Senate approves committee appointments
Michael Mandelkern
Issue date: 2/27/09 Section: News
During this semester's fifth Senate meeting on Feb. 24, appointments for Campus Security Advisory Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, Athletic Council, and Speaker's Bureau were made. An overwhelming majority of senators approved the appointments
Eric Bosen '10 was appointed as an additional member of the Campus Security Advisory Committee. He is interested in security and law enforcement and used to work as a security guard at a GE Chemical Plant.
He stressed the importance of installing surveillance cameras "wherever students run risk of being alone,". He noted that video cameras could capture video evidence of assaults, particularly in the Scribner Village and Northwoods vicinity. Bosen also asserted that the Skidmore campus needs more blue lights for emergency situations.
Some senators voiced concern about cameras invading students' privacy.
"It would not be a Big Brother scenario," Bosen said.
According to a survey about the new Scribner Village construction, most students would be opposed to a camera presence inside residence halls, but the majority of students supported installing cameras outside of residence halls.
Hillary Winans '10 was approved to sit on the Budget and Finance Committee. She plans to pursue a career in finance.
"[I am] a little bit concerned about some activities being over-funded and other clubs having a tight budget," Winans said. She cited the Alpine Ski Team, a small club that needs more cash than larger clubs.
She also held SGA accountable for the imbalance in funding for student clubs and organizations. "We can be more responsible in asking questions [regarding funding for activities]," Winans said.
Aviva Ariel '10 was selected to join the Speaker's Bureau. The bureau's role is to bring in speakers to Skidmore and organize their arrivals. She planned on bringing more oversight to the speaker selection process. When speakers bring their families and entourages, the cost of bringing them rises.
"We got a little lax," said Ariel.
She mentioned that the Arthur Zankel Music Center, which will be fully constructed by January 2010, would accommodate many more audience members than Skidmore's current auditoriums.
Senator Micaela Guajardo '10, President of the Class of 2010, was appointed to sit on the Athletic Council. She played for the Field Hockey team during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons.
As a student who is in contact with many student athletes and athletics faculty, Guajardo described herself as a good liaison between the student body and administration. "I want us to bleed green and gold," she said in reference to Skidmore's perceived lack of sports enthusiasm.
During Senator's Forum, Senator Robert Hill '09, vice president for residential affairs, announced that the Board of Trustees recently voted to approve the deconstruction and rebuilding of Scribner Village. The details of construction are still in an "uncertain phase," said Hill.
The Senate also discussed the possibility of Skidmore News being circulated to the entire student body on a weekly basis via e-mail. Senators had mixed responses about Skidmore News being added to an all-class mailing list.
"I like having Skid News in my hand," said Senator Ray Sultan '09, president of the Class of 2009.
"Students should be able to subscribe and unsubscribe voluntarily," said Senator Ryan Ong '09, Northwoods Village Senator.
In other news:
• The Environmental Action Club received a $530 supplement geared towards its trip to Washington D.C. to join Power Shift '09. The club itself is spending $2,900 to send 41 students to the event. Members will pay the $40 registration fee and for their own meals.
• The Pre-Med Club received a $450 supplement towards its club's budget. The club plans to bring four or five doctors to give a presentation to the student body in April. Club members will purchase instructional videos about surgery and are setting up a Pre-Med section in the Lucy Scribner library.
Senate meets weekly at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays in Ladd 307.
Eric Bosen '10 was appointed as an additional member of the Campus Security Advisory Committee. He is interested in security and law enforcement and used to work as a security guard at a GE Chemical Plant.
He stressed the importance of installing surveillance cameras "wherever students run risk of being alone,". He noted that video cameras could capture video evidence of assaults, particularly in the Scribner Village and Northwoods vicinity. Bosen also asserted that the Skidmore campus needs more blue lights for emergency situations.
Some senators voiced concern about cameras invading students' privacy.
"It would not be a Big Brother scenario," Bosen said.
According to a survey about the new Scribner Village construction, most students would be opposed to a camera presence inside residence halls, but the majority of students supported installing cameras outside of residence halls.
Hillary Winans '10 was approved to sit on the Budget and Finance Committee. She plans to pursue a career in finance.
"[I am] a little bit concerned about some activities being over-funded and other clubs having a tight budget," Winans said. She cited the Alpine Ski Team, a small club that needs more cash than larger clubs.
She also held SGA accountable for the imbalance in funding for student clubs and organizations. "We can be more responsible in asking questions [regarding funding for activities]," Winans said.
Aviva Ariel '10 was selected to join the Speaker's Bureau. The bureau's role is to bring in speakers to Skidmore and organize their arrivals. She planned on bringing more oversight to the speaker selection process. When speakers bring their families and entourages, the cost of bringing them rises.
"We got a little lax," said Ariel.
She mentioned that the Arthur Zankel Music Center, which will be fully constructed by January 2010, would accommodate many more audience members than Skidmore's current auditoriums.
Senator Micaela Guajardo '10, President of the Class of 2010, was appointed to sit on the Athletic Council. She played for the Field Hockey team during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons.
As a student who is in contact with many student athletes and athletics faculty, Guajardo described herself as a good liaison between the student body and administration. "I want us to bleed green and gold," she said in reference to Skidmore's perceived lack of sports enthusiasm.
During Senator's Forum, Senator Robert Hill '09, vice president for residential affairs, announced that the Board of Trustees recently voted to approve the deconstruction and rebuilding of Scribner Village. The details of construction are still in an "uncertain phase," said Hill.
The Senate also discussed the possibility of Skidmore News being circulated to the entire student body on a weekly basis via e-mail. Senators had mixed responses about Skidmore News being added to an all-class mailing list.
"I like having Skid News in my hand," said Senator Ray Sultan '09, president of the Class of 2009.
"Students should be able to subscribe and unsubscribe voluntarily," said Senator Ryan Ong '09, Northwoods Village Senator.
In other news:
• The Environmental Action Club received a $530 supplement geared towards its trip to Washington D.C. to join Power Shift '09. The club itself is spending $2,900 to send 41 students to the event. Members will pay the $40 registration fee and for their own meals.
• The Pre-Med Club received a $450 supplement towards its club's budget. The club plans to bring four or five doctors to give a presentation to the student body in April. Club members will purchase instructional videos about surgery and are setting up a Pre-Med section in the Lucy Scribner library.
Senate meets weekly at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays in Ladd 307.
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