Senator Sohan Daniel
Summary: In October I continued to attend AOD meetings, discussing about a possible sobering center on Campus.
Goals: Within the safety committee, we are planning logistics to have a safety walk here in the month of November. In addition to that, Senator Donnelly and I have been discussing the possibilities of creating a multicultural center here on campus so we're hoping to start meeting with administrators about it.
College Senator Katie Eyler
Summary: I am finished with a first draft of turf legislation and a survey to collect data about student satisfaction with the recreation fields.
Goals: In November, I want to (FINALLY) complete the turf legislation and begin working on a mental health initiative Mental Health Mondays with the Health committee
In-Progress Legislation: Turf upgrades
Senator Ashley Eby
Summary: Reached out to students and gathered opinions regarding COVID-19 random testing policies; scheduled a meeting with Student Success regarding tutoring centers and academic outreach
Goals: Reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Research to discuss expanding opportunities for research within non-STEM disciplines; Meet with Student Success to improve tutoring resources
College Senator Tyler Seidel
Summary: Had the Third Party Resource Survey placed in the Honor's Newsletter and the Engineering Newsletter. Scheduled meetings with Dean Mago and The Lane Department Chair.
Goals: Begin working on the introduction of a new research project based course. Discuss the usage of third party programs with Dean Mago and Dr. Valenti. Discuss Pass/Fail with Dean Mago and Dr. Valenti. Discuss Spring Election with Dean Mago.
In-Progress Legislation: Legislation to support the creation of a new Research Project course.
Senator Arpan Kumar
Summary: This month I was able to hear the concerns of students over the recent issues regarding COVID-19 on campus, I sat in on a few meeting for writing legislation to help resolve issues. I also recently completed a resolution that was in response to the news released this month about the mass hysterectomies in the ICE detention centers. I used that information in conjunction with the policy they tried to implement in the summer that would’ve sent international students home during an international pandemic to form a resolution insisting WVU condemns ICE and ensures protection of International students. In this bill I reference the school speaking out but not providing any tangible opposition to the abhorrent policy.
Goals: My goal for this month is to get signatures for my recent piece of legislation by the second meeting of October to introduce it for a first reading. I hop to also write and introduce a new resolution in support in the Critical Race Theory and that WVU SGA expects the university to uphold the theory even with the President’s executive order.
In-Progress Legislation: I’m finalizing my resolution condemning ICE and I have just started on the resolution in support of Critical Race Theory and it’s utilization in WVU programming.
College Senator Theodore Stackpole
Summary: Working on Safety Walk planning, Completed Report on Safety 10 for 10 Survey
Goals: Complete legislation to update Safety and Mental Health syllabus statements
In-Progress Legislation: Currently working on a Resolution to Update Safety and Wellness Statements for course syllabi
Senator Tucker Nadeau
Summary: I continued working with the Joint Student Athlete Committee and also sponsored Senator Kumar's bill condemning ICE.
Goals: For November I would like to research legislation on creating a departmental SEI and to work on bills discussed during the legislative brainstorming session.
College Senator Smith
Summary: Met with the Dean and came up with projects/plans we have for the rest of Fall 2020. Got permission from Dean to work with the CPASS social media accounts and providing a guest speaker for the SEP club
Goals: Post helpful information to the CPASS accounts and work with the president if SEP club to bring in a guest speaker
College Senator Bonar
Summary: Meeting with the Dean of my College. Gave ideas to help the committee I am in. Sponsored my first AB (AB-2020-05).
Goals: Meet with the Dean of my College w/ the other College Senator for Reed. Pitch and start planning to start the mentorship program within the Reed College of Media and figure out a plan to branch it to other colleges next semester or school year as well. Pitch to the Dean a diversity scholarship (not sure if Reed already has one or not). Etc.
College Senator Hitt
Summary: Confirmed as a Davis College senator early October, sponsored annual naloxone training assembly bill.
Goals: I would like to explore options to create a ride share program with WVU transportation (similar to uber), possibly bring a farm grown dining service to Percival Hall (similar to Bits and Bytes), and create a sustainable student ran garden on the evansdale campus which provides students an opportunity to learn proper horticulture practices for vegetable plants, annual/perrenial flowers, and tropical plants.
In-Progress Legislation: Davis college student engagement that provides extra money and support to WVU farms, allowing students outside the Davis college to participate and learn about farm practices, then using the vegetable/livestock to sell cooked goods to bring more money to student organizations that have ties to the Davis College.
Senator Ihlenfeld
Summary: I worked with the Inclusion Committee to organize the Intersectionality Coalition event. I also attended the legislative brainstorming session where we discussed many ideas for future legislation.
Goals: I am hoping to introduce a piece of legislation in November. My two current ideas are legislation for an SGA day during the West Virginia legislative session and diversity and inclusion curriculum in the general education requirements for graduation.
In-Progress Legislation: I am planning legislation to include diversity and inclusion curriculum within the requirements for graduation and legislation for an SGA day during the West Virginia legislative session.
College Senator Hanson
Summary: I networked in events with diverse attorneys, and talked to one on the spectrum as well. I am attempting to expand my professional network to create contacts who will help me in the future.
Goals: My goals are to survive finals, be better organized/cheerful than I was in October, and continue researching ways to help the WVU student body.
In-Progress Legislation: My resolution advocating the establishment of a dedicated autism support program at WVU.
President pro tempore Jones
Summary: During October I have coordinated with my intern to contact all higher education institutions in the state for our care package initiative. In addition, I have created a survey alongside President Riggs and the Faculty Senate about third party platforms and the additional expenses to students. In the governing documents committee, we are discussing changes.
Goals: Completing the care package initiative and work on retention initiatives.
In-Progress Legislation: Election code changes
Senator Harman
Summary: During October I began working on legislation advocating for more days off in the spring semester.
Goals: I'd like to finish and pass this legislation and hope that the administration can implement it.
In-Progress Legislation: Advocacy for more spring days off in the Spring 2021 semester to more closely resemble a normal spring break.
College Senator Zachariah Backus
Goals: I plan on meeting with the dean of my college, and maybe work on legislation.