Dr. Tim Pierson, vice president for Student Affairs, opened the board meeting in discussion on the recent cases of Gastroenteritis, which is the norovirus that has closed Hampden-Sydney College due to the breakout. “There are no plans to close the university right now,” said Dr. Pierson. During this time, four cases have been reported at Longwood University. Pierson encourages students to constantly wash hands and to practice good hygiene.
Treasurer Jessica Darst moved to allocations, beginning with reallocations to Alternative Spring Break, asking for an air trip fee of $4,600 and new supplies and training – motion passed.
Zeta Phi Beta asks for a total of $1,028 to send four people to their conference registration, motion passed.
Alpha Kappa Alpha asked for $360.64 for their mandatory Regional Conference, on registration and travel expenses. Motion passed.
The Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) asked for allocations of $3,630 for their IFC Conference to send seven members to attend a conference, as well as registration, hotel lodging and travel, motion passed.
The Spirit Committee of SGA asked for allocations of $260 for coasters to promote the “Live Safe App,” motion passed.
Delta Sigma Pi asks for $928.12, for lodging and travel expenses, motion passed.
Vice President Adam Fletcher moved into Orders of the Day with the swearing in of new members – new Junior Class President, Erin Stuck, and new Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life representative Willie Miles.
This week, Freshman Class Representative Dustyn Hall presents the Row Award to Senator Justin Parker.
The Senate board then moved to discussion of Longwood budget fees. Senator Leighan Worden suggested if someone from Student Affairs could speak to SGA board, to discuss and clarify where budgets and student fees go, which “would be helpful.” Dr. Pierson added that Kenneth Copeland, vice president of Administration and Finance, would be a good contact, “for student leaders on campus, [and] that would be good information to have.”
In Open Forum, there was concern that there aren’t enough workers in the Student Union during crowded lunch hours, and lines continue to back up. The senate also suggested timetables of workers, specifically in the Student Union and the Dorrill Dining hall.
President Joseph Gills reminded the board the Big Event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2015.
Historian, Ellen Kensy, moved to amend the constitution of the Order of Omega, moving Greek week to spring – beginning next year, in which Lip Sync will be held in the Fall. “The Order of Omega does Greek Week,” said Senior Class President, Paige Rollins, clarifying the statement, and the motion passed to approve the amendment to the constitution of Order of Omega.
Closing with announcements, Hazing Prevention week is next week, February 9-13, beginning with the alumni of Greek Life, who will share stories of past hazing experiences, Monday at 8 p.m. in Jarman auditorium. Whichever organization has the most members in attendance will receive a $50 prize reward.
#RileyStrong challenge on Twitter or Facebook, encouraging Longwood students to challenge themselves by helping out a fellow Lancer, and the student who reaches the most out of their comfort zone will be featured in the online edition of the Rotunda.
