Student Senate met Thursday, Oct. 29 over Zoom for their weekly meeting. It began with Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas’ report.
He began by telling senators the current plan for the spring semester, just before it was sent out to the student body. He then took time to answer questions. However, many revolved around move-in and testing procedures, to which the College isn’t ready to speak.
Students did provide some feedback. Senior Quinn Waldrup commented that the days off in the spring should be stressed as days off, with faculty not assigning work so students have a break.
Sophomore Brooke Charria asked if the College anticipates a full move out at the end of this semester. Limas answered that it’s up to the students to decide how much to take. The College is planning to return in the spring, so they are not requiring an entire move out.
Limas finished his report by saying that the recent update to guidelines means what it says and nothing more. The College does not have plans to change any more guidelines, just a pause on in-person activities and athletics.
Director of Campus Security Andrew Powell gave the next report. He announced that the annual Food for Fines program will run from Monday, Nov. 9 to Friday, Nov. 20. 12 Twelve non-perishable food items forgive a $20 fine and 12 paper towel rolls forgive a $50 fine.
Director of Counseling and Health Needs Bruce Lynch said Counseling Services will be doing some extra activities during election week. Director of Title IX/Compliance Programs and Intercultural Affairs Nichole Gonzalez echoed that the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Title IX will be holding extra hours in the office and over Zoom to support students during the election.
The Center for Student Success could not send a representative, but instead sent their report in via email. They wanted to remind students that Friday, Nov. 6 is the last day to withdraw from a class with a W.
During executive cabinet reports, junior Executive Treasurer Kyle Cappucci informed senators that the finance committee approved a budget request from Best Buddies.
Sophomore Clubs Chair Alex D’Amico said that he and Assistant Director of Community Living Carina Carpenter decided to end the request for in-person meeting form for the remainder of the semester.
Senior Publicity and Marketing Chair Gio Zapata announced the Senator of the Month, for September and October. Sophomore Andrew Furman won September’s for his work with voter registration and senior Traditions Chair Mackenzie Kilby won October’s for her work with Into the Streets.
New business consisted of two constitutional amendment proposals. One to change the censure process and the other to change the requirements for executive cabinet positions. Both were approved.
The meeting finished with class updates. First-year Class President Madison Holmberg announced the Class of 2024’s American Sign Language education series on Instagram.
Senior Class President Rachel Freed said that the senior gift will be revealed before the 100 days countdown to graduation. She also reassured that the senior class will work to hold a version of senior week despite the new academic calendar.
Student Senate meets weekly Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. over Zoom.
