CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Student Union Board of Governors
Present: A. Clayton, C. Corbett, J. Glen, W. Henderson, T. Kiernan,
S. Minnerly, M. Moylan, D. Orloske, D. Peterson, D. Ross,
K. Rossitto, R. Schneeweiss, S. Vial, D. Wall, C. West (chair)
Guests: J. Kawamoto
Ms. West (chair) called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. The first order
of business was to ratify new members.
MOTION (M. Moylan/T. Kiernan) To ratify Mr. James Glen as the
person who will hold the special interest seat (multicultural) for
1996-1997.
Mr. Glen was introduced; he is a member of the African Studies Club.
Motion passed (11 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-25)
Mr. Rossitto, chair of the House Committee, then gave the committee's
report.
MOTION (K. Rossitto/S. Vial) To replace three typewriters in Typos
with three Macintosh computers.
Discussion: Board reviewed a proposal written by Mr. Mamed
concerning this equipment replacement. There was a strong feeling this was
a very appropriate action and that the number of computers ought, possibly,
be greater. Advice was given to use the software program Fool Proof to
protect the Macintoshes.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-26)
MOTION (K. Rossitto/S. Vial) To change the name of Typos to
CyberTypos.
Discussion: Continued review of Mr. Mamed's proposal. Questions
were also raised concerning a possible copyright infringement of the name
CyberTypos.
Motion passed (10 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-27)
MOTION (K. Rossitto/C. Corbett) To allow the installation of the
Information Center (electronic news and advertising board sponsored by
Campus Information Services) in the Devil's Den.
Discussion: The board considered the attributes of this project.
There is a five-year commitment to have the board in the Student Center as
well as a $10,000 income. Campus Information Services is to pay the
Student Center $2,000 annually. Furthermore, the Student Center will
receive free eight 5" x 4" spaces on the board for use as we desire.
Spaces will be allocated through a process designed by the House Committee.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-28)
Mr. Rossitto continued by offering a request by Ms. Jean Alicandro.
MOTION (K. Rossitto/A. Clayton) That the Student Center be open
for extended hours to 1:00 a.m. the weekend of Friday, November 22,
and Saturday, November 23.
Discussion: This request is made in keeping with an effort to
identify one weekend a month for some special programs. Breakers, the
Ballroom, and Semesters will be available.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-29)
Ms. Kiernan's proposal to reassign a bulletin board in the North Hallway
was considered next.
MOTION (K. Rossitto/T. Kiernan) To reassign the bulletin board
adjacent to the Program Council office to Program Council and to
label it, appropriately.
Discussion: It was noted there are currently three bulletin boards
labeled "Campus Activities" and sufficient space will remain for
campus-wide postings.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-30)
Mr. Rossitto spoke of the goals the House Committee wishes to commit to for
the 1996-1997 year. They are to 1) assess what needs to be improved in the
Student Center by taking a "field trip" through the building; and 2) to
have the opportunity for input on the Student Center addition plans.
Mr. Wall, chair of the Budget Committee, then presented his committee's
report. Their goals for the year included: 1) being involved in the
Program Council budget development process; and 2) to be more effective in
the decisions that might cause greater expense or income to the Student
Center.
MOTION (D. Wall/K. Rossitto) To approve action that would allow
the Student Center to enter into a contract with Campus Information
Services; furthermore, to accept the $10,000 income from the
installation of the Info Center in the Devil's Den.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-31)
MOTION (D. Wall/K. Rossitto) The income from the Info Center shall
be used to subsidize any losses on weekend dances sponsored by
student organizations provided that the ticket prices are set up
in such a way that they are capable of making a profit or breaking
even; and, such organizations receive advisement concerning dances
by the Department of Student Activities/Leadership Development
staff. Subsidies will not exceed $300.
Discussion: The need for responsible and effective social
programming was discussed. The Board thought the subsidy plan has merit and
will be a good expenditure of the annual $2,000 income.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-32)
Mr. Wall submitted to Ms. West a request to allocate funds for a tree to
commemorate the inauguration of President Richard L. Judd.
MOTION (D. Wall/W. Henderson) To allocate up to $800 from the
Program Council Reserve (account #994100) for a dogwood tree
and plaque to commemorate the inauguration of Dr. Richard L. Judd.
Discussion revolved about the location of the tree which will be
planted near Memorial Hall. Also discussed was the plaque. The tree, a
gift from the SUBOG, Program Council, and Student Government Association,
will be dedicated on Friday, October 25, 1996.
Motion passed (12 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-33)
MOTION: (S. Minnerly/D. Wall) To approve an expenditure of
$12,000 from the Program Council Reserve (account #994100) to
the Music Committee (account #994525) for the purpose of
presenting a performance by Dave Matthews.
Discussion: Ms. Kawamoto explained that because of long-range
planning, a concert in December (A Tribe Called Quest) encumbered the
Program Council Music Committee account; and only by creating this
allocation could the Program Council proceed with bidding on Dave Matthews.
In all likelihood, this request is a contingency plan.
Motion passed (11 approved, 0 against, 0 abstained) (SUBOG 96-34)
Ms. West then called on Mr. Henderson, chair of the Student Services
Committee, to give his committee's report. Since the Student Services
Committee has not met, yet, there was no report.
Ms. Kiernan, president of Program Council, gave the PC report. Highlights
of the month included two open mics, participation in Family Day/Sibling
Sleepover, and Groucho's. Ms. Kawamoto announced that on November 22,
James Mapes will appear and A Tribe Called Quest will perform in concert on
December 6.
In the discussion that Ms. West conducted on SUBOG 1996-1997 goals, the
Board agreed to emphasize giving Daka food service input and reflection on
an ongoing way, the encouragement of weekend programs, and the anticipated
addition to the Student Center.
Those members of the SUBOG who attended the Association of College
Unions-International (ACU-I) Region 1 Conference in Bridgewater, MA, then
gave a report on their experience. The report covered sessions attended,
the opportunity to exchange ideas, and to have validated what we do at our
Student Center.
Mr. Schneeweiss announced there would be a luncheon on October 24 for
returning Student Center alumni who will be attending the inauguration of
President Richard L. Judd. SUBOG members are invited.
Mr. Henderson and Mr. Moylan suggested that we develop a history wall
photographs of the SUBOG annual recognition dinner. This was referred to
the House Committee.
There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Schneeweiss
Executive Secretary SUBOG
1996-97
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