Student Government Association

at Texas Wesleyan University

7th Called Business Meeting
Thursday, October 9, 2014
SGA Chamber
Representatives and Members in Attendance: President Mendez, Secretary Snchez, Treasurer
Alghussein, Chief Justice Carnley, Head Representative Rodgers, Representatives Saheb, Thornton,
Byerly, Bessinger, Hemani, Finley, Interim Dean Hall, Dr. M. Payne, Texas Wesleyan President
Slabach
Absences/Tardies: Alharthi (excused), Hunt, Kimbuta
Meeting Start Time: 3:18pm
Meeting Adjournment: 4:41pm

Call To Order
Invocation Chief Justice Carnley
Pledges
Call of the Roll Secretary Sanchez
Words from President Slabach

President Mendez introduces TxWes President Slabach

o Security has been doubled
o Off-duty FWPD officer will be on duty on campus from 11pm-7am
o Possibility of changing security companies that the campus has been working
with recently.
o By the end of the October, the fencing and security cameras for the residence
halls should be completed.
o Dispatcher to live-monitor the security camera footage
Secretary Sanchez makes a motion
o For a 10-minute moderated caucus
o Multiple votes
o Vote unanimous
Speakers and Topics of Discussion:
Representative Finley
o Security cameras, fencing and dispatch
Representative Byerly
o Student Forum from Tuesday, 10/7
Treasurer Alghussein
o Smoking for International Students
Ben Hebron
o Residence halls (O.C.)
Representative Hemani
o Presidents Forums and scheduling
Representative Saheb
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o Smoking policy
Review of the Minutes from September 25th, 2014

Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion

o To approve the minutes as written
o Multiple votes
o Vote unanimous

Committee Reports

Building and Grounds

o Vice President Borghee presents her committee report
Topics of Discussion:
Signs and parking
Parameters of the campus regarding smoking areas
Tree trimming around campus
Soccer goal locations
Stella bathroom renovations
Charging stations in the library
ATM machine on campus
Partnership with Social Rams
Higher Literacy Month
o Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
To approve the committee report as written
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
Academic Affairs
o Vice President Borghee presents her committee report
Topics of Discussion:
New Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program Proposal
o The proposal was approved
Students conduct to be added to their transcripts
o Tabled for the next meeting
o Treasurer Alghussein makes a motion
To approve the report as written
Multiple votes; l abstention
Approved
Publicity & Communications
o Secretary Sanchez presents his committee report
Topics of Discussion:
Duties and responsibilities
Travel Fund/Honorariums
Contacting organization Presidents for Participation Program
o Representative Byerly makes a motion
To approve the report as written
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Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
Finance & Audit
o Treasurer Alghussein presents his committee report
Topics of Discussion:
Reviewed the budget
Approved honorariums
o Head Representative Rodgers makes a motion
To approve the report as written
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous

Review of the Minutes from October 2nd, 2014

Vice President Borghee makes a motion

o To approve the minutes as written
o Multiple votes
o Vote unanimous

Bill(s)

Monopoly Bill from Kappa Alpha Order

o Representative Saheb makes a motion
To table the bill for the next meeing
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous

Committee Reports

Building and Grounds

o Vice President Borghee presents her committee report
Topics of Discussion and Updates:
Lighting for the volleyball courts
Signs and parking
Parameters of the campus regarding smoking areas
Tree trimming around campus
Soccer goal locations
Stella bathroom renovations
Charging stations in the library
ATM machine on campus
Partnership with Social Rams
Higher Literacy Month
o Representative Thornton makes a motion
To approve the committee report as written
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
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Publicity & Communications

o Secretary Sanchez presents his committee report
Topics of Discussion:
Student Forum on October 7th
Travel Fund/Honorariums
Contacting organization Presidents for Participation Program
Hallow Fest involvement with Social Rams
o Representative Hemani makes a motion
To approve the report as written
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
Dining Services
o Head Representative Rodgers presents his committee report
Topics of Discussion:
SGA Tailgating Initiative
SGA Food Forum
Information for a meeting with Will of Dining Services
o Secretary Sanchez makes a motion
To approve the report as written
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
Finance & Audit
o Treasurer Alghussein presents his committee report
Topics of Discussion:
Reviewed the budget
Approved honorariums
o Representative Thornton makes a motion
For a 2-minute unmoderated caucus
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
o Representative Hemani makes a motion
To approve the report as written
Multiple votes
Vote unanimous
o Treasurer Alghussein presents the updated budget
$1,500.00 left for Honorariums
Total Amount is $53,608.38
Legislation amount: $46,769.54
o Vice President Borghee makes a motion
To approve the budget as written
Multiple seconds
Vote unanimous
Voluntary Remarks
o Vice President Borghee

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Travel abroad scholarship closes a week from tomorrow on October

17th.
o Representative Thornton
Transfer Student Advisory Board is having a fundraiser on
Wednesday the 15th at the new Panda Express on Berry
Park Cleanup with BSA on Saturday for community service
opportunities from 9am-12pm
o Representative Finley
Homecoming meeting: Faculty vs Staff game on February 26th with
Homecoming on the 28th and SGA helping with shirts, Homecoming
court regalia, elections, etc.
Tuesday, Mortar Board will be having a Bake Sale during Free Period
Volleyball game this Friday at 7pm
o Representative Byerly
Thank you to everyone who supported Sylvia at Theatre Wesleyan
o Head Representative Byerly
Student-directed productions will be holding auditions on Friday the
17th from 2:30-5:30pm and Saturdday the 18th from 10am-1:30pm
o Chief Justice Carnley
8 hearings in the next couple of weeks
By Law amendments have been done and needed in electronic copy to
approved
Constitutional amendments are currently being done for Ecoballot
Continue to address someone with their titles during Business
Meetings
o Representative Hemani
Question for Vice President Borghee regarding Participation Program
o Dr. Payne
Forums: great comments and questions, consistent message and very
well received
Received 2 emails from concerned faculty members because some
members of SGA have conflicts with the meetings and classes; please
prioritize with your classes
Honorarium background
Question for Chief Justice Carnley regarding Committee Reports:
Request for information should be motioned rather than an
unmoderated caucus
Words from the President
o Upcoming events
December 2nd: Winter Wonderland
Scholarship winners from Higher Financial Literacy events and
Participation Program Scholarships
o ATM Machine in the library
o Smoking policy

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Was the safety of the students considered when the tobacco policy
was implemented?
No plans to re-implement designated smoking areas
o Posting the minutes of the Business meetings on the SGA website
Amendment may need to be made regarding the responsibilities of
where the minutes should be posted
o Student Forums
o Emailing leaders of organizations and scheduling meetings

Invocation Representative Finley

Representative Finley makes a motion

o To adjourn the meeting
o Multiple votes
o Vote unanimous

Approval by the Secretary:

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