Call to order
Agenda of the Senate
Hofstra University Student Government Association
11th, September, 2025
Hofstra University
Meeting Called to order at 6:56 EST
A. Quorum Call
a. Quorum set to 27
B. New Business
a. Introducing Chief Justice Melissa Ramos
C. Comptroller Skeldon moves for a 5 minute recess
a. Motion Seconded
b. Motion Passed
c. SA.2025.90.004
i. Presented by President Quail and Comptroller Skeldon
1. Senator Ehrlich: Under the section regarding bus funding, is it getting rid of funding for buses?
a. President Quail: Hofstra has not sent buses to CAA tournaments for years, when they used to, SGA would partially fund it. This is simply putting that change into policy.
2. Senator Green moves to pass SA.2025.90.004
a. Motion Seconded
b. Motion Passed
d. SA.2025.90.005
i. Presented by Comptroller Skeldon
1. Senator Finklestein moves to pass SA.2025.90.005
a. Motion Seconded
e. SA.2025.90.006
b. Motion Passed
i. Presented by Comptroller Skeldon
1. Senator Finklestein: I agree with the point of this senatorial action, but we need to account for emergency circumstances.
2. Senator Yari: We would have to think of what circumstances constitute an emergency, which would lead to a whole spiral of changes.
3. Senator Kurtz: Do you have an example of an emergency circumstance?
a. Comptroller Skeldon: There could be times over the summer when senate does not meet and immediate action is needed
4. Chair Ahmad moves to pass SA.2025.90.006
a. Motion Seconded
b. Motion Passed
f. Chair Yepez moves to amend the Fall 2025 semesterly budget for Model United Nations, line item 3: Georgetown Conference to $3,414.30.
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
D. Approval of the Minutes
a. Chair Orellana moves to pass the Senate minutes from August 10th
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
b. Senator Ehrlich moves to pass the Cabinet minutes from September 10th
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
E. E-board Reports
a. President
i. Welcome back! Thank you for being here.
ii. Welcome Week
iii. University Senate Monday
iv. Meeting with VP Eads on September 19
v. Meeting with VP Eads and President Poser end of this month
b. Vice President
i. Senate Retreat
1. September 27th, 10:00 am
2. ALL DAY!
3. Tell me if going to be absent
ii. Committee Swaps
iii. Senate Guests
1. Cornell Craig next week
2. Compass 10/2
3. Provost 10/16
4. VP Eads 10/23
5. President Poser 11/6
6. Jovani from PSafe 11/13
iv. Senator Projects
1. VP Young: Last year, senators worked on projects regarding initiatives they would like to see brought to Hofstra, you could form groups and present these projects.
2. Senator Rades: I loved them and thought they were a great opportunity to let senators be heard, but some changes are needed such as making requirements clear.
3. Chair Malhotra: Did the team that won, did their plan ever get implemented?
a. VP Young: No, but this year it is important to look at projects that can get implemented and be seen through.
4. Senator Yari: I agree with a previous speaker’s point on changing requirements, and there should be a clear timeline on how long projects should take to be implemented.
5. Senator Subramanian: Senators should focus on how they plan to get them implemented, work with cabinet, and work with administration this year.
6. Chair Ahmad: I wish it would happen in the first semester so cabinet would have a better opportunity to see it through.
7. Chair Dzaveluri: What about using SAW questions as a base for these projects?
8. Senator Finklestein: Is it confirmed we are doing these this year?
a. VP Young: Yes, but we are figuring out dates and changes first.
9. Chair Iacobovici: Would an event like Pride and Play field day be required attendance?
a. VP Young: That is at the discretion of cabinet.
10. Senator Yari: I would like to see something new like an SGA party, etc.
a. VP Young: We can do that, there is no real limitation on what the project has to be about.
v. Attendance and Technology Policy
1. President Quail: No technology during senate (phones, computers), read over the agenda before senate!
2. VP Young: Let us know if you are missing committee 24 hours in advance (email secretary, VP, and the ethics chair). Required events are determined by cabinet.
c. Comptroller
i. New budget platform on GetInvolvedHU
ii. Inactive club income
d. Secretary
i. Catering Request Form- need 2 weeks in advance of an event
ii. Room Reservation/GetInvolved Form- for GIHU post, make sure I confirm the date/time with you before posting and I need a rectangle graphic
iii. PPAW Cafe and office supplies! Reordering lids
iv. Cub/Lion form- fill out by NEXT SENATE please!
F. Committee Chair Reports
a. Appropriations
i. 9/9 Meeting
ii. Fall 2025 Calendar
iii. Shoutout to my committee!
iv. Finishing up Treasurer Training!
v. Finished Appeals!
1. We overturned the policy series- conference fees and club category spending limits.
vi. Working with OSLE and Maddie on the online budget platform. Will be used for semesterly budgets.
vii. Getting ready for budget weekend!! October 31st-November 1st!
b. Club Resources
i. 09/08/25 Minutes
ii. Elections Infosessions are done!
1. We handed in about 14 packets – will give exact info and numbers later!
2. Campaigning starts Monday at 12pm!
iii. New CR linktree
1. Senatorial action tracker
2. If anyone has club startup questions, etc send them to this linktree or to me!
c. Communications
i. Minutes
ii. New Daily Content
iii. Reposting Instagram stories
iv. Tune Tuesday
v. Birthday Graphic
d. Programming
I. Minutes 9/9
II. BAF theme…. Pride on Ice!!
a. Plushy selection in the minutes
III. Big field day meeting tomorrow @ 12
IV. Hofstra Hunts…… soon
V. Ideas lmk!
e. Academic Affairs
i. AA minutes 09/11
ii. EVENT
1. How to Survive Your First Semester (and Beyond)
a. Collab with CUA, CAE, Career Center, and Axinn Library
b. Sept 24th, Netherlands North, during common hour
iii. Meetings with the Provost Office and the Career Center
f. Equity & Inclusion
i. Minutes
ii. REP YOUR FLAG DAY!!!
1. Sept 19th (Next Friday) 12-3PM Pride Park
2. Tabling for SGA
iii. Collabing with Clubs
1. Anthropology Club - World Gala
2. HOLA - Noche Buena
iv. Working on International Food Week w/ Facilities
g. Facilities & Operations
i. International Food Week w/ Equity
1. Reach out to clubs!
h. Wellness & Campus Safety
i. Minutes
ii. Hofstra Hope Fest prep: 9/29 from 11am-3pm!
1. Meeting with Grace consistently & lots of collabs
2. If you or a club you’re part of want to be a part of HHF, let me know!
iii. Rachel on the Run with features
1. 4 videos for the semester
iv. Spring semester preparation for title IX and Wellness
1. Safe Spring Break
v. If you have any questions or concerns about public safety, reach out to me!
1. Meeting with Jovanni soon
G. Approval of Committee Minutes
a. Senator Finkelstein moves to pass the Fall 2025 Budget Appeals.
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
b. Senator Finkelstein moves to pass the committee minutes from 9/8.
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
c. Comptroller Skeldon moves to strike decorum for Snap Cup for this senate and the remainder of the 90th senate
i. Motion Seconded
ii. Motion Passed
H. For Good of the Order
a. Anything SGA related!
I. Announcements
a. Anything non-SGA related!
i. Senator Jack Ehrlich
1. 9/11 Moment of Silence
J. Snap Cup
K. Adjournment
a. Chair Orellana moves to adjourn this meeting
i. Motion seconded
ii. Motion passed
1. Meeting adjourned at 8:16 EST
Appropriations Committee Minutes Fall 2025 Meeting
PPAW Conference Room 260D 9/9/25 - 6:30pm
Meeting Commenced: 6:30 pm
Attendance:
Comptroller Maddie Skeldon
Chair Nene Dzaveluri
Senator Harish Subramanian
Senator Daniel Malayeri
Senator Prahlad Peri
Senator Alexander Green
Senator Patrick Bruso
Senator Jake Urban
Late:
Absent:
Agenda:
● Icebreaker - What is your favorite thing you’ve watched this summer?
● Save the Dates!
○ Approps Calendar
○ Budget Weekend!
■ Friday, October 31st | 12–4 PM
■ Saturday, November 1st | 12-4 PM
■ Tuesday, November 4th | 6:30 PM – Until Completion
■ If you have any conflicts, please let me know (via email)!
○ Budget Reviews!
■ Monday, October 20th at 1 pm
■ Thursday, October 23rd at 1 pm
■ Wednesday, October 22nd at 1 pm
■ Friday, October 24th at 1 pm
● Important Dates!
○ Spring 2026 budgets are due Friday, October 24th! Form opens October 10th!
○ Budget appeals are due Friday, December 5th! Form opens November 14th!
● Allocations Assignments!
○ Cheat Sheet
○ Hofstra Student Nurses Association- Nene
○ Moot Court- Daniel
○ College Republicans- Pat, Alex
○ HSA- Prahlad, Pat
○ HIBA- Prahlad
○ Association for Supply Chain Management- Jake, Nene
○ American Society of Civil Engineers- Jake, Alex
○ Hofstra's Asian Pacific Islander Association- Daniel
● Comptroller Report/Financial Standing
Allocations:
● Hofstra Student Nurses Association - allocated for October Lunch and Learn but not other events, only funding from SGA. No dues so reliant on SGA funding, hoping to connect with students, learn, and participate in community outreach.
● Senator Dzavalueri: Motion to overturn the policy series club category spending limits, seconded by Senator Peri
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $603.50 to line item 2. Motion seconded. Motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $75.98 to line item 3, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $160.33 to line item 4, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $216.18 to line item 5, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $216.70 to line item 6, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $105.85 to line item 7, motion seconded, motion passed
● Hofstra Student Nurses Association is fully funded, with a total amount of $2084.51
● Hofstra Moot Court is appealing the decision for uniforms for competitions (1 in Albany), needed for networking with alumni or for job offer opportunities during the Albany competition. Uniforms will only gonna be for members attending the competition, not all members of the club
● Senator Malayeri moves to allocate $584.29, line item 9, for uniforms, motion seconded, motion passed, total allocation is $5,122.07.
● College Republicans- Nothing in general.
● Senator Green moves to allocate $113.28 for Line Item 1 for wristbands, motion passed
● Senator Green moves to allocate $80.30 for Line Item 2 for tabling decorations, motion seconded, motion passed, for a total allocation of $193.58.
● HSA (Hindu Students Association) has a new event for Diwali on campus, has a ceremony at Hofstra Hall, has a religious leader come in, has sweets, and additionally, maybe someone from the administration
● Senator Bruso moves to allocate $1356.59 for Line Item 2 (instead of previously requested $213.94, they appealed for more money, larger event), motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Subramanian moves to allocate $196.81 for Line Item 3, motion seconded, motion passed
● Hofstra ASCM Chapter requested money for transportation to a professional development event and ticket price, as well as the cost for a gala later on in the semester, without specific dates for the gala
● Senator Dzavalueri motions to overturn the policy series on conference cost restrictions, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $195.95 for Line Item 1, motion seconded, motion passed.
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $97.50 for Line Item 2, motion seconded, motion passed.
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $600 for Line Item 3, motion seconded, motion passed, total $893.45.
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to reinstate policy series conference prices, motion seconded, motion passed.
● HIBA (Hofstra International Business Association) is appealing budget due to sending it in late
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $14.89 for Line Item 1, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $25.92 for Line Item 2, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $58.50 for Line Item 3, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $10.99 for Line Item 4, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $9.99 for Line Item 5, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Peri moves to allocate $6.99 for Line Item 6, motion seconded, motion passed, total $127.28
● American Society of Civil Engineers, looking for pricing on plane tickets, transportation/driving costs for visit to State Department
● Senator Subramanian motions to overturn the policy series on conference cost restrictions, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Subramanian moves to allocate $2916 for Line Item 1, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $246.45 for Line Item 3, motion seconded, motion passed
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $2.98 for Line Item 4, motion seconded, motion passed , total of $3806.60
● HAPIA appeals due to previous insufficient quotes for catering, especially for collaboration event with HOLA, second priority is HAPIA Christmas, catering requested, lowest priority is Mid Autumn Festival, catering requested, basically they are requesting again specifically for the funds they were denied earlier (all catering parts of events)
● Senator Dzavalueri moves to allocate $462.96 for Line Item 1 Mid Autumn Festival, motion seconded, motion passed. The new total is $922.25.
● Senator Green moves to allocate $825.13 for Line Item 5 HAPIA Christmas, motion seconded, motion passed. The new total is $969.10.
● Senator Subramanian moves to allocate $190.08 for Line Item 6 Board games with HOLA, motion seconded, motion passed. The new total is $308.52. The whole total is $3064.77
● Senator Malayeri moves to reinstate the policy series, motion seconded, motion passed
● Chair Yepez adjourns the meeting at 8:11.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:11 pm
Respectfully Submitted, Chair Bianca Yepez
Meeting Agenda
Fall 2025 6:30 pm, Sep 8, 2025
SGA Conference Room
Meeting Commenced 6:31 p.m.
Attendance
Chair Maisa Ahmad
Chair Ronit Malhotra
Senator Adiba Mansour
Senator Dayanna Rubio-Chacon
Senator Abigail Rades
Senator Jack Ehrlich
Late Arrival
Absent Visitors!
Comptroller Skeldon
I. Icebreaker
A. What’s the worst superpower ever?
II. Chair Updates
A. Elections Infosessions!
1. Wednesday @1:30pm in SC145
2. Wednesday @6pm on Zoom
3. Please come if you can! It counts as an office hour!
B. Club Applications close 9/14
1. Monday, September 22 @1:30pm-3:00pm
a) Jack
b) Abigail
c) Adiba
2. Wednesday, September 24 @1:30pm-3:00pm
a) Ronit
b) Abigail
c)
3. Friday, September 26 @10am-12pm
a) Dayanna
C. Club Office Swipe Access - Missing information from a few
III. Club Liaison
A. Our committee's roles! 1. Academic
dayanna 2. Club sports
ronit 3. Faith-based
adiba 4. Governance
jack 5. Identity- based
abigail 6. Media,arts, and entertainment 7. Politically/socially active
jack 8. Service
dayanna 9. Wellness and recreation
IV. Senatorial Action Tracker
A. Tracker - PLEASE HELP!
V. Senatorial Legislation
A. Senatorial Action SA.2025.90.003 Appropriations Committee Policy Updates
1. Comptroller Skeldon presents SA.2025.90.004.
2. Deliberation:
a) Missing a period at the end of some sentences - friendly fix!
b) Formats good
3. Senator Rades moves to pass SA.2025.90.004.
4. Senator Ehrlich seconds the motion.
5. Motion passes!
B. Senatorial Action SA.2025.90.005 Appropriations Committee Policy Updates
1. Comptroller Skeldon presents SA.2025.90.005.
2. Deliberation:
a) More concise
b) It’s good!
3. Senator Ehrlich moves to pass SA.2025.90.005.
4. Chair Malhotra seconds the motion.
5. Motion passes!
C. Senatorial Action SA.2025.90.006 Constitution Updates
1. Comptroller Skeldon presents SA.2025.90.006.
2. Deliberation:
a) Format is good
b) straightforward
3. Senator Rades moves to pass SA.2025.90.006.
4. Senator Ehrlich seconds the motion.
5. Motion passes!
VI. Upcoming!
A. Meeting with Sev soon- let me know if you want me to bring anything up!
B. First Senate = THIS THURSDAY, Sept. 11!!
C. 09/27: SENATE RETREAT!!!
VII. 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 6:56 pm
Respectfully Submitted, Maisa
Ahmad Club Resources Chair
Communications Committee Meeting
Student Center Rm 145 September 8, 2025
Meeting Called to Order: 6:03 pm
Quorum
Present:
Chair Kyle Denson
Chair Rachel Jacob
Senator Matthew Adarichev
Senator Logan Finkelstein
Absent:
Senator Tara Yari
Senator Harish Subramanian
Senator Ava Disanto
Agenda:
1. Icebreaker
a. What is your favorite movie at the moment?
2. Updates
a. Daily Story Content: Memo Monday, Tune Tuesday, Wisdom Wednesday, Takeover Thursday, and Feature Friday
i. I’ll start delegating daily graphics in a couple of weeks
b. Portal Box Updated for Election Info Sessions
c. Cabinet Photoshoot Scheduled - Website updates coming soon!
d. Forms for Birthday Graphic and Tune Tuesday will be going out
i. I’m planning a story post dedicated to birthdays missed while we were non-operational
e. Promoting Info Sessions, Treasurer Training, RYF, How to Survive Your First Semester, HHF
3. Business
a. Weekly Content Calendar
b. Twitter Revamp - What would you like to see?
i. Ask cabinet - behind the scenes of planning events
ii. BlueSky
iii. Increase student engagement
c. Reels every week
d. Weekly senate posts on our Facebook (and more)
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!
● I sadly won’t be at committee next week :( I’ll still send out an agenda and give you an update on who will chair the meeting
Meeting Adjourned: 6:27pm
Respectfully submitted, Kyle Denson Communications Chair
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