dalton state college tudent government ......dr. johnson gave a synopsis about the new housing plan...

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DALTON STATE COLLEGE

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

AUGUST 29, 2014

I. Roll Call

AleahRussell

Alexander Griggs

Alycia Vail

Amanda Dulles

Angie Onwuka

Anthony Valdez

April Kay

Audrie Guerrero

Austin Wade

Austin Wooten

Breann Campbell

Brittnie Lee

Charles Carmical

Chigozie Boon a

Clyfton Tom

Colleen Morzinski

Cynthia Carriles

Daniel Delgado

Derek Waugh

Dr. Raina Rutti

Dustin Sergent

Eleazar Almazan

Emily Liner

Greg Ellis

Holly Propst

Jacquelyn Mesco

Janice Cushing

Jeannifer Lotiffhs

Jessica Stevens

Jodi Johnson

John Schwann

Jose Gonzales

Joshua Panther

Julia Koschulla

Katherine Fromm

Kayla Almazan

Kayla Henderson

Kayla Neal

Kellie McClure

Ken Ellinger

Khaneese Phillips

Krystal Tee

Larry Johnson

Latifah Collins

Leslie Aguilar

Liz News

Malaka Awad

Maud Swalens

Molly Zhou

Montana Gray

Mya Nunley

Nick Henry

Nick Henry

Rebecca McDaniel

Roniqua Wright

Ronni qua Wright

Russell Smith

Sandra Stone

Sarah Cooper

Savimbi Thomas

Seth Owen

Seth Weitz

Shawna Ellis

Stephani Schmidt

Stephanie Skiffen

Teresa Jones

Vicki Crane

Viviana Garcia

Wendy Kociencki

William Skiffen

Yajaira Granular

Total: 72

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II. Approval of Minutes:

Motion made to accept April 2014 minutes, seconded, carried

III. Administrative Updates

a. President: Dr. John O. Schwenn provided a Presidential Welcome for the new

academic year.

b. Vice President for Academic Affairs spoke about the renovation of the Technical

Building, and adding space for a campus nurse in the building

c. Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services: Dr. Jodi Johnson presented on

Student Center updates and potential fees along with information on the P3 Housing

Project.

d. Assistant Vice President for Fiscal Affairs: Nick Henry asked for a vote on the

Coffee House in Peeples. “Rage Café” was approved as the official name

IV. Committee Updates

a. New appointments to standing committees

i. Academic Programs Committee

1. Katherine Fromm

2. Austin Wade

ii. Budget Committee

1. 3 Executive Board Members, 11 Senators, 2 Faculty Reps

iii. Faculty Resource Committee

1. Vicki Crane

2. Vivi Garcia

iv. International Education Committee

1. Kayla Almazan

2. Eleazar Alamzan

v. Traffic Appeals Committee

1. Seth Owen, Chair

2. Elizabeth News

3. Savimbi Thomas

4. Mya Nunley

5. Anthony Valdez

vi. Wellness Committee

1. Montana Gray

vii. Student Center Committee (pending appointments)

V. New Business:

a. SAC Constitution updated, including name change to SGA

Motion made to accept proposed changes, seconded, carried

b. Secretary Position Filled per new SGA Constitution

Motion made to vote on new Secretary, seconded, carried

Nominations for Secretary: Vicki Crane, Roniqua Wright, Charles Carmical

Majority vote for Charles Carmical

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c. Instillation of new Guidelines/Policy for Funding (Organizational, Individual,

and Academic “Student” Requests)

Motion made to accept proposed Guildlines, seconded, carried

d. New RSO Requests

i. Teach Club, New Registered Student Organization Request

Motion made to accept Teach Club as an RSO, seconded, carried

ii. Rotaract Club, New Registered Student Organization Request

Motion made to accept Rotaract as an RSO, seconded, carried

iii. African Students’ Association (ASA) Club, Registered Student

Organization Request

Motion made to accept ASA as an RSO, seconded, carried

e. Requests for Funding (Total Annual Budget: $5000.00)

i. PCAS Conference, Requesting $2115.71

Vicki Crane moved to fund $750.00, seconded, carried

ii. Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Requesting $1953 (hotel) and $27.90

(Savannah City Tour, cost/student)

Seth Owen moved to fund $453, seconded, carried

iii. Association of Teacher Educator’s Summer Conference, Requesting

$1505.24

Anthony Valdez moved to fund $220 (cost of registration), seconded,

carried

iv. Academy of International Business Southeast USA Conference,

Requesting $1700.00

Josh Panther moved to fund $890, seconded, carried

f. Student Code of Conduct Revisions, Brittnie Lee

Vicki Crane motioned to accept the proposed Code revisions, seconded, carried

VI. Announcements:

Fundraising Opportunity, Derek Waugh, Athletic Director

CAB Programs, Montana Gray, CAB Executive Director

VII. Adjournment

Motion made to adjourn meeting, seconded, carried

Next meeting, September 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Hall Room 130.

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Dalton State Student Government Association

September 26, 2014

Meeting Called to Order at 2:04

Attendance

Executive Board:

Katherine Fromm (President), Austin Wade (Vice President), Charlie Carmical (Secretary)

Senators:

Anthony Valdez (At-Large), Viviana Garcia (At-Large), Jonathan Schwan (Academic

Resources), Savimbi Thomas (Campus Recreation), Mya Nunley (Residential Life), Montana

Gray (Student Life), Elizabeth News (Business), Vicki Crane (Education), Seth Owen (Health

Professions), Kayla Almazan (LIA), Eleazar Almazan (SM&T)

Voting Representatives:

Russell Smith (AKL), Matthew Do (E-Sports Association), Kayla Neal (Ham Bones), Breann

Campbell (Beta Chi Nu), Emily Liner (Respiratory Therapy), Leslie Aguilar (Phi Beta Lambda),

Jose Gonzales (Psi Chi), Victoria Cline (History), Adrianna Cunningham (Accounting), Chigozie

Obonna (ASA), Latifah Collins (Literary Reading), Joseph Sosebee (Philosophy), Julia

Koschulla (Lambda Alpha Epsilon), Cynthia Carriles (DSI), Tiffany McElroy (Chemist), Maven

Doroudi (Math), Daniel Delgado (Military), Aleah Russell (MIS_IT), Stephanie Skiffen (Teach

Club), Jessica Brock (BCM), Audrie Guerrero (AOPi), Fidel Gonzalez (Non-Religious), Jennifer

Lotiffhs (LASO), Dr. Weitz (faculty rep), Dr. Ellinger (faculty rep)

Guests:

Dr. John Schwenn, Jami Hall, Amber Lesicko, Stephani Schmidt, Scott Baily, Afraz Ahsan,

Colleen Morzinski (CAB), Juan Nenez Pamos (Phi Beta Lambda), Roniqua Wright (DSI),

Katherine Vasquez (CAB), Olivia Owens, William Skiffen (CAB & Teach Club), William

Melendez (AKL & Res Life)

RSOs Not Represented:

Black Student Alliance, Business Research, KDPi, Rad Tech, Rotaract, Social Work, Supporting

our Students, Pre-Health Club

Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Seth Owen and seconded to approve the minutes of

August 29, 2014. Motion Carried

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Administrative Updates:

Dr. Schwenn gave brief campus updates and announced Dr. Sandra Stone’s (VPAA)

resignation again.

Scott Bailey spoke about new lighting on campus around the gym and also fixing old

lights. He updated the SGA about the renovations to the Technical Education Building,

and he stated that a new student housing plan will not be chosen until after the local

elections. Construction should start construction around May 15. Lastly, Mr. Bailey

mentioned three different plans for renovating the Pope Student Center.

Committee Updates:

Katherine Fromm stated there would be more revisions to the funding guidelines

Seth Owen spoke about traffic appeals

New Business:

Motion: Breann Campbell moved to make the DSC Republicans an RSO.

Motion Carried

Motion: Russell Smith moved to give the DSC Republicans two-hundred dollars.

Motion Carried

Motion: Liz News moved to make the DSC Democrats Association an RSO.

Motion Carried

Motion: Russell Smith moved to give the DSC Democrats Association two-hundred dollars.

Motion Carried

Announcements:

Katherine Fromm announced that the academic travel budget is now 4,110.

Montana Gray, Shawna Ellis and Vicki Crain spoke about their experiences at

LeaderShape.

Amber Lesicko announced that the Fall Family Festival will be the last week in October.

Vicki Crane announced that October 6th is the last day to register to vote in the local

elections

Fidel Gonzalez announced that the Non-Religious club will be helping with the Rape

Awareness campaign.

Mathew Do mentioned a PC Gaming event will be held October 2nd in the Game Room at

3:00 p.m.

Stephani Schmidt announced orientation leader applications go out Monday the 29th.

Adrianna Cunningham announced that the Accounting Club is going to the Federal

Reserve October 3rd.

Montana Gray announced that CAB will be hosting LGBT week the first week in

October.

Adjournment:

Elizabeth News moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried at 3:16.

Next Meeting – October 31, 2014 at 2:00 in Memorial 130.

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October 31, 2014

Meeting Called to Order at 2:04

Attendance

Executive Board:

Katherine Fromm (President), Austin Wade (Vice President), Charlie Carmical (Secretary)

Senators:

Anthony Valdez (At-Large), Viviana Garcia (At-Large), Jonathan Schwan (Academic

Resources), Montana Gray (Student Life), Elizabeth News (Business), Vicki Crane (Education),

Seth Owen (Health Professions), Kayla Almazan (LIA), Eleazar Almazan (SM&T)


Kayla Neal (Ham Bones), Breann Campbell (Beta Chi Nu), Emily Liner (Respiratory Therapy),

Juan Nunez (Phi Beta Lambda), Jose Gonzales (Psi Chi), Victoria Cline (History), Chigozie

Obonna (ASA), Latifah Collins (Literary Reading), Austin Wooten (RAD Tech), Krystal Tee

(Roteract), Julia Koschulla (Lambda Alpha Epsilon), Cody Pierce (Pre Health Professionals),

Tanyeal Tolbert (Black Student Alliance), Cynthia Carriles (DSI), Leslie Agular Elrod

(Chemist), Josh Panther (Military), Afraz Ahsan (MIS_IT), Stephanie Skiffen (Teach Club),

Caleb Earle (BCM), Audrie Guerrero (AOPi), Alexander Griggs (LASO), Dr. Weitz (faculty

rep), Dr. Ellinger (faculty rep)

Guests:

Dr. John Schwenn, Jami Hall, Amber Lesicko, Stephani Schmidt, Scott Baily, Afraz Ahsan,

Colleen Morzinski (CAB), Juan Nenez Pamos (Phi Beta Lambda), Roniqua Wright (DSI),

Katherine Vasquez (CAB), Olivia Owens, William Skiffen (CAB & Teach Club), William

Melendez (AKL & Res Life)


Accounting Club, Alpha Kappa Lambda, Business Research, Business Research, E-Sports

Association, KDPi, Math Club, Non-Religious, Philosophy Club, Social Work, Supporting our

Students

Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Leslie Agular Elrod and seconded to approve the minutes

of September 26, 2014. Motion Carried

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Dr. Schwenn gave brief campus updates to campus lighting.

Dr. Johnson gave a synopsis about the new housing plan proposals as well as made an

announcement that Cheryl Owens will be speaking on the benefits of having a nurse on

campus.

Katherine Fromm welcomed Dr. Myer as the new Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Dr. Myer spoke briefly to the student body.

Committee Updates:

Katherine Fromm stated there would be more revisions to the funding guidelines

New Business:

Motion: Liz News moved to approved Chris Bedwell’s proposed spending of the Technology Fees

budget.

Motion Carried

Motion: Montana Gray moved to approve Women of Worth as an RSO.

Motion Carried

Motion: Breann Campbell moved to approve Campus Crusade for Christ as an RSO.

Motion Carried

Motion: Leslie Agular Elrod moved to grant Dr. Lugthart and DesRocher’s funding request of $297.00

to cover students’ tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium.

Motion Carried

Announcements:

Jami Hall announced that Homecoming will be Saturday, January 31, 2015.

Montana Gray won the SGA Costume Contest.

Katherine Fromm spoke about Spirit Week which would be held the week of November 3rd

through the 7th.

Do Something About It: Amanda Worlstencroft and Kelsey McNamara presented their

thoughts on how lockers would improve the school.

Adjournment:

Anthony Valdez moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried at 3:15 p.m.

Next Meeting – November 21st, 2014 at 2:00 in Memorial 130.

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November 21, 2014

Meeting called to order at 2:07 p.m.

Attendance:

Executive Board:

Katherine Fromm (President), Austin Wade (Vice President), Charles Carmical (Secretary)

Senators:

Montana Gray (Office of Student Life), Jonathan Schwan (Academic Resouces), Eleazar Almazan (School of

Science, Math, & Tech), Kayla Almazan (School of Liberal Arts), Drew Serrette (Residential Life), Seth Owen

(School of Health Professions), Liz News (School of Business), Savimbi Thomas (Office of Campus Recreation),

Viviana Garcia (At large)


Adrianna Cunningham (Accounting Club), Joshua Panther (Student Veteran Organization), Jose Gonzales (Psi

Chi), Latifah Collins (Literary Reading Society), Russell Smith (Alpha Kappa Lambda), Julia Koschulla (Lambda

Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice)), Cynthia Carriles (Dalton State International), Breann Campbell (Beta Chi Nu),

Krystal Tee (Rotaract), Chigozie Obonna (African Students' Association), Audrie Guerrero (Alpha Omicron Pi),

Trevor Gregory (CRU), Khaneese Phillips (Black Student Alliance), Roniqua Wright (LASO), Kaveh Doroudi (Math

Club), Stephanie Skiffen (Teach Club), Juan Nunez Ramos (Phi Beta Lambda), Esther Lovingood (DSC Democrats

Association), Kierra Darby (Women of Worth) Ken Ellinger, Seth Weitz

Guests:

Tiffany McElroy (Chemist Society), Scott Bailey, Lashondra Tate (Black Student Alliance), Andy Meyer, William

Skiffen, Jodi Johnson, Jasmyne Fletcher, Amber Lesicko

Jami Hall, Shawna Ellis (CAB)

Senators Not Present:

Anthony Valdez (Senator at Large)

Vicki Crane (School of Education)


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Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Business Research, Chemist Society, Environmental Club, E-Sports Association,

Hambones, History Club, Medical Office Career Club, MISIT, Mixed Martial Arts,

Non- Religious, outrageous, Philosophy Club, Pre Health Club, Rad Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Social Work,

Supporting our Students

Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Seth Owen and seconded to approve the October 31st, 2014

Minutes.

Motion Carried


Dr. John Schwenn announced that Margaret Venable will be the Interim President for Dalton State

College. He also spoke about repairs to the street lights around the parking garage, and soon Christmas

tree lights will be added to the tree on the main front lawn.

Dr. Jodi Johnson stated there will be a reception for students to meet the new Interim President in

January.

Scott Bailey spoke about plans for renovating the Student Center, and adding lockers to campus.

Dr. Andy Meyer asked all students to please submit evaluations.

New Business:

Motion: Liz News moved to approve new funding guidelines. Motion Carried Motion: Russell Smith moved to approve Fiscal Year 2016 mandatory Funding request. Motion

Carried

SGA Homecoming Nominations:

Kayla Almazan, Senator for the School of Liberal Arts, was nominated for Homecoming Queen.

Charles Carmical, SGA secretary, was nominated for Homecoming Prince.

Krystal Tee, President of Rotaract, was nominated for Homecoming Princess.

Announcements:

Tuesday December 2nd CAB will host Food for Finals in the Pope Student Center.

Spring Orientation will be held on December 9th. ALL RSOs are asked to reserve a table for the RSO fair

that day.

Jami Hall mentioned that if a group reserves a room on campus after hours to not remove or move any

of the furniture. If the room is not arranged as requested, please call Public Safety to arrange the room

as requested.

Dr. Schwenn gave his final address to the SGA.

Adjournment:

Liz News moved to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried at 3:03 p.m.

Next Meeting – January 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Memorial 130.

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January 30, 2015

Meeting call to order at 2:04 p.m.

Attendance:

Executive Board:


Senators:

Vicki Crane (Senator for School of Education), Drew Serrette (Senator for Residential Life), Jonathan Schwan

(Senator for Academic Resouces), Seth Owen (Senator for School of Health Professions), Montana Gray

(Senator for Student Life), Eleazar Almazan (Senator for School of Science, Math, & Tech), Kayla Almazan

(Senator for School of Liberal Arts), Anthony Valdez (Senator at Large), Savimbi Thomas (Senator for Campus

Recreation), Liz News (Senator for School of Business)


Trevor Gregory (CRU), Emily Liner (Respiratory Therapy Club), Leslie Aguilar (Phi Beta Lambda), Jesse Kilgore

(Accounting Club), Tiffany McElroy (Chemist Society), Jose Gonzales (Psi Chi), Latifah Collins (Literary Reading

Society), Natasha Waskul (College Republicans), Krystal Tee (Rotaract), Cynthia Carriles (Dalton State

International), William Skiffen (History Club), Julia Koschulla (Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice)), Victoria

Cline (History Club), Stephanie Skiffen (Teach Club), Nicole McDaniel (Beta Chi Nu), Russell Smith (Alpha Kappa

Lambda (AKL)), Daniel Delgado (Military Student Organization), Teresa Jones (Rad Tech Club), Chigozie Obonna

(African Students' Association), Brittany Lee (Environmental Club), Jennifer Lotiffhs (LASO), Alejandra M.

Hernandez (Ham Bones Amateur Radio Club), Khaneese Phillips (Black Student Alliance)

Guests:

Ken Ellinger, Jami Hall, Andy Meyer, Margaret Vein able, Amber Lesicko, David Lesicko, David Ballantine, Eric

Wiggins, Garrett Burgner, Nick Henry, Jodi Johnson, Scott Bailey, Terrry Bailey, Ellen Kolbas, Megan Baggett,

Jennifer Lotiffhs (LASO), Yajaira Graulau, Kadaysha Pickens


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Alpha Omicron Pi, Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Business School Student Research Club, E-Sports Association,

Kappa Delta Pi, Management Information Systems-Information Technology Club, Math Club, Non-Religious,

Philosophy Club, Pre-Health Professionals Club, Social Work Club, Supporting Our Students

Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Jonathan Schwan to approve the minutes of November 21

meeting.

Motion Carried


Katherine Fromm welcomed Margaret Venable, Dalton State’s new Interim President.

Dr. Meyer announced that Dalton State will be gaining an Associate’s degree in arts and music next

fall.

Derek Waugh presented an analysis of the Student Athletics Fee.

Dr. Jodi Johnson announced the addition of See Something Do Something A-frames around the school.

These signs will provide information to students about how they can reach a consular, support group,

or anonymously refer a student in need to a consular.

Dr. Johnson presented a model of what the new residence hall for students living on campus will be.

Auxiliary Services presented the Roadrunner Card Office’s Fiscal Year 2014 Expense Report and

reported the predicted 2015 Spring Expenses Report. They also announced new charging stations for

fall of 2015 and the new opening of the Rage Café.

New Business:

Motion: Montana Gray moved to approve new Tech Fee changes. Motion Carried Motion: Khaneese Phillips moved to approve the Student Chapter of the Georgia Association of Educators as a registered Student Organization. Motion Carried Motion: Russell Smith moved to approve the American Marketing Association of Dalton as RSO. Motion Carried Motion: Jennifer Lotiffhs moved to change the name of the BSA to LEGENDS. Motion Carried Motion: Jonathan Schwan moved to approve funding of $700 for Dr. Venable’s welcoming celebration. Motion Carried Motion: Leslie Aguilar moved to approve changes to the SGA Constitution. Including: grammatical changes, the number of class hours required to be a senator or executive member, a new time line for SGA elections, and to leave the vacant senator seat open throughout the remainder of the semester. Motion Carried

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Announcements:

Garret Burgner with Campus Recreation announced Dalton State may build a turf field by the gym next fall

Kenneth Ellinger spoke to the students of the SGA to push the Georgia legislator to reduce the cost of college for all Georgians.

Dr. Ballentine announced that students’ Roadrunner card print money will roll over from the fall through summer semesters!!

Adjournment:

Khaneese Phillips moved to adjourn the meeting.

Motion carried at 3:23pm.

Next Meeting – February 27 at 2:00 in Memorial 130.

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March 27, 2015

Call to Order: 2:03 Attendance Executive Board: Katherine Fromm (President), Austin Wade (Vice President), Charles Carmical (Secretary) Senators: Montana Gray (Office of Student Life), Jonathan Schwan (Academic Resources), Eleazar Almazan (School of Science, Math, & Tech), Kayla Almazan (School of Liberal Arts), Drew Serrette (Residential Life), Seth Owen (School of Health Professions), Liz News (School of Business), Savimbi Thomas (Office of Campus Recreation) Voting Representatives: Erin Young (Respiratory Therapy Club), Breann Campbell (Beta Chi Nu), Krystal Tee (Rotaract), Jesse Kilgore (Accounting Club), Latifah Collins (Literary Reading Society), Ellen Kolbas (American Marketing Association of Dalton (AMA)), Victoria Cline (History Club), Brittany Lee (Pre-Health Professionals), Lilian Sanchez (Psi Chi), Leslie Sue Aguilar (Phi Beta Lambda), Trevor Gregory (CRU), Septemberly Verger (Ham Bones Amateur Radio Club), Jessica Stevens (Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice)), Daniel Delgado (Military Student Organization), Chigozie Obonna (African Students' Association), Haley Richards, (Alpha Omicron Pi (AOPi)), Tiffany McLeroy (Chemist Society), Dr. Weitz (Faculty Representative), Dr. Ellinger (Faculty Representative) Guests: Dr. Andy Meyer, Mr. Scott Bailey, Dr. Margaret Venable, Natima Walker, Amber Lesicko, Jami Hall, Dr. Jodi Johnson Senators Not Present: Anthony Valdez (Senator at Large) RSOs Not Represented: Alpha Kappa Lambda, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Black Student Alliance, Business Research, Dalton State International, Environmental Club, E-Sports Association, Kappa Delta Pi, LASO, Math Club, Medical Office

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Career Club, MISIT, Mixed Martial Arts, Non-Religious, outRAGEous, Philosophy Club, Rad Tech, Social Work, Supporting Our Students, Teach Club Approval of Minutes: Motion was made by Seth Owens to approve the minutes of January 30, 2015 meeting. Motion Carried Administrative Updates: Dr. Margaret Venable thanked all students and staff for supporting the Roadrunners’ Basketball team during the NAIA championship tournament. Scott Bailey announced that renovations to the Technical Building were almost complete. The Dalton State Student Center has been proposed a 4 million dollar budget and is awaiting approval by the Governor of Georgia. Housing demolition is scheduled to start May 13th.

Dr. Jodi Johnson stated that DSC is searching for a place to open a health services facility on campus. Also she announced Jose Vargas is speaking at Dalton High school April 8th at 6:30.

Dr. Andy Meyer spoke about the Student Scholar Showcase in Peeples Hall, April 17. New Business: Motion: Jonathan Schwan moved to approve budget of $940 for Presidential Leadership Conference. Motion Carried Motion: Jonathan Schwan moved to approve a $1,000 budget for two students to attend the Front Row Club Summit Leadership Conference. Motion Carried Motion: Kayla Almazan moved to approve the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPHA) to RSO status. Motion Carried Announcements: Drew Serrette announced that Residential Life is hosting a movie night Tuesday 31st at 7:30.

Dalton State will be receiving a minor in Health and Wellness starting this summer, and an associate degree in Music.

Romeo and Juliet will premier April 10th, and continue to the 12th.

Road Runner Music Festival will be held April the 11th. Adjournment: Leslie Aguilar moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried at 2:40. Next Meeting –April 24th, 2015 at 2:00 in Memorial 130.

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April 24, 2015

Call to Order: 2:08 p.m.

Attendance

Executive Board:


Senators:

Montana Gray (Office of Student Life), Jonathan Schwan (Academic Resources), Eleazar Almazan (School

of Science, Math, & Tech), Kayla Almazan (School of Liberal Arts), Drew Serrette (Residential Life), Seth

Owen (School of Health Professions), Liz News (School of Business), Savimbi Thomas (Office of Campus

Recreation)


Breann Campbell (Beta Chi Nu), Chigozie Obonna (African Students' Association), Collin Burriss (Teach Club),

Daniel Delgado (Military Student Organization), Emily Smith (Pre-Health Professionals), Erin Young (Respiratory

Therapy Club), Esther Lovingood (DSC Democrats), Jesse Kilgore (Accounting Club), Jesus Osegueda (Dalton

State International), Jose Gonzales (Psi Chi), Julia Koschulla (Lambda Alpha Epsilon (Criminal Justice)),

Khaneese Phillips (LEGENDS), Krystal Tee (Rotaract), Latifah Collins (Literary Reading Society), Leah Brisendine

(CRU), Leslie Aguilar/Elrod (Phi Beta Lambda), Logan Greene (Alpha Kappa Lambda (AKL)), Tiffany Mcleroy

(Chemist Society), William Skiffen (History Club), Dr. Weitz (Faculty Representative), Dr. Ellinger (Faculty

Representative)

Guests:

Amber Lesicko, Andy Meyer, Brittnie Lee, Colleen Morzinski, Janet Williamson, Dr. Jodi Johnson, Katrina Autry,

Larry Smith, Dr. Margaret Venable, Olivia Owens, Sarah Lowman, Mr. Scott Bailey, Ms. Stacie Kilgore (LEGENDS

Advisor)

Senators Not Present: Anthony Valdez (Senator-at-Large), Vicki Crane (School of Education)

RSOs not Represented

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Alpha Omicron Pi, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Beta Chi Nu, Black Student Alliance, Business Research, Chemist

Society, Dalton State International, E-Sports Association, Hambones, History Club, International Club, Kappa

Delta Pi, Lambda Alpha Epsilon, LASO, Literary Reading Society, Math Club, Military Student Organization,

MISIT, Non Religious, Phi Beta Lambda, Philosophy Club, Pre Health Club, Psi Chi, Rad Tech, Respiratory

Therapy, Rotaract, Social Work, Supporting our Students, Teach Club, Environmental Club, Medical Office

Career Club, Mixed Martial Arts, outRAGEous

Approval of Minutes: Seth Owen moved to approve the March 27th meeting Minutes.

Motion Carried


Dr. Margaret Venable thanked all students for such an amazing semester.

Dr. Jodi Johnson wished students good luck on all their finals!

Mr. Scott Bailey announced that updates to the technical building are complete, and thanks student

for an amazing year.

Dr. Andy Myers thanked students for such a productive year at Dalton State College.

Old Business: Motion: The motion to approve Alpha Omicron Pi $635 was approved via e-vote by the Budget Committee. Dr. Lugthart’s request of $1918.78 for new trail signs and kiosk was referred to the general college budget. Leslie Elrod’s request of $4074.50 for PBL National Leadership Conference was referred to the Academic

Budget.

New Business:

Motion: Johnathan Schwan moved to amend the SGA Constitution to create a Senator position for the Office of

Hispanic and Latino Outreach.

Motion Carried

Announcements:

Amber Lesicko announced

o Dalton State is looking to expand Greek Life on campus by adding one Fraternity and Sorority

by 2016.

o Food for finals will be Wednesday April 29th in the Pope Center.

o Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th CAB will be hosting Campus Spa Days.

o RSO Fair Resource Fair, RSO surveys, and RSO summer contacts will be sent out via email on

April 24, and need to be responded to as soon as possible.

Austin Wade will be presenting “Why Government Sucks and What You can do About it” Monday April

27 in Memorial 130, at 3:30.

Traffic Appeals Committee announced that Residential parking closest to the brown Center will only be

available for campus residence during the Fall of 2015 and Spring of 2016.

Graduation will be May 9!

September 27th will be the DSC leadership conference.

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Officer Transition: Outgoing SGA Senators and executives were thanked for their service and hard work for the

2014-2015 year, and all incoming SGA members were welcomed to their new position.

Adjournment:

Latifah Collins moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:41 p.m. Motion carried

Next Meeting – Aug. 28that 2:00 in Brown 105.

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