CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Student Union Board of Governors
Minutes - March 13, 1996
Present: A. Berry, A. Herget, T. Kiernan, A. Lausier, M.
Moylan, D. Peterson, S. Rich, D. Ross, R. Schneeweiss, K. Timpany
(chair), S. Vail, J. Voli, C. Wells, C. West
Guests: M. Bouchard, R. Brewster, E. Haque, N. Hassan, W. Mamed
Ms. Timpany (chair) called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
MOTION (Lausier/West) To ratify Ms. Alisa Herget and Mr. Michael
Moylan as Center Assistant representatives on the SUBOG.
Motion passed (7 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-5)
MOTION (West/Lausier) To ratify Ms. Deborah Peterson as the V.P.
Finance & Administration Designee seat on the SUBOG.
Motion passed (8 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-6)
Ms. West was then called upon to give the Program Council report.
She highlighted some of the team-building activities Program
Council is involved in as well as the events that have taken
place since the last meeting. Of particular interest are several
upcoming events including: Lazer Vaudeville (April 2), the Oxford
Union Society debate (April 8), and Spring Weekend featuring a
lecture/concert by Billy Joel (May 4).
Ms. West also announced the resignations of Ms. Melinda Shedd and
Ms. Lisa Graves, both SUBOG representatives of Program Council
and Ms. Graves, also, Recreation Committee Coordinator.
MOTION (West/Kiernan) To ratify Ms. Leslie Silva as Secretary of
Program Council.
Motion passed (10 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-7)
MOTION (Schneeweiss, Kiernan) To ratify Mr. J. Voli as Student
Government Association representative to the SUBOG.
Motion passed (10 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-8)
Ms. Timpany called on Mr. Schneeweiss who gave a report on behalf
of the Mosaic Committee. This was the only business of the
Student Services Committee (standing Board committee). He
outlined the Mosaic Series, which will include two plays on
diversity, a film/discussion series, and a lecture by Edward
James Olmos (April 29).
Mr. Lausier was then called upon to give the House Committee
report. The report covered recommendations concerning the use of
the former Coalition room space.
MOTION (Lausier/Kiernan) To assign Coalition space to WFCS.
Mr. Lausier and Ms. Hassan (Muslim Student Association) spoke of
the need for a cultural center in the expansion of the Student
Center. Mr. Lausier described the WFCS proposal for the room as a
work space for the expanding news department. He then excluded
himself from the conversation and vote so that there would be no
conflict of interest.
Motion passed (8 approved, 0 against, 3 abstained) (SUBOG 96-9)
Ms. Timpany reported on the ongoing flag display project. Flags
are to be hung in the lobby over spring break. Flags to be
dedicated on April 24 at Recognition '96. Ms. Timpany also
reviewed the progress of the Semesters memorabilia project. She
further announced the SUBOG dinner is to be held on April 25.
She then invited the members to discuss things of relevant
interest during OPEN FLOOR.
Mr. Mamed and Mr. Moylan spoke of an incident that took place in
Breakers. Several people were arrested for assault. Their
estimation of this event was that it was not something that was
likely to happen, again. Mr. Mamed commended the action taken by
two student employees, Mr. Michael Bula and Ms. Laurie Esposito.
Mr. Voli then spoke of the consideration of establishing stipends
for certain student leadership positions. He received varied
feedback.
There being no further business, the meeting the adjourned at
7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Schneeweiss Director Student Activities/ Leadership
Development
for Duane Orloske Executive Secretary
/pwa
Last updated: March 26, 1996