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Minutes - 27 June 2003

In attendence were:

Absences:

I. Call to Order

Meeting was called to order at 3:32pm, Jamie S. Depelteau, President, presiding.

II. Approval of 30 May 2003 Minutes

Moved by Chair Daniels, seconded by Delegate Bartz, approved by unanimous vote.

III. Unfinished Business

A. Act 0203-SP-033: An Act Amending the Constitutional Duties of the Vice President.

This is the second reading of this Act to further define the duties of the Vice President of CGS. Motion to approve the act was made by President Emeritus Cormier and seconded by Chair Daniels; the Act was approved by unanimous vote.

B. Act 0203-SP034: An Act Amending the Bylaws on Delegate Term of Service

This was the second reading of this Act to further define delegate term of service. Motion to approve this Act was made by President Emeritus Cormier and seconded by Chair Daniels; the Act was approved by unanimous vote.

IV. New Business

A. Act 0304 SU-001: An Act Concerning 2003-04 Meeting Dates and Times and Special Events

President Depelteau introduced this act explaining that the purpose was to set up meeting dates for the 03-04 academic year as well as to set dates for special events. Motion to approve this Act was made by Chair Daniels and seconded by Delegate Sharma; the Act was approved by unanimous vote.

B. Act 0304-SU-002: An Act Concerning the 2003-04 Standing Committees

President Depelteau introduced this act and explained that this Act establishes the standing committees for the 03-04 academic year. Delegate Gossom asked how PR committee is different from Outreach. Depelteau explained that Outreach and engagement would be working more with the Union and the new Student Activities Fund committee. Motion to approve the Act was made by Delegate Tripathi and seconded by Chairman Masters; the Act was approved by unanimous vote.

C. Act 0304-SU-003: An Act Concerning 2003-04 Budget

President Depelteau introduced this Act to establish the 2003-03 budget for CGS. Delegate Pepper questioned appropriations to Governmental Affairs committee. Hodak explained that committee members lobbying efforts would be covered. Budget allocations may change throughout the year and amendments will be considered. Delegate Clark questioned whether the budget as set forth could be amended prior to the next reading. Depelteau answered yes. This was a first reading of this Act.

D. Act 0304-SU-004: An Act Amending the Bylaws on Budget Submission

President Emeritus Cormier introduced this Act and explained that this change would allow the Council to operate with an approved budget that coincides with the fiscal calendar already set. Delegate Gossom questioned whether the committee chair retreat would then be moved up. Cormier answered no, this change is just so that the office can function with a budget prior to the change of the fiscal year. This is a first reading of this ACT.

E. Act 0304-SU-005: An Act Renaming the Professional Development Fund "The Edward J. Ray Travel Award for Scholarship and Service"

President Emeritus Cormier introduced this Act and explained that Provost Ray has always been committed to graduate students here at OSU and in recognition he should be honored in this manner. Motion to approve this Act was made by President Emeritus Cormier and seconded by Chair Daniels; the Act was approved by unanimous vote.

V. Elections

A. Senate

  1. Arts: Cormier (Uncontested)
  2. Education: Pletz Elected
  3. Engineering: Clark (Uncontested)
  4. Human Ecology: Crivella (Uncontested)
  5. Humanities: Daniels (Uncontested)
  6. MAPS: Parker (Uncontested)
  7. Social & Behav. Sciences: Deisher (Uncontested)

B. RGC

  1. Humanities: Gossom (Uncontested)
  2. Prof. Bio Sciences: Bailey (Uncontested)
  3. Social & Behav. Sciences: Ethridge
  4. Interdisciplinary: Raehal

VI. Delegate Issues & Concerns

A. Delegate Gray asked how to apply to Senate or RGC if not a delegate? Hodak: fill out application from on line and send in CV and interview if not affiliated with CGS. If affiliated with CGS, interview is waived.

B. Delegate Parker inquired about a new policy for international students that they must have OSU student health insurance. Why? Chairman Masters stated that there is a list of credible providers so international students don't necessarily have to have SHI, but must have a credible plan comparable to SHI.

VII.Committee Chair Introductions

  1. Academic & HR Policy: Brandy Ethridge
  2. Diversity & International Concerns: Christine Masters
  3. International Concerns: Unfilled
  4. Outreach and Events: Patty Cunnigham
  5. Governmental Relations: Unfilled
  6. Outreach: Matt Combs
  7. Professional Development Fund: Mike Daniels
  8. Public Relations: Lynn Sosnoskie

VIII. Officer reports

A. President’s Report

President Depelteau stated that there is still a need for chairs for the International Concerns & Governmental Relations committees. There were no questions for him.

B. Treasurer's Report

Treasurer Farrelly presented the current budget. There were no questions for her.

IX. Announcements

Comfest is this weekend. Next meeting will be 25 July 2003, 3:30-5:30pm. Outgoing President Briggs was presented with a gift of appreciation. New office manager hired; will start July 2, 2003 -- James Sangster.

X. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 4:19 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Baack (baack.4@osu.edu)
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