Vicki Ampiaw

The agenda featured an open forum discussion regarding Title IX updates, including expanded definitions and procedural changes. Key business items included the swearing-in of new officers, a green certification photo session, and the first reading of SR 02. Executive and committee reports covered several initiatives such as a student employee advocacy forum, a women of color leadership summit, upcoming USG elections, and various campus programming updates including Narcan training and event registration. Additionally, the senate approved expenditures for organization t-shirts.

The meeting featured an open forum regarding the newly renamed Kuhlin Career Hub, focusing on career readiness, industry opportunities, and job placement strategies. New officers were sworn into their roles. Reports were provided on campus parking concerns, including the expansion of lots and improved shuttle route communications. Committees discussed initiatives related to medical protocols in classrooms, body doubling study programs, and service projects. Additionally, plans for upcoming events such as the mixer and President Rodney Rogers' visit were announced, alongside administrative updates regarding service hours and committee appointments.

The agenda included the swearing in of new officers and the passing of SR 01. Committee reports covered brainstorming for academic affairs, planning a blanket-making service event, and discussions regarding student union outings and research for a new campus shuttle weekend route to grocery stores. Executive reports focused on the progress of state legislation, specifically S.B. 1.0, preparation for Advocacy Day, and information regarding upcoming presidential and vice-presidential application packets and the student government election timeline.

The agenda covered the swearing-in of new officers, discussion on a resolution to improve campus parking, and executive appointments for the Directors of Inclusion and Belonging and Health and Wellbeing. Senators provided project updates regarding appliance sustainability initiatives, diversity events, peer mentorship programs, and upcoming athletics food drives. Committees discussed plans for body doubling, animal shelter donations, and digital transformation of meal voucher tokens. Executive reports included updates on website design, alumni focus groups, and utility hour requirements, alongside plans for service events and office sustainability certifications.

The document details the Spring 2024 Doctoral Hooding Ceremony. Key segments included the welcome by the University Marshall and remarks by the University President, Dr. Rodney Rogers, who encouraged graduates to remain curious, bold, and kind, emphasizing the responsibility accompanying their doctoral degrees. The Provost and Senior Vice President, Dr. Jennifer Waldram, also addressed the candidates, highlighting the significance of the hooding ceremony as a recognition of scholarly excellence and commitment to service. The ceremony featured the presentation and hooding of doctoral candidates across numerous academic programs, including those in Education and Human Development, and Arts and Sciences, with specific mention of dissertation titles for several graduates.