Author: Kevin Seitz

  • Printing Policy Resolution

    On the Monday, February 15th, 2010 Full Senate meeting, Student Senate passed the following resolution regarding the new (as of 2009) printing policy in effect at Gustavus.

  • Student Senate Press Release 2/15/10

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2010 DAY AT THE CAPITOL- Dennis Egan from the Minnesota Private College Council came to the Student Senate meeting to discuss details for Day at the Capitol. Senators will be tabling outside of the cafeteria until February 26th. People will be able to sign up for the event and gather…

  • Student Senate Drafts Marijuana Sanctions Policy

    At the Monday February 15 2010 Full Senate Meeting, Student Senate discussed and passed the “Typical Minimum Sanctions for Marijuana-related Violations of College Policy.” View PDF: Typical Minimum Sanctions for Marijuana-related Violations of College Policy

  • Constitutional changes

    Students, Changes to the Student Senate Constitution have been proposed by the Full Senate as described in this post.  These changes will be voted on by students during the Co-President elections which will take place later this month early March.  These changes include: Non-voting executives/committee chairs will be appointed at the end of the academic…

  • Senate Finance Guidelines Updated

    On Monday, February 8, 2010, Student Senate discussed and approved several changes/additions to the Finance Guidelines.  These changes are shown below.  We will have an updated version of the Senate By-Laws/Finance Guidelines PDF on the website as soon as possible. Add: Student Senate will not fund direct monetary or material charitable contributions. Add: Student Senate…

  • Student Senate 2010/2011 Co-President Applications Available

    Fellow Students! The Student Senate Elections Committee is happy to announce that applications for Student Senate Co-Presidents are available at the Information Desk at the Student Activities Office.  The Senate Co-Presidents have responsibility as guiding executives of the Senate and chief representatives of the student body.  This position is a great honor, a challenging way…

  • Finance Guidelines proposed changes

    The following Finance Guidelines (part of the Student Senate By-laws) are being considered by the Student Senate this next Monday, December 14. Students are welcome to attend. [Insert: Student] Senate will only fund organizations that sponsor at least one event or activity per semester on campus that is open and well advertised to non-members. Advertising…

  • Student Senate Press Release

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2009 BY-LAWS REVISED- After submitting the by-law revisions to be considered last week, the Student Senate by-laws were revised. Most revisions were grammatical, the largest discussions pertained to proposed changes to the campaign finance by-laws. The updated copy can be found online. FINANCE GUIDELINES SUBMITTED FOR REVISION- As of this…

  • Interested in Senate?

    Looking for another way to make a difference on campus? Feel free to attend Student Senate meetings at 7PM in the Board Room in the Jackson Campus Center! Also, if you’re living in either Norelius Hall or Off-Campus, or you are an international student, there are empty spots on Senate that you could fill! If…

  • Cabinet appointed

    Student Senate is proud to announce the appointment of the following people to Cabinet positions: