Senate looks for student input
Senate President Katrina Hurley said the Book Ends Coffee Shop in Reta E. King Library is losing about $20,000 per year. Kathy Stokey, administration and finance office assistant said Dale Grant, vice president of finance and administration, said the coffee shop is losing $26,000 per year and right now Vice Presidents Charles Snare, of academic affairs, and Jon Hansen, of enrollment management, marketing & student services, are taking that loss from their state accounts, according to Grant.
The coffee shop opened in August 2014 after controversy in March 2014. Students were upset to learn in March 2014 that the shop would not be barista style.
Senate is hosting an open forum to discuss coffee shop improvement, a Spring Daze universal parking pass raffle, and bookstore changes at 5 p.m. today.
According to Hurley, money only goes toward the coffee shop if customers pay with cash, credit cards, etc. instead of Bonus Bucks. Campus Improvement Committee will draft a proposal with a plan to help the coffee shop improve. Suggestions from senators include a barista style shop, smoothies, cups with the coffee shop name on them, and incentives to pay with cash.
The Eagle Pride Bookstore is undergoing changes for next year. The store will be filled with apparel and books will only be available to buy online.
Senate is raffling off a universal parking pass for Spring Daze. Suggestions on what to spend the raffle money on include improving the coffee shop, Wi-Fi, wireless printing, and food being available to students over breaks.
Student Senate Executive Board ballots will open at noon April 15 and close at noon April 21. The ballot is as follows: president—Katrina Hurley; vice president—Karson Langely, Curtis Stevens. Three senators are running for senator at large; four for senator of B.E.A.M.S.S.; three for senator of E.H.P.C.P.S.W.; and three for senator of liberal arts.
The Cardiff Brothers will replace Funk Nasty at Spring Daze.
Senate will vote on Activity Fee Board budget regulations April 18.
Nearly Naked Mile staff members Jade Capezzuto and Gabriela Perez presented an itemized budget for $10,398.82. Senators’ concerns included the prizes being stolen like last year, the prize selections, budget for drinks, a foam machine, wristbands, and the meal.
Director of Student Affairs and Student Activities and Recreation Chris Green is pursuing an application for a master calendar of all events on campus and separate calendars for certain types of events. The application will require about $1,500 to $2,000 for support.
A raise in Student Activity Fees from $5.66 to $7 will be voted on by the board May 4.
Senator of High Rise Dusty Runner resigned Monday. Runner’s resignation email said he resigned due to his busy schedule between homework and coaching track and field.
The vote on constitutional changes submitted by the Constitutional Changes Committee was tabled to next week due to AFB members needing to leave the meeting early.