Hofstra University Student Government Association : 2/11/2021

Agenda of the 85th Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association February 11, 2021 Hofstra University Zoom University Call to order A. B.

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Meeting Called to order at 6:37 PM Quorum Call a. Quorum Set at 24 Approval of the Minutes a. Senator Congdon moves to approve the cabinet minutes from 2/10 i.

Motion Second ii.

Motion Passed b. Senator Patane moves to approve senate minutes from 2/4 i.

Motion Second ii.

Motion Passed New Business a. Chair O’Brien moves to open the Gallery i.

Motion Seconded ii.

Motion Passed b. Hofstra Student Request i.

Has an issue within campus and wanted to address to Student Government 1. Question regarding diversity Training and how it is not required 2. Would request to make training required 3. Would like some assistance to from SGA and how we can set up a meeting with student to proceed c. Senator Hotaling moves to close the gallery i.

Motion Seconded ii.

Motion Passed E-Board Reports a. President - T. Stark i.

There will be a conference Make your Mark 1. A bunch of speakers way to enhance your leadership skills b. Vice President - A. Osner i.

Will be meeting some of the candidates for the Director of OSLE. Send any questions that you would like us to ask the candidates.

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F. G. H. I.

c. Comptroller - N. Cote i.

No New Update. Feel free to reach out with any questions. d. Secretary - C. Greenberg i.

No New Update Committee Chair Reports a. Appropriations - A. Liebowitz i.

No Official Report b. Club Resources - K. Ortiz i.

Working on allocating office spaces applications are currently in review c. Communications - A. Colon i.

Team TikTok working on fun ideas ii.

Updates to rest of committee meeting with Bruce and Joe d. Programming - A. Paturzo i.

Build a Friend theme ii.

Advocacy programming for sexual assault awarness e. Academic Affairs - K. Connolly-Sisk i.

Not much happening right now 1. Dr. Ploran and Dr. Hackett talked about AAUP and Professor Contract 2. Working on Seating on campus f. Equity & Inclusion - W. Germaine i.

Apr 28th Day for Understanding ii.

Vice Provost meeting Margaret Abraham. Discussed about communicating openly about reporting issues on campus iii.

Outreach to Hola iv.

Public Safety Committee g. Facilities & Operations - B. Aquino i.

Worked on Committee questions for Joe Barwill and Bruce Bechtle ii.

BLAC work is coming along h. Wellness & Campus Safety - D. O’Brien i.

Card Service Replacement Fee initiative, drafting a plan and setting up a meeting with Michael Martin. ii.

Aunt Flow Meeting and bringing them to campus i. Senator Behm moves to pass all committee minutes i.

Motion Seconded ii.

Motion Passed Announcements For Good of the Order Snap Cup Adjournment a. Senator Doherty moves to adjourn the meeting i.

Motion Seconded ii.

Motion Passed 1. Meeting adjourned at 7:36 pm

Cabinet Agenda Zoom Room February 10th, 2021 I. II. III.

Call to Order a. Meeting to called to order at 7:49pm Icebreaker Pres/ VP Updates A. Leadership Conference update from Sam 1. Possible attendance from cabinet and then Senate

B. OSLE Update IV. Comptroller Updates A. Reports are getting finished up and as well as audits V. Secretary Updates A. Talked to a bunch of clubs VI. Committee Updates a. Appropriations i.

No clubs came this week b. Academic Affairs i.

AAUP representatives coming to discuss Collective Bargaining Agreement and what role students can play ii.

Update with Student Center 1. More Seating c. Club Resources i.

Office clean out ii.

Club office reallocation d. Communications i.

Brought back Wellness Wednesday ii.

Update to Club Flyer iii.

SGA TikTok e. Equity and Inclusion i.

Talked about updates for the meeting with Cornell that are in the future first one will be tomorrow. ii.

Has meeting with the provost tomorrow iii.

Partnered with Center for Career Design and Development f. Facilities and Operations i.

Made a list of questions for meetings on the 15th and 16th ii.

Working specifically with food allergies/ dietary restrictions iii.

BLAC finalized lounge space and LLC but still looking for compensation for their work iv.

Dunkin will be closed for the semester g. Programming i.

Update on advocacy program for sexual assault awareness ii.

Build-a-friend iii.

Spring into action planning h. Wellness and Campus Safety i.

It’s On Us Committee ii.

Update with the menstrual Product Update VII. For Good of the Order VIII. Adjournment Chair O’Brien Moves to adjourn the meeting Motion Seconded Motion Passed Meeting Adjourned at 8:35

Agenda of the 85th Senate Hofstra University Student Government Association February 4, 2020 Hofstra University Zoom University Call to order A. B.

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Meeting Called to order at 6:32 PM Quorum Call a. Quorum Set at 27 Approval of the Minutes a. Chair Aquino moves to approve the cabinet minutes from 2/3 i.

Motion Second ii.

Motion Passed b. Senator Hotaling moves to approve the special meeting minutes from 11/20 i.

Motion Second ii.

Motion Passed New Business a. Discuss Dr. Natow i.

Discuss what and who Dr. Natow is and how she can be a resource to SGA and reviewed the questions that we are going to ask at retreat went more in depth about what she does for the school E-Board Reports a. President - T. Stark

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Please remember to continue to stay present and engaged in senate and committee meetings. Feel free to give us feedback on what you would like to see discussed in meetings with administration b. Vice President - A. Osner i.

We want you to be present especially during the Retreat ii.

Student Leadership Awards c. Comptroller - N. Cote i.

Things are still quiet ii.

But stuff will be happening soon d. Secretary - C. Greenberg i.

Making transition documents If anyone wants to see what secretary does reach out because this role is important to SGA ii.

Student Leadership Awards Recap if anyone needs an email let me know and I can get it iii.

Make sure to review the minutes before passing them E. Committee Chair Reports a. Appropriations - A. Liebowitz i.

Every SGA recognized club is starting this semester with $1,000. Any expense within SGA policy can be covered by this funding. ii.

Allocation meetings will be happening every other week instead of every week this semester. iii.

Budget Weekend and Review for Fall 2021 are set up to occur barring any new occurrences with the virus. b. Club Resources - K. Ortiz i.

Working on Club Outreach ii.

Office space reallocation for next year c. Communications - A. Colon i.

Didn’t do that much however we are still very busy ii.

Revive SGA TikTok d. Programming - A. Paturzo i.

Work on Programming Sexual Assault Awareness ii.

Work on Build-A-Friend e. Academic Affairs - K. Connolly-Sisk i.

Talked about the three sub-committee areas: CUA/CAE, IT/EdTech, and Disability Advocacy ii.

Elizabeth Ploran and Martine Hackett will be joining the committee next week f. Equity & Inclusion - W. Germaine i.

Got started with the committee ii.

Cornell will visit next week iii.

Worked on Committee assignments g. Facilities & Operations - B. Aquino i.

We are going to continue work on BLAC ii.

Campus Updates h. Wellness & Campus Safety - D. O’Brien

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We will be continuing work with Wellness Wednesday, HofCard replacement fee reduction, organic feminine products, and the Programming Committee collaboration Senator Patane moves to pass all committee minutes i.

Motion Seconded ii.

Motion Passed

Announcements For Good of the Order Snap Cup Adjournment a. Senator Hotaling moves to adjourn the meeting i.

Motion Seconded ii.

Motion Passed 1. Meeting adjourned at 7:29 pm

Meeting Commenced Attendance

Appropriations Committee Minutes Spring 2021 Weekly Meeting 2 02/08/21 7:35 PM

Attended:

Chair A. Liebowitz Senator M. Hotaling Chair W. Germaine Associate J. Lee

Comptroller N. Cote Senator J. Kang Senator A. Rudder Senator B. Welch

Associate A. Sierra

Senator M. Safian

Arrived Late: Absent: I. II. III.

SGA Housekeeping A. Discussed club election sign-ups.

Allocations Overview A. Reviewed how allocation meeting would look for the semester.

Committee Schedule Layout

Meeting Adjourned Respectfully Submitted, Chair Aaron Liebowitz

7:42 PM

Club Resources Committee Minutes Spring 2021 Meeting #2 02/08/2021

Meeting Commenced Attendance

6:53 PM

Attend Associate Perez Associate Zacchia Senator Behm Senator Potula Chair Aquino Chair Connolly-Sisk Chair Ortiz Absent Introduction I.

Updates on Office Space Allocations A. 260 Allocations and Updates B. Timeline of cleanout and applications C. How club office space applications work 1. Process for reviewing applications

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Internal Process for Office Space Dispute A. Come to CR meeting B. Presentation and documentations supporting appeal C. Share space with another organization

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Club Outreach A. Draft Emails

Meeting Adjourned

7:20

PM

Respectfully Submitted, Kristin Ortiz Club Resources Chairwoman

Communications Committee Minutes Spring 2021 Weekly Meeting 2 02/9/2021 Meeting Commenced 6:31pm Attended: Senator Daniel DeCrescenzo

Senator Thomas Doherty Chair David O’Brien Senator Andrew Patane Senator Afsah Shareef Senator Julie Singh Senator Gigi Walker Associate Olivia Bevinetto Associate Alma Glavatovic Associate Alisha Riggs Associate Mac Sykes Chair Antonella Colon Absent: 1. High/Low 2. Social Media a. TikTok Update i.

Encouraging people to vote ii.

Introducing ourselves & for future content iii.

Adapt to trends for approps, sga procedure, etc iv.

Dilemma by Nelly trend on thursday v.

Next update by Feb.23 b. Winter/Spring Photoshoot? i.

Aiming for march ii.

Possible dates: march 13, 23,31 3. Graphics a. Wellness Wednesdays- productivity b. Club Promotion- Julie 4. Outreach a. Newsletter i.

Meeting with Sam to talk strategy ii.

In contact with creative director for design/format 5. Facilities & Operations Questions/Topics a. Joe Barkwill from Facilities i.

Wipes aren’t full so how often do they restock those & sanitizers in classroom (breslin) ii.

Estimated dates on when the tents will be back? iii.

How often are classes being cleaned, and for back to back classes what is that process like? iv.

What are the times of the Health ambassadors and how much are they enforcing 1. Have seen not vigilantly watching 2. Not social distancing correctly not fixing v.

Can students still use facilities close to closing time; i.e Bookstore closes at 4pm can they come in at 3:50 (can facilities close early?)

b. Bruce from Compass i.

As an allergy/covid concern how often do they change their gloves per order? ii.

In hofusa, people aren't wearing masks how is that being enforced 1. Also seen in the student center 2. But admin walk by and don’t say anything iii.

For late night dining is there seating available past 10pm per NYS regulations or only take out iv.

Starbucks waiting area is getting congested so is there a way to better spread it out since the line gets blocked v.

When is Dunkin reopening or is it closed for the semester? vi.

Starkbucks once closed/turned off machine at 6 when they close at 8pm Meeting Adjourned 7:32pm Respectfully Submitted, Antonella Colon Communications Chairwoman

Programming Committee Minutes Weekly Meeting #2 2/9/21 Meeting Commenced 6:30 PM Attendance Attended

Senator Susan Cheng Senator Calob Congdon Senator Katie Funk Senator George Kaludis Senator Faith Schanck

Associate Amanda Doherty Associate Nicole Kerr Associate Jessaia McGriff Associate Gabrielle Schroeder Chair Alexa Paturzo Absent

Senator Maxie DeBiso (excused)

1. Check in 2. Programming Ideas a. Advocacy centered programs i.

Sexual Assault Awareness Program during April 1. Update

b. Build-A-Friend i.

Continuing theme?

c. Spring into Action Week i.

April 5th-9th

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Surveys

d. How to Hofstra Presentation 3. Ideas?

4. Questions for Facilities a. Study rooms b. Update on swipe access for C square East c. Seating areas and overcrowding d. Indoor and outdoor dining and seating areas-- will it change with lower cases e. Dunkin? f.

New business building not socially distanced

g. Dutch- 24 hours? h. Reserve a room online forum isn’t working-- doors are locked i.

Einsteins?

5. Housekeeping a. Sign up for elections, Senators are required to complete two club elections this semester. b. Absences

c. Questions?

Meeting Adjourned 7:10 PM Respectfully Submitted, Alexa Paturzo Programming Chair

Academic Affairs Committee Minutes Spring 2021 Meeting #2 02/11/21 Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm est Attendance Attended Chair Connolly-Sisk Chair Paturzo Senator Behm Senator Congdon

Senator Kaludis Senator Schanck Senator Walker Associate Navarro

Absent Visitors Dr. Elisabeth Ploran Dr. Martine Hackett A. AAUP: Welcome! a. Sent Questions i. Does AAUP include adjunct professors? ii. How does a new union contract impact students? iii. What changes can we expect to see during the renegotiation of the CBA contract if any? How do you think this will benefit students? iv. In the face of COVID-19 and the challenges it has presented, will negotiations include a mandatory technological literacy course? v. Many professors have indicated they have wifi issues while teaching from home, how does AAUP help those professors continue to teach from home? vi. How does the university ensure faculty follow the guidelines of their

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contracts? vii. Generally, how do professors feel about the current rules our university implements regarding when grades need to be posted? viii. Do you expect to see more policies regarding technological literacy within faculty agreements in the face of more online learning?

Subcommittees a. Who is going where this semester? b. CUA/CAE i. Chair Paturzo ii. Senator Schanck c. IT/EdTech i.

Senator Kaludis ii. Senator Walker d. DVA i. Senator Congdon ii. Senator Behm iii. Associate Navarro Committee as a whole a. Think about how we can use the resources given to us by AAUP to further our work The Weekly Norm a. Sign-up for elections!

Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm est Respectfully Submitted,

Khiya Connolly-Sisk Academic Affairs Chair

Equity and Inclusion Committee Minutes Weekly Meeting #2 2/11/21 Meeting Commenced 6:00 PM Attended

Attendance Associate Lila Campbell Senator Suzie Cheng Chair Antonella Colon Chair Will Germaine Senator Bryan Perez Senator Anja Rudder (late) Senator Afsah Shareef

Visitor

CDIO Cornell Craig

Absent

Senator Maheen Safian

1. Icebreaker: 2. Check-ins a. Subcommittees Assignment i.

Programming : Dates? Event possibilities 1. Lila, Suzie 2. April 28th ii.

Outreach : Contacts?

1. Anja, Bryn, Afsah iii.

Research: Researching DOU events and NO HAte programs 1. Anto, Maheen 2. Bryant University b. Task for each subcommittee i.

Assigned. Due next committee.

3. Chair Updates a. V. Provost meeting i.

Talk about your concerns ii.

Admin need your feedback to make change for you b. No Hate Email c. C2D2 d. HOLA event 4. Cornell Craig a. Intro i.

Policy and Practice

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Bring attention from the overlooked, marginalized groups on campus iii.

Groups with lack and need for more opportunities iv.

Ways to be as equitable as possible 1. Everyone has different needs 2. More in 1 are, less in another b. Committee of representation on public spaces i.

Initiated by Prez Rabinowitz ii.

All aspects of names and statues on campus iii.

Grew from students speaking up about TJ Statue in 2018 1. Too prominent on campus 2. No process or procedure for getting statues on campus 3. Typically donated or commissioned 4. iv.

Now: Account of everything on campus 1. System of getting things on campus v.

Deliberative Dialogue 1. 1st on statues on campus vi.

Committee coming to a close at the end of the semester 1. Policies will carry over c. Deliberative Dialogue i.

End goal is unity

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Health Equity & Pandemic 1. Reluctance for the vaccine iii. Allyship iv. Monuments and representation v. 1619 v. 1776 1. Arrival of slaves vs American start at DOI vi. Assimilation vs pluralism 1. Fitting in vs being accepted for who you are d. Looking at changes to names on campus i. Stuyvesant for Example e. Public safety COmmittee i. Looking at policy and practice ii. Advisory board 1. Students & Faculty iii. Language to policies that affects students iv. Recording interactions with students 1. Documenting 2. Protecting both officer and student

3. Create respect and mutual understanding between students, faculty and officers 4. Finding the health medium 5. More communication v. Public Safety rebranding 1. Seen as state troopers and officers 2. Should look approachable in appearance and demeanor 3. Build bridges and transparency vi. Meeting start: Delayed 1. Follow up vii. Led Officer training in January 1. 1 hour 2. About similar topics 3. Looking for a third-party to have a broader,deeper, longer conversation about things a. Intersectionality b. Bias c. Intent vs Impact 4. Outside party to do that a. Included BLAC in selection f. No Hate at Hofstra i. Great Initiatives ii. Great aspects iii. Low bar iv. Need for a higher bar v. Covers up bad at Hofstra vi. Need for accountability vii. Microaggressions, stereotypes viii. Student affairs ix. Not eliminate but advance the conversation g. Wants to “take temperature” i. Virtual environment has its challenges ii. How are things going: 1. Suzie: Some professors requiring attendance aren’t inclusive and fair for many students' individual situations. a. Spoke to provost office.

b. Faculty needs to be more flexible c. Students don't have conversations and ask about syllabus d. Need for faculty to be sensitive to students situations h. Working with BLAC & SGA on Lounge space and LLC i. When full return happens ii. Approval on naming iii. Good opportunity for campus community to have engagement iv. Some were concerned about space focused on BIPOC students 1. Programming related to the Black Student experience 2. If other students of other identities want? a. Great 3. Excited for the beginning of change v. Great for the entire campus community i. Creating weekly Office hours i. Open space for dialogue ii. Online reporting expansion iii. D&I is more than reports 5. Questions a. Anyone got vaccinated? i. NY limited 1. Waiting our turns Meeting Adjourned

6:36 pm

Respectfully Submitted, Will Germaine Equity and Inclusion Chair

Facilities & Operations Committee Minutes S20 Weekly Meeting #2 2/11/21

Meeting Commenced 6:00pm Attendance Attended Chair Bernice Aquino Senator Maxie DeBiso Senator Thomas Doherty Senator Andrew Patane Senator Julie Singh Associate Abia Farzandali Associate Anthony Papasodero Senator Benjamin Welch Absent Senator Katherine Funk Associate Aleyana Boothe I. II. III. IV.

Pits and peaks Review questions for Joe Barkwill A. Link to doc Review questions for Bruce/Compass A. Link to doc Current BLAC updates: A. Everything is moving forward swiftly!

B. LLC was approved. 5th floor of BOR. It will be called “The Umoja Scholars LLC” - an African tribe term. BLAC is currently finding colleges to pair with to finalize the LLC. C. BLAC will be choosing the color schemes and decor for the new lounge. It will be called the “REAL” lounge -- it’s an acronym, but BLAC is still finalizing what they want it to stand for.

D. Neither SGA or the University will be able to compensate them for their work.

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Other updates: A. Aleyana has reached out to EPC. I also put her in contact with Branka Kristic, the Director of Parent and Family Programs, for a possible garden initiative.

1. Ben and Aleyana are working hard on the sustainability proposal. The new president is from a school that has signed the net neutrality agreement.

Gathered good financial data.

Meeting adjourned 6:30pm Respectfully submitted, Chair Aquino

Wellness & Campus Safety Committee Minutes Weekly Meeting #2 2/11/21 Meeting Commenced 6:00 PM Attendance Attended Senator DeCrescenzo Senator Hotaling Senator Kang Chair Ortiz Senator Potula Associate Sanchez Chair O’Brien

Visitor Absent

Chair Liebowitz

1. Ice Breaker a. Everyone’s favorite book, musical, movies, show, or song! b. A lot of submissions.

2. Wellness Wednesdays a. Senator Potula will create content for 2/17/21 3. Updates a. Title IX Collaboration b. Aunt Flow 4. Card Services Replacement Fee a. Send emails to surrounding schools regarding card fees by the weekend b. Draft a formal solution and backup solution to present to administration i.

Reduce $25 fee ii.

Take a few dollars off of $25 and create a fund? c. Schedule a meeting with administration 5. Questions/Concerns i.

None

Meeting Adjourned

6:30 pm

Respectfully Submitted, David O’Brien Wellness & Campus Safety Chair