The Feb. 18 Student Government Association (SGA) meeting began promptly at 3:45 p.m. before Vice President Steven Sommer called for a five minute recess because
the Senate did not meet quorum. However, the SGA reconvened at 3:54 p.m. and temporarily dismissed the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Representative position, which has been vacant this semester. This allowed the SGA to meet the quorum requirements of 29 out of 43 senators present. Sommer later confirmed that a new SAAC representative will be appointed this week.
To begin open forum, Auditor O’Neishea Edmonds reported that Facilities did an excellent job of taking care of the snow following this week’s winter storm. Press Secretary Natalie Joseph will send Facilities a thank you note for their services.
Senator John McCullough expressed concerns about squatting days for Longwood-managed apartments. The deadline has passed and he did not feel these dates were advertised enough.
However, Residential and Commuter Life (RCL) Representative Tristan Cunningham said RCL advertised housing deadlines in Dorrill Dining Hall for a few consecutive weeks McCullough said he would appreciate clearer advertising specifically for squatting days in the future.
Graduate Student Representative Chelsea Carroll said a graduate student who would like to become more involved on campus has been rejected by undergraduate organizations. Carroll requested more opportunities for graduate students to become part of organizations.
Senator Joe Gills reported that the paint on some Princeps crowns around campus is worn and that it would be nice to see fresh paint due to Longwood University’s upcoming 175th Anniversary celebration. He added that the Vine Street Parking Lot is extremely muddy after rain storms.
Treasurer Alex Julian did not have a Student Finance Committee (SFC) report because last week’s inclement weather resulted in the cancellation of the SFC meeting. However, SFC will reconvene this Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Amelia Room of Lankford Student Union.
Next Tuesday, the SGA will meet in the BC Rooms of the Student Union at 3:45 p.m. to continue discussing issues affecting the student body.
