance can be found on Blackboard.

-          Minutes from last weeks meeting at located at www.utcsga.com.

 

Move to accept the minutes: Bell

Second: Huckabee

 

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Working on Absence appeals.

 

Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          No Report

 

Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

-          Two Truths and a Lie

 

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

-          Residence Hall signs have been placed on senators doors across campus.

-          Congrats to Freshman Senate at Scholars in Residence.

 

Advisor Reports

 

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

-          Thursday Old School Skate Party- 9:30pm at Hamilton Place Skate Park.

-          Sunday morning fellowship and dinner- multicultural center.

-          Women’s History Month will be held in March.

 

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

-          Absent

 

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

-          Spring Break Alternative Projects will be announced next week for those students interested.

-          Congratulations to those 61 LEADUTC Graduates.

-          Board of Trustees meeting will be on campus Thursday and Friday.

-          QEP and SACS Programs are moving forward.

 

Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

-          Absent

 

 

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs – Senator Huckabee

-          Outstanding Senior Banquet on April 13^th in Patten Chapel.

-          March 28- April 1^st Professor Appreciation Cards will be going on in the UC.

 

Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Janice Braker, Updates in Facilities.

-          ARC Trashcans.

-          Wood on Cardiac Hill will be removed and dirt to be put in place.

-          EMCS walkway will be landscaped.

-          LED Light Sign will be placed outside McCallen Gym.

-          Collecting plastic bottles for SGA Week Event.

 

Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          RHA Budget will be collected for next weeks meeting.

-          ACE, Street Signs was a huge success.

-          Mayhem Poets was a successful event.

-          Apollo Night, 296 people in attendance.

-          $48,000 ACE Budget

 

Projects – Senator Wooten

-          Green Event last week.

-          1300 Bags and 200 Bottles in inventory

-          Review of Bills for today’s meeting

-          Kicks for Bricks sign ups, all proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity.

 

Social Issues – Senator Vann

-          Reported on by Senator Coleman.

-          MOC Alcohol Awareness Party

 

Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

-          Blackout 5,107 people in attendance.

-          Details on SGA Event to come

 

Old Business

 

New Business

 

Item FE22-01

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $126.48 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel), to reimburse Alpha Delta Pi for their trip to Asheville, NC for the District Leadership Conference.

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

 

Sponsor: Kinsinger

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Hill

Second: Bell

Move for Acclimation: Huckabee

 

Item FE22-02

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that Social Issues be allocated $1000.00 to help fund the speaker for the women’s actions council.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

 

Sponsor: Mercer

 

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Vann

 

Move to table this item: Macrynski:

Second: Huckabee

ITEM TABLED

 

 

 

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

• Dossett
• Jessup
• Marcynski

 

General Discussion

Copeland: Fish Fry in the Multicultar Center

NORMAL: Pro-Marijuana Walk Friday at 3:00pm

April 16th NAACP Fashion Show and Talent Show

Bulter: Two Truths and a Lie Reveal

Marcysnki: Sustainability Question.

Wooten: Kicks for Bricks Announcement

 

Move to Adjourn: Huckabee

Second: Bell

 

Adjournment- 4:10pm

 

Senate Minutes 2/15/2011

Senate Minutes

Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

3:05 pm

 

Call to Order

 

 

Roll Call

-         All senators present with the exception of:

• Dossett
• Hill
• Huckabee
• Priest

Guest Speakers

Brad McAllister, Director of WAP Sustainability

-          Contact information email brad@wapsustainability.com

-          Committee including 22 representatives.

-          Goal: To reach out to students and met needs of students on the subject of “going green.”

-          Discussion of sustainable areas around campus.

-          Educational aspects of sustainability.

 

Executive Reports

 

Andrew Clark, President

-          Tonight is the Jeffery Canada Lecture in the Hunter Lecture Series.

-          125^th Anniversary Launch, March 1^st.

-          Special Olympics will be held February 18^th.

-          Customer Service Assessment will be launch this week to various departments on campus.

-           Hope Scholarship Resolution report.

-          April 15^th is the Multiple Sclerosis Walk.

 

Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          Thank you to everyone who participated in the SGA Retreat, remember to fill out your absence appeals.

-          Procedures will not meet today.

 

 

Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          The budget is posted and available online.

 

Colby Napper, Secretary

-          The minutes from last weeks meeting are available on-line and attendance is available on blackboard.

Move to accept the minutes: Bell

Second: Huckabee

 

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Absent

 

Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          Absent, due to work with the extreme makeover home edition.

 

Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

-          Two truths and a lie.

 

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

-          Valentine’s Day Event was success.

-          Looking at developing a Mardi Gras Event.

 

 

Advisor Reports

 

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

-          Review of Black History Month Events

 

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

-          QEP Updates.

 

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

-          Absent

 

Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

-          Absent

 

Committee Reports

Academic Affairs – Senator Huckabee

-          SGA Week Event

-          Outstanding Seniors Banquet: April 14^th- 3:00pm in Patten Chapel.

 

Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Guest Speaker from facilities will be attending our meeting this week.

 

Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          “Initial this,” was a huge success on campus.

-          Preston Pugh, ACE guest speaker

-          Street Signs will be held tomorrow 1-4pm in the UC.

 

Projects – Senator Wooten

-          Review of Bills for todays meeting

-          Brainstorming ideals for SGA Week

 

Social Issues – Senator Vann

-          SGA Week Event

-          Carol Oglebsy sends thanks for funds.

 

Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

-          Monday at 7pm, “Blackout Game” against Georgia Southern.

-          Moc it out changed from Monday to Wednesday 7pm

-          Review of bills.

-          SGA Week Event to be decided.

 

Old Business

New Business

Item FE15-01

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $45.01 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel) to reimburse the Intervarsity Christian Fellowship for their Getaway II in Crossville, TN on February 6^th, 2011.

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

 

Sponsor: Wooten

 

Move to suspend the reading: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Acclimation: huckabee

Item FE15-02

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $1,700 be allocated from Category A, (Capital Improvements), to purchase two trashcans to go outside of the ARC. Breakdown is as follows:

 

Item                                       Price                                 Total

2 Trashcans

$850.00 each

= 1,700.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Campus Observations Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

 

Sponsor: Cannady

 

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Dossett

Move for Previous Question: Coleman

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a vote of: 22(Yes) – 0(No) – 0(Abstain)

 

Item FE15-03

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $ 1,245.00 be allocated from Category H, (Student Athletics) to purchase t-shirts for the recently changed “Moc It Out” Men’s Basketball home game against Wofford. Breakdown is as follows:

Item                             Price                                      Total

250 shirts

$4.98 each

= $1,245.00

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Student Athletics Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

 

Sponsor: Huckabee

 

Move to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for Previous Question: Cannady

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a vote of: 22(Yes) – 0(No) – 0(Abstain)

 

 

Item FE15-04

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $750.00 be allocated from Category B, (Speaker Program) for Pro. Karim-Kincey.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

 

Sponsor: Bell

 

Move to suspend the reading: Cannady

Second: Huckabee

 

Cannady: Point of Information

Move for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Move for a Roll Call Vote: Bell

Second: Huckabee

Passed by a vote of 22(Yes) – 0(No) – 0(Abstain)

 

Roll Call

-          All senators present with the exception of:

• Hill
• Macrzynski
• Priest

 

General Discussion

Huckabee: Next Monday, Pet Contest for the Cutest Pet for a Kindle.

Dean Anderson: Tomorrow at Noon: Conflict Resolution by Dean Moses

Doyle: Clarification on Athletics events

Bell: Apollo Night will be this Friday Night at 7:00pm

Maham Poets Event

Vann: Question regarding ACE Event

Wed-Sat, Ladies Man presented by the theatre department.

Kinsinger: Campus Observations is collecting Bottles, Meeting at 2:30 tomorrow.

 

Justice: Encourage attendance at Campus Observations tomorrow for guest speaker.

 

Move for Adjournment: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Adjournment – 4:19pm

 

Senate Minutes 2/8/2011

Senate Minutes

 Student Government Association

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

3:05 pm

 

 

Call to Order          

 Roll Call

-         Bruno-Arimura

 

Guest Speakers

 

Amy Cabness, Housing and Residence Life, North Campus Area Coordinator

-          Housing Master Planning Volunteers

-          Feburary 22^nd- 23^rd Focus Groups for planning of future housing facilities on campus.

Dr. Phil Oldham, Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

-          Engaged in Excellence, Gap Analysis Presentation.

-          Task Force created to analyze the University’s current condition.

-          University Goal is for UTC to become a Top Five Public Master’s University in the South.

-          15 Metrics, including peer assessment, six-year graduation, freshman retention, ACT equivalent, student/ faculty ratio, etc.

-          Review of Metrics compared with other universities.

 

Executive Reports 

           Andrew Clark, President

-          QEP Marketing Plans have been finalized.

-          ThinkAchieve Cupcakes will be given out in the UC on Valentine’s Day along with multiple other events.

-          February 15^th, Jeffery Cannada, will be speaking in the Hunter Lecture Series .

-          General Education Committee volunteers needed.

-          February 18^th, Special Olympic will be hosted here on campus.

-          Quitage Team looking at being developed on campus.

            Brittany Justice, Vice President

-          SGA Night out will be Friday night and Retreat will be held Saturday 9am-3:00pm at “The Hub.”

-          Committee Assignments have been completed.

-          SGA Executive Office Hours will be posted this week outside the office.

-          Review of formal procedures during senate meetings.

-          Congrats to Aldean Coleman, Janurary SGA Senator of the Month.

            Isaac Poore, Treasurer

-          Enrollment Numbers have still not be collected

            Colby Napper, Secretary

Motion to accept the minutes: Vann

Second: Bell

Shalin Shah, Parliamentarian

-          Absence Appeals have been processed.

-          Review of Procedures Minutes

            Laura Cagle, Public Relations Director

-          Review of SGA T-shirts

            Brooke Butler, Chief of Staff

-          Two Truths and a Lie Reveals.

Angie Tsay and Meghan Smith, Freshman Senate Advisors

-          STD Awareness Valentines Day Event.

 

Advisor Reports

Jim Hicks, Dean of Students

-          Absent

Dr. Dee Dee Anderson, Associate Vice Chancellor

-          Absent

Dr. John Delaney, Vice Chancellor

-          “Slap” at 6pm in the Multicultural Center.

-          “Say to the Black Student” tomorrow in the Multicultural Center.

-          University Budget Process will begin soon.

-          Lead UTC Students have been selected.

-          Review of Gap Analysis Process.

            Terry Denniston, Chief of Staff

-          No Report.

Committee Reports

 

            Academic Affairs – Senator Huckabee

-          Review of Bill for today’s meeting.

            Campus Observations – Senator Kinsinger

-          Review and discussion of new/ existing ideals for Spring semester.

            Entertainment – Senator Bell

-          Contact with other organization

-          ACE Budget: $54,000

-          February 9^th, ACE Initial Car Decal 1-4pm in the UC.

-          Mayhem Poets Event

-          50^th Anniversary of Desegregation of the UT system.

            Projects – Senator Wooten

-          Campus Observation-  Go Green

            Social Issues – Senator Vann

-          Review of Bills.

            Student Athletics – Senator Doyle

-          21^st at 7pm,Furman Basketball Game, “Rock Out with your Moc out”

-          MOCS Hoopla, 5-1 finish MOCS and Lady MOCS.

 

Old Business

 

 

New Business

 

Item FE01-01

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $25.00 be allocated from Category H (Student Athletics) to purchase a gift card from the UTC Bookstore for “Rock Out with Your Moc Out,” on February 21, 2011.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Student Athletics Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Honoré

Motion to Suspend the Reading: Huckabee

Second: Bell

 

Motion for Previous Question: Kinsinger

Second: Vann

Motion for Acclimation: Huckabee

Item FE08-02

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $ 350.00 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel), to reimburse the UTC Poet’s Club for their trip to the Association of Writing and Writing Programs National Conference in Washington, D.C., on February 2-5^th, 2011. Breakdown is as follows:

Amount	Description	Source for Funds
$500.00(2 x $250)	Flights	Personal
$450.00(3 nights x $150)	Hotel	Personal
$80.00(2 registration fees)	Registration	Personal

$ 1,030.00     Total

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Moore

Motion to Suspend the Reading: Huckabee

Second: Hill

Motion for Previous Question: Vann

Second: Huckabee

Motion for Acclimation: Doyle

Item FE08-03

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $ 350.00 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel), to reimburse the UTC Author’s Society for their trip to the Association of Writing and Writing Programs National Conference in Washington, D.C., on February 2-5^th, 2011. Breakdown is as follows:

Amount	Description	Source for Funds
$500.00(2 x $250)	Flights	Personal
$450.00(3 nights x $150)	Hotel	Personal
$80.00(2 registration fees)	Registration	Personal

$ 1,030.00     Total

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Bruno- Arimura

Motion to Suspend the Reading: Marcynski

Second: Bell

 

Motion for Previous Question: Marcynski

Second: Bell

Motion for Acclimation: Bell

Item FE08-04

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $ 350.00 be allocated from Category F, (Group Travel), to reimburse the Sequoya Review for their trip to the Association of Writing and Writing Programs National Conference in Washington, D.C., on February 2-5^th, 2011. Breakdown is as follows:

Amount	Description	Source for Funds
$500.00(2 x $250)	Flights	Personal
$450.00(3 nights x $150)	Hotel	Personal
$80.00(2 registration fees)	Registration	Personal

$ 1,030.00     Total

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Moore

Motion to Suspend the Reading: Bell

Second: Dosset

Motion for a friendsly amendement to change $350 to $330: Kinsinger

Motion for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Coleman

Motion for Acclimation: Cannady

Item FE08-05

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $100.00 be allocated from Category I, (Social Issues), to co-sponsor “Kicks for Bricks.” Breakdown is as follows:

Item	Quantity	Price	Total
T-shirts	10	$10.00 (estimate)	$100.00

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Projects Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Kinsinger

Motion to suspend the reading: Huckabee

Second: Cannady

 

Motion for Previous Question: Coleman

Second: Turner

Motion for Acclimation: Huckabee

 

 

 

Item FE08-06

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $50.00 be allocated from Category B, (Speaker Program), for Karim-Kincey appreciation items for her coming and speaking.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Lynch

Motion to suspend the reading: Hill

Second: Bell

 

Motion for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Motion for Acclimation: Hill

Item FE08-07

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $250.00 be allocated from Category B, (Speaker Program), to purchase flyers for Karim-Kincey, a speaker who focuses on rhetoric, cultural impression in mass media and political ramifications on how hip hop industry impacts worldviews.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor:  Bruno- Arimura

Motion to suspend the reading: Hill

Second: Huckabee

 

Motion for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Motion for Acclimation: Bell

 

 

Item FE08-08

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that $250.00 be allocated from Category I, (Social Issues). The event is called The Valentines Day Message Board. The $250.00 will assist in the buying the condoms, snacks, and message board.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Social Issues Committee.

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Treasurer, Poore.

Sponsor: Bell

Motion to suspend the reading: Hill

Second: Dossett

 

Motion for Previous Question: Williams

Second: Dosset

Motion for Acclimation: Bell

 

Item FE08-09

 

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Student Government Association

 

A Resolution concerning the expansion of the

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship (HOPE) to summer terms

 

Whereas, the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship has provided countless educational opportunities for students across the state of Tennessee,

Whereas, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s administration with advisement from the campus Efficiency and Effectiveness Committee, comprised of administration, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, has altered the summer terms to include two short and one long session per summer, thus allowing summers to be utilized as a potential third term,

 

Whereas, there is a minimal amount of financial aid available for use in summer school,

Whereas, extending the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship to include summer terms would help alleviate crowded classrooms in the fall and spring semesters and assist students in fulfilling degree requirements in a more timely fashion, and

Whereas, many current undergraduate students find it difficult to complete required courses within fall and spring terms in order to graduate within four years, and providing students with summer financial assistance may assist them in completing required coursework as well as increase four-year graduation rates throughout the state, and

Whereas, the recent focus by the Tennessee General Assembly through the Complete College Tennessee Act on graduating students in a more efficient manner would be further extended through financial assistance which permits students to utilize their Hope Scholarships during the summer,

 

Whereas, the improvement of Tennessee universities’ graduation rates will have a positive impact on the educated, workforce of the state,

Be it enacted that the UTC Student Government Association under Article V, Section 5, Clause D of the UTC Student Government Association Constitution,

Determines that the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship program should be expanded to include summer terms;

Determines graduation rates will significantly increase at all of Tennessee’s higher education institutions;

Calls upon the Tennessee General Assembly to implement this change in the upcoming legislative session as a pressing issue for students;

Calls upon the Governor of Tennessee to sign this action by the General Assembly into law.

 

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Academic Affairs Committee.

Sponsor: Hill

 

Motion to suspend the reading: Cannady

Second: Vann

 

Motion for previous question: Huckabee

Second: Bell

Motion for a Role Call Vote: Huckabee

Second: Hill

 

Passed by a Vote of: 23 (YES) -0 (NO) -0 (ABSTANE)

 

 

Item FE08-10

 

Be it enacted by the Student Senate at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga that Zeno Mercer III be appointed as a Student Senator (District II).

This item was given a favorable recommendation by the Procedures Committee.

Sponsor: Clark

Motion for Previous Question: Huckabee

Second: Dosset

Motion for Acclimation: Cannady

Roll Call

-          All senator present with the exception of:

• Bruno-Arimura
• Neutens

 

 

General Discussion

 

Marcynski: Collections for Costa Rica

Turner: Variety Show begin planned for the end of the semester by Guerry and Descomio Res Life Staff

Williams: Easy Recipes for College Students

Smith: Review of 3 Biology Class beginning offered

Kinsinger: Campus Obs bottles

Wright: Hunter Mashup Thursday at 7pm, 2 bands food and drinks.

Macrysnki: District IV Question

Coleman: Parking Authority Committee and Transportation Committee.

Cagle: Food Drop-off Locations BiLo/ Earthfare Grocery Stores or www.extremevisionhomes.com

              February 19^th- Extreme Makeover Reveal Day

 

Motion for Adjournment: Bell

Second: Dossett

 

Adjournment- 4:50pm