Student Senate Minutes
November 1, 2009

I. General meeting of the Student Senate was called to order by Speaker Hogan at 6:00 PM.
	A. Absent from the meeting were members:
	B. Also attending the meeting was: Casey Millburg, Index, Lucas Freeland, Adam 	Cruise, and Alexandria Witt
II. Preliminary Items
	A. Roll Call
	B. Corrections/Approval of the minutes
	C. Gallery introductions/business
		A. Flanagan – Lucas Freeland, Adam Crews and Alexandria Witt as a 			slate for the next representative to the Board of Governors.
			- Flanagan – Committee met to discuss problems with last week’s 				slate. This is the new slate that came from that discussion.
			- Freeland – Junior physics major. Found out late in his career that 				he wanted to get involved with campus politics. Feels his time here 			at Truman would help with the position from networking with 				different organizations.
			- Crews – Sophomore political science and history double major. 				Would love to work with the board to make
			- Witt – Freshman political science and communication double 				major. As a freshman, she can come into the position unbiased. 				This is an opportunity to give back to the university.	
			- Esfeld – What are your biggest strengths?
			- Freeland – Having been here and getting to know himself as a 				person in college. Quiet in high school and is now more social. He 			is easily approachable and willing to talk with anyone.
			- Crews – The board exists to create a vision for the university and 			he comes prepared with a lot of ideas.
			- Witt – Able to move between peer groups easily and can relate to 			a diverse range of people. This would help in relating what the 				students want to the board.
			- Shelton – In your own words, what does the board do?
			- Freeland – the board is the highest governing body of the 					university. Not everyday things but mission statement, major 				projects and hiring/firing. Currently the presidential search. 
			- Crews – the board sets the vision for the future of the university. 				Approach situations with fiscal responsibility
			- Witt – they make the big decisions on campus. They influence 				the future of what the university is to become.
			- Allan – Which past student representatives have influenced you?
			- Witt – As a freshmen, doesn’t know the history of the board. It is 			not an issue though because she is willing to learn without bias. 
			- Crews – Only familiar with governor Sumter and Governor 				Kiddoo. Cody is one of the most effective communicators on 				campus. Can learn a lot from Cody. 
			- Freeland – Only has spoken with Governor Sumter. Spoke with 				him at the beginning of the search. He is intrigued with technology 			and how the campus will change with renovations. 
			- McGill – Knowing what the responsibilities are, what are your 				weaknesses coming into the position?
			- Crews – Feels more passionately about some issues. Biggest 				weakness would be to struggle with voicing student opinion 				equally on all issues.
			- Freeland – Hard to step back and look at the big picture. 
			- Witt – As student board representative you are privy to 					information that no other students are. It will be hard to take 				student opinion and mix it with the knowledge you have.
			- Serroque – You all have visions for the university. What are 				they?
			- Freeland – Would like to see the university to keep moving 				forward technology wise. We need to find a way to increase 				student bonding.
			- Crews – Continue expanding technological growth. Work on 				growing endowment. Strengthen ties with Kirksville. Expand the 				graduate program.
			- Witt – The university needs to work on its image. Our well 				rounded-ness is missed. 
			- Serroque – What will you do if your opinion clashes with the 				students?
			- Witt – If it was due to a lack of communication, she would try to 				tell the students what was going on behind closed doors. Would 				have to weigh what is best for the students and what they want.
			- Crews – Most important job of representative is to go out to the 				student body and find multiple opinions. Would present as many 				opinions as possible including minority opinion.
			- Freeland – would have to go out and speak with the students 				more.
			- Heagney – What is your political affiliation? What other 					activities are you involved in?
			- Freeland – Democrat. AKL and Blue Key. Works at Serve 				Center.
			- Crews – Conservative Democrat. Associate Senator on the 				External Affairs Committee. Teaching Asssistant and member of 				Newman Center.
			- Witt – Moderate liberal. Member of ASG and college democrats.
			- Gyawali – What are you most passionate about as a student?
			- Freeland – Coming from the Kirksville community, he is most 				interested in Truman’s image in the community. 
			- Crews – Truman can expand education graduate programs. 				Working on growing endowment. Getting the university more 				involved in Kirksville.
			- Witt – Building community within the university. 
			- Allan – Should the student rep have a vote?
			- Witt – Definitely believes they should. Feels it is empty without 				direct input.
			- Crews – Does not think the rep should have a vote. It would 				create an even number of voting members. There is a very clear 				difference between the jobs of the student rep and the voting reps. 				The governor looks at different qualifications for both positions.
			- Freeland – They should not have a vote. Students are a large part 				of what the board governs over but the rep is there for voicing 				opinions only.
			- Heagney – How will you represent diversity to the board, what 				do you see as diverse on campus, and what is your definition of 				diversity?
			- Witt – Diversity is anyway students differ from race to religion to 			even organizational affiliation. During Truman week there was talk 			about a lack of racial difference among the students. Has enjoyed 				meeting students from other countries. She has been involved in 				multiple different groups in high school.
			- Crews – Diversity at Truman is giving students the opportunity to 			be exposed to people of different backgrounds. Promote more 				diversity through student exchange programs.
			- Freeland – Diversity means different interests and backgrounds. 				Did not come from a very diverse community here in Kirksville. 				Experience diversity shock when coming to Truman. Would get 				input from diverse student body.
			- Closed Session.
			- Slate passes. 
	D. Guests of Honor
	E. Membership Issues
	F. Appointments/Administration of the Oath
	G. Changes/Approval of the agenda
III. Executive Reports
	A. Secretary – No report.
	B. Treasurer – No report. 
	C. President – Meeting Tuesday with Dave Lusk about the interaction between 	SAB, FAC and Senate. Meeting with fee orgs presidents this month. Looking for 		CFO. Meeting with President Krueger on Wednesday. 
	D. Vice President – No report. 
IV. Auxiliary Reports
	A. Faculty Advisor – Think about who can replace you and what you will do next 	year. 
	B. Staff Advisor
	C. BOG – Pershing is now funded for half. Nine contractors bid. Diagrams and 	pictures next week. Phase 1 begins over Thanksgiving Break. Applications for the 	Presidential Search are all in. Woo.
	D. Speaker
V. Committee Reports
	A. Academic Affairs
	B. External Affairs Chairwoman
	C. Student Affairs
		i. Campus Diversity
		ii. Campus Environment
	D. Technology
	E. Other Reports
		i. Historian
		ii. Communications Director
		iii. Webmaster
		iv. Ethics Justice
		v. Recruitment
		vi. Legislative Director
		vii. Constitutional Review
VI. Old Business
VII. Money Motions
VIII. First Readings 
	A. Tomlinson – Moves first reading of Liberal Studies Program Resolution
		- Esfeld – After the survey will we have enough information to oppose 			something?
		- Tomlinson – The statement could be removed without substantial 			evidence.
	B. Tomlinson – Moves first reading of Freshmen Seminar Resolution
		- Tomlinson – Preliminary information shows we want this and will 			continue to want it. Big point of contention is it would remove WACT and 		Com 170 as requirements. 
		- Heagney – Who would teach a freshmen seminar?
		- Tomlinson – Eventually it will be equally represented by diverse faculty. 		At the beginning there would be an abundance of English and 				Communications professors. It would have to be a well rated professor.
		- Esfeld – Structure makes a lot of sense.
		- Buckler – Would the current rating system be used?
		- Tomlinson – this is something we have requested and UGC has skirted 			the issue on. 
		- Graham – Since WACT and Com 170 fill 6 credit hours. What will this 			class be worth?
		- Tomlinson – This will most likely be 4 credit hours and is a pre-requisite 		for speaking enhanced classes. This will take up the lost hours.
		- Williams – When will this class be implemented?
		- Tomlinson – It would take place beginning during Truman Week
		- Marshall – Will there be options for testing out? (No.)
		- Buckler – If you do bring in dual credit, would it still be beneficial? (Yes 		bc WACT would be designated as writing enhanced)
	C. Tomlinson – Moves first reading of Experiential Learning Resolution
		- Tomlinson – This would include undergraduate research, study abroad 			and internships. It is the idea of requiring students to get involved before 			graduation.
		- Heagney – Will there be follow up on these experiences?
		- Tomlinson – It is all about reflection.
		- Heagney – Would like to see students required to share their experiences 		for credit.
		- Graham – A lot of students would flood the system to find internships 			and other experiences. Does Truman have the infrastructure to pull this 			off?
		- Bates – It is already happening on campus in a lot of forms and fashions.
		- Alberts – Since it has a variety of options
		- Graham – Overall this is a really great resolution. These experiences are 			what graduate schools and employers look for. This will really increase 			Truman’s presence.
		- Buckler – Will there be a weighted system?
		- Tomlinson – The Registrar already has a tiered system. There wouldn’t 			be a credit hour number associated with this requirement. It would just be 			a successful completion. A lot of the details have yet to be worked out.
		- Alberts – this is one the faculty is especially interested. Many students 			already participate in this. Is it in our best interest to make the students 			who aren’t involved be involved?
		- Esfeld – There is another side to this. The university will have to provide 		the opportunities. 
		- Troop – It is hard to get an internship within Truman and Kirksville. 			Right now, this would not be successful.
		- Heagney – Loves this. Would be a kick in the butt to the study abroad 			office. Will challenge faculty and students to personalize experiences.
		- Graham – When will the survey be available? (This Monday through 			Friday).
		- Williams – Social Science offers 15 credit hours or an internship. Could 			that be an option instead of requiring everyone to do an internship?	
IX. Discussion Items
	A. Yu – Moves discussion time on amendment to the Bike Co-Op CFO 	
		- Yu – Took the treasurer clauses as the guidelines and set out several 			obligations and guidelines for the CFO. Instead of reporting to the 				treasurer, they attend regular meetings of the Environmental Affairs 			Committee.
		- Robinson – Clause 1 does not think they need to be a part of an honorary 		business organization. Does not know how to measure commitment to 			sustainability. In Clause 4 remove the word “and.”
		- Heagney – Main issue with this is that one of the things discussed before 		was it would be good if the person was not environmentally conscious. 			They should be business minded. Thinks it would be better if they 				reported to the treasurer only. Should be non biased towards the 				environment.
		- Bates – Expand Clause 1 to include all interested students.
		- Hogan – Wants them to report to environmental affairs because they 			should be interested in environmental affairs. While commitment can’t be 			quantified, it can be shown through an interview. 
		- Gilmor – Personalities need to match up for things to get done. Looks 			good overall.
		- Tomlinson – You should specify which meeting of the month so it’s not 			at random.
		- Alberts – Call it the Bike Co-Op Chief Financial Officer. Commitment to 		bikes and commitment to the environment are different things.
		- Mark – In frequent contact with qualified people. Where should he direct 		them?
		- Hogan – There will be an official application on the Senate website.
		- Tomlinson – If you take away the commitment to sustainability and 			make it a commitment to improve the bike co-op, this should be under 			Student Affairs.
X. Other New Business
	 
XI. Announcements

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