COUNCIL OF GRADUATE STUDENTS
Second Summer Quarter Meeting
Friday, August 4, 2000
1039 Derby Hall
Present: Officers: Ron Meyers (presiding), Jennifer Pommiss, Christine Parker. Voting Delegates: Betsy Blake, Kathleen Carberry, Anil Challa, Michael Daniels, Kim Foster, Edward Lasseigne, Dan Peterson, Brian Rivera, John Shea. Non-Voting Delegates, Committee Representatives, Senators, CRGS Representatives and Guests: Dean James M. Siddens, Steve Kremer, Director of Residence Life.
The meeting was called to order by President Meyers at 3:35 p.m. Aug 4th, 2000.
I. Approval of Minutes.
Motion to approve the minutes of the meeting of July 7, 1999. Motion made by President Ron Meyers, seconded by Brian Rivera. Motion passed unanimously.
II. Officer Reports
A. President
President Meyers reported he met with Interim Vice President of Student Affairs Bill Hall concerning the CGS Office and Mr. Hall is supportive of the CGS staffing needs. President Meyers should have more information about final decisions by Sept 1st, 2000. President Meyers discussed the ongoing discussions with the Provost concerning the distribution of funds from the Cola-Cola Exclusive Pouring Rights funds. CGS is continuing to take the lead on working with USG, IPC, and the administration to ensure that student governments have a strong voice in how these student-generated funds are allocated.
B. Vice President
Vice President Pommiss resigned from the position of Vice President of the Council of Graduate Students. Vice President Pommiss read a short statement about her decision that cited conflicts with President Ron Meyers and encouraged delegates to investigate the circumstances behind the loss of staff in the last year. Vice President Pommiss will maintain a 25% appointment through Sept. 23 in order to work on the new graduate orientation, but will have no other CGS duties. Vice President Pommiss requested help with the mass mailing for incoming Graduate students, scheduled for 8 am to 5 pm, University Hall, Room 226.
President Meyers recognized Vice-President Pommiss for her contributions to CGS, particularly for the excellent Graduate Research Forum and wished her well in her studies.
C. Treasurer
Treasurer Cormier is studying theatre in London in July. No written report is available. President Meyers emphasized that there were no significant expenditures and promised delegates that a hard copy of the annual budget and monthly would be included in the next CGS mailing.
III. Committee Reports
A. PDF.
Brian Rivera informed the delegates that the Professional Development Fund Committee met and reviewed 25 Summer Quarter PDF applications, approved 12 for funding, and over $3,000 in disbursements. Brian Rivera announced his resignation so he could focus on completing his dissertation research. President Meyers thanked Brian for his hard work and dedication for the last 5+ years. Good luck!
B. Diversity
President Ron Meyers distributed the Diversity Plan to the delegates for Elizabeth Warren. Copies are available at the CGS office and at www.osu.edu/diversty/plan. Discussion ensued concerning the nature of the draft plan, and whether it was a draft subject to revision, or a draft subject to discussion. President Meyers promised to look into the matter.
IV. Old Business
There was no old business.
V. New Business
A. University Senate Election
Vice President Pommiss led the balloting vote for the position of University Senator for the Arts. Ballots were tallied and Briggs Cormier won the election. The annual elections for Senators will continue at the special election at 3:30 p.m., September 15, in the CGS office, and again at the regular CGS meeting at 3:30 p.m. October 5.
B. RGC Elections and Applications
President Meyers informed the delegates that the annual elections for representatives to the Research and Graduate Council would be held at a special election at 3:30 p.m., September 15, in the CGS office, and again at the regular CGS meeting at 3:30 p.m. October 5, and that applications for RGC representatives were sent out to delegates.
C. Scheduling
President Meyers presented the CGS 2000-2001 Delegate meeting schedule and entertained a motion for approval. Brian Rivera seconded the motion. Motion approved.
D. Red Cross
Michelle from the Red Cross met with the delegates to help organize what she hopes is the biggest blood drive in OSU history, The 2nd Annual Schott at Life scheduled for August 21st from 7am to 7pm at the Schottenstein Center. She shared how people can participate, and asked for volunteers. Several delegates expressed concerns about the blood donation acceptance policies of the Red Cross. Strong concern was expressed at the Red Cross policy of not accepting blood from those who engage in homosexual activity. Michelle stressed that the Red Cross was following FDA's procedures on this matter, which are designed to minimize risk of transferring HIV through the blood supply in light of the extremely long time HIV can be in a host before it is detectable. She indicated that the Red Cross must follow the FDA regulations, but was sympathetic to the concerns of the delegates. President Meyers suggested to the concerned delegate that they could bring their concerns to the CGS Legislative Affairs Committee for further consideration by CGS if they so wished.
E. Graduate and Professional Student Housing Complex at Neil Avenue
Steve Kremer, Assistant Director, Residence Halls, showed the exterior site and building plans for the proposed graduate and professional student housing complex. The site location is between Neil and Worthington Avenues and 9th and 10th Avenues. Mr. Kremer took suggestions on parking, retail options and various other Graduate Student concerns and needs. The project will host 260 graduate and professional student single unit efficiencies with kitchen and bathrooms. An undergraduate honors dorm and housing has been added to the project. Delegates expressed their strong satisfaction with proposed units, unit amenities, overall site plan, including the innovative mixture of undergraduate honors, undergraduate non-traditional students, and graduate and professional students, and with the site location and rental rates. The planned opening is Fall 2002.
President Meyers stated that he was continuing efforts to have the university continue to proceed on plans for the 400 unit graduate professional complex CGS has proposed to be built near 33 W. 11th and stated that the project appears to be moving along as well. The design plans can be viewed at the CGS office, 208 Ohio Union.
VI. Delegate Issues and Concerns
There were no additional delegate issues or concerns.
VII. Announcements
Next meeting will be held October 6, 2000, at 3:30 p.m. Location TBD.
VIII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mike Wuebker
CGS Office Secretary
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