Opening (9:05): Benjamin

Present: Benjamin Bergey, Janelle Freed, Sarah Beck, Brent Beachy, Will Morris, Drew Kirk, Giles Eanes, Larisa Zehr, Heidi Bauman, Darian Harnish, Hans Weaver, Sara Derstine, Gabe Brunk, Brendon Derstine, Peyton Erb, Karissa Sauder, Vi Dutcher, Ken L. Nafziger, Amy Springer

Absent: Katie

Announcements:

v Introductions to one another.

v Explanation of folders

-Ben gave a quick overview to the binders each SGA member received. The binders included the SGA constitution, parliamentary procedure, funding guidelines, and the 2009-10 budget. “Brief and exciting.”

v Office Hours explained and sign-up sheet was passed for senators to sign up for hours.

v Contact info was obtained from all the senators for easy communication.

Institutional Committee reporting: Ben explained what the committees are and a sign-up sheet was passed. Each committee will meet a few times a semester and at least one senator will be present. This not only bridges the gap between administration and students, but it also lets SGA know a little more about what is going on around campus. The senators will then report back to the entire SGA at the next meeting. It was brought up by Amy that the Commons Planning Committee Phase II committee might not exist anymore because they have moved on past that stage. She will check in to that and report back to SGA.

Dean Search Committee: The committee will be coming to meet with SGA to inquire about what students would like to see in an undergraduate academic dean. Fred Kniss will be here to explain what the dean does and ask what qualities we would like to see in our new dean.

SGA Retreat: Janelle and Ben introduced the SGA retreat that will take place on September 26 starting at 9:00am at Martin Chapel. They will be leading it in place of Kai, but they will also try to be active participation. This retreat is where many of the ideas for SGA to pursue over the course of the school year. The retreat is where creativity and great ideas come out! J

Agenda: Janelle explained that if any senator has anything to add to the meeting’s agenda, he or she should contact Janelle or Ben BY TUESDAY so we can get it on the agenda in time.

Luncheon: Vi talked about the faculty-student discussion about academic integrity. The meeting took place last week and 11 students attended the meeting. Many good reports came back of how informative the meeting was for the faculty to get a student perspective on this issue. Karissa also shared that the information shared was valuable to the students in attendance.

Last thought: Ben just gave a little more information on the SGA. We have 3 non-voting faculty members and the president is also a non-voting member. He and Ken just cleared a little up about the function of the people present at SGA meetings.

Motion #1-20090916: Motion to adjourn: Karissa

Second: Drew

Approved unanimously

Closing (9:47)