Call to order
Agenda of the Senate
Hofstra University Student Government Association (02, October, 2025)
Hofstra University
Meeting Called to order at 6:46 EST
A. Quorum Call
a. Quorum set to 33
B. New Business
a. Senator Green moves to open the gallery
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
b. Welcome, Senate Guest!
i. Representatives from Panhellenic Council and IFC Rose and Ray
1. Presentation Link
2. Panhel President Rose: We are here to talk to you about importance of Greek Life on campus. We house all of the college sororities, managing leadership, recruitment, and guidelines.
3. IFC President Ray: We manage recruitment and promote scholarship, leadership, and brotherhood. We have multicultural fraternities and sororities as well as professional fraternities and sororities.
4. Rose: Our core values are scholarship, leadership, service, and belonging. We focus on community service projects, philanthropy, and support systems.
5. Ray: We do a lot of events such a shake-a-rake, dance marathon. We also boost campus spirit. All orgs also have philanthropies.
6. Rose: Funding goes to local communities such as schools. We place an emphasis on a sense of belonging, lifelong friendships, and community.
7. Ray: SGA represents the student body, and greek life also represents a large portion of that student body. We aim to implement the Greek Life community into the rest of the Hofstra community
8. Rose: Working together with SGA can create larger events that are more inclusive and representative. With your support, events can go beyond the greek community and we can give low-cost or free entry to non-members if we get support from SGA. We want to plan end of semester finals frenzies like other colleges do, this gives students a stress-free day and takes place during common hour and provides a stress-free environment.
9. Ray: It would be a nice place to calm down and we would focus on growing community. Greek week is a five day celebration where greek organizations host a variety of events supporting places like local food pantries. It promotes creativity and school spirit.
10. Rose: We want to replace our usual field day by partnering with SGA to host an outdoor field day event benefiting the HeadStrong Foundation. It would be just before Greek Week. The event would be open to all students and Greek organizations could also earn Greek Week points for entering and winning. The event would combine philanthropy, community building, and school spirit. It would encourage us to get involved more with other students on campus. Food and giveaways would attract a broad range of students, and we need some help with marketing and promotion to ensure inclusivity.
11. Ray: Your support would create an open and accessible environment for all Hofstra students to have fun in.
12. Rose: We want to make these collaborations a reality and make these events a signature tradition. These traditions highlight student leadership, community, and pride.
ii. Questions
1. Senator Chacon: Great presentation, coming in as a freshman, I was afraid of Greek Life, now I am not, but how would you promote that it is not as scary as stereotypes?
a. Rose: We are interested in sitting down and talking. We are regular people with Greek letters on. It would damage invisible walls if we emphasized connections.
2. Senator Smook: Was Greek life never SGA funded in its 90 years?
a. Rose: I am not sure when, we are a dues-funded organization, the only funding we receive is small fees
from councils, however it does not do much besides promoting members. Funds are very limited. We had to sit down with the finance chair just to plan small events.
3. Senator Rades: The biggest thing I have heard about Greek Life concerns are the financial and social barriers that keeps most students from being involved, what can SGA do to help wdier community have access if they are not financially able to?
a. Rose: We are lowering dues for transfer and first-gen students. We are hosting an event for first-gen students to emphasize this. I want to see as many people as possible be a part of Greek life, however the budget is tight and causes complications. I want us to break our financial barriers down. In the future I would love to work in different ways of funding.
4. Chair Ahmad: For the discounted dues is that only the first payment or every year? Is there any collab any Greek life or fraternity has had with clubs and have they benediftted?
a. Rose: We are cutting new member dues in half from about $45 to $20 and a lot of our funding goes toward new member events. What we could affect is what they pay toward their council which is $40 at most and that is being discounted there. We can not directly influence the amount dues are for national chapters.
b. Ray: We work with Hofstra dutchmen, sigma cappella, and hofbeats and the organizations seem to have a great time, we have been doing it for over 5 years now. The Delta Gamma Cup always features collab from clubs and other greek organizations for more competitiveness.
c. Rose: Collabs with clubs can be hard because it feels like there is a barrier. Our club sports team always participate in philanthropy events.
5. Senator Green: Hofstra Field Day was discussed in Senate last year, are you willing to do any other philanthropic events in collaboration with SGA for Nassau county?
a. Rose: The barrier that needs to get broken down is making sure every Hofstra student is targeted. We have a lot of organizations that collaborate with greek life and we need to build off this. Shake-a-rake and other opportunities are opportunities to do this and we need to continue to do so.
c. SA.2025.90.008.pdf
i. Presented by Senator Rades
1. Senator Rades: This outlines the expectations for senators and cabinet as already stated. This clarifies J-panel’s role in attending senate meetings once a month in addition to mandatory j-panel meetings. This clarifies the wording that this is a separate expectation as presented in the constitution. Senators are expected to have a professional appearance and at a standard level, we should be representing ourselves in a professional, respectful way. This should be official in policy and the way we conduct ourselves at senate influences external perception of us. The only exception is if the VP says otherwise. Senators can miss up to a month;s worth of events without being removed from their position. As written right now, you can have 9 total absences as at 3 absences it is just a meeting, we are here to do a job and we represent 150 students each and they deserve to have a voice. It is still 3 warnings until you are removed but 2 absences should be a warning.
a. Senator Smook moves for a 5 minute unmoderated caucus i. Motion seconded ii. Motion objected 1. For:
a. Senator Smook: this is a very important issue and it needs to be discussed before we vote on it.
b. Chair Orellana: I feel like we can just have an unmod to chat on it and bring up concerns there.
c. Chair Dzaveluri: There is no way we can vote on this without discussing this.
d. Senator Mansour: We all have different opinions that should be discussed.
2. Against:
a. Senator Green: I actually agree on every point, my objection was so we could have a moderated caucus, it is very necessary to discuss this but I want structure.
b. Senator Chacon: I was going to move for a 10 minute moderated caucus and I have a whole page of things I wanted to say so 5 minutes is not enough.
3. For:
a. Senator Pierre: I do not see purpose of having moderated caucus, it is important to say all your main points and saying them correctly rather than just repeating them,
4. Against:
a. Senator Chacon: I think we need a moderated caucus.
b. Senator Green: I did not rescind because I wanted structure, I do not want interruptions and I think we should have dialogue and debate.
iii. Motion fails 13-15
iv. Comptroller Skeldon moves for 10 minute moderated caucus
1. Motion seconded
2. Motion objected
v. Comptroller Skeldon: This would mean 6 absences for removal, 2 for a warning. As a member of Cabinet you could get 4 within 72 hours if you got really sick if there is a mandatory event and absences could be racked up very fast.
vi. Senator Black: I remember last year when looking over attendance policy it felt very restrictive and this feels more arbitrarily so, it is easy to have something going on for 3 weeks. There is no need for this to be restrictive.
vii. Chair Orellana: It is very easy for cabinet to rack up absences, and we are all are a community and want to be here but stuff happens and it can take away from the fun of senate. I understand people can get sick and family certain absences. It is not encouraging community but hindering it.
viii. Senator Chacon: In dress code policy, it says all events and committee meetings require professional dress code, which is overly restrictive. Committees do not follow Robert’s rules and should be informal. I am concerned with events being professional, as each VP may have different expectations year by year. As the VP it is hard to consider what is professional and for commuters this is restrictive as they will have to wear it all day. This can create dread for being in SGA. SGA is supposed to be approachable and bridge students and admin and if we look like admin all the time students will not want to come up to us.
ix. Senator Pierre: This absence policy is taxing on commuters, as a commuter could get there late and have it count to an absence. It does not take into account how many commuters are in SGA.
x. Senator Bruso: I live 3 blocks away and was late to committee because of traffic. Some people may live far away and I want to raise concern about punitiveness of the lowering of absences. It is not friendly to ourselves and we should be approachable and understanding to each other.
xi. Senator Ehrlich: As previous speakers mentioned, things come up. Last week, I had to miss senate for personal reasons that were unexpected. Everyone has family emergencies and many people could not come tonight even though they care.
xii. Senator Green: The dress code policy is hard to understand. Respectful could be very subjective and the language originally stated seems fine. I know you want to allow the J-panel to be at one senate meeting per month and this should have been discussed. The dress code policy is unwarranted, I think the main point is kind of concerning.
1. Senator Rades: This is already in policy and constitution, I am just clarifying wording as it implied regular meetings could count as attending senate meetings, which they cannot as they are separate.
xiii. Senator Pierre motions to extend the moderated caucus by 10 minutes.
1. Motion seconded
2. Motion passed
xiv. Senator Rades: Professional does not mean business, it means we have to present ourselves in a professional way because it is a professional environment and we should be presenting ourselves respectfully and appropriately. The violations are decided by the President and VP.
xv. Chair Jacob: Could you give an example of the dress code policy to clarify what you mean when you say that? I would like to add if it is business casual not everyone has clothing like that and not every one can afford to keep up with that. I had to buy many new clothes last year for situations like this.
1. Senator Rades: I am saying at a base level, not all the time, but when you are representing SGA, you should present yourself in a way that is respectful and reasonable.
xvi. Senator Smook: I agree with previous speakers as the dress code is too strict and over the top, the VP could decide if it is suits or business casual inconsistently. Do you need to be all dressed up to table in the student center? At logistics committees, do we need to dress up? It is more comfortable to wear casual clothes. The absences are also too strict as many can get sick or commute. Today is Yom Kippur so Jewish students had to be absent due to religious observance. Only missing 2 to grt a wazrning is too strict.
xvii. Senator Araba: The dress code as stated, what does business casual mean (shorts, polo shir, jeanst)? It is restrictive to students coming from far and instead of 2 absences, we should stick to 3 as that is good for one warning. As long as you do not come in sweatpants, it is okay.
C. Approval of the Minutes
xviii. Chair Yepez: I agree with previous speakers’ points, we are all students and need to represent students, but 2 absences hinders people from becoming involved and for cabinet there are higher responsibilities and absences can rack up quickly. xix. Secretary Danek: This needs to be smoothed out and considered with Cabinet and E-Board. Professional appearance is implied by being in this organization. SGA requires commitment and dressing a certain way. Being in this position requires that automatically. Having a guest and different Senate meetings have different expectations. The Vice President sends dress code each time. This overly standardizes. Two absences is overly restrictive for Cabinet and absences can add up quickly. It gets to a point where people won’t enjoy being here anymore.
xx. Senator Black: The dress code is way too vague and we already chose to table matters regarding J-Panel attendance in order to better accommodate their needs, so we should not involve J-Panel again before that.
xxi. Senator Mansour: As a commuter coming from Queens, it is not a short commute and it can get hard. People from SGA come from different religious backgrounds and we should not make attendance harder than it is
b. Senator Black moves to hold a straw poll on passing SA.2025.90.008
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
iii. Straw poll results 0-32-1
c. Chair Ahmad moves to strike SA.2025.90.008
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
a. Comptroller Skeldon moves to pass the Senate minutes from 9/25
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
b. Chair Dzaveluri moves to pass the Cabinet minutes from 10/1
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
D. E-board Reports
a. President
i. Cabinet minutes
ii. Met w/ Dr. Ploran, Associate Dean, HCLAS Student Success and Belonging
iii. Next meeting with President Poser Oct. 16
1. Let me know if there is anything you want me to bring up!
iv. Moving along with planning student center lounge renovations
b. Vice President
i. Thank you all for coming to Senate Retreat!
1. Thank you for the feedback, too.
ii. Open internal chair positions
1. QR CODE LINK
iii. Please do not email my personal email guys!!!!
iv. For absences make sure you email me, your committee chair, and secretary.
1. Soon the ethics chair….
c. Comptroller
i. Digital budgets ready to go!
1. Final meeting with Implementation Representative tomorrow
ii. Meeting with Hofstra Concerts regarding Music Fest next week
iii. Mid-Semester Financial Report Next Senate
d. Secretary
i. Room Reservation/Get Involved Form
ii. Catering Request Form
iii. Ethics, Archivist, Social Chair, and Inclusion Ambassador Form
iv. 8/10 senate minutes, 9/11 senate+committee minutes, and 9/18 senate+committee minutes officially published
E. Committee Chair Reports
a. Appropriations
i. 9/30 Appropriations
1. We saw 6 clubs, we overturned the pride spending limits policy
ii. Budget weekend!!
b. Club Resources
i. 9/29 Minutes
ii. Last Club Recognition Committee is tomorrow
1. Clubs will hear back by Oct. 08 ( assuming they haven’t been told otherwise)
iii. Constitutional Benchmark will be happening this month!
c. Communications
i. Minutes 9/29
ii. Website updated!
iii. Rachel and Nene on the Run edited and posted
iv. Promoting Hofstra Hunts
v. September Newsletter Posted
d. Programming
1. minutes
2. Hofstra Hunts finalized!!! I encourage everyone to participate. Starts oct 9. Thank you, Kyle, for the graphic!!
a. Text message being sent out first day to the student body
3. Fall of chance.. Fall fest booth Oct 18
a. The tabling sheet is coming during the weekend
4. Setting up a meeting with FSL, Pan Hel, and IFC about a stressbuster event
5. BAF November 11th, 4-7 in the plaza rooms
6. Planning for spring…. Ideas lmk!!
7. Shoutout, Sal goat for reading the minutes
e. Academic Affairs
i. A A minutes 10/02
ii. Met with Honour Board
1. Academic Integrity Week (October 13–17)
a. 86966978.docx
b. Events and workshops for both students and faculty
c. Secure assessments
d. Academic Integrity and AI
iii. Meeting with LEAF on AI use
f. Equity & Inclusion
i. Minutes
ii. Tabling for NCOD!
iii. Met with Cornell Craig
1. Working towards a land acknowledgement!
2. Student Belonging Survey
3. Fireside Chat
4. Student Symposium
iv. International Food Week
1. Now 11/17-11/22 to match International Education Week!
2. World’s Table 11/17 6PM MPR
v. Collab with Comms for Hispanic Heritage Month
1. Equity Asks???
vi. HAVE A GREAT BREAK YAY
g. Facilities & Operations
i. Minutes
ii. Any facilities concerns let me know!
h. Wellness & Campus Safety
1. Minutes
2. HHF was a success! Thanks to everyone who helped
3. One Love Ambassador updates
4. Doing collab events
a. Collabs with clubs (HSA, clay and crochet etc.)
F. Approval of Committee Minutes
a. Senator Smook moves to pass the committee minutes from 10/2
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
G. Approval of Allocations
a. Chair Denson moves to pass the allocations from 9/30
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
H. For the Good of the Order
a. Anything SGA related!
i. Compass dining questions, concerns, issues
1. Vice President Young: Me, Evelyn, and Ronit are meeting with Compass next week so we are fielding concerns to bring up so your questions can be answered
a. Chair Ahmad: Raw breadsticks
b. Senator Pierre: Lower food prices on some things.
c. Senator Smook: Have vending machines accept dining dollars
d. Senator Green: More Kosher options
e. Secretary Danek: Bring back Ciao Bella mac and cheese.
f. Senator Ehrlich: People keep finding little “cockroaches” in their food from the kitchen and others have told me about things they saw
g. Chair Ahmad: More affordable halal food.
h. Senator Subramanian: Can we do something about them quickly refilling receipt paper at kiosk at HOFUSA as when people’s food get lost, they cannot get their receipt? Replace kiosk with paper
i. Senator Vazquez: More consistent portion sizes, they vary every time I order.
j. Chair Denson: Mashed potatoes on campus
k. Senator Mansour: Let’s focus on the quality of food from the market
l. Senator Chacon: We need tater tots
m. Senator Green: At paper lantern, the rice that fell out of the pan, workers put it back on with their hands, can we do something about the workers who do that?
n. Comptroller Skeldon: Catering guide online is still the 2024-2025 one. The new one is available but isn’t the first search result.
o. Chair Jacob: Lower catering prices.
p. Senator Rades: this may be a unique experience since I am vegetarian, the fake meat alternative comes with nothing on it or something that is definitely meat, I am vegetarian for personal reasons but if people are vegetarian for religious reasons that would be very problematic.
q. Senator Vazquez: They have raw dough at Dutch pizza place and should invest in new ingredients
r. Senator Thani: On two occasions I got regular bread when I ordered gluten-free bread for a burger, especially now that we can cite allergies
s. Senator Black: Is there a way to streamline food reporting so we do not feel the need to walk back?
t. Senator Pierre: In the first couple of weeks, the wait times during common hour as it is unnecessarily long and it is a given that they know, I feel like that is a hindrance to people’s schedules.
u. Senator Aguilar: Going off of Jean, staff more workers aas it can be a 30 minute wain during common hour
v. Chair Ahmad: There are cross-contamination issues as they use the same tongs for chicken tenders and fries, and gluten-free options ran out towards the end of last semester and they did not restock.
w. Senator Pierre: Outside of salads, a lack of healthy food options
x. Senator Smook: Pigs in a blanket on campus?
y. Senator Mansour: A lot more macro-friendly meals with lower calories.
z. Senator Hoffman: The fruit cups are really expensive. I would want vegetables too.
aa. VP Young: We went to a compass focus group and they wanted student input so what is everyone’s favorite place to eat on campus?
i. Halal Shack
ii. True Burger
iii. HOFUSA
iv. Red Mango
v. ABP
vi. Dunkin
vii. Netherlands Core
viii. Delicious Without
ix. BYOS at Bits
x. Revolution Noodle
xi. Copperhead jacks
bb. Vice President Young: What places could be improved?
i. Brooklyn Slice
ii. Ciao Bella
iii. Copperhead Jacks
iv. Starbucks consistency
v. Stu Street Subs: burnt bread/overly toasted
vi. Einstein's consistency
vii. Paper Lantern: stale/salty
viii. Halal Shack and District Pickle: lower prices, add $7 value meals
1. Should be open on weekends for religious reasons
ix. On Fridays, operate regular hours like regular weekdays
cc. Senator Bruso: Raise idea of transitioning from plastic utensils.
dd. Senator Rades: some of our packaging for food is compostable or recyclable but not all is, so coming to a consensus about what is compostable or biodegradable because we go through so much
ee. Senator Chacon: The $7 meal from Ciao Bella smelled bad because of cardboard packaging.
ff. Senator Kurtz: The french toast sticks at HOFUSA are now considered a dessert item rather than breakfast.
gg. Senator Ehrlich: More napkin/utensil dispensers in Stu.
hh. Senator Pierre: Another early morning option like now the Nethies does. Could we have a pop-up shop?
ii. Senator Thani: The only place to get anything for the gym is the dutch treats if you do not use a vending machine, how can we get something that uses dining dollars in the fitness center for gatorade/protein bar.
jj. Senator Chacon: Celsius in Student Center
kk. Secretary Danek: The Ice Cream machine at the Stu is expensive and sizes should reflect what you pay, also there should be more flavors.
b. Senate Shark Tank!
i. Senator Projects Rubric Fall25
I. Announcements
a. Chair Ahmad: Stay for a photo after adjournment
b. Senator Urban: Shoutout to my younger brother, he is the salutatorian for his high school!
c. Senator Pierre: Africana Studies classes flier on the second floor of Roosevelt Hall for the spring semester if you want to learn more!
d. Senator Bruso: Frisbee this weekend 9am-3pm
e. VP Young: Follow @skellhouseband
f. Chair Jacob: Help me finish my dining dollars for the semester!!!
g. ICEE Machine is on vacation
J. Snap Cup
a. Decorum suspended
K. Adjournment
a. Senator Rades moves to close the gallery.
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
b. Senator Green moves to adjourn the meeting
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
1. Meeting adjourned at 8:48 EST
Appropriations Committee Minutes Fall 2025 Meeting PPAW Conference Room 260D
9/30/25 - 6:30pm
Meeting Commenced: 6:33
Attendance:
Comptroller Skeldon
Senator Alexander Green
Senator Prahlad Peri
Chair Nene Dzaveluri
Senator Jake Urban
Senator Patrick Bruso
Senator Daniel Malayeri
Senator Joshua Black
Senator Ferheen Bokhari
Senator Rebecca Noel
Associate Jake Tenebruso
Late:
Absent:
Associate Alyssa Osso
Agenda:
● Icebreaker - Name, year, majors/minors, and what would your major be if it wasn’t the one you’re in right now?
● Budget Weekend!!! YAY! We will have food and dessert!
○ Mandatory! Please let me know of any conflicts ASAP!!
○ October 31st from 12-4
○ November 1st from 12-4
○ November 4th- until completion
○ BUDGET WEEKEND?
● Budget Reviews!
○ Attendance for one is mandatory! It’s super easy!
○ Sign Up!
○ A sheet will also be in the office to confirm that you attended a slot!
○ Monday, October 20th at 1 pm
○ Wednesday, October 22nd at 1 pm
○ Thursday, October 23rd at 1 pm
○ Friday, October 24th at 1 pm
Comptroller Financial Report!
● Allocations Assignments!
○ 6:35 pm - UNICEF - Prahlad, Jake, Daniel
○ 6:40 pm - Hofstra Nari - Pat, Alex
○ 6:45 pm - Indo-Caribbean Student Association - Alex, Prahlad
○ 6:50 pm - Intervarsity - Daniel, Joshua
○ 6:55 pm - Hindu Students Association - Pat, Nene
○ 7:00 pm - Supply Chain Club - Nene, Jake
Allocations:
UNICEF
● Chair Dzaveluri asks what the turnout is for UNICEF events
● Senator Urban is concerned that the materials requested on Line items 1 and 2 are available in the SGA supply closet, and should therefore not be funded
● Chair Dzaveluri moves to allocate $462.40 to line item 1. Seconded by Senator Green
● The motion passes
● Senator Green moves to allocate $26.98 to line item 2. Seconded by Senator Black
● The motion passes
● Senator Noel moves to allocate $35.98 to line item 3. Seconded by Senator Bruso
● The motion passes
● Senator Urban moves to allocate $33.72 to line item 4. Seconded by Senator Green
● The motion passes
● Senator Bokhari moves to allocate $32.81 to line item 5. Seconded by Senator Bruso
● The motion passes Hofstra Nari
● Senator Green advises that the DJ requested exceeds the amount SGA is allowed to give. Senator Green gives 3 options: fund the maximum of $750, overturn the policy series to allocate the entire item, or not fund at all
● There is a debate determining how much the committee allocates.
● The committee determines to fund $750 for the DJ
● Comptroller Skeldon advises that this would be the last meeting Nari could attend before the event
● Senator Green moves to allocate $2,035.89 to line item 1. Seconded by Senator Peri
● The motion passes.
Indo-Caribbean Student Association
● Senator Peri moves to overturn the policy series to exceed pride club spending limits. Seconded by Senator Malayeri
● The motion passes
● Deliberation begins concerning what aspects of the budget we should fund.
● Senator Peri suggests we only fund food
● Senator Black suggests we fund the Tassa
● Senator Green asks if ICSA could have another meeting if not everything is funded
● Senator Peri moves to reinstate the policy series. Seconded by Chair Dzaveluri
● The motion passes
● Senator Bruso moves to allocate $340 to line item 1. Seconded by Senator Green
● The motion passes Intervarsity
● Senator Green moves to allocate $39.97 to line item 1. Seconded by Senator Black
● The motion passes Hindu Students Association
● *Senator Peri abstains*
● Senator Black moves to overturn the policy series to exceed pride club spending limits. Seconded by Chair Dzaveluri
● The motion passes
● There is a debate about whether we should fund the decorations
● The committee decides to fund it
● Senator Black moves to allocate $1370 to line item 1. Seconded by Senator Bruso
● The motion passes
● Senator Green moves to allocate $500 to line item 2. Seconded by Chair Dzaveluri
● The motion passes
● Chair Dzaveluri moves to allocate $14.99 to line item 3. Seconded by Senator Bruso
● The motion passes
● Senator Urban moves to reinstate the policy series. Seconded by Senator Black
● The motion passes Supply Chain Club
● *Associate Tenebruso abstains*
● Comptroller Skeldon mentions that SCC filled out the cancelled events form.
● Senator Peri moves to overturn the policy series to exceed pride club spending limits. Seconded by Senator Green
● Senator Bokhari moves to allocate $258.50 to line item 1. Seconded by Senator Green
● The motion passes
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $72.80 to line item 2. Seconded by Senator Black
● The motion passes
● Senator Peri moves to reinstate the policy series. Seconded by Senator Green.
● The motion passes
Meeting Adjourned: 7:30 pm
Respectfully Submitted, Chair Bianca Yepez
Meeting Agenda Fall 2025
6:30 pm, Sep 29, 2025
SGA Conference Room
Meeting Commenced 6:32p.m.
Attendance
Late Arrival
Absent
Visitors!
Chair Maisa Ahmad
Chair Ronit Malhotra
Senator Dayanna Rubio-Chacon
Senator Abigail Rades
Senator Tara Yari
Senator Adiba Mansour
Senator Yoni Smook
Senator Lily Hoffman
Senator John Vira
Associate Isabella Dempsey
Associate Ava DiSanto
Associate Lily Hierbert
President Quail
I. Icebreaker
A. Current favorite brain rot?
II. Chair Updates
A. Welcome new Senators and Associates!
B. Groupme!
C. Quick CR run down 1. 9/08 2. 9/15 3. 9/22
III. Senatorial Action
A. Senatorial Action SA.2025.90.008 Policy Updates
1. Senator Rades presents SA.2025.90.008
2. Deliberation:
a) Advise to speak to J-Panel
b) Looks good!
3. Senator Hoffman moves to pass SA.2025.90.008.
4. Senator Vira seconds the motion.
5. Motion passes!
IV. Club Recognition Committee
A. Wednesday, October 1 @1pm-3pm
1. Tara
2. John
3. Dayanna
B. Friday, October 3 @9:15am-11:45am
1. Abigail
2. Tara
3. Yoni
V. Club Check in
A. Hofstra NSA Check in
A. Revised SGA check in sheet
1. Looks great!
VI. Senator Liaison System
A. Send me a draft intro email by the end of this week!
1. Here’s mine!
B. Our committee's roles!
1. Academic a) dayanna
2. Club sports a) ronit
3. Faith-based a) Adiba b) john
4. Identity- based
a) abby
5. Media,arts, and entertainment
a) Lily
b) Tara
6. Politically/socially active
a) John
7. Service
a) dayanna
8. Wellness and recreation
a) Yoni
VII. Club Office Walkthroughs
A. I will be conducting this week! Sent out an email to the Eboards today letting them know in advance!
VIII. Upcoming!
A. Club Masterlist is in the works…
B. CR committee having access to club office
IX. Reminders
A. Be sure to take a look at the CR policies. It is definitely long but not a hard read! It will be GREAT if we all have an understanding of the policies.
B. You can reach me at (832) 417 7912 if you have any questions or need anything at all!
Meeting Adjourned 7:01 pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Maisa Ahmad
Club Resources Chair
Communications Committee Meeting
Student Center Rm 145
September 29, 2025
Meeting Called to Order: 6:00 pm
Quorum
Present:
Chair Kyle Denson
Chair Rachel Jacob
Senator Logan Finkelstein
Senator Jordan Watt
Senator Wasih Gillani
Senator Joseph Vazquez
Senator Aarushi Chauhan
Associate Nathan Arscott
Associate Spencer Hamilton
Associate Kellsie Verdone
Associate Alyssa Osso
Absent:
Associate Evan Eng
Guests:
President Evelyn Quail
Comptroller Maddie Skeldon
Chair Celeste Orellana
Agenda:
1. Icebreaker
a. Welcome! What is your name, year, and major?
2. Updates
a. Daily Story Content: Memo Monday, Tune Tuesday, Wisdom Wednesday, Takeover Thursday, and Feature Friday
i. I’ll delegate Memo Monday, Tune Tuesday, and Wisdom Wednesday in two weeks
b. Promoting Hofstra Hunts
i. Reel “How to” Example
ii. Last day where each QR was located
iii. Popular trendy audios
c. Updating the SGA website
d. Filmed Rachel on the Run with Nene
e. September Newsletter Posted
3. Business
a. Weekly Content Calendar
b. SGA Hofstra Portal Box
i. Hofstra Hunts
ii. Using to promote events
iii. Submission for ROR questions and topics
c. Meta Glasses ideas
i. POV at senate
ii. Rachel on the Run - Rachel running
iii. “How-to” videos
iv. Takeovers
v. Behind the scenes (before an event or senate meeting)
d. Twitter Liaison
Reminders:
● If you have to miss committee, please email VP, Secretary, and me. If you are missing Senate, make sure to email the VP and Secretary. It needs to be 24 hours in advance!
● Next week is midsemester break! SGA is non-operational so no committee and no senate
Meeting Adjourned: 6:15 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kyle Denson
Communications Chair
