In the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting this week, the topic of mental health services on campus was discussed. During the executive report, President Kevin Napier opened the discussion on mental health resources for students.
Napier stated there are concerns among SGA members about mental health services in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and presented SGA with some questions to ask CAPS Director Maureen Walls-McKay during the next SGA meeting.
Senator Kiersten Freedman asked what constitutes an emergency situation and who decides what is an emergency or not.
Senator Joseph Hyman expressed concern that students may be waiting too long for there to be an emergency or may be making up emergencies in order to be seen by CAPS because of their emergency situation policy.
Senator John Garrett brought up the topic of whether or not CAPS would recommend students seeing off-campus psychologists because of the wait time on campus.
Virginia 21 Representative Morgan Rollins emphasized how important it is for students to be on the look out for concerning behavior in other students. Rollins said there are some people who may not want help, and it's important for people to be there for others.
The discussion transitioned into Napier stating Longwood SGA was invited to the Conference on Student Government Associations (COSGA) by Texas A&M University. COSGA is an annual event that provides a forum for discussion and growth on student government issues, according to its website. The event will take place on Feb. 23-25 in Houston, Texas.
During open forum, Hyman talked briefly on mail services in Lancer Park, saying it takes too long for mail to deliver.
Webmaster Sierra Davey said the reason mailing in Lancer Park may be slow is because mail and packages have to be processed through campus which could delay delivery time to students.
Executive Treasurer Dustyn Hall reported the SGA logo is being redesigned by Design Lab during the treasurer report.
Jin Wang was sworn into SGA as a Senator.
There will not be a SGA meeting on Nov. 21. The next SGA meeting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 3:45 p.m. in the Martinelli Board Room of the Maugans Alumni Center.
SGA adviser Dr. Tim Pierson addressed the organization for his weekly report.
Senator Madison Lowry focused as SGA President Kevin Napier as he addressed the group.
SGA met on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Stallard Board Room instead of the Martinelli Board Room this week. Their last meeting of the semester will be on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
SGA met on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Stallard Board Room instead of the Martinelli Board Room this week. Their last meeting of the semester will be on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
SGA met on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Stallard Board Room instead of the Martinelli Board Room. (File Photo)
SGA met on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Stallard Board Room instead of the Martinelli Board Room this week. Their last meeting of the semester will be on Tuesday, Nov. 21.