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Governance Minutes ArchiveDecember 7, 1989
MINUTES Commission on Student Affairs Bowman Room, Cassell Coliseum December 7, 1989 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Dr. Thomas Goodale, Mr. William Tyrrell, Mr. Sean Kohl, Mr. Bryan Porter (for Ms. Christine Miller), Dr. Leon Geyer, Dr. John Hillison, Ms. Shelloy Kiger, Ms. Cindy Starowicz, Mr. Ahmad Razvan, Mr. Randy Lucas, Col. Eric Dorminey, Ms. Patricia Murphy, Dr. Edward Spencer, Mr. Mike Miller, Ms. Paula Radcliffe, and Dr. Charlotte Davis (for Dr. Dave Ostroth). ABSENT: Mr. Dave Gilbert, Ms. Christine Miller, Mr. Walter Lundy, Dr. Scott Geller, Dr. Mike Ogliaruso, and Dr. Dave Ostroth The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Dr. Tom Goodale. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Goodale reviewed the DKE incident and the decision that was made to suspend them from the university community for four years. In light of this incident, he suggested that one of the Spring CSA meetings be devoted to a discussion on the racial climate on campus. The Judicial Task Force committee has completed its work. The Orientation Task Force is in the process of finalizing its review of orientation programs. Dr. Goodale provided an overview of the capital improvement projects and noted satisfactory progress is being made on these projects. Dr. Goodale expressed concern over the misuse of the abstention vote. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA The agenda was adopted as distributed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes were approved with the following corrections: Mike Miller should be added to the list of members present and on page two under announcements, Omicron Delta should read Omicron Delta Kappa. REPORTS OF SUBCOMMITTEES The Student Budget Board minutes of October 23, November 6, and November 15 were filed after several corrections were noted by Cindy Starowicz. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Correction to October 19 CSA Minutes On page three under amendment to the Honor System constitution, the recom- mendation to change sanctions for university services was omitted. The correction is reflected in the resolution. 2. Approval of Honor System Seat on CSA Resolutions regarding amendment to the Honor System constitution on the grade star and university sanctions, and amendment to the University Coun- cil's Constitution reference CSA membership were presented to the body for review. A motion was made to approve these resolutions as presented. The motion passed. 3. Report from Committee on Elections Dr. Davis provided a written report summarizing activities and recommen- dations of the Committee on Elections (see attachment). A final report will be presented for CSA approval during Spring. Plans are to implement approved recommendation prior to SGA elections. 4. Approval of budget Board Constitution Since the Class System has not finished with the ratification of its con- stitution, a motion was made to table approval of the Budget Board Consti- tution. Motion was passed. 5. Report on Payment for Student Leaders No report. 6. Update on Housing for International Students Mr. Razvan reported that local hotels have been contacted regarding rates for housing during the Christmas break. The least expensive rate to date is $115 per week per double room. Dr. Spencer pointed out that this rate is comparable to the rate for on-campus housing. Mr. Razvan asked whether or not students should take care of this on an individual basis or should an option for housing during break be offered at the beginning of each se- mester to all students. The latter would mean students would pay this along with their regular bills for the year. Mr. Razvan will provide a follow-up report at the next meeting. Related to this issue, the question was raised reference the status of dorms if a Fall break is instituted. Dr. Spencer indicated that if we were to institute a Fall break, the dorms would remain open since the purpose of the break is to allow students to do whatever they want to do. Dr. Goodale invited Dr. Spencer to provide a summary of the Fall break survey. Dr. Spencer reported that students were in favor of the Fall break but there was no consensus regarding how to implement one. Dr. Goodale noted that he has appointed a committee to examine environmental stress that might have implications for a Fall break. NEW BUSINESS 1. Constitution of the Student Media Board Dr. Davis reported that Virginia Tech TV has requested membership to the Media Board. Thus, she presented a request to CSA for amendment of the Me- dia Board constitution to include Virginia Tech TV. Motion was made in this regard and passed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Tyrrell announced that an appointment has been made to ODK to encourage students to nominate their professors for the Sporn and Wine awards. Mr. Maxwell reported that Nancy Hooker has been nominated for Chief Justice of the Honor System. Her nomination is pending approval by the President. Christine Adair will be the new Associate Chief Justice of the Honor Sys- tem. These appointments will be effective January 1. Dr. Davis announced that the drop/add service for student leaders will be in effect next semester. The UUSA and Dean of Students' offices will pro- vide this service. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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