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Info

Action

12:25

Call to Order (Gina Davis) 12:25 called to order.

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12:25

Quorum Check (Jamie Nordstrom)

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12:28

Approval of Minutes Tim(electronics) motioned, Darcy 2^nd, Discussion-none, motion passed

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12:30

Reports

a.       Committee

1.       AODA (Ge Vang)

·         Our next meeting is this Wednesday, March 7^th from 9:30am-10:30am in the Student Government Office.

·         We still need students to sign-up for the Mystudentbody.com focus group this Thursday March 8^th from 12:25pm-1:20pm in room 221 of Coleman.  Free Lunch for participants. RSVP by e-mailing Ge Vang @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

·         Western will be doing Operation River Watch in April.  If you are interested in volunteering to represent Western please contact Student Governor Sandy Schulz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Ge Vang

                              2.       Appropriations (John Paul Petersen)

Wed. 3:30pm meeting on final stages of next year’s budget.

3.       Academic Affairs (Megan Reynolds)

1.  New technology still being implemented successfully at Gen Assembly

2.  Dean Strauss will be attending the Academic Affairs meeting at 2pm today in the student government office in order to answer questions about the Trimester system and how it will effect clubs, student government and student services during the summer

3.  We need members!

4.       Campus Events (Ana Botwinski-Kemebeck)

Chairs are Barbara Oehninger & Ana Botwinski-Kennebeck
Meetings are Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30.

Upcoming events are:
Adam Grabowski (comedian) – March 6, 2012 at 11:30-12:30 at the Student Union stage.
Norm Ng (magician) – March 26, 2012
Anti-Violence Speaker – April 3
SPI Presentation – April       
Spring Fling – April 30th      
Leadership Banquet – May 3  

5.       Diversity Advisory Team (Open Seat)

NONE

6.       Legislation and Bylaws (Don Gaunky )

19^th K101 10:30; final look at constitution/bylaws; WSG

7.       MTU Rep (Open Seat)

Still looking for a rep. Pease see Gina or Ge. Ge can get exact dates of meetings. Can get paid for attending meeting with the city.

8.       Tobacco-Free Work Group (Open Seat)

·         Our next meeting is this Friday, March 8^th from 12:30pm-1:20pm in the Student Government Office.

·         We will be doing the Butt Clean-up again this year.  If you or your club/student organization is interested in helping out with the clean-up please contact Ge Vang @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

9.       Student Live well Committee (Open Seat)

b.      President’s Report (Gina Davis)

·         It has been a concern of students and faculty that there is not a standard process for class/instructor evaluations at the end of every class. In our senior leadership meeting, it was discussed, and administration is in the process of implementing that requirement sometime after July 1^st.

·         Western is looking to make some upgrades to our campus. There will be some polling of community members to get their feelings and reactions. If you live in the community or know someone who does, feel free to give them a heads up.

·         On February 17^th there was a legislative dialog here at Western. We met with Jennifer Shilling, Jill Billings, Lee Nerison, and Steve Doyle. I was able to share my story, and the story of other students who are being impacted by higher tuition, lower financial aid, and how we struggle to survive balancing school, work, families, and life in general.

·         Student Government elections are just around the corner. Paperwork must be in by Tomorrow (March 6^th) for president. Paperwork must be in by March 27^th to run for Vice President, Parliamentarian, Secretary, Campus Events Coordinator, Public Relations, or Treasurer. If you are interested, please see Ge Vang in the student life office (K100).

·         Westernstudents.org has gotten some updates, so make sure you check that out. Also, remember that posting your agendas and minutes is very important and linked to any funding. If anyone is still having problems registering or posting to the site, I would be more than happy to meet with you individually, or as a club or organization to help you through the process.

c.       Governor’s Report (Sandy Schulz)

Visit to Madison went well. Met with Legislators, made aware of concern about financial aid going up. April 13-14, 2012 Western is hosting WSG in Lunda Center. Need students to attend to represent Western.

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12:40

Club/Organization Compliance Clubs/Organizations need to look over bylaws to make sure they are all inclusive. Need to post your bylaws on westernstudents.org. Update and post club description and mission. Gina showed how to submit on westernstudents.org. Stop and see Gina or Ge on what should be submitted and what should not.

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12:45

Club/Organization Constitution & Bylaws posted See compliance section

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12:47

Club/Organization Description Se compliance section

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12:50

Details from the survey (John Paul) End of Fall put out survey; learned great things, there were a lot of student questions. Need a central resource for news and events biggest. Improve communications.

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12:56

NACA Motion to discuss-Aaron (Bio-Med); Seconded-Tyler (Health Info.)

Event is March 29-April 1, 2012; St. Paul, MN

Discussion about using $17,000.00 to book events while there. No questions.

Have three spaces available if anyone wants to go with to see showcases of performers. Contact Gina or Ge for information/register by Wednesday.

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1:00

Intermurals (Katie/Cindy)

New Season; Register now. Volleyball, Pool, Flag Football just to name a few. Also, ending group classes, new group sessions starting after Spring Break. Wellness Center is open during Spring Break.

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1:02

Other Announcements

SHRM fundraiser; Scentsi. Contact anyone in SHRM for information. Meetings held 2^nd and 3^rd Monday during free hour.

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1:19

Motion to Adjourn Tim (Electronics) motioned; Darcy (Wood Tech) seconded; No discussion; Passed.

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