Central
Connecticut State University
Student Union Board of Governors
Minutes
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Attendance: L. Calabrese (Chair),
D. Geraci, A. Cortes, M. Foglia, M. Tulloch-Henry, D. Orloske, R. Schneeweiss,
M. Phaneuf, A. Jorge
Ms.
Calabrese called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of
Seth North Hall.
Ms. Calabrese asked for
committee reports from the respective Chairs.
It was reported that no committee had met other than the Student Services
Committee. However, each committee
did report on current activities.
Mr. Cortes reported that
the increase in student enrollment had provided additional revenues for Program
Council and other groups funded by Student Activities Fees.
Ms. Jorge reported that
the Commuter Coffees were going well and were well received.
The Mosaic Center opened up for the first time in their temporary
location in North Hall. Lounge furniture and a variety of resource materials are now
available. Finally, the committee
is sponsoring an international food tasting program that will occur on May 3,
2000.
Ms. Calabrese announced
that the Manager of Chartwells as well as campus administrators involved with
food services would be attending the May meeting of the Board to get their input
on campus dining. Chartwells is
being considered for an extension to their contract. This would be the best opportunity to share any concerns or
to request any improvements or new programs that might be included in a new
contract. Mr. Orloske urged members
to talk with other students and come prepared to that meeting as it was indeed a
good opportunity to make any changes they thought would improve campus food
services.
Ms. Geraci reported that
the Program Council had a successful month and highlighted various programs.
She then reported that Program Council had completed their elections for
Executive Leadership for the fall term and submitted the election results for
ratification.
MOTION:
(Geraci/Jorge) To ratify the election of Tara Banks as new President of
Program Council for the 2000-2001 school year.
Motion Passed (8 Yes, 0
No, 0 Abstained)
SUBOG 00-05
MOTION: (Geraci/Cortes)
To ratify the election of Melissa Foglia as the new Program
Council Vice President for the 2000-2001 school year.
Motion Passed (8 Yes, 0
No, 0 Abstained)
SUBOG 00-06
Ms. Geraci reported that
the current balance of the Program Council accounts was approximately $24,450.
However, most of that amount was committed to upcoming programs particularly
Spring Week. Ms. Geraci continued
to highlight programs of the last month with particular focus on the successful
Cambridge Debate. She also reported
that the Up-the-Hill/Down-the-Hill picnic for resident students and guests was
moved to May 3.
Mr. Orloske then reported on further delays with the Student Center
Renovation/Addition Project. Apparently
errors in a number of drawings have delayed the opening of the bid.
Mr. Orloske said he was very disappointed but indicated that there was
little anyone on campus could do to expedite the process.
He said he was now anticipating not being able to get into the new Center
until late fall 2001. At that point he anticipated the opening to be in January of
2002.
Ms. Calabrese indicated that the nine student office spaces would not be
occupied until the end of this academic year.
Mr. Orloske indicated that it was due to the delay in getting the new
card-swipe locks installed. This
will not occur until early May at this point.
He said the suggestion would be to extend the current assignments through
the spring of 2001 and then conduct the first annual review of student offices
in the spring of 2001 for the following fall.
MOTION:
(Schneeweiss/Geraci) To extend the current assignments of the nine
student office spaces through the spring of 2001 and to
conduct the first annual
review of space during the spring of 2001.
Motion Passed (8 Yes, 0
No, 0 Abstained)
SUBOG 00-07
(Web Editor
Note; Clubs currently assigned space are: Black
Student Union, Christian Students At Central, International Relations Club,
Men's Rugby Club, PRIDE, Revival, United Caribbean Club, The Upside Down Club)
Ms. Calabrese then
announced that at the next meeting the Board would elect a new student
Chairperson. She then read from the
Constitution the requirements necessary to run for office.
She and Mr. Orloske encouraged qualifying members to run and indicated
that either Mr. Orloske or Mr. Schneeweiss would be available in their offices
to discuss the position with anyone who is interested.
Ms. Calabrese announced that the SUBOG recognition dinner would be on May 10 at
5:30 p.m. The theme is MAUI LUAU (a
Hawaiian theme). Members need to
RSVP to their invitations.
Meeting was adjourned at
5:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Duane A. Orloske
Executive Secretary