In this week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting, Director of Residential Programs Monique Bates and Director of Housing Jean Wilwohl gave a review of housing services and answered some frequently asked questions students have had since move-in.
Bates reminded the SGA that all residential problems need to be taken to Residential Education Coordinators (RECs) and that all residents have access to a Resident Assistant (RA). Per Bates, commuters have access to Commuter Assistants in case of an issue.
Bates also said her largest concern is safety, encouraging senate to remind students to report incidents when necessary and to download the LiveSafe app.
Wilwohl gave an update on Frazer Hall's renovations, saying the renovations were on schedule and students should be living in the resident hall by the fall 2019 semester. Wilwohl also added that the campus is not over its housing capacity despite the Frazer Hall under construction.
During open forum, Junior Class President Haleigh Pannell brought up issues that were discussed in the previous meeting surrounding dining hall lines and said she has been working on getting those issues resolved.
According to Pannell, new training and a new point of sale system have been implemented with Longwood Dining Services, as well as a food truck outside of Ruffner Hall to make up for the loss of Einstein Bros. Bagels.
Virginia 21 Representative Mary Zell Galen reminded senate that midterm elections start on Oct. 15 and Election Day is Nov. 6. Galen also announced there will be a Virginia Student Democracy Summit on Sept. 14 at James Madison University (JMU).
According to the JMU website, the summit will host over 100 students across Virginia and will “include dynamic speakers, workshops, discussions and campus action planning”.
Student Diversity and Inclusion Council (SDIC) Representative Arin Young brought up concerns from students surrounding sexual assault on campus, saying students don’t feel like Title IX is very effective. Young suggested that there be education on prevention in response to this issue.
Executive Senator for Committee Relations Kiersten Freedman said the SGA suggestion box from the involvement fair on Sept. 30 brought up concerns such as the lamps by the library being too dark and a need for more blue phones on the walk to and from Lancer Park from campus.
During new business, seven new members were sworn in including Senator Jalyn Jones, Freshmen Class President Eleanor Carr, Freshmen Class Vice President Jessica Faulk, Freshmen Class Secretary Laura Wilcox, Freshmen Class Treasurer Kayla Brundick and Freshmen Class Representatives Claire Lesman and Kayla Foster.
The next SGA meeting will be held on Sept. 11 at 3:50 p.m. in the Martinelli Board Room located in the Maugans Alumni Center.
Director of Residential Programs Monique Bates (right) and Director of Housing Jean Wilwohl (left) stressed the importance of safety and when students have issues with housing to talk to Residential Education Coordinators (RECs).
President Josh Darst swore in newly elected members Senator Jalyn Jones, Freshmen Class President Eleanor Carr, Freshmen Class Vice President Jessica Faulk, Freshmen Class Secretary Laura Wilcox, Freshmen Class Treasurer Kayla Brundick and Freshmen Class Representatives Claire Lesman and Kayla Foster.
