AGENDA
For the 5th Meeting of the 29th Session
24 September 2015
Room 201 9pm – Cowles Library
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes
Student Body President Report - Kevin Maisto
A. Introduction of Guests and Proxies
B. Sodexo Update
C. Campaign Celebration Sign-Up
D. Campus Climate Assessment
E. Board of Trustees
V. Speakers
A. President Marty
B. First-Year Senator Candidates
VI. Administrative Report – Associate Dean of Students Jerry Parker & Director of Student Leadership Programs Meghan
Blancas
VII. Unfinished Business
VIII.New Business
A. RESOLUTION SS [150924] – A; Drake University Student Senate Vision Statement – Vice President Blevins
B. MOTION SS [150924] – B; Student Senate Committee Approvals – Vice President Blevins
C. MOTION SS [150924] – C; Student Appointments to University Committees – Vice President Griffin
D. MOTION SS [150924] – D; Drake Lacrosse Club – Treasurer Matusik
IX. Committee Breakout Sessions – 20 minutes
X. Officer Reports
A. Vice President of Student Life - Zachary Blevins
a. First-Year Elections
b. Quote of the Week
c. Senator of the Week
B. Vice President of Student Activities - Erin Griffin
a. Mission Improvable
b. Parent’s Weekend
c. Other Campus Activities
XI. Senator Reports
XII. Issues
XIII.Announcements
XIV. Adjournment
We, the members of Drake University Student Senate, in an effort to support the overall functioning of the Student Senate, and
to better the experience of Drake University students, and to provide a memorable experience to students in culmination with
experience with the Student Senate, do hereby move to approve the following appointment-nominations by the Executive
Members of the Drake University Student Senate.
In the Drake University Student Senate
24 September 2015
RESOLUTION SS [150924] – A; Drake University Student Senate Vision Statement
To express support and commitment to the Vision Statement of the 29 th Session of Drake University Student Senate.
1.
Whereas, the purpose of this Vision Statement is to guide the Student Senate in its functions and reflect how the 29th
session wants campus to look at the end of the academic year;
2.
Whereas, the Vision Statement was crafted by the Student Senate and has been analyzed since then;
3.
Whereas, each member of Student Senate has multiple goals that they can work on based on the language of the
Vision Statement;
4.
Whereas, Executive Officers and Student Senators shall work with Student Senate committee members, campus
administrators, student life advisors, faculty members, and anyone else deemed relevant in order to achieve said
goals;
5.
Whereas, having a Vision Statement shall allow the student body to understand what their Student Senate is working
towards and to keep their elected officials held accountable;
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved. That the 29th Session of Drake University Student Senate supports the Drake University Student Senate Vision
Statement and commits to align their efforts to fulfill the Vision Statement.
We, the members of Drake University Student Senate, in an effort to support the overall functioning of the Student Senate, and
to better the experience of Drake University students, and to provide a memorable experience to students in culmination with
experience with the Student Senate, do hereby move to approve the following appointment-nominations by the Executive
Members of the Drake University Student Senate.
In the Drake University Student Senate
24 September 2015
MOTION SS [150924] – B; Student Senate Committee Approvals
To approve the nominations made by Student Body President, Vice President of Student Life, and Vice President of Student
Activities, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Drake University Student Senate.
6.
Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Student Body President, Vice President of Student Life, and Vice President of
Student Activities to present the Student Senate with the nominations for Student Senate Committee Members;
7.
Whereas, it is within the Student Senate’s purview to approve or reject said nominations;
8.
Whereas, it is the duty of Student Senate Committee members to assist in the functioning and goals of the Drake
University Student Senate;
9.
Whereas, those listed below are fully deserving of the positions for which they have been nominated and are qualified
for membership into the Drake University Student Senate;
10. Whereas, the duties filled by all committee members are necessary for the proper functioning of the Drake University
Student Government;
Now, therefore, be it
Moved. That the following nominations, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Drake University Student Senate,
be approved:
First Year
Interest
Campus
Advancement
Community
Outreach
Facilities and
Technology
Student
Services
Student Fees
Allocation
Student
Affairs
Audrey
Byerley
Audrey Byerley
Elizabeth Orput
Phillip Copeland
Kylee Matson
Cecilia Bernard
Brandon Losh
Elizabeth
Orput
Damian Thompson Dani Sarette
Alex Hassel
Rebecca
Banger
Julie Schlichting
Jeremy Clark
Emily Wallace
Geoffrey Bruder
Megan
Caldwell
Sean McCann
Ashley
Strzelecki
AJ Treiber
Gabrielle LeFevre
Elena
Hildebrandt
JD Stehwein
Joel Burkart
Phillip
Copeland
Nathan Paulsen
Kylee Matson Mick Norton
Cecilia
Bernard
Brandon Losh
Hemapraba
Rengasamy
Nathan Paulsen
Nolan Bursch
Paul Strey
We, the members of Drake University Student Senate, in an effort to support the overall functioning of the University, and to
better the experience of Drake University students, and to provide a memorable experience to students in culmination with
experience with the Student Senate, do hereby move to approve the following appointment-nominations by the Executive
Members of the Drake University Student Senate for all standing University Committees in which student members are eligible
to serve.
In the Drake University Student Senate
24 September 2015
MOTION SS [150924] – C; Student Appointments to University Committees
To approve the nominations made by Student Body President, Vice President of Student Life, and Vice President of Student
Activities, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Drake University Student Senate.
1.
Whereas, it is the responsibility of the Student Body President, Vice President of Student Life, and Vice President of
Student Activities to present the Student Senate with the nominations for University Standing Committee Student
Members;
2.
Whereas, it is within the Student Senate’s purview to approve or reject said nominations;
3.
Whereas, it is the duty of Student members nominated and appointed to assist in the functioning and goals of the
Drake University Standing Committees;
4.
Whereas, those listed below are fully deserving of the positions for which they have been nominated and are qualified
for positions on the Drake University Standing Committees;
5.
Whereas, the duties filled by the committee members are necessary for the proper functioning of the Drake University
Standing Commitees;
Now, therefore, be it
Moved. That the following nominations, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Drake University Student Senate,
be approved for membership in the University Standing Committees:
University Hearing Panel Intercollegiate Athletic Council Admissions and Financial Aid Sustainability Committee
Nathan Paulsen
Skylar Borchardt
Daniel Creese
Anthony Meyer
Elena Hildebrandt
Jared Freemon
Kerstin Donat
Zachary Blevins
Sean McCann
Erin Griffin
Trevor Matusik
Cecilia Bernard
Geoffrey Bruder
Jake Bullington
Jackie Heymann
Spencer Gray
Brandon Losh
Elizabeth Offerman
We, the members of Drake University Student Senate, in an effort to support programming that improves student life, to better
the experience of Drake University students, and to provide a memorable experience to students, do hereby move that
$4,955.00 be allocated to the Drake Lacrosse Club to cover costs associated with purchasing lacrosse equipment.
In the Drake University Student Senate
24 September 2015
MOTION SS [150924] – D; Drake Lacrosse Club
To approve the recommendation made by the Student Fees Allocation Committee (SFAC), in accordance with the Rules and
Regulations of the Drake University Student Senate.
1.
Whereas, the Drake Lacrosse Club is a growing organization whose goal is to teach the sport of Lacrosse to
interested newcomers and keep the game in the lives of those who have experience playing in the past;
2.
Whereas, the purchase of proper lacrosse equipment results in a more authentic and enjoyable experience for
everyone and ensures that all players that would like to participate in club practices can do so safely;
3.
Whereas, the Drake Lacrosse Club provides an additional way for students to stay in shape and explore new
opportunities at Drake;
4.
Whereas, the Drake Lacrosse Club currently consists of approximately 11 full-time members and 20 part-time
members;
5.
Whereas, only 3 members of the current Drake Lacrosse Club have the ability to self-provide lacrosse
equipment;
6.
Whereas, the Drake Lacrosse Club has been officially recognized by the Drake University Student Senate since
the spring of 2010;
7.
Whereas, the plans for Drake Lacrosse Club’s proposed funding request have been in talks since the 2013-2014
school year;
8.
Whereas, the allocations are consistent with the Drake University Student Life Handbook;
Now therefore, be it:
Moved. That, Drake University Student Senate allocates $4,955.00 to the Drake Lacrosse Club to cover costs associated with
purchasing lacrosse equipment.