Student Government Association 11th General Body Minutes

February 17th, 2015 Social Science 1021

Kennesaw Campus

1. Call to Order- President Roberson

2. Roll Call- Secretary Prater

3. Approval of Meeting Minutes

a. 9th Meeting Minutes (1/20/16)

i. Motion to approve by Senator Behrend

1. Second by Senator Bodony

2. All in favor, motion carries

b. 10th Meeting Minutes (2/3/16)

i. Motion to approve by Senator Walley

1. Second by Senator Normil

2. All in favor, motion carries

4. Guests

a. Maureen Patton

i. On March 1st, a facility fee for events (depending on events) will

be put in place. It will be for conferences and events that have a lot

of outside people (guests, non-KSU students, etc.) such as the

KAB fashion show. The facility fee goes towards things such as

tables and podiums that cost hundreds to thousands of dollars. This

is for really big events. Any events, whether faculty, staff or

external; if there is a fee towards the student center for an event

there; the money will stay in the student center. She is in charge of

the events department on both campuses. From the fees collected

from external events, she will be able to give about $50,000 to the

student center on the Marietta campus. Our events still go through

student life and they determine if there is a cost involved or not.

ii. If there is an event already booked in there and there is a

conference that wants to come in that will make the university

some money; the university will NOT bump the non-paying party.

b. Chris Bruno

i. “I haven’t been this excited to make speech like this since I made

the eulogy at my grandmother’s funeral.” –Chris Bruno, Director

of Housing Operations with KSU Housing

ii. We have a total of 5,202 beds on both campuses.

1. Kennesaw campus has 3,494 beds (2,347 North) (1,147

South)

2. Marietta Campus has 1,708 beds (983 East) (725 West)

iii. Allocation decisions based on enrollment projections and historical

data. They try to cluster classes of students together to promote

student success

iv. First year enrollment

c. KSU Place

i. Fir the last 4 years, it has slowly been transitioning to First Year

Housing. There are 11 buildings, 6 that are first-year and 5 that are

upper class. 5 upper class buildings have 243 students (10,35% of

North Campus). They decided to make these for first years as well.

ii.

iii. d. Questions

i. Senator Uzokwe- you see a big number of first year students

coming in each year. Will this stop on north side of campus or will

you all continue to dip into south housing?

1. Bruno- there are no plans to do that to South campus. They

plan to keep it upper class for the time being.

ii. Senator Walley- how does this affect themed housing?

1. Bruno- they met this morning about themed housing. There

will be no effects in regards to honors students. They spoke

about increasing the Stonewall community but none of the

other ones on south campus.

iii. VP Of Arc council- out of all the beds in ARC, there are about 800

for upper classmen. Where do you expect us to go?

1. There are roughly 200 athletic beds out of … There are 800

beds after themed housing is done.

2. You can go anywhere that will fit your housing and

financial needs

iv. Quin- Marietta campus, are there similar plans over at that

campus? Because they are putting students with the same interest

together…

1. Bruno- Out of first time freshmen enrollment numbers, the

Marietta campus has a first year live on requirement. If

they are a first year student, they already have rooms

allocated to them. Marietta campus does not have the same

growth as the Kennesaw campus

v. President of KPA- there is a petition towards KSU housing. They

want to know why there is an increase in rent for students without

notice. Is the data available? If there are hard numbers then upper

classmen may understand.

1. Bruno- What students don’t see is the increase in operating

cost. The cost for cable, TV, Internet, repairs, etc. is being

changed all the time. It is not their option, they have keep

up with the numbers. They gave students proper notice

within the normal housing time line. They notified

everyone when everything was approved. It’s not public

information… but maybe, yes? He would like to meet after

this.

2. Guest- There is a 10-year plan for housing?

a. Bruno- We are in an exploratory phase looking

where we can build and what we want to build.

They are looking at how it will cost, how it will

look, etc.

3. Jennifer Mcknotten- author of the Odyssey article. When

was this decision set in stone? Why was there an untimely

notification to students?

a. It happened in January. As said, they let it out in the

timely manner that they usually would and are

required to.

4. Terrance Burruss- change.com- he did some research and

went back to 2012 when the merge was an idea/plan. When

they built the new rec center they spent $39 mil on Rec $22

mil on education, $18 mil on the spic span connector; when

they knew the Football team was coming, why wasn’t

housing considered in this plan? Was housing a topic of

discussion?

a. In all honesty, he does not know the answer to this

at the time. He was not a part of the decision. The

money spent on everything is from the university;

money for housing comes from their pockets and

from trustees.

5. Mariah Maiden- how do you expect students who are in a

financial bind to pay $200 more for a campus apartment.

How can you expect someone to make a decision as heavy

as this in less than a month?

a. He does not know her financial situation; there are

other opportunities in Marietta and other places to

live comfortably. On campus is not your only

option. We have BOB that transfers students

between housing and campus.

6. Matt Brown- if ARC is the only option for upper classmen,

there are over 800 beds… Many places with registration

have it up.

a. Off campus housing resources will be brought to

campus to help students look for other places.

7. KP resident- why are you all doing this? They’ve been

paying customers for X amount of years and now it’s like

their being thrown out of their houses just because. They

say their going to ARC. The people that live there are

already having their own problems including parking.

a. We do not take that lightly. We are here tonight to

help. He’d love to talk with you after and see what

we can do.

8. Bridgett Neeson (KSU Council)- it’s turning into a 2-

payment installments at ARC while KP had a month-by-

month payment. Part of living here is to mimic real life in

making monthly payments.

a. ARC 2 has always functioned as 2 installments

from when it was built. ARC 1 is still paid monthly.

If you live in ARC 2 or Marietta, you can work on

payment plans.

9. Terrance Burruss- campus involvement, was that

considered in housing? A lot of freshmen will be on

campus. When you decide to make it all freshmen, a lot of

upper classmen involved on campus that are forced to

move off of campus may be less inclined to remain

involved? How much was campus involvement looked

into?

a. Campus involvement was over looked; it wasn’t

really brought up when talking.

10. Chris Bruno will be outside after the meeting and is taking

contact information for additional questions.

5. Officer Reports

a. Secretary Prater- there is a sheet taped up in the senate office for you to

write down any office supplies that you think we will need. We cannot

guarantee you that you will get the supplies, but we will look into it.

b. Treasurer Goodson- stipends will be coming out next week

c. Director Brock- This week she had a meeting with Dr. Sanseviro. Meet the

Presidents is next week on the 23rd from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Student

Center Rotunda. Dr. Papp will be there at the beginning. Just as a reminder

this event is required. Her committee and herself are continuing to meet

with student organizations and Greek life. A few email blasts have been

sent out to these organizations asking for any concerns on campus.

d. Director Fernandez- see recording at bottom

e. Director Kramschuster- Director Kramschuster is currently working on

Elections. Campaigning began on Monday, Feb. 15th. Please be sure to

abide by the Elections Bylaws and what was said at the Mandatory

Candidate Meeting. The Debates are going to be next week on Feb.24th in

SS1021 and voting will begin the next day at12:00am. She attended the

Faculty Library Senate Committee on February 5th. The library

renovations are almost done and look great! The side entrance is no longer

going to be there and the only entrance is going to be the one on the

ground floor. Director Kramschuster attended the Global Learning Fee

Committee today at 1:00pm. If you have any questions please email her.

f. Director Vadlamudi- see recording at bottom

g. AVP Roberts- see recording at bottom.

h. VP Delaney- Vice President is continuing to receive updates from his

Strategic Thinking and Planning sub-committee. They have written a

Mission and Vision for our KSU, in regards to his sub-committee goals. If

anyone would like to see that Mission and Vision, see Vice President

Delaney. Vice President Delaney will be attending the Faculty Senate

meeting next Monday and report back with any updates. Vice President

Delaney is continuing to have Senator 1:1 meetings. So far they are going

well. Vice President Delaney wanted to remind everyone that if they are

meeting with him or Danica, that they need to have their presentation

ready to go over soon for the SGA Gala. Vice President Delaney will start

planning with the Advisors for SGA to create next administrations retreat.

The money for this retreat will come out of this administrations money,

but be saved for the next administration, sot that they do not have to spend

money or worry about planning a retreat quickly. GCLC is right around

the corner, and Vice President Delaney wanted to remind everyone who is

going to arrive in Athens and be checked in by 9am in the UGA Student

Center. This is when the conference will start. Please wear your SGA

polos and name tags if you have them. If anyone is riding in the KSU

vehicle, please plan to leave the campus early in the morning, so that you

may all arrive on time in Athens.

i. President Roberson- President Roberson is going to the Student Advisory

Council (SAC) Retreat with other SGA presidents in the USG up at the

University of North Georgia, Dahlonega. He will be

gone tomorrow and Friday. If there is anything that you would like for him

to pick the brains of the other SGA presidents, just let him know.

He met with the new head of Student Development, Matthew

Robison, earlier this week. They talked about his past experiences here at

KSU and how he is transitioning into his new role. One of the things that

they talked about is how Student Involvement and Student Development

can better work together. He is interested in what your opinion on how

these two departments can more closely work together.

He is meeting with Dr. KC White, our Vice President of Student

Affairs next Friday. If you have any concerns that you would like for him

to discuss with her, please let him know. He plans on meeting with her

about Carmichael Student Center renovations, Wilson Student Center

Theater renovations,

SGA has some money left in the budget for the year. Exec Board

met on Monday and came up with a way to distribute our left over funding

and we want your input. He propose that with our end of the year funds

which Treasurer Goodson says we should have roughly $39-$40,000

after stipends, that we divide the money in three categories:

operational costs of SGA; 2016-17 SGA Administration Retreat; and

the rest would be split between the Carmichael and Wilson Student

Centers.

As a major organization on campus, there are certain things that we

need and want to help make our organization function more effectively.

These are things such as office supplies and promo items. If you have any

suggestions for any of these, please email him with your list. Treasurer

Goodson will help to make more final decisions on what we actually

because he has more knowledge about the budget.

It has been sort of a tradition that the SGA administration before the next

pays for their summer retreat. He would like to see this tradition

continued. This way, the next administration has more money to spend on

the students of the fall and Spring Semesters next year.

Lastly, the student centers on both campuses are in much need of

repair. As an administration that has been leading the conversation on how

to better accommodate student needs in the student centers, he thinks that

we should give money to, at the minimum, paint and repair the cubicles, as

well as, the game room on the Marietta campus. He will continue work to

get funding for a complete cubicles renovation on the once he is no longer

President, but he thinks it is safe to say that no major renovations will be

done this year.

Last week he conducted a mini-needs assessment forum for the

GLBTIQ students. Last year, SGA signed a resolution that we would

advocate for a renovation of the resource center as well. He will pass

everything he has regarding this to the next president and will continue to

advocate for those students outside of my president's role as well.

i. President Roberson- we are voting on spending money on

operational stuff, SGA retreat next year and the rest to split

between the KSU Care Center and Marietta Student Center.

1. Motion to move end of the year funding to allocate to use

for SGA operational stuff, SGA’s retreat next year and the

Student Center and KSU care center.

a. Second by Senator Behrend

2. Discussion- Senator Glickman wants to donate some to

KSU TED X. Senator Walley wants to know if this will be

evenly distributed.

a. President Roberson- he is not sure what the dollar

amount is but we will double check to see that all

money we give will have an actual dollar amount.

We are not sure yet what the parameters are for us

to donate to the KSU Care Center using student

fees.

3. Senator Behrend- can we discuss later specific amounts?

a. Roberson- this is our final meeting but we will have

this conversation in the next week or so, so if you

are interested in end of the year financial decisions,

contact Danica. We will let you know of any

decisions we make.

4. Senator Perez-Ramirez- with this being our last meeting of

the year but not the fiscal year. Will money be split

between administrations in the new fiscal year (July)?

a. Roberson-

ii. All in favor, no abstentions, motion carries

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6. Old Business

GPA Resolution- Director Fernandez

Kennesaw State University

Student Government Association

Resolution SP16-01

Begun and held at Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw Campus, on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016. The Support of Georgia, HB 801 by the Kennesaw State University; Student Government Association

Resolution Sponsor: Director Fernandez

Co-Sponsor: Senator Perez Ramirez

WHEREAS, the University of Kennesaw State (KSU) Student Government Association (SGA)

is vested with the authority to be the voice for the student body; and,

WHEREAS, the Student Government Association (SGA) places importance of the HOPE Scholarship; a merit-based scholarship and grant program which rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible Georgia public and private colleges and universities, as well as public technical colleges; and,

WHEREAS, SGA fully supports this bill; and,

WHEREAS, A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to revise various provisions regarding the HOPE scholarship; to include cer-tain coursework in computer science as optional rigor requirements; to provide for weighted scores for certain college coursework; to clarify definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that SGA fully supports Georgia HB 801; supported by Representa-tive Jan Jones of the 47th.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that resolution should be passed and approved by this administration including the Student Government Association as a whole, with its entities, the Executive Board and Senate on this 17th day of February, 2016.

___________________________

Aaron Roberson

President

Resolution SP16-01

a. Motion to approve this resolution by Senator Walley

i. Second by Senator Powell-Harris

ii. 1 abstention, the rest are in favor, motion carries

7. New Business

a. Governance

i. Motion to approve the bylaw changes by Senator Glickman

1. Second by Senator Behrend

2. All in favor, one opposed, motion carries

b. Stipends

c. SGA GALA

d. Office Redesign

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

SGA SENATE OFFICEKENNESAW REMODEL

ROOM DESIGN OPTION 1

1. VOTE FOR DESIGN;

a. Motion to suspend Roberts Rules by Secretary Prater

i. Second by Senator Glickman

ii. All in favor, motion carries

SGA SENATE OFFICEKENNESAW REMODEL

ROOM DESIGN OPTION 2

2. OPTION 1: 10 votes

3. OPTION 2: 16 votes

8. Open Forum

a. Intern Reports

i. Senator Bodony- Senator Normil, Senator Behrend and himself

were tasked with objectives to fix something at KSU. Disc Golf is

being taken by athletics from SGA but will keep SGA’s name on it

as well as budget it their self.

b. Senator Perez Ramirez- would like to donate to Compass Service Trips

without budget. It is weeks where they take 6-9 students go on 2 trips. One

will work with Habitat for Humanity in NC and the other will work with

Give Kids a World that works with the Make a Wish foundation and

amusement parks in Orlando. The current cost is $250/student to go on

this trip. He proposes that we make a donation to the organization of

$1000. This would help make a scholarship for 4 students.

i. Treasurer Goodson- the budget accepts that

ii. Advisor Lunk- SGA has a budget and we have a realm of ability to

do with what we want. Please understand that we cannot just

donate money to organizations and students. We will actually have

to exchange a good or a service, i.e. there must be some sort of

invoice created. We can give money towards transportation or

something to off set the cost to everyone. The organization itself

can control what we do with that.

c. Senator Perez Ramirez- moves to donate $1000 towards transportation for

Compass Service Trips

i. Second by Senator Behrend

ii. Discussion:

1. Senator Maginnis- is this strictly volunteering?

a. Yes

2. Senator Normil- what is covered by the $250?

a. Transportation, food, lodging, additional site fees.

This will reduce the cost for all students.

iii. Senator Walley- is there any way to specify that this is from SGA?

1. Jordan Clark- when they are billed, she will be sure they

know it’s from SGA

iv. Director Fernandez- what if other organizations ask for funds, can

SGA give to any of them?

1. Compass is a program not an organization

v. Director Brock- has the organization done any funding for the trip

as well

1. The students pay for it themselves. There are students who

want to make a difference in the lives of other people but

are not in the financial situation to do that.

vi. 1 abstention, 1 opposition, the rest approve.

1. The motion carries

d. Senator Mobolaji- he wrote a resolution for the repurposing of the 5/3rd

bank room in the student center.

i. Motion to approve the 5/3rd bank resolution by Senator Henriquez

1. Second by Senator Bodony

2. 2 oppose, 2 abstentions, rest in favor

3. Motion carries

e. Senator Glickamn moves to make SGA a silver sponsor for TedX of

$1000

i. Senator Bodony- what’s the rational of just doing a silver level

sponsorship?

ii. Senator Powell-Harris- is the application to speak closed?

1. Glickman- he believes so but he will get back to you

iii. President Roberson- they can certainly benefit from all of this

money

iv. Director Fernandez- how many other sponsor’s do you all

currently have? How much does this cost to put on?

1. There is currently a gold, black, and red sponsored event.

v. AVP Roberts- is this free?

1. Glickman- that has not yet been released

vi. Treasurer Goodson- point of information: he wants to give money

but does not want KSU to appear to be a charity organization

vii. Chris Bruno- the total cost is about $10,000. There are VERY

strict guidelines by TEDX of what has to be done at the

conference. We already have a red sponsor. Other sponsors are

coming in forms of other costs

viii. Ron Lunk- the next SABAC meeting is March 16th, the deadline

for Paperwork is March 9th in case they want to apply for it

ix. 5 in favor, 17 opposed, 4 abstentions

1. Motion fails, SGA will not be donating the $1,000

x. Senator Tomlinson- the lighting on both campuses has received

$750,000 on both campuses. They are seeking approval for more

funds from Dr. Papp. They received $100,000 to fix sidewalks.

They are also looking into repurposing smoking area s.

f. Senator Walley- the Wellstar College has a dean search this week. They

are celebrating 20 years of the honors program with alumni and current

students.

g. Senator Behrend- there is an ITAC meeting tomorrow at 10am. She is not

sure where the location is. If you have a complaint about WIFI or

something, go give them a specific spot and they will scope out the spot.

They have been looking into getting a mural on the side of the bailey arts

center. They are just in contact right now. ITAC is in Clendinin 1009

h. Senator Powell-Harris- thank you everyone who helped with Owl

Memorial. Thank you Advisor Lunk for filling in for Dr. Sanseviro. Men’s

and Women’s basketball just wrapped up this weekend. Track will be

competing soon in a conference.

i. Senator Roche- the Wellstar College is very separated. She finally hosted

a 2-day event in the indoor plaza. They are going to create a student

advisory board and have a Wellstar Service Day.

j. Senator Garguilo- she contacted ABLE and met with them and their clubs.

She also met with the Academy of Inclusive Learning for those desire a

certificate instead of a degree. There are current concerns of some people

in the office who are not providing the proper help. Students in the ABLE

club were contacted by SDS who wants to take it over. ABLE is a student

led club and we do not want that taken from them. When she spoke to the

Academy, some students she met with said that there are a lot of extra

fees, steps and processes to go with this.

9. Announcements

a. Senator Perez-Ramirez- Invitational will be February 27th on the Marietta

campus. Come check out motor sports. Their college won 3 awards. Dean

won GA engineering Professor of the year.

b. Director Fernandez- The college republicans will be hosting on February

23rd, Gov John Kasich

c. Treasurer Goodson- Jenny Jang will be hosting startup and student

connection on April 4th from 6pm-8pm in the Atlanta Tech Village.

d. Director Kramschuster- remember to sign in and to be at next week’s

campaign debate

e. Director Brock- our Town hall will be next Thursday, February 25th from

3:30pm-5: 30pm.

f. President Roberson- this is KAB’s week of Hot Lovin’. If you are

interested in volunteering for the National collegiate Sales Competition,

contact him.

10. Adjournment

a. Motion to adjourn by Senator Mobolaji

i. Second by Senator Roche

ii. All in favor, motion carries

For any discrepancies in these minutes, please refer to http://ksutv.kennesaw.edu/sga/index.php February 17, 2015 for updates.

Matthew Prater KSU SGA Secretary March 2, 2015