The 67th General Assembly for the Student Government Association of UTM met for their first senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m. During this meeting, they welcomed the Freshman Council members, recognized the appointments of members for new positions and accepted the resignations of others. This year, around one hundred… Continue reading SGA Senate Highlights: September 20, 2018
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SGA passes concealed-carry bill: Gun vote contradicts results of referendum
Senate Resolution 1708, a resolution to allow students to lawfully carry concealed weapons at UTM passed through the SGA at the senate meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. The resolution was an amended version, sponsored by Jade Bleskey, of Alex Joyner’s previous legislation, S.R. 1704. S.R. 1708 included changes to sections of the bill that… Continue reading SGA passes concealed-carry bill: Gun vote contradicts results of referendum
Nov. 16 SGA Senate highlights
After several dramatic weeks within the student government, things were relatively quiet at senate Thursday night. With many senators absent because of other university obligations, the senators who were there had no conflict or debate in passing proposed legislation. This legislation included a resolution supporting the proposed new mission statement written by David Barber, which… Continue reading Nov. 16 SGA Senate highlights
Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
Students at UTM are being asked to consider whether or not they would like to have concealed carry for guns on campus. Two pieces of legislation to determine the opinion of the university will be voted on Dec. 7 during SGA senate. SGA proposed legislation which was widely debated at their biweekly senate meeting on… Continue reading Referendum date set, students to consider concealed carry
Carver and Helgeson hear faculty concerns
Most students probably do not realize that their professors are being observed and evaluated by more than the student evaluations and comments left on RateMyProfessor. Changes are coming to UTM for the way teachers are evaluated. During the general faculty meeting held Thursday, Oct. 19, Chancellor Keith Carver and Interim Provost Dr. Rich Helgeson outlined… Continue reading Carver and Helgeson hear faculty concerns
Results of SGA survey questions concealed carry
The Student Government Association presented a survey to students during Quad City and the results were surprising. At the senate meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19 each committee chair person stood up during committee reports and gave updates on the survey results from Quad City. Most of these results seemed like they would have been obvious… Continue reading Results of SGA survey questions concealed carry
Sept. 21 SGA Senate highlights
The Student Government Association is well on their way to filling all of the empty senator seats and increasing retention among students, as of their second senate meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21. SGA accepted the appointment of seven new senators, two senators-at-large, a justice, the athletic liaison and the speaker of the senate. There were… Continue reading Sept. 21 SGA Senate highlights
SGA meeting highlights: Nov. 10, 2016
The Student Government Association held its final senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. SGA’s Legislative Council worked with faculty sponsor, John Abel, as well as incoming chancellor Dr. Keith Carver to honor Interim Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith for his work and coordination with the 64th and 65th General Assemblies.… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: Nov. 10, 2016
SGA meeting highlights: November 10, 2016
The Student Government Association held its sixth Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs John Abel presented information about the Student Involvement Incentive Program occurring this weekend for a $3,600 scholarship. Abel expressed to students the decision making process for gaining the program and… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: November 10, 2016
SGA meeting highlights: September 15, 2016
The Student Government Association held its second Senate meeting of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. During this meeting an executive order was passed recognizing September 15, 2016 as Chancellor Robert Smith Day. Chief of Staff, Jordan Long, presented Smith with his certificate and expressed gratitude on behalf of the entire council… Continue reading SGA meeting highlights: September 15, 2016