Senate hears two proposals, directs to other sources

Senators heard two proposals, referring both guests elsewhere, and discussed the leadership conference in Peru.

Teri Albertazzi, applied sciences instructor, came to talk about fundraising opportunities. Albertazzi said that she has heard from her students that fundraising opportunities on campus are difficult to find. Albertazzi asked Senate if it would be possible to set up a booth between Armstrong and the football field that clubs could rent in order to fundraise during football games.

Aaron Prestwich, director of student affairs, said that Senate does not approve fundraising efforts, but that they could look into how to get Albertazzi’s effort approved.

Reba Jackson also addressed Student Senate about the coming National Council of Teachers of English convention. Several Sigma Tau Delta members plan to attend as a part of their English Teaching Methods class.

Susan Schaeffer, associate professor of counseling, psychology, and social work, said that Student Senate was not the appropriate place to ask for money for their trip. She said that the trip is academic, and therefore, the students should be able to fill out an Intentional Initiative request. She said the Intentional Initiative request may be able to help them get money from the Dean’s office.

Finally, Jacob Rissler, president, and Nate Jones, vice president, said that the leadership conference held in Peru was a great experience. Rissler and Jones said that next week they will give a powerpoint presentation during their meeting about the conference.