This week’s SG Senate meeting began by ratifying three new senators. Peter Grovermen will be the commuter south senator, Francine Madera will be the commuter central senator and James Pascual will be the apartment area senator.
Additionally, SG voted to allocate $750 to C.O.I.S.O. for their annual international student Thanksgiving dinner.
Jason Guercio, chief of staff for internal affairs and undergraduate representative to the Faculty Senate, reported on the Faculty Senate meeting held Oct. 29.
Among the major items presented was the progress of the Momentum Capital Campaign.
Additionally, Dean Sandler reported on the Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education. Among his points were the heightened emphasis on alcohol and drug issues, including the death of a fraternity pledge in Lake Osceola in fall 2001 and the closing of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity house on San Amaro Drive.
A number of senators present encouraged their fellow senators to schedule exams on Fridays and Mondays to discourage students from going out and consuming alcohol on Thursday nights and over the weekend.
Paul Orehovic made a detailed report about the fall 2003 enrollment.
Professor David Wilson reported on behalf of the committee reviewing and revising the General Education Requirements, specifically the writing requirements.
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Senate meetings are held every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. and are open to the public.