The University’s Undergraduate Student Government gathered at the McFall Gallery Monday to make policy decisions and plan for the future.
USG’s meeting began with the induction of eight officers: Tim Tierney for Kohl Hall, Jo Wilson for Queer/Trans Student Union, Connor Baumle for Centennial Hall, Kathleen Wolf for military students, Erin Kirner for Falcon Heights, Nick Menster for Kreischer Ashley-Batchelder, Chris Chandler for Founders Hall and Gavin Friedrichsen for Conklin Hall.
The Internal Affairs Committee proposed an amendment to the USG bylaws’ office hours attendance policy that would prohibit voting rights for those who miss three of their required office hours. This punishment would reset after each infraction.
The motion was criticized by senators for not being strict enough. This criticism caused it to get pushed back to be voted on at a later time.
The senate, however, did approve a motion to extend the treasurer’s budget report until next week.
President Hannah Cubberley said new provost finalist candidates will be announced later this week. They will come to campus to meet people during open forum days between Sept. 24 and 26.
Student Affairs chair Reagan Shull described the University’s “teach-in” method to the senate, a session during which educators tackle heavy societal issues with community bonding and calls to action. The teach-in she talked about will focus on the opioid epidemic and occur on Sept. 25.
When prompted to help in homecoming affairs, different USG members volunteered to participate on the homecoming float.
USG will be holding a town hall meeting next week, which will focus discussion on voter turnout and voter rates.
