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Executive Branch.................................................................................... 8 MLK Week...............................................................................................12 Golden Tribe Lecture Series................................................................ 16 Legislative Branch................................................................................20 Congress of Graduate Students.........................................................46 Judicial Branch.....................................................................................54 Office of Elections.................................................................................55 Agencies................................................................................................56 Asian American Student Union.......................................................60 Black Student Union.........................................................................70 Hispanic/Latino Student Union......................................................80 Pride Student Union.........................................................................88 Veterans Student Union...................................................................96 Women Student Union................................................................... 102 Freshman Leadership Institute..........................................................110 Transfer Leadership Institute.............................................................112 Diversity & Inclusion Institute............................................................114 Class Councils......................................................................................116 Bureaus.................................................................................................118 Office of Governmental Affairs.......................................................119 Inter-Residence Hall Council.........................................................120 Center for Participant Education..................................................120 Student Council for Undergraduate Research & Creativity.......121 Office of Student Sustainability.................................................... 122 Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation..................................... 122 Office of Servant Leadership......................................................... 123 Affiliated Projects & Other Entities................................................... 124 Medical Response........................................................................... 124 Union Board..................................................................................... 125 WVFS Radio Station....................................................................... 126 Campus Recreation........................................................................ 126 Homecoming................................................................................... 127 Student Publications......................................................................130 Allies & Safe Zones.......................................................................... 132 SGA Staff............................................................................................. 134 #PowerofWe.........................................................................................141

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH

STUDENT BODY VICE PRESIDENT

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH STUDENT BODY TREASURER

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT

SENATE PRO TEMPORE Deputy Treasurer

SENATE PRESIDENT

STUDENT SENATE AGENCIES

TRANSFER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Sophomore Class Council

Junior Class Council

Senior Class Council

CLASS COUNCILS

Office of Servant Leadership

Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Office of Student Sustainability Initiative

Student Council for Undergraduate Research and Creativity

The Center for Participant Education

Inter-Residence Hall Council

Office of Governmental Affairs

BUREAUS

Veterans Student Union

Women Student Union

Pride Student Union

Hispanic/Latino Student Union

Black Student Union

Asian American Student Union

The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to provide FSU students with representation, services, and advocacy within the university structure. The SGA provides quality leadership for, and accountability to, its constituency by recognizing that strength arises from diversity, engagement, and dialogue.

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Student Publications

Medical Response Unit

SAFE Bus

Child Development Center

AFFILIATED PROJECTS

Budget Finance Judiciary Student Affairs Internal Affairs Rules & Calendar

FUNDING BOARDS Resources for Travel Allocations Committee (RTAC) Programming Allocations Committee (PAC)

LEGISLATIVE AIDES CONGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS COGS Supplemental Allocations Committee (C-SAC) Medical School Council (MSC) Law School Council (LSC) Presentation and Attendance Grants International Presentation Grants

CHIEF OF STAFF Deputy Chief of Staff

CABINET Academic Affairs Arts Community Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Internal Affairs Programming STEM Development Press Secretary

JUDICIAL BRANCH

CHIEF JUSTICE

JUSTICES

ATTORNEY GENERAL

STUDENT DEFENDER

CLERK OF THE COURT

ELECTIONS

ELECTIONS

Supervisor of Elections

Deputy Supervisors of Elections

OTHER ENTITIES

SGA ACCOUNTING

ALLIES & SAFE ZONES

CAMPUS RECREATION

UNION BOARD

HOMECOMING

HEADLINERS

GOLDEN TRIBE

BILL 2017 ALLOCATION Bill 2017 Budget Allocation ORGANIZATION

SALARY

SGA OFFICES COLLEGE LEADERSHIP COUNCILS ELECTIONS EXECUTIVE BRANCH EXECUTIVE PROJECTS

EXPENSE

16,000.00 300.00 9,000.00 64,000.00

7,000.00 24,475.00 0.00

HOMECOMING LECTURE SERIES SGA ACCOUNTING & ADVISING SGA ADMINISTRATION SGA SALARY ACCOUNT SENATE BRANCH SENATE PROJECTS SENIOR CLASS COUNCIL

OPS WAGES CONT. SERV.

90,000.00 9,000.00 649,000.00 5,300.00 750.00

295,000.00 10,000.00 10,500.00 38,000.00

FOOD

OTHER

TOTAL 16,000.00 7,525.00 34,475.00 64,000.00

225.00 1,000.00

295,000.00 100,000.00 20,000.00 38,000.00

500.00

6,000.00 4,500.00 30,000.00 6,100.00

1,250.00 4,000.00 1,200.00

200.00

600.00

655,000.00 11,650.00 34,000.00 8,050.00

600.00

SUPREME COURT

3,625.00

4,425.00

AGENCIES AASU BSU

2,335.00 2,335.00

10,000.00 13,000.00

5,910.00 8,000.00

3,350.00 4,050.00

1,000.00 1,000.00

22,595.00 28,385.00

HLSU

2,335.00

9,500.00

5,950.00

3,400.00

1,500.00

22,685.00

PRIDE VSU WSU

2,335.00 2,335.00 2,335.00

9,800.00 5,000.00 9,000.00

6,560.00 5,670.00 2,600.00

2,780.00 400.00 2,650.00

970.00 900.00 1,150.00

22,445.00 14,305.00 17,735.00

725.00 725.00 725.00 1,280.00

1,800.00 500.00 1,500.00 40,000.00

750.00 2,400.00 2,000.00 6,000.00

150.00 600.00 0.00 1,000.00

500.00 500.00 450.00

3,425.00 4,725.00 4,725.00 48,730.00

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

725.00

0.00

2,900.00

600.00

4,225.00

STUDENT SUSTAINABILITY SCURC

725.00 725.00

0.00 0.00

3,000.00 8,000.00

500.00

3,725.00 9,225.00

BUREAUS CPE IRHC OEI GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

AFFILIATED PROJECTS CHILD CARE CENTER MEDICAL RESPONSE UNIT SAFE STUDENT PUBLICATIONS WVFS V-­89

198,000.00

ORGANIZATION FUNDING BOARDS

SALARY

5,668.00 38,045.00 32,495.00 OPS WAGES CONT. SERV.

Organizational Fund PAC -­PROGRAMS RTAC -­ TRAVEL

10,000.00 5,000.00 32,000.00 15,000.00 EXPENSE

0.00

FOOD

198,000.00 15,668.00 5,000.00 70,045.00 47,495.00

0.00

OTHER

TOTAL

4,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00

4,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00

SPORT CLUB COUNCIL

87,000.00

87,000.00

SAP (Academic Programs)

19,000.00

19,000.00

OTHER REQUESTS COGS CTR GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

TOTAL SGA

534,000.00 59,000.00

906,000.00

5,737.00

150,985.00 190,850.00

534,000.00 0.00

1,365,340.00 27,255.00 9,570.00

64,737.00

2,650,000.00

UNION

4,450,000.00

4,450,000.00

CAMPUS RECREATION

5,360,000.00

5,360,000.00

400,000.00

400,000.00

Overhead Assessment

TOTAL

906,000.00

150,985.00 190,850.00 11,575,340.00 27,255.00 9,570.00

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Dear Seminoles, Welcome to our community. For the rest of your life, employers, friends, and family will ask you where you spent your undergraduate career. The words “Florida State University� will resonate with you for years to come, regardless of your experience. You get to decide the meaning behind these enduring words, a process that starts in this moment.

We would like you to live a full life during your time with us, to make the most of every resource and to challenge yourself. The Student Government Association aims to unite and represent students in order to make those opportunities for growth available in every aspect. The power of student collaboration and governance is evident in the activities and services that our Student Government Association provides and has the potential to provide.

With the mission of the Student Government Association in mind, we are given an immediate and largely present sign of a core to our university: the strength of our community. From our peers, professors, advisors, and administrators, each member of the Florida State University community is invested in the betterment of one another. As you navigate your time here, please use this idea to your advantage; please use the Student Government Association to your advantage.

We encourage you to reach out beyond your comfort zone, reach out of your circles, and reach out to your peers in Student Government. A student connected to their university is one who is more likely to succeed! Best wishes as you embark on this journey of understanding. Stay inspired.

In Seminole Pride, Kyle Hill Student Body President

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S GA Mission The mission of the Student Government Association (SGA) is to provide FSU students with representation, services, and advocacy within the university structure. The SGA provides quality leadership for, and accountability to, its constituency by recognizing that strength arises from diversity, engagement, and dialogue.

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EXECUTIVE BRANCH Working to enhance the quality of life for students, the executive officers voice concerns of students to the administration and community and help resolve those concerns.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD

Kyle Hill

Stacey Pierre

Alfredo Cortez

Student Body President

Student Body Vice President

Student Body Treasurer

Joshua Hancock

Ciara Quinn

Chief of Staff

Deputy Chief of Staff

EXECUTIVE CABINET Attorney General Dana Keller Secretary of Academic Affairs Matthew Young Secretary of the Arts Maia Kelly Secretary of Community Affairs Imelda Theodore Allona Douglas Deputy Treasurer

Secretary of Diversity & Inclusion La’Vontae Johnson Secretary of Internal Affairs Samuel Pyle Secretary of Programming Zachary Shuman Secretary of STEM Development Madeline Holzmann Press Secretary Edgar Barrios

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2017 Fall Executive Inauguration

Irma relief

FSU President & SGA Student President at eclipse

SGA Executive cabinet does service during Hurricane Irma

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Awards Integrity Award Dana Keller Collaboration Award Candace Tavares

“Ask a Nole” helps new students navigate campus

Innovation Award La’vontae Johnson Seminole Advancement Award Jared Honts Excellence Award Christopher Schoborg

Retreat

Team building exercise during Executive branch retreat

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f l o r i d a s t a t e u n i v e r s i t y ’ s 3 0 th a n n u a l

T R A N S F O R M I N G THE N O R M U N A P O L O G E T I C A L L y JANUARY 14 – 18, 2018

The 29th Annual MLK Week began with the Dare to Dream Festival, an event hosted by the City of Tallahassee featuring performances, tabling, and an oratorical contest. The campus celebrations began with the Golden Tribe Lecture Series featuring Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, one of the leading intellectual voices in the country and was followed by Market Wednesday Celebrations; The Untold Story: Re-Envisioning the Chapters of Our Past, a showcase of student talent related to the life and legacy of Dr. King; the MLK High School Scholars; Community Policing, an engaging presentation about how to positively engage with law enforcement officers; the Courtyard Commons Block Party, celebrating Dr. Kings Birthday and featuring community engagement resources; and we closed with a screening of Loving, a story of love and the U.S. Supreme Court decision, which invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

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his plan, our action REZ DAYS 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM • FSU Reservation Join University Housing at the Rez for music, f ree food, f ree shirts, and f ield activities! There will be opportunities to work on a service project as we kick off a week of honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hosted by University Housing.

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his message, our commitment DAR E T O DR EAM FESTIVAL 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Cascades Park Gather in reverence of Dr. King’s legacy as we honor his dream and inspire others to pursue their own. Following the MLK Memorial March, the event will feature live musical performances, theatrical showcases, historical exhibits, local fare, dancing, and children’s attractions.

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his vision, our destiny D INNER DIAL O GUE 5:00 PM · Dodd Hall Join fellow students, faculty, staff, and Tallahassee community members to share a meal and a discussion about social justice.

Hosted by the Off ice of the Vice President and the Center for Leadership and Social Change.

a n ev ening w it h angela davis Doors 6:00 PM, Event 7:00 PM Ruby Diamond Auditorium

Through her activism and scholarship, Angela Davis has been instrumental in movements for social justice around the world. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender justice.

FREE FOR EVERYONE. ALL AGES ADMITTED. For tickets and information, visit goldentribe.fsu.edu.

Hosted by the Golden Tribe Lecture Series and MLK Week Celebration Committee.

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his story, our future S p o t l i gh t: A L i vi n g H i s t o ry 7:00 PM · Club Downunder Explore a curated selection of multi-sensory experiences in the form of music, spoken word, visual art, f ilm and dance, in addition to a human museum highlighting notable f igures who have made an impact in the f ight for equal rights.

Hosted by the Student Government Association Agencies.

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his life, our celebration ml k bi rt h day bL o c k pa rt y 7:00 PM · Club Downunder Explore a curated selection of multi-sensory experiences in the form of music, spoken word, visual art, f ilm and dance, in addition to a human museum highlighting notable f igures who have made an impact in the f ight for equal rights.

Hosted by the Student Government Association Agencies.

marshall f i l m s c re e n i n g & pa n e l 6:00 PM* · Student Life Cinema Marshall chronicles one of the career-def ining cases of Thurgood Marshall, the f irst Af rican-American Supreme Court Justice. A panel discussion facilitated by distinguished faculty will follow the screening.

Hosted by the MLK Week Celebration Committee and Student Life Cinema. *Additional showings of the f ilm will take place Wednesday, January 17 at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

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GOLDEN TRIBE LECTURE SERIES Angela Davis January 16, 2018 Through her activism and scholarship over many decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the world. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender justice.

Angela Davis is the author of nine books and has lectured throughout the United States as well as in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America. In recent years a persistent theme of her work has been the range of social problems associated with incarceration and the generalized criminalization of those communities that are most affected by poverty and racial discrimination. She draws upon her own experiences in the early seventies as a person who spent eighteen months in jail and on trial, after being placed on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted List.” She also has conducted extensive research on numerous issues related to race, gender and imprisonment. Her recent books include Abolition Democracy and Are Prisons Obsolete? about the abolition of the prison industrial complex, a new edition of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, and a collection of essays entitled The Meaning of Freedom.

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MLK Book Stipend Awards

Angela Davis Like many educators, Professor Davis is especially concerned with the general tendency to devote more resources and attention to the prison system than to educational institutions. Having helped to popularize the notion of a “prison industrial complex,� she now urges her audiences to think seriously about the future possibility of a world without prisons and to help forge a 21st century abolitionist movement.

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Stacey Pierre speaking before Angela Davis

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Roxane Gay March 6, 2018 Roxane Gay is an author and cultural critic whose writing is unmatched and widely revered. Her work garners international acclaim for its reflective, no-holds-barred exploration of feminism and social criticism. With a deft eye on modern culture, she brilliantly critiques its ebb and flow with both wit and ferocity.

Words like “courage,” “humor,” and “smart” are frequently deployed when describing Roxane. Her collection of essays, Bad Feminist, is universally considered the quintessential exploration of modern feminism. NPR named it one of the best books of the year and Salon declared the book “trailblazing.” Her powerful debut novel, An Untamed State, was long listed for the Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize. In 2017, Roxane released her highly anticipated memoir, Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, as well as a collection of short stories titled Difficult Women.

Roxane is a contributing op-ed writer for The New York Times, was the co-editor of PANK, and formerly was the non-fiction editor at The Rumpus. Her writing has also appeared in McSweeney’s, The Nation and many other publications. She recently became the first black woman to ever write for Marvel, writing a comic series in the Black Panther universe called World of Wakanda. Roxane fronts a small army of avid fans on social media and when she finds the time, she dominates the occasional Scrabble tournament.

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Michio Kaku March 27, 2018 Dr. Michio Kaku is one of the most widely recognized figures in science in the world today. He is an internationally recognized authority in two areas. The first is Einstein’s unified field theory, which Dr. Kaku is attempting to complete. The other is to predict trends affecting business, commerce, and finance based on the latest research in science.

Dr. Kaku holds the Henry Semat Chair in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York. He graduated from Harvard University in 1968 (summa cum laude and 1st in his physics class). He received his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Calif. at Berkeley in 1972, and been a professor at CUNY for almost 30 years. He has taught at Harvard and Princeton as well. His goal is the complete Einstein’s dream of a “theory of everything,” to derive an equation, perhaps no more than one inch long, which will summarize all the physical laws of the universe. He is the co-founder of string theory, a major branch of string theory, which is the leading candidate today for the theory of everything. His Ph.D. level textbooks are required reading at many of the world’s leading physics laboratories.

He is the author of several international best-sellers. He has two New York Times best-sellers, Physics of the Future, and Physics of the Impossible. Other books include Hyperspace and Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century. For Physics of the Future, he interviewed 300 of the world’s top scientists, many of them Nobel Laureates and directors of the largest scientific laboratories, about their vision for the next 20 to 100 years in computers, robotics, biotechnology, space travel, etc. These are the scientists who are inventing the future in their laboratories.

The Physics of the Future gives the most authoritative and most authentic understanding of the world of the future.

Physics of the Future was also chosen by Amazon as one of the Top 100 Books of 2011.

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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 69TH SENATE PRESIDENT & PRO TEMPORE

Wilkerson Joseph

Megan Hughes

Senate President

Senate Pro Tempore

The Student Senate is the legislative body that serves as the primary liaison between the administration and the student body.

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69TH SENATE COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Omar Pimentel

Caleb Dawkins

Josh Hancock

Andrew Reiter

Budget Committee Chair

Budget Committee Vice-Chair

Finance Committee Chair

Internal Affairs Committee Chair

Chris Acevedo

Peter Singhal

Sabrina Bousbar

Andy Sidelnik

Internal Affairs Committee Vice-Chair

Judiciary Committee Chair

Judiciary Committee Vice-Chair

Student Affairs Committee Chair

Madeline Holzmann

Josh Schulster

Brittaney Pratt

Student Affairs Committee Vice-Chair

PAC Chair

Senate Clerk

Kevin Monell

Stevie Spear Jr.

Parliamentarian

RTAC Chair

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69TH STUDENT SENATE

Quinn Solomon

Samreena Farooqui

McKenna Crager

Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

Business

Andres (Andy) Sidelnik

Kadian Baxter

Nicolas Gonzales

Christopher Garrison

Business

Business

Business

Communication and Information

Madeline Holzmann

Andrew Reiter

Zachary Perry

Giacomo Billisi

Engineering

Engineering

Human Sciences

Social Sciences

Steven Spear Jr.

Peter Singhal

Alliyah Brown

Lauren Franson

Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Social Work

Malakwen Maiyo

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69TH STUDENT SENATE

Jerome Abbott

Christopher Acevedo

Education

Criminology

Senators of the Month September 2017 Christopher Acevedo October 2017 Peter Singhal

Tristan LaNasa

Carlton DiSalvo

Graduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

I’yanna Barker

Norman Tabora

Edgar Barrios

Caleb Dawkins

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Matthew Roman

Sabrina Bousbar

Stevenson Guerrier

Octavia Thomas

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

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69TH STUDENT SENATE

Evan Steinberg

Kyle Joshua Hill

Josh Hancock

Shawn Whyte

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Omar Pimentel

Ashley Schneller

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Senator of the Year Evan Steinberg

Chair of the Year Steven Spear

Ethics Senator Steven Spear

New Senator of the Year John “Jake” Alvarez

Taylor Ney

Peter Kreutzer

Undergraduate Studies

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Budget Committee

69TH STUDENT SENATE

Quinten Knight Bake

Leesa Newbon

Jett Angel

Legislative Aide

Legislative Aide

Legislative Aide

Lauren Lange

Nicholas Lopez

RTAC Member

PAC Member Union Board

Not Pictured: Parliamentarian Lily Shelton, Sargeant at Arms Michael Auddie, Senate Clerk Tyler Paula, Arts & Sciences Erica Charles, Andrew Sikora, Joe Dumas, Business Kaitlin King, Parker Eastland, Engineering Alexandra Schaler, Social Sciences Maxwell Martin, Checten Goodman, Dominique Spadavecchia, Criminology Jennie O’Hara, Nursing Lauren Mix, Graduate Studies Jonathan Rosario, Undergraduate Studies Davion Myles, Madison Schumacher, Patty Mendoza, Amanda Walser, Sabrina Ishaque, Samuel Luebbers, Ryan Turnage, McKenzie Wilcoxson, PAC Member Jonas Baptiste-Reyes, Elizabeth Grant, Beatrice Valenti, Christian St. Prix, Kiswood Diogene, RTCA Member William French, Nicholas Martin, Malcom Robbs, Santiago Aparicio, Aakash Thakor, Legislative Aide Paul Woodley, Taylor Huet, Saphicer Gonzalez, Michael Evans, Alec Silvester, Chaheed Campbell, Karina Estrada, Kerri Shook, Nikolas Harris, Justin Montgomery, Jaques Ouellette, Cameron Robinson, Mark Salters, Camerin Leone, Faith Delle, Theodore Assimenios, Abraham Joseph, David Duhart, Morgan Holder, William Samuels, Fania Jean, Joelle Lawrence, Rachel Eshet, Jackson Boucher, Peter Hayes, Daniel Smith, Aiana Semper, Anna Smith, Biance Jytoshi

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69TH STUDENT SENATE RESOLUTIONS

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Urging University Housing to develop and implement more extensive and proactive measures to provide a safe and inclusive space for transgender and gender non-conforming students.

FAILED IN STUDENT AFFAIRS 1-26-17

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Expressing support and approval of the implementation of these procedures in pursuit of making Florida State University a more inclusive institution.

FAILED IN STUDENT AFFAIRS 1-26-17

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Encouraging the implementation of policy requiring Resident Assistants, Orientation Leaders and leaders who are paid OPS Wages to undergo Allies and Safe Zones training or a similarly rigorous and comprehensive program.

FAILED IN SENATE 12-7-16

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Setting the date for the SGA Spring 2017 Elections. The SGA elections will take place on February 22, 2017.

PASSED 12-7-16

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Amending the Rules of Procedure, Rule 8.6, to coincide with turning in legislation by Noon, on Tuesdays.

PASSED 12-7-16

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Amending the Senate Rules of Procedure, Rule 11.10, stating that a motion to call to question shall not be made before the second round of debate.

PASSED 1-25-17

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Amending the Senate Rules of Procedure, Rule 11.3, concerning IClickers.

FAILED IN RULES AND CALENDAR

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Retroactively reimbursing OGA for Challenge Course on October 25, 2017.

PASSED 1-18-17

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Approving the 2017 SGA Legislative Agenda.

PASSED 1-11-17

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Attaining Goal V of the FSU Strategic Plan.

PASSED 1-18-17

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Giving permission to the Black Student Union to take 56 students on a service trip to Memphis, Tennessee on February 24-26, 2017.

PASSED 1-18-17

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Giving permission to the Asian American Student Union to attend the Annual East Coast Asian American Student Union Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 17-19, 2017.

PASSED 1-18-17

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Encouraging students to participate in the Green Dot program.

PASSED 1-25-17

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Supporting the Take 15 Initiative and encourages all student to take 15 credit hours.

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR 2-1-17

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Standing in Solidarity with fellow Seminoles and the FSU community affected by the executive order and urging the President to reverse this action.

FAILED IN STUDENT AFFAIRS 2-8-17

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Standing in Solidarity with fellow Seminoles and FSU community affected by the immigration ban.

PASSED 2-8-17

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Taking reasonable steps to make FSU campus more green, efficient and sustainable.

PASSED 2-22-17

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Supporting the efforts of Title IX Office to ensure the implementation of inclusivity measures to protect and support the transgender and gender nonconforming community at FSU.

FAILED IN STUDENT AFFAIRS 3-30-17

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Giving permission to the Women Student Union to spend in excess of $3,000 to bring a speaker, Sonya Renee Taylor, to FSU to speak.

PASSED 3-1-17

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Giving permission to the Asian American Student Union to spend DanAKADan to FSU on March 25, 2017.

PASSED 3-1-17

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Supporting the Office of Student Sustainability to implement building Initiative with the intent of limiting of FSU energy consumption.

PASSED 3-8-17

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Implementing the Carbon Offset Project at Florida State University.

PASSED 4-12-17

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Standing in Solidarity with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and supporting The rights, sacred land and pursuit of happiness.

FAILED IN STUDENT AFFAIRS

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Supporting SB 396 and HB 867 for transparency and accessibility for Federal loan procedures for students.

PASSED 3-8-17

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Recognizing the contributions of Chief Howard Tommie of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

PASSED 3-22-17

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Giving the Pride Student Union permission to spend more than $3,000 for a speaker, and stating that the AASU, BSU, HLSU, Women’s Center can use their monies for Peace Jam.

PASSED 3-22-17

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Allowing the Office of Servant Leadership to have their event off-campus at the Gathering.

PASSED 3-29-17

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Amending the Senate Rules of Procedure Rule 4.6-7 and Rule 8.13.

PASSED 4-12-17

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Reimbursing funds to DREAM as allowed by statutes for a service trip and stating that DREAM will not be allowed to be reimburse for funds spent retroactively for the remainder of the fiscal year.

PASSED 4-12-17

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Amending the Senate Rules of Procedure, Rule 5.

PASSED 4-19-17

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Commending Dr. Mary Coburn for her exemplary service to the Florida State University and the Tallahassee community.

PASSED 4-19-17

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Reimbursing funds retroactively to Hillel at FSU as allowed by statutes for their Jewish Appreciation Week and stating that Hillel at FSU will not be allowed to be reimbursed for funds spent retroactively for the remainder of the fiscal year.

PASSED 4-26-17

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Nominating Megan Hughes to the Senate Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

PASSED 4-26-17

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SAP Funding Committee allocations to Lambda Alpha Epsilon ($1,000) World Affairs Program ($10,000), FSU Forensics ($8,000), and Sigma Alpha Iota ($0).

PASSED 7-5-17

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Amending the Senate Rules of Procedure to recognize FSU students that have passed prior to the last Senate meeting or Sine Die.

PASSED 8-2-17

36

Giving the Black Student Union permission to have their Pep Rally at Cascades Park on Friday, September 15, 2017.

PASSED 8-2-17

37

Expressing concern about funding for the arts, namely the Appleton Museum of Art.

FAILED IN COMMITTEE

38

Determining the date of Fall election 2017 and reapportionment of Senate Seats.

PASSED 9-6-17

39

Amending the Rules of Procedure Rule 7.1 to clarify who chairs a committee in the absence of the chair.

PASSED 9-27-17

40

Giving the Black Student Union permission to have their pep rally At Florida A&M University’s Gaither Gym on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 8-10:30 p.m.

PASSED 9-27-17

41

Standing in solidarity with fellow Seminoles and the FSU Community affected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

PASSED 10-4-17

42

Expressing condolences and sympathy to the family, friends and loved ones of the members of the FSU student body that we lost during the 69th Senate.

PASSED 10-18-17

43

Supporting the implementation of a revised parking forgiveness program.

PASSED 10-25-17

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69TH STUDENT SENATE BILLS 1

An allocation of $500 from Senate Projects to Challenger Center, to pay half the cost of screening a movie on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at 4 p.m.

2

An allocation of $2,500 from Senate Projects to University Libraries to pay for additional OPS Wages to extend library hours during finals week in December.

3

A revision of $667 within the Veteran Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing to pay for t-shirts for Veterans Week 2016.

4

A revision of $1,339.10 within the Veteran Student Union from Contractual Services to Travel, to help fund a trip to a conference in January, 2017.

5

A revision of $3,660.90 within the Veteran Student Union from Expense to Travel, to help fund a trip to a conference in January, 2017.

6

A revision of $700 within the Veteran Student Union from Food to Travel to help fund a trip to a conference in January, 2017.

7

An allocation of $2,330.00 from Senate Projects to University Health Services to provide 245 HIV testing kits for the Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness.

8

An allocation of $1,500 from Senate Projects to Garnet and Gold Society to provide funding to host a high school Speech and Debate Tournament on January 2-22, 2017.*

9

An allocation of $350 from Senate Projects to Senate Food, to provide food and beverages for students during final exam week.

10

An allocation of $1,000 from Senate Projects to Center for Leadership and Social Change, to pay for the fall ceremony Cultural Graduation.

11

A revision of $1,080.00 within the Pride Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing to purchase t-shirts for an event in January.

12

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 812, to clarify the usage of iClickers and responsibilities.

13

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 409, to clarify voting results for Senate and all standing committees meetings excluding PAC and RTAC.

14

An allocation of $1,000 from Senate Projects to the Center for Leadership and Social Changer Food category, to pay for food their Multicultural Leadership Summits on January 27-28, 2017.**

15

A revision of $9,000 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense Travel to pay for a service trip to Memphis, Tennessee in February, 2017.

16

An allocation of $186.00 from Senate Projects to the Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness to purchase hygiene products to be given to the FSU Food Pantry.

17

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 400.1, Senate Session, to change the meetings of the Senate during the fall, spring, and summer meetings.

18

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 807.4, to allow Senators to sit on RTAC and PAC meetings when the committee does not have a quorum.

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A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 802.12 to allow RSOs to petition RTAC and PAC twice in the same fiscal calendar year.*

20

A transfer of $3,870.81 from Executive Projects to Executive Projects to Executive Food, to pay for food for Spring 2017 Presidential Inauguration.

21

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 1003, revising the Black Student Union Statutes.*

22

A transfer of $5,000 from Senate Projects to Resource for Travel Allocations Committee (RTAC), to cover upcoming RTAC Requests until the end of the Spring semester.

23

A revision of $3,000 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts For Black History Month and purchase awards for the BSU Inauguration in April, 2017.

24

An addition to the Student Body Statutes adding Chapter 415, adding the Legislative Aide Act to the statutes.**

25

A transfer of $300 from Executive Branch to Honors Delegates Program Clothing and Awards to assist them in purchasing Polo shirts to wear while representing FSU and the Florida State community.*

26

An allocation of $168 from Senate Projects to Student Veterans Center to purchase Student Veteran Alliance Arrowhead to be placed in Strozier Library.

27

An allocation of $9,722.00 from Senate Projects to FSU Facilities to build a drinking fountain/hydration station on Landis Green.

28

An allocation of $1,000 from Senate Projects to the Office of Governmental Affairs to help pay for food for FSU Day at the Capitol in April.

29

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 716.1, to clarify the amount of time needed to complete work hours assigned as part of a violation of the Election Code.*

30

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 701.1 A, to clarify the definition of campaigning and align the definition with the First Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights.*

31

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 713, to ensure a smooth transition between student body officers and their predecessors.

32

A revision of $500 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to pay for awards for inauguration ceremony.*

33

An addition to the Student Body Statutes adding Chapter 419, to create the Legislative Agenda Act.*

34

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 715.4 L, to Clarify the wearing of political clothing during SGA elections.

35

An allocation of $500 from Senate Projects to Challenger Learning Center IMAC Theatre, on Sunday, March 26. The Remaining cost will be paid for by the Executive Branch.

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A revision of $1,000 within the Office of Governmental Affairs from Expense to Food to pay for food for FSU Day at the Capitol.

37

A revision of $300 within the Office of Governmental Affairs from Expense to Clothing and Awards to present awards at the Seminole Evening reception at the Capitol.

38

A transfer of $1,000 from Executive Projects to Office of Governmental Affairs Food, to help pay for food for FSU Day at Capitol in April.

39

A revision of $2,000 within the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to pay for the Tomahawk Entrepreneurship Brunch on Sunday, March 5, 2017.

40

A revision of $3,000 within the Hispanic Latino Student Union from Contractual Services to Food, to pay for food for their Gala on April 17, 2017.

41

A revision of $240 within IRHC from Expense to Food, to transfer monies so that IRHC can use it to purchase food for their up-coming events.

42

A revision of $500 within the Office of Servant Leadership from Expense to Food to pay for food for their event on Thursday, April 6, from 5-8 p.m.

43

A revision of $1,200 within the Asian American Student Union From Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts for Asian American Heritage Month and to purchase awards to the banquet in April.

44

A transfer of $1,000 from Women Student Union Expense to Peace Jam to help fund Peace Jam’s conference.

45

A transfer of $800 from Pride Student Union to Peace Jam to help fund Peace Jam’s conference.

46

A transfer of $500 within the Black Student Union from Expense to Peace Jam to help fund Peace Jam’s conference.

47

A transfer of $750 within the Hispanic Latino Student Union from Expense to Peace Jam to help fund Peace Jam’s conference.

48

A revision of $142.50 within the Senior Class Council from Expense to Food to pay for food for the Senior Class Council “Taking Back Suwanee” event on April 18, 2017.

49

A revision to the Student Body Statues Chapter 506, to clarify the process outlined in Chapter 506 and remove all inconsistencies, make process more transparent, prevent a loophole that allows proposed provisions from being placed on the ballot without adequate review.

50

A revision of $3,000 within the Women Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to purchase promotional items for their office.

51

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 716.1, to the Election Code.

52

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 612, the Golden Tribe Lecture Series, to clarify who the voting members and the selection process for various members and the committee’s role in determining who the speaker will be for Martin Luther King Jr.’s Week.

53

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 409.1, 410.2 D 609.5 (B) (2), 703.1, 703 V and 708.4, to clarify how various SGA organizations and affiliates should publicly advertise meetings and events.

54

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 807.6, to revise the Finance Code concerning RSOs requests to RTAC and PAC.

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A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 803.7, to revise the Finance Code concerning the purchase of water bottles.*

56

A revision of $231.70 within Pride Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to be presented at their annual Pride Banquet on April 20, 2017.

57

An allocation of $370 from Senate Projects to the Student Life Center (SLC) to provide hygiene products in the unisex bathrooms and hallways in this building.

58

An allocation of $370 from Senate Projects to Oglesby Union to provide hygiene products in the unisex bathrooms and hallways in the Union.

59

A revision of $350 within the Inter-Residence Hall Council from Contractual Services to Expense to purchase key chains that will be distributed to almost 7,000 students on campus.

60

An allocation of $800 from Senate Projects to Senate Clothing and Awards to buy t-shirts to be given out to the Senate and any student at the Florida State University.

61

An allocation of $400 from Senate Projects to Senate Food, to pay for food to host the “Study with SGA” event on Monday, May 1, in the Senate Chamber, from 5-11 p.m.

62

An allocation of $500 from Senate Projects to the Academic Center for Excellence to purchase food items for finals week.

63

A revision of $900 within the Pride Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to purchase tank tops for the Pride Student Union.

64

A revision of $2,750 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts for the summer.

65

A revision of $400 within the Black Student Union from Expense to Food to allow the incoming administration to make necessary purchases during the summer.

66

A revision of $5,800 within the Asian American Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to purchase office supplies and promo items to be used in the future.

67

An addition to the Student Body Statutes adding Chapter 100.11 to recommend counseling consultation for all elected or appointed officers.

68

A revision of $1,000 within the Center for Participant Education From Contractual Services to Expense to fund the printing of CPE’s annual catalog and to purchase books for their library.

69

A revision of $202 within Pride Student Union from Contractual Services to Food to purchase gift cards for CARE Class of 2017.

70

A revision of $336 within Pride Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to purchase office supplies and promotional materials.

71

A revision of $1,000 within the Center for Participant Education from Contractual Service to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts.

72

A revision of $4,000 within Hispanic Latino Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to buy office supplies and chairs for El Centro.

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A revision of $1,000 within Hispanic Latino Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts.*

74

A revision of $298 within SCURC from Food to Expense to purchase promotional materials.

75

A revision of $400 is made within the Black Student Union from Clothing and Awards ($200) and Contractual Services ($200) to Expense to cover previous travel expenses for the Black Student Union.

76

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 911, to revise the of the Office of Student Sustainability.

77

An allocation of $1,885 from Senate Projects to National Pan-Hellenic Council to pay for a stage for the NPHC annual Summer Oasis on July 22, 2017, at 6 p.m., in the Union Ballrooms.

78

An allocation of $2,500 from Senate Projects to PeaceJam to help fund the PeaceJam program.

79

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 913, to amend the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation statutes.

80

An allocation of $595.85 from Senate Projects to Senate Expense to Order and install gender neutral bathrooms signs on all floors in the Bellamy Building.*

81

A revision of $3,500 within Executive Branch from Expense to Food to Pay for the SGA Welcome Back BBQ on Wednesday, August 28, 2017.

82

An allocation of $1,400 from Senate Projects to Senior Class Council to pay for the viewing of the FSU vs Clemson game on a big screen on November 11, 2107, on the Union Green.

83

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 701 N, to update the definition of an academic division in the Election Code to reduce the amount of changes needed to statutes when an academic division is added.

84

A revision of $2,000 within HLSU from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts for their annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

85

An allocation of $4,000 from Senate Projects to Senate Food to pay for food for the SGA Fall Inauguration.

86

An allocation of $200 from Senate Projects to Senate Food to pay for food at the Senate meetings.

87

An allocation of $1,321 from Senate Projects to Student Foundation Clothing and Awards to fund t-shirts for the FSU Student Foundation 5k.*

88

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 207.4, New Senator Orientation, to revise the statutes for New Senator Orientation.

89

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 405.4, to provide standard rules for conducting impeachment hearings within Senate as a whole.

90

An allocation of $500 from Senate Projects to the Challenger Learning Center (IMAX) to pay for 100 tickets for the showing of Thor on Sunday November 12, at 4 p.m.

2018

A transfer of $13,776,000 from A&S Fees to A&S Fee Recipients to For fiscal year 2018-2019.

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Anthony Maglagui

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70TH SENATE COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Caleb Dawkins

Bailey Jackson

Mercedes Poole

Cameron Robertson

Budget Committee Chair

Budget Committee Vice-Chair

Finance Committee Chair

Finance Committee Vice-Chair

Christopher Acevedo

Jett Angel

Andrew Reiter

Claudia Villegas

Internal Affairs Committee Chair

Internal Affairs Committee Vice-Chair

Judiciary Committee Chair

Judiciary Committee Vice-Chair

Evan Steinberg

Madalyn Touma

Steven Spear Jr.

Ronny Lee III

Student Affairs Committee Chair

Student Affairs Committee Vice-Chair

RTAC Chair

Senate Clerk

Kevin Monell

John Schulster

Saphicher Gonzalez

Santiago Aparicio

Parliamentarian

PAC Chair

PAC Chair

RTAC Chair

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Morgan Dobbins Arts and Sciences

Rachel Glanton Arts and Sciences

Zachary Blashinsky

Anna Grace Lewis

Jason Arthmann

Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

Senators of the Month

Abdurrahman Al-Awady Arts and Sciences

November 2017 Evan Steinberg January 2018 Morgan Dobbins Terry Bolton

Sarah Simm

Arts and Sciences

Arts and Sciences

February 2018 Kathryn Castello March 2018 John “Jake� Alvarez

Santiago Aparicio

Christina Mulato

Business

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70TH STUDENT SENATE

Clarissa Bradfield

Joy Wright

Osvaldo Rodriguez

Tahina Paul

Business

Business

Criminology & Criminal Justice

Education

David Rodriguez

Terrie Hookfin

Sahej Singh

Brandon Brown

Engineering

Graduate Studies

Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship

Human Sciences

Nicholas Gavin

John McQuillan

Sabrina Bousbar

Kyle Hudson

Human Sciences

Social Sciences & Public Policy

Social Sciences & Public Policy

Nursing

John “Jake” Alvarez

Carlton DiSalvo

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Kathryn Casella Social Work

Juan Paz Undergraduate Studies

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70TH STUDENT SENATE

Kelvin Ready

Juaques Ouellette

David Higgins

Chad Shillito

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

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Christopher Pinango

Vanessa Gomez

Preston Mizell

Jack Denton

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Joseph Powell

Quinten Knight-Baker

Evan Rapee

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Kenneth Cagnolatti

Omar Pimentel

Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

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1

Asking SGA to set aside resources for advocacy for FSU students to declare candidacy, campaign, and run for elected positions in SGA and to appoint deputies to the Office of the Supervisor of Elections.

FAILED IN STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 11-28-17

2

Giving permission to Pride Student Union to take more than four (4) students to the Creating Change Conference in Washington, D.C. on January 24-28, 2018.

PASSED 11-15-17

3

Asking Senators to attend a workshop to learn more about leadership, identities and perspectives.

FAILED IN RULES AND CALENDAR 11-15-17

4

Amending the Rules of Procedure Rules 2.9, 6.4, 6.5, 7.1 and 7.2, clarifying what the Senate President authority when Appointing liaisons to campus entities, and the duties of the Student Life and Academic Affairs Committee and Rules and Calendar Committee.

PASSED 11-29-17

5

Giving permission to the Black Student Union to take more than eight (8) students on their service trip to Atlanta, Georgia on February 23-25, 2018.

PASSED 12-6-17

6

Adopting the 2018 Legislative Agenda for FSU-SGA.

PASSED 12-6-17

7

Setting the date for the SGA Spring 2018 elections to be held On Wednesday, February 21 2018.

PASSED 12-6-17

8

Supporting H.R 3875 & S. 1701, to help reduce the cost of living and promote economic diversity at FSU.

REFERRED TO STUDENT LIFE AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 12-6-17

9

Giving permission to the Asian American Student Union to spend $5,000 to bring Filipino-American musician, A.J. Rafael to FSU’s campus for their annual Asian American Music Poetry Dance (AAMPD) on March 24, 2018.

PASSED 2-24-18

10

Giving permission to the Asian American Student Union to take 8 members to East Coast Asian American Student Union Conference at Cornell University.

PASSED 2-24-18

11

Allowing the Women Student Union to take more than 4 (four) Students to go on a service and education trip to Atlanta, Ga.

PASSED 2-24-18

12

Giving permission to the Asian American Student Union to spend more than $3,000 to bring Steven Lim to campus as their Asian American Heritage Month keynote speaker.

PASSED 1-31-18

13

Supporting HB 565 which waives excess credit hour surcharge and SB 844 which will increase college affordability.

PASSED 2-24-18

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Supporting HB 909 and SB 1234.

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR 2-21-18

15

Asking Golden Tribe Lecture Series Committee to strive to invite more diverse speakers who will better foster a sense of inclusivity on campus.

PASSED 2-21-18

16

Standing in strong support of the elimination of free speech zones on Florida’s colleges and university campuses.

PASSED 2-28-18

17

Recognizing the authority of the FSU Student Supreme Court And strongly agree with the rulings established by the Court.

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR 2-21-18

18

Supporting the Seminole in opposing the construction of Water Reservoirs surrounding Lake Okeechobee through the Lake Okeechobee Watershed Project.

FAILED IN COMMITTEE 3-27-18

19

Amending the Rules of Procedure, Rule 6.5.

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR 3-7--18

20

Giving permission to the Pride Student Union to bring Dylan Marron to speak at FSU on April 5, 2018.

PASSED 3-21-18

21

Nominating Senator Andrew Reiter for the Senate Hall of Fame.

PASSED 3-7-18

BY ACCLAMATION

22

Nominating Senator Omar Pimentel for the Senate Hall of Fame.

PASSED 3-21-18

BY ACCLAMATION FAILED 4-11-18 IN RULES AND CALENDAR COMMITTEE

23

Amending the Rules of Procedure Rules 2.9, 6.5 and 8.3.

24

Amending the Rules of Procedure Rules 1.3, 1.6, 2.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.11, 11.4, 11.7, 10.14, 11.6, 11.9, 11.5, 12.6, 12.7, 12.9. 12.10, 12.11, and 15.4.

WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR 3-28-18

25

Asking the FSU Administration to reach out to other tribes affiliated with the title of Seminole for their input and consent on the use of the Seminole imagery and affiliation by the University.

FAILED IN SLAA 4-25-18

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A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapters 615, 616 and 617 to clarify and improve the timeline of event regarding Homecoming and Pow Wow.

2

An allocation of $650 from Senate Projects to the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) to purchase food for ACE to provide Students during finals week Fall 2017.

3

An allocation of $1,000 from Senate Projects to the Center for Leadership and Social Change to partially fund food for FSU’s Cultural Graduation on Thursday, December 14, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Union Ballrooms.

4

A transfer of $253,700 from Sweepings Account to Activity and Service Fee and other requesting organizations.

5

A revision and addition to the Student Body Statutes Chapters revising 401, 411.1 and adding Chapter 418, the Senate Projects Account.

6

An allocation of $1,650 from Senate Projects to FSU Libraries to allow Strozier and Dirac Libraries to stay open during finals week 2017.

7

An allocation of $675.00 from Senate Projects to the Women Student Union Expense to provide free pregnancy tests to Students enrolled at FSU.

8

An addition and revision to the Student Body Statutes adding Chapter 908.9 and revising Chapters 1002.3 D, 1005.4, 1005.5, 1009.2, 1010.3, 1010.5 and 1011.4, to create an advisory Committee under the purview of OGA.

9

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 908.7 to revise statutes of the Office of Governmental Affairs concerning the Legislative Agenda.

10

A revision of $7,000 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to fund the annual BSU Service trip and programming for the month of February.

11

A revision and addition to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 700, the Election Code Chapters 706.1, 706.2, 706.2, 707.1, 712.1, and 712.2.*

12

An allocation of $600 from Senate Projects to Best Buddies Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts for the upcoming year.**

13

A revision of $4,000 within the Veterans Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to pay for a day of events with military style obstacles.

14

A revision of $700 within the Veterans Student Union from Contractual Service to Food to pay for food for upcoming events.

15

A revision of $300within the Veterans Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to pay for t-shirts to be given to members and the student body.

16

An allocation of $1,000 from Senate Projects to the Career Center Professional Clothing Closet to help replenish the Professional Clothing Closet.

17

A revision of $200 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Food to fund the remaining events for the BSU for the semester.

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An allocation of $2,500 from Senate Projects to Universities Libraries (Strozier) to fund and update Strozier’s Library’s Popular Literature and DVD collection.

19

An allocation of $500 from Senate Projects to Senate Food, to Put monies in the Senate Food account to purchase food for Senate meetings.

20

An allocation of $5,000 from Senate Projects to Resource and Travel Allocation Committee (RTAC) to have funds available for student organizations for the remainder of the semester.

21

An allocation of $562.50 from Senate Projects to the Challenger Center is to pay for showing of Marvel’s Black Panther, on Sunday, February 25, at 7 p.m.

22

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 622.1, to amend this statute to improve the CLC funding process.

22 A

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 622.1, to amend this statute to improve the CLC funding process.

23

A revision of $1,500 within the Women Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to fund activities and events for the Women Student Union during Women History Month.

24

A transfer of $7,500 from Programming Resource Committee (PAC) to Resource and Travel Allocation Committee (RTAC) to replenish RTAC account to fund student organizations for the for the remainder of the semester.

25

An addition to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 205.3 A, to clarify that students currently holding elected or appointed positions may not hold positions of power or influenced in registered student political parties.*

26

A transfer of $3,500 from Executive Projects to Who We Play For to help fund FSU Health Day in collaboration with other campus entities.

27

A transfer of $3,000 from Senate Projects to Who We Play for to help fund FSU Health Day in collaboration with other campus entities.

28

A transfer of $5,100 from Executive Projects to Executive Branch Food to fund the 2018 SGA Spring Inauguration to be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in the FSU Ballrooms.

29

An allocation of $2,000 from Senate Projects to the NAACP to help fund a trip to Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2018 to attend the March for Our Lives demonstration and march.**

30

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 618 and 700, to move Homecoming election information into the Homecoming section in the statutes.

31

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 700, to revise and restructure the Election Code.

31 A

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 700, to revise and restructure the Election Code.

32

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 612, to revise The Golden Tribe Lecture Series statutes.

33

A revision of $5,000 within the Women Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to cover Women History Month costs.

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A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapters 800.5, 807, 808 and 812, to revise the Finance Code for RTAC requests.

35

A revision of $500 within the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Contractual Services to Food to provide food for Their event “Ask an EntrepreNole”, on Wednesday, April 18.

36

A revision of $2,000 within the Hispanic Latino Student Union from Contractual Services to Food to provide food for upcoming HLSU Gala on April 24, and to re-stock food for El Centro.

37

A revision of $1,000 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Expense to help fund the 50th Anniversary events of the BSU and their remaining projects.

38

A revision of $200 within the Asian American Student Union from Food to Clothing and Awards to help fund awards for their closing Ceremonies on April 20, at 6 p.m. in the FSU Ballrooms.

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A revision of $200 within the Asian American Student Union from Food to Clothing and Awards to help fund awards for their closing Ceremonies on April 20, at 6 p.m. in the FSU Ballrooms.

39

An allocation of $1,081.98 from Senate Projects to Sustainable Campus/Seminole Organic Garden Expense to fund a rain Garden, a rain barrel, a composting unit and bricks to build more garden beds.

40

An allocation of $1,016.24 from Senate Projects to Sustainable Campus/reCycle Bike Program Expense to fund a mobile bike repair trailer.

41

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 910.1 and 910.8, to better define the purpose of SCURC and to clarify the process for requesting funding.

42

A revision to the Student Body Statues Chapters 603.3 E, 802.5 A, 802.5 D, and creating 802.12, to clarify these statutes.*

43

A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapters 601.2, 701.1 D, 704.5 F, 711.4 C, 714.3 B, and 1003.6 C, to remove the last remaining instance of gendered language in the statutes.*

44

An allocation of $1,350 from Senate Projects to All Night Yahtzee to send 12 students to the “2018 International Championships of Collegiate A Cappella Finals” during the week of April 19-23, 2018.

45

A revision of $1,000 within the Black Student Union from Contractual Services to Clothing and Awards to help fund t-shirts for the BSU 50th anniversary.

46

A revision of $500 within CLC Criminology and Criminal Justice To purchase food for their remaining events which includes the Career Panel and Graduate Student and Faculty Breakfast.

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A revision to the Student Body Statutes Chapter 612, to require all candidates chosen by the Golden Tribe Lecture Series be approved by the Student Senate via consent resolution after being forward from Student Life and Academic Affairs.**

48

A transfer of $5,000 from Executive Projects to New Student and Family Programs.

49

A transfer of $5,000 from Senate Projects to New Student and Family Programs.

50

An allocation of $2,862 from Senate Projects to Dance Marathon to fund DM@FSU to attend the annual Leadership Conference held by the National Office of the Children’s Miracle Network.**

51

A revision of $300 within the Pride Student Union from Contractual to Clothing and Awards to purchase t-shirts for the upcoming semester.

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A revision of $203.66 within the Pride Student Union from Food to Expense to purchase promotional items for the year.

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A revision of $1,200 within the Pride Student Union from Contractual services to Expense to purchase promotional items for the year.

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A transfer of $1,225 from Senate Projects to Union Administration Expense to provide hygiene products in restrooms in the SLC, SSB and the Union.

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A transfer of $200 from Senate Projects to Senate Food to Purchase food for “Study with Senate” on Monday, April 30, in the Senate Chamber.

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A transfer of $355 from Senate Projects to Food Recovery Network to purchase carts, coolers, vests, a scale and tarps.

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A transfer of $2,000 from the Office of Student Sustainability Expense to Sustainable Campus/reCycle Bike Expense to fund a mobile bike trailer.

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A transfer of $30 from Senate Projects to Sustainable Campus/Seminole Organic Garden Expense to purchase a garden bed In the Seminole Organic Garden.

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A transfer of $655 from Office of Student Sustainability Expense To Food Recovery Network to purchase carts, coolers, vests, a scale and tarps. (Referred to Budget Committee)

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A transfer of $5,000 from Executive Projects to The Navigators Expense to provide equipment and resources to be used during Seminole Sensation Week. (Referred to Budget Committee)

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A transfer of $5,000 from Senate Projects to The Navigators Expense to provide equipment and resources to be used during Seminole Sensation Week. (Referred to Budget Committee)

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CONGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

OFFICERS

Joshua Scriven Speaker

Matthew Uttermark

Vivianne Asturizaga

Jeanette Lehn

Deputy Speaker for Finance

Deputy Speaker for Judicial Affairs

Deputy Speaker for Communication

The Congress of Graduate Students represents graduate students interests to the university and community, and is empowered to issue resolutions expressing the views of graduate students and calling attention to important issues.

MSC FUNDING BOARD MEMBERS President

Laksmy Castillo

Vice-President

Samantha Eichelberger

Treasurer

Gerald Megna

Secretary

Maurice Inkel

MSC Representative to COGS Caitlyn Blake-Hedges MSC Representative to COGS Maher Khazem

LAW SCHOOL COUNCIL Chair Jill Bowen

Board Member Brent Marchall

Board Member Austin Engelbrecht

Board Member Dominique Mortimer

Board Member Jordan Lulich

Board Member Lilly Sharpe

Board Member Johnathan Marcelo

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26th COGS Inauguration

COGS Graduate Orientation Social Join us after the Graduate School Orientation for food and fun a few blocks from campus in College Town AuGust 22 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Township 619 S Woodward Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32304

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25TH CONGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS COGS Speaker Benjamin Elwood Deputy Speaker, Finance Matthew Uttermark Deputy Speaker, Communications Vivianne Asturizaga Deputy Speaker, Judicial Affairs Savanna Ward Chair, Ways & Means Committee William “Austin” Engelbrecht Vice Chair, Ways & Means Committee Jennifer Batchelder Chair, Academics & Student Life Inmaculada Sorribes Vice Chair, Academics & Student Life Vice Yu Gao Chair, Internal Affairs Committee Matthew Dickman Vice Chair, Internal Affairs Committee Ruben Forsman Arts & Sciences Seat 1 Zhigiang Shu Arts & Sciences Seat 2 Joshua H. Mendez Arts & Sciences Seat 3 Dean Rosenthal Arts & Sciences Seat 4 Matthew Dickman Arts & Sciences Seat 5 Manfa Sanogo Arts & Sciences Seat 6 Danisha Baker At-Large Seat 1 Benjamin Elwood Business Seat 1 Brenton Williams Education Seat 1 Michelle Peruche Education Seat 4 Latanja Peoples Human Sciences Seat 1 Brandon Grubbs Law Seat 1 Max Solomon Law Seat 2 Benjamin DeStefano Law Seat 3 William “Austin” Engelbrecht Medicine Seat 1 Aazim Arif Medicine Seat 2 Arjith Rathakrishnan International Student Advocate Vivianne Asturizaga Graduate Housing Advocate Abiola Temidayo Oloye Music Seat 1 Emily Allen Social Sciences Seat 1 Matthew Uttermark Social Sciences Seat 2 Lilian Viviana Tzul Perez Creating LGBTQ+ Advocacy Seat

Social Sciences Seat 3 Joshua Scriven Special/Undecided Advocate Seat 1 Jeanette Lehn Veterans Advocate Seat 1 Shiva Charan Indrakanti Motion Picture Arts Michael Head

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25TH COGS BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 5/15/17

8/28/17

Bill 18- Purchase of COGS Promotional Items

Bill 19- Allocation to Public Health Student Association

Promotional items for COGS to use at Graduate Student Orientation, FSU Day at the Capitol, as well as other activities throughout the school year.

Funds will be used for various items including food for seminars, social orientation a 5K run and the Big Bend Dimer

Clothing/Awards: $2,500 From CSAC Account: $2,000 General expense: $543.92 Clothing/Award: $100 Food: $337.15

9/18/17

Bill 20-Sponsored by C-SAC Allocation the School of Teacher Education Graduate Student Association

Funds used for food for panel discussions, coffee hours and a dinner for new graduate students and two parties.

CSAC: $500(Food)

9/18/17

Bill 21-Allocation to the Society for Musicology

Funds used to be bring two distinguished scholars to FSU

Contractual Services: $4,000

9/18/17

Bill 22-Sponsored by C-SAC Allocation to College of Social Work Doctoral Student Organization

Funds to provide food and beverages at the monthly brown bag/DSO meetings and two workshops.

CSAC: $240 (Food)

9/18/17

Resolution 4 -Response to Presidents Trumps Intention to Repeal DACA

Support of President Thrasher’s commitment to protect undocumented students on FSU’s campus.

Approved.

10/2/17

Bill 23- Allocation to the Philosophy Graduate Student Association

Funds used to purchase refreshments for the Southeastern Epistemology Conference hosted by PGSA on 10/28 and 10/29

Food: $300

10/16/17

Bill 24-Allocation to Terra Incognita

Funds used to support expenses for the Terra Incognita conference scheduled for 4/14/18

General Expense: $200 Travel: $1,500 Food: $300

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25TH COGS BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 10/2/17

Bill 25- Transfer of Presentation Grant Funds

To provide additional funding for graduate and professional students to present at conferences during the month of October

$4,000 to JulyOctober funding period.

10/2/17

Bill 26- Transfer of Attendance Grant Funds to Support Travel

To provide additional funding for graduate and professional students to attend conferences during the month of October

$500 to July-Oct Attendance Grant Account

10/2/17

Bill 27 -Creating an Advocacy Set for LGBTQ+ Students

To provide additional funding for graduate and professional students attending conference during the month of October

Approved.

10/16/17

Bill 28 -Allocation to the National Art Educators Association

Funds used to purchase refreshments for the monthly meetings, open to all students.

Food: $250

10/16/17

Bill 29 -Allocation to Indian Students Association of Tallahassee

Funds used to purchase food and party supplies for the Fresher’s Event

Food: $980

10/16/17

Bill 30- Allocation to SPORT

Funds used to assist in organizing an event featuring two keynote speakers on November 17th.

Contractual Services: $500 Travel: $900 Food: $500

11/6/17

Bill 1- Allocation to Minorities and Philosophy

Funds used to provide food for monthly meetings

Food: $400

11/6/17

Bill 2- Allocation to Music Theory Society

Funds will be used to provide an honorarium for the keynote speaker at the Music Theory Society Forum on January 13th 2018

Contractual Services: $1,500

11/6/17

Bill 3 -Allocation to Political Science Graduate Student Association

Funds will be used to cover the costs of an honorarium and food expenses for the PSGSA workshop on May 7-10, 2018.

Bill 4- Allocation to Applied Sport Psychology

Funds used to provide food to students during ASP’s training sessions and to pay for fees associated with hosting the ASP conference, Spring 2018

11/20/17

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Contractual Services: $3000 Food: $1000 Contractual Services: $2,184 Food: $150

12/4/17

Bill 5- Allocation to Art Therapy Association

Funds will be used to host Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz to the FSU Art Therapy conference on February 24, 2018 from 9-4 and to provide food to guests.

12/4/17

Bill 6- Allocation to Materials Research Society FSU Chapter

Funds will be used to provide food for monthly meetings and to purchase t-shirts as promotional items.

12/4/17

Resolution 2Opposition to Taxation of Graduate Student Tuition Waivers and Remissions

Recommended principles to the Congressional conference Committee regarding federal education tax policy.

Contractual Services: $1300 General Expense: $244 Food: $525 Food: 179.18 Clothing/Awards: $222.74

Passed

FSU Day at the Florida State Capital

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26TH CONGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS COGS Speaker Joshua Scriven Deputy Speaker, Finance Matthew Uttermark Deputy Speaker, Communications Jeanette Lehn Deputy Speaker, Judicial Affairs Vivianna Asturizaga Chair, Internal Affairs Caitlyn Blake-Hedges Chair, Student Advocacy Inmaculada Sorribes Chair, Student Affairs Jennifer Bactchelder Arts & Sciences Seat 1 Jeanette Lehn Arts & Sciences Seat 2 Saptarshi Bhowmik Arts & Sciences Seat 3 Idris Demirsoy Arts & Sciences Seat 4 Ji Hyun Kim Arts & Sciences Seat 5 Manfa Sanogo Arts & Sciences Seat 6 Danisha Baker At-Large Seat 1 Joshua Scriven Communication & Information Seat 1 Megan Hirsch Criminology/Criminal Justice Seat 1 Jorge Hernandez Education Seat 1 Jennifer Batchelder Education Seat 2 Aaron Reyna Education Seat 3 Marie McLaughlin Engineering Seat 1 Adam O’Neill Fine Arts Seat 1 Debbie Gerardi Fine Arts Seat 2 Erin Collopy Graduate Student Housing Advocate Abiola Oloye Human Sciences Vivianne Asturizaga Graduate Housing Advocate Abiola Oloye International Student Advocate Yancili Lozano-Torres Law Seat 1 Austin Engelbrecht LGBTQ+ Student Advocate Matthew Uttermark Medicine Seat 1 Jiajing Zhang Medicine Seat 2 Caitlyn Blake-Hedges Minority Student Advocate Jorge Oseguera Green Dot information presentation

Music Seat 1 Vivianne Asturizaga Social Sciences Seat 1 Luciana Polischuk Social Sciences Seat 2 Lauren Lange

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26TH CONGRESS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS Social Sciences Seat 3 Ericha Stewart Social Work Seat 1 Lane Forsman Social Work Seat 2 Desiree Burns Special/Undecided Seat 1 Thomas Solano Special/Undecided Seat 2 Maher Khazem Students With Disabilities Advocate Immaculada Sorribes Social Work Seat 1 Lane Forsman Social Work Seat 2 Desiree Burns Veterans Advocate Jeffrey Swanson Swearing into Congress

26TH COGS BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS 1/29/2018

Bill 8-Allocation to PeaceJam

Funds used to assist in sponsoring the 10th Annual PeaceJam Conference and Public Talk on April 6-8

Food: $3,000

2/05/2018

Bill 7-Substantive Edits of the COGS Code, Reorganizing the Standing Committees of COGS

To provide a clear and consistent language throughout the COGS Code

Passed

2/05/2018

Bill 9-Allocation to Music Teachers National AssociationFSU Chapter

Funds will be used to cover the cost of an honorarium and food expenses for a full day workshop on March 3 featuring guest speaker Gail Berenson

Food: $100 Contractual Service: $200

2/19/2018

Bill 10-The Annual Budget for the 20182019 Fiscal Year

To provide funding for organizations and programs for 1 July 2018 through 30 June 2019

Passed

3/5/2018

Bill 11- Allocation for Computing Machinery

Funds will be used to purchase t-shirts.

Clothing/Awards: $1,000

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JUDICIAL BRANCH JUDICIAL CASES

OFFICERS

2017 Writ Advisory Opinion 2017-3 Uncontested and Undeclared Elected Positions 2018-1 2018-2 2018-4 Advisory Opinion 2018-6 Order of Dismissal

Michael Moorehead

Austin Englebrecht

Supreme Court Assoc. Justice

Supreme Court Assoc. Justice

2018-7 Order of Dismissal 2018-3-Walker-v-Cotrez Ney v. Unite Party

Supreme Court Chief Justice Peter Donnelly Supreme Court Assoc. Justice Michael Kaney University Defender Skye Musson The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice, four Associate Justices and a Clerk of the Court. The Student Body President appoints justices from among second- and third-year students at FSU’s College of Law. The Chief Justice appoints the Clerk of the Court, who can be any student, and the Florida State University Elections Commission, which is comprised of five students at FSU’s College of Law.

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Walker v. SOE Supervisor of Elecitons Payment of Fines Walker v. Unite (Free Standing Signs) Walker v Unite (24 Hour Waiting Period) Ney v. Unite (flyer handouts) Walker Contest of the Spring Election 2018-10 NAACP v Singhal, Denial of Certiorari edited Appeals Related to Spring 2018 Student Government Association Election Order on Remand from Dr Hecht Election Appeal Letter 2 Walker Request for Injunction Administrative Order 1

OFFICE OF ELECTIONS

OFFICERS

Jade McGrath

Alexis Shepard

Supervisor

Deputy Supervisor

The mission and purpose of the Office of Elections are to provide a fair campaign process and election season for those interested in pursuing Student Government positions and Black Student Union administration. During the 2017-2018 school year, the Office of Elections was able to successfully maintain an equal opportunity for all Florida State University candidates running for office. Although this year has been extremely challenging, there have been three rewarding elections which have resulted in a very diverse group of student leaders for the University.

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AGENCIES

Agency advising and leadership development is core work of the Student Government Association staff. Supported by Photo caption event information

the Advising Team, 2017 saw the expansion of training and development of agency leaders.

Agency Leaders at Cultural Graduation

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Meeting of the Minds

The fourth annual All Agency Advance was canceled due to implications of Hurricane Irma.

With individual organization events, retreats, and awareness months already scheduled, the Advising Team developed an agency leader curriculum to take place throughout the duration of the fall semester, capturing much of the intended goals of the All Agency Advance and expanding upon learning needs of all agency executive board members.

Student leaders were trained weekly at e-board meetings with regards to legacy, history, goal setting, budgeting, program development, self-care, academic support resources, social change and advocacy, intersectionality, and ally development.

The All Agency Guidebook continued to be a tool to better develop and educate student leaders.

The innovating advising and leadership curriculum continues to expand and support students, acknowledging that their participation in identitybased student organizations is an opportunity to develop their leadership education as well as self-exploration. In the future, the All Agency Advance will be complimented in the spring with the Meeting of the Minds All Agency Spring Summit, with ongoing advising and leadership curriculum taking place in executive board meetings throughout the fall and spring semesters.

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ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Lindsey Slater

Rosalyn Chen

Jully Dong

Joyce Chiang

Director

Assistant Director

Secretary

Treasurer

Stephanie Lee

Amber Chu

Elaine Ignacio

Programming Coordinator

Public Relations

Education Coordinator

The Asian American Student Union works to inspire, educate and empower those interested in Asian Pacific Islander American issues. AASU hosts cultural and education events to spread the knowledge and appreciation of Asian culture within campus and the Tallahassee community.

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AASU’s E-board presents their 1st Fall GBM 2017 Asian American Heritage Month

Japanese and Language Culture Association tabling

MAR 19

AAHM Opening Bazaar

MAR 23

CASO & Kasa: Dumpling and Bulgogi

MAR 24

AAMP’D

MAR 25

Nguyen or Luz: VSA x FSA Tournament

MAR 26

AASU / JLCA: Voter Education Workshop

MAR 27

ECassu Workshop

MAR 30

JLCA: Cherry Blossom Festival

APR 3

FSU aKDPhi: Art Around Asia

APR 4

Where are you really from

APR 5

Mr. and Miss AASU Showcase

APR 12

LEAD Workshop

APR 13

Steven Lim: Keynote Speaker

APR 14

SASA: Holi

APR 14

VSA: Tally by Night

APR 20

Closing Ceremony

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Filipino Student Association’s Parol Ball

The Gazebo closes out the night

AASU’s Fall Formal 2017 - Made in the 90’s

THIS IS How we

FALL WEEK rush hour 2

10/16/2017 @ 7PM slc THEATER

CAMPUS QUEST 10/17/2017 @ 6PM ssb 208 outdoor social

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10/18/2017 @ 6:30 PM Globe Auditorium

tea talks w/ jlca

THROWBACK THURSDAy 10/19/2017 @ 6PM UNion Ballrooms

educational panel

90’s bash

VSU

Affiliate Summit

South Asian Student Association’s Gingerbread Decorating

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Fan Dance performs at Mid-Autumn 2017

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AAMP’D Guest AJ Rafael

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AASU’s Executive Board at their Highlight Event Lunar Banquet 2018

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During my time as the Director of the Asian American Student Union, I have not only been able to see my development as a student leader, but I’ve been able to see how much the members of my E-board have grown and developed as well.

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Lindsey Slater, AASU Director

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Lion Dance at Lunar Banquet

Mr. & Mrs. AASU Pageant

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AASU’s AAHM event on Heritage called “Journey to the West”

The Winners of Mr. and Mrs. AASU 2018

Amber Chu & Byron Sollis

AASU AAHM’s Guest Speaker Steven Lim

Steven Lim

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March 19th, 2018 6 pm SSB 208

South Asian Student Association’s Holi

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BLACK STUDENT UNION

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Andrew Melville

Diamond Hill

Ryan Marc

Taylor Knight

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

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Alumni Affairs Amari Levy

Fundraising Robert Jackson

Alumni Affairs Maurice McDaniel

Greek Relations Caleb Dawkins

BSU Ambassador Berveline Moise

Health & Athletics Cherrisse Miller

BSU Ambassador Maurice Wedderburn

Health & Athletics Darius Brown

BSU Ambassador Shem Rivera

INCITE Celine Manning

BSU Ambassador Zahra Dixon

INCITE Davilson Alfred

COBOL Director

INCITE Dwight James III

Jarvis Floyd

COBOL Director Ki-Mani Ward

Master Coordinators Brandon Brown

COBOL Director Maurice Wedderburn

Master Coordinators Tatianna Smith

Fundraising Rachel Warren

Membership Asianna Williams

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2018

Town Hall

FEB 1 Opening Ceremonies The Black Student Union is a Student Government Agency that offers black students a form of identity, and a social life. BSU functions as a vehicle of communication to the faculty and administration of Florida State University.

The Black Student Union seeks to develop unity among black students so that jointly and strongly they can express concerns and problems faced on campus.

BSU is an organization at Florida State University that addresses those issues that affect AfricanAmerican students in a university setting. The Black Student Union habeen a mainstay at Florida State University since its conception in 1968.

FEB 2 Afro-Funk Festival FEB 6 Agape (with New Black Panther Party)

FEB 8 Faculty & Staff Mixer FEB 10 BHM Carnival FEB 12 Miles Ahead Screening FEB 13 Sankofa GBM FEB 14 Black Speed Friending FEB 15 The Plateau FEB 17 COBOL Olympics

Membership

Wendyvette Edwards

FEB 19 Talk Black

Political Education Kateland Ellis FEB 20 What Do You Know?

Political Education Serena Bradshaw

(Black Culture Edition)

PR & Marketing Nakima Brooks PR & Marketing Tyriq Withers

FEB 21 The Color Complex

Professional Development Ayele Gibson

FEB 22 Black Wall Street

Professional Development Cachandre Rawlins Professional Development Sarah Moore

FEB 23 Townhall (with Pride Student Union)

Socials & Events Kristina Anderson Socials & Events Ronniqua Canty

FEB 27 Nothing But Art FEB 28

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BSU Haunted House Fall 2017

Hurricane Irma Service

BSU Thanksgiving Community Service

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Bobby E. Leach Scholarship Ball

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Since I stepped foot on the campus of FSU in 2015, the Black Student Union has truly served as a home away from home for me. Throughout stress from classes, working, and contemplating my future career endeavors, I can always count on my BSU family to have my back and be a source of relief. Some of my best memories in life have come from Black Student Union events and retreats…The SGA agencies have made me realize that diversity is one of the most impactful attributes that a group of people can have.

dec 2nd

7pm

FSU Ballrooms

An evening of excellence, inspiration, and remembrance of past successes.

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Brandon Brown, BSU

The 2017 Bob E. Leach Ball

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The 2017 BSU Pageant

2017 SMLI Graduation

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This group of students and the little house on Woodward became my second home. I felt safe, comfortable and loved whenever I entered the house…The union has taught me so much about myself and different things going on to society. BSU was not afraid to discuss controversial topics that people are often too afraid to discuss. The open discussion made me think about things differently and also gain more interest in ways I can become involved with the African American community in Tallahassee. Overall, this agency has impacted me immensely making me go outside my box and speak to people of different backgrounds and races. I am forever grateful for the connections and memories I have made with BSU.

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Taylor Knight, BSU

Executive Board Holiday Party

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New BSU House Preview

THE NEW BSU HOUSE Expands space for gathering, programming, engagement, and activities.

Creates opportunities for academic collaboration by housing classroom space and the African American Studies program.

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Celebrates Florida State’s history, culture, and diverse student body.

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The Black Student Union creates an atmosphere of self-respect and gives minorities on campus an opportunity to network and explore all of the different options that Florida State University has to offer.

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The 2018 COBOL Olympics

2017-2018 Melville-Hill Administration

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HISPANIC/LATINO STUDENT UNION

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Richell DeJesus

Idel Mena

Delsabriana Gonzalez

Julian Frias

Director

Assistant Director

Secretary

Treasurer

EXECUTIVE BOARD Public Relations

Kevin Rojas

Community Relations Isabella Silva Programming Board Odalyz Guzman Programming Board Dayron Sanchez Programming Board Max Dou Programming Board

Sonny Vasquez

Programming Board Vicente Arredondo

The Hispanic/Latino Student Union strives towards encouraging and enabling the academic, professional, and social success of Hispanic/Latino students on campus.

Through strengthening relationships and the cultural development of students on campus, we are able to expand our influence and ensure our growth.

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HHM Closing

What Are My Rights?

Market Wednesday

The HLSU shall serve as a nucleus for a network with other national institutions and organizations to improve the opportunities and living conditions of the Hispanic/ Latino community.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2017 SEP 14 Salsa Night SEP 15 D.A.C.A. Check-In SEP 16 Alumni Brunch SEP 18 Faculty/Staff Mixer SEP 18 La Misma Luna Screening SEP 25 Affiliates Fair SEP 29 Comedy Night: Oscar Collazos SEP 30 Street Clean-Up OCT 2 What Are My Rights?

OCT 6 Global Cafe OCT 11 Immigrants: We Get the Job Done OCT 12 Latinx: RJ Aguiar

Immigrants: We Get The Job Done

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Puerto Rico: Global Cafe

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From HLSU, Con Amor

Pa La Playa : Con HLSU

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D.A.C.A. Check In

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Hispanic/ Latino Student Union Presents

Feb. GBM

Everyday Heroes

Feb. 15, 6pm , SSB 203

Feb. 26, 7pm , SSB 201

March GBM

Mar. 26, 6pm , SSB 214

Mar. 28, 6pm , SSB 214 Globe Dining Room

HLSU March

Mar. 27, 4pm ,Integration Statue

DOLORES

Week Closing

Mar. 30, 5pm , Union 312,313,314 & 315

Mar. 29, 7pm , ASLC

Apr. 9, 6pm , Union 315

Feb. 24, ALL DAY

Game Night

Week Kick-off

April GBM

The Big Event

Mar. 6, 6pm , Union 311E

HLSU Carnival

Apr. 12, 5pm, Union Green

@hlsu_fsu

HLSU Gala

Apr. 21, 6:30pm , Union Ballrooms

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Hispanic Latino Student Union

Study w/ HLSU

Apr. 26, 7pm, Union 312

@fsu_hlsu sge.fsu.edu/hlsu

Comedy Night: Oscar Collazos

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Game Night

“

My experience as part of the Hispanic Latino Student Union has shaped my values and my drive more than ever before…I have learned the power in unity and helping those around you, the influence diversity and inclusion has as well as the monumental outcome it has on a population greater than just one individual. Student engagement is a ripple effect, often neglected through events on campus like the All Agency events where we talk about topics and the mission of this university, to spread achievement and responsibility, strength, and skill through the power of embracing diversity.

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Delsabrianna Gonzalez, HLSU

The Hispanic/Latino Student Union of

Florida State University

requests the honor of your presence at the

April 21st, 2018 Doors Open at 6:30 PM Union Ballrooms Formal Attire

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PRIDE STUDENT UNION

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Candace Tavares

Bri Campbell

Jack Graham

Nicole Juarez

Executive Director

Assistant Director

Secretary

Treasurer

Demetrius Winn

Yohandra Polanco

Pat Shafer

Liz Wang

Membership Coordinator

External Affairs Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

Programming Coordinator

Center Director

Lola Periwinkle

Political Action Coordinator

Barbara Meulener

Established in 1969, Pride Student Union is Florida State University’s largest and most prominent LGBTQ+ student-run organization. Our mission is to advocate for, empower and provide community spaces for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Tallahassee.

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Coming Out Day 2017

PRIDE MONTH 2017 OCT 2 Opening GBM OCT 4 #Pridetome: Definition of Pride OCT 4 Allies & Safe Zones 101 OCT 4 Queering Hispanic Culture OCT 9 QueerStory OCT 10 Fall Amateur Drag Show OCT 11 Free Rapid HIV Testing OCT 11 #PrideToMe Share Your Story OCT 11 Being Out OCT 12 Latinx ft. J. Aguiar OCT 13 March to the Capital OCT 13 Coming out Door OCT 17 Open Mic Night OCT 17 QTPOC Art Gallery OCT 18 #PrideToMe Favorite LGBTQ Figures and Character OCT 18 Staff/Faculty/Alumni Mixer OCT 19 Self Care Sleepover OCT 20

IGROW Service Day

OCT 23

KIKI Movie Screening

OCT 25 Free Rapid HIV Testing OCT 25 #PrideToMe The Future of LGBTQ Folks OCT 25 Queer Sex Ed OCT 36 Pride Month Fundraiser OCT 30 Little Less Conversation All Agency Event OCT 31 Pride Halloween Party

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Pride Executive Board

“

The experience that I have received in Pride Student Union unparalleled to most LGBTQIA+ student groups in the country.

I love being able to actively work on a more inclusive Florida state. I also enjoy working with advisors that allow me to utilize my own voice and be a part of big decisions but still offer me support.

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Candace Tavares, Pride

Queer Sex Ed

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Halloween Party

March to the Capitol

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Winter Wonder Drag

Winter Wonder Drag

Amateur Drag

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Banquet

Banquet

Banquet Award Ceremony

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VETERANS STUDENT UNION

EXECUTIVE BOARD Assistant Director Curtis Rahman External Coordinator

Michael Sussman

Internal Coordinator

David Lamb

Secretary Matthew Spinney Secretary Elijah Knight Chief Financial Officer Amanda McKibben Chris Schoborg Director of VSU

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Our primary goal is to be a national beacon of veteran success in education and employment. We are working towards becoming one of the most veteran friendly and empowering universities in the nation. As well as helping integrate the student veterans on campus with the student body.

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Spring Football Game Tailgate

Writing letters to deployed service members

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Student Veterans of America: NATCON2018 Conference

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We were established in order to unite all students and organizations that have a desire to support veterans not only on campus but also in our communities.

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WOMEN STUDENT UNION

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Melissa Rony

Gianna Bonner

Tatiana Mappe

Jessica St. Jean

Director

Assistant Director

Director of Administration

Political Education Coordinator

Leesa Newbon

Rishan Duhaney

Fabuola Pierre

Danisha Carrasco

External Affairs Coordinator

External Affairs Coordinator

Public Relations Coordinator

Membership Coordinator

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We were established in order to unite all students and organizations that have a desire have been given the opportunity to participate in the most memorable and rewarding work of my undergraduate experience during my time as an e-board member of WSU.

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WOMENS HISTORY MONTH 2018 MAR 1 Unheard Voices MAR 5 Battle of the Sexes Film Panel MAR 6 An Evening with Roxane Gay Lecture MAR 7 Drab to Fab Cooking Class MAR 8 International Womxn’s Day Jeopardy MAR 20 Lit Womxn 2.0 Director of Finance

Rhakyria McCormick

Membership Coordinator

Shaylin Horner

MAR 21 Namaste and Slay Yoga MAR 22 Ladies Legacy Banquet MAR 26 External Community Service Day MAR 26 Political Actions Training

Elizabeth Butscher

Joelle Lawrence

WHM Coordinator

OWL Coordinator

MAR 27 Let’s Talk: Health MAR 28 Feminism 101 MAR 29 HerVoice Magazine Release Party MAR 30 The Vagina Monologues MAR 31 Womxn’s Leadership Conference

Julia Jordan

Princess Gafaru

Internal Affairs Coordinator

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HerVoice magazine committee

Her Voice Magazine is an annual publication created by Women Student Union. The 2018 edition had the theme ‘Womxn Are The Future.’ More than 15 womxn collaborated on the success of the multipage publication.

Copies can be picked up in the WSU Center.

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Ladies Legacy Banquet

Melissa Rony at Ladies Legacy Banquet

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FRESHMAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

EXECUTIVE BOARD

Amanda Dioguardi

Brunella McCann

Alyssa Schubert

Demetrius Winn

Director

Assistant Director

Facilitator of Operations

Facilitator of Activities

Kallayah Henderson

Leesa Newbon

Facilitator of Administration

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The Freshman Leadership Institutes’s mission aims to provide first year students with the tools to become active student leaders on campus while providing support as students adjust to the Florida State University campus and culture. With an emphasis on individual, group, and community values, students will develop a leadership identity with the support of their peers and Student Government Association staff.

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TRANSFER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

EXECUTIVE BOARD TLI Assistant Director

Patrick Hinson Director

Alexa Randolph

TLI Facilitator

Jessica St. Jean

TLI Facilitator

Willie Reynolds

TLI Facilitator

Lanekia Bennett

The Transfer Leadership Institutes’s mission is to provide personal, professional, and leadership growth opportunities for ambitious transfer students through programming, peer mentoring and educational experiences that impact the Florida State University student body and its surrounding community.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Director

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Assistant Director Jalicia Lewis Facilitator Aisha Naushad Facilitator Kailen Chapple Facilitator Jonathan Bass

The Diversity and Inclusion Institute is focused on creating a culture at Florida State University in which students are consciously aware of how their culturalbias influence their decisions and challenge them to implement their skills learned from this institute in the FSU community and society.

The Diversity & Inclusion Institute (the Institute) is a project that started in Spring of 2018 sponsored by the SGA Executive Branch. The mission of this program is to provide a space for Florida State University students to more fully understand the range of diversity and multiculturalism, including but not limited to ability, socio-economic, age, rural/urban, veterans, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, gender identity & expression, religion, and faith structures through workshops that are focused on awareness, discussion and collaborative learning activities.

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CLASS COUNCILS

SENIOR CLASS COUNCIL

Damon Edmond

Daniela Bermudez

Arsene Frederic

Gianna Traylor

Senior Class President

Senior Class Vice President

Senior Class Secretary

Senior Class Treasurer

JUNIOR CLASS COUNCIL Junior Class President Ki-Mani Ward Junior Class Vice President Fatema Jaffer Junior Class Secretary Berveline Moise Junior Class Treasurer Maurice Wedderburn

SOPHOMORE CLASS COUNCIL Sophomore Class President Marissa Latham Sophomore Class Vice President Eduardo DeLas Cuevas Sophomore Class Secretary Jennifer Magi Sophomore Class Treasurer Daena Senatus

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Panhellenic Fall Fest

Seminole Futures, “Do’s and Don’ts”

Senior Sendoff FSU Class Councils continued their work in upholding campus traditions by hosting two Away Game Viewings (Alabama and Clemson) to enhance school spirit and provide alcohol free programming on weekends.

The Senior Class Council hosted the fourth annual 100 Days ‘til Graduation Fair, an event aimed to provide relevant resources to graduating seniors, highlighting the Alumni Association, the Career Center, the Graduate School, FSU Police Department and FSU Credit Union. The Senior Class Council in close planning with the President’s Office hosted Senior Week, with the fifth annual President’s Toast, which occurred in the Tucker Center for the third time, being the highlight of the week’s events.

The Class Councils support the Ring Ceremony and collaborate often with the Vice President of Student Affairs, President’s Office, and FSU Bookstore. The Senior Class Council hosted their first SPARK Campaign through FSU Foundation with a goal of raising $7,500, but was considered a “failed” attempt with only $151 raised.

The Class Councils work to create unity among the graduating classes as well as pride in student’s own graduating class.

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Office of Governmental Affairs Director Jared Honts Deputy Director Ansley Schoen Internal Assistant Director Jacob Blaut Board of Directors: Alexander Adams, Nicholas Bique, Kahla Haber-Brown, Katherine Doherty, Spenser Dubin, Austine Howe, Taylor Ney, Courtney Saunders, Evan Steinberg Jared Honts OGA Director

The mission of the Student Government Association’s Office of Governmental Affairs is to provide Florida State University students with representation and advocacy within the university community and at all levels of government. Special emphasis is placed on monitoring the Florida Governmental process from which the University receives a majority of its funding. The purpose of OGA is to ensure

the fair and appropriate representation and participations of the student body in local, state and federal government. OGA will offer an opportunity for interested students to participate in legislative and other governmental processes.

Furthermore, the OGA will promote civic engagement through medium such as voter participation, testimony before governmental entities, communication with policy makers, the training of students in areas such as lobbying and organizing and other forms of governmental relations.

OGA shall work closely with the FSU Office of Governmental Relations to ensure appropriate representation of the student body as it relates to the focus of the University, to assist students with information and placement in governmental internship opportunities and to coordinate FSU Day at the Capitol. OGA will assist with the creation and oversight of student activist components in major campus entities such as SGA agencies, RSOs, and other student initiatives, for the purpose of organizing and informing students about legislative agenda and governmental endorsements of SGA.

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Inter-Residence Hall Council Associate Director Vincent Gennarelli National Comm. Coordinator Shayna Cohen Assistant Director of Finance Seattle Alderman Assistant Director of Relations Kendall McDonald Programming Chair Tucker Smith

Tim Strong IRHC Director

The mission of Inter-Residence Hall Council is to engage students in the on campus living experience through leadership development, community involvement, and peer advocacy.

Inter-Residence Hall Council (IRHC) is a Bureau of the Student Government Association and an affiliate of University Housing. IRHC establishes and governs Hall Councils and collaborates to build community and enhance the experience of living on-campus through hall programming, advocacy for the needs of residents, and service in the FSU community and beyond.

Center for Participant Education CPE Director

Christian Vogt

CPE Treasurer Benjamin Gordon CPE Administrative Secretary Elizabeth Wang CPE was established in 1970 to provide an alternative to the traditional curriculum taught at FSU. Students wanted to explore socially relevant topics and to foster a healthier philosophy of education through classes in which anyone could teach or attend. Since then, CPE has

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been investigated by the Legislature, suspended by the Board of Regents, and challenged by FSU administration. CPE has managed to hold strong through all of this, and remains today as one of the last free universities in the country.

Student Council for Undergraduate Research & Creativity Assistant Director Cassidy Schuma Assistant Director Ravital Goldgof Travel Grants Chair Chris Jayaprasanna Treasurer Julia Gorday Creativity Chair David Advent Outreach Chair Luis Andrada Student Engagement Chair Shannon Conley Graduate Liaison Danielle Krusemark

Kristen Christensen SCURC Director

OWL Editor-in-Chief Cassidy Schuma Chair of Undergraduate Research Ambassadors Ravital Goldgof

SCURC Showcase

SCURC aims to make research and creative projects accessible and approachable to all undergraduate students at FSU, regardless of major, background, or experience, preparing students for graduate school and professional life as well as fostering the next generation of innovative thinkers. The bureau works to increase the quantity and diversity of undergraduate students involved in research and creative

projects on Florida State’s campus. It supports students through workshops, oneon-one peer advising, funding to attend academic conferences, events to showcase undergraduate research excellence, and through publishing FSU’s Undergraduate Research Journal, The Owl.

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Office of Student Sustainability Director Hunter Becker

Finance Chair Alex Silvester

Assistant Director Cassidy Schuma

Media Chair Olivia Tran

Programming Chair Tucker Smith The Office of Student Sustainability (OSS) is a bureau of the Student Government Association dedicated to representing the student voice on sustainability issues at Florida State University. We strive to be a vehicle for student motivated change on campus.

The Office of Student Sustainability strives to be inclusive, open, and focused

on making positive changes on campus.

We hope to be a central body that students and RSOs from all across campus can come to with issues they feel are important and, as a whole, work to gather information, collaborate and achieve by making sustainable goals a reality on campus.

Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Assistant Director Kyle Israel Director of Finance Mesak Cole Social Media Director Ellie Bright Director of Start Ups

Miguel Mejia

Director of Community Outreach Julio Mata Director of Social Entrepreneurship Alexis Gimbel Alumni Relations Director Adriana Diaz Granados

Natalie Nolan OEI Director

We noticed that young student entrepreneurs did not have a place on campus to share business ideas or have full access to necessary resources. For this reason, the 66th Student Senate founded the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the spring of 2014. We are the go to spot on campus for small

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business owners and entrepreneurial students to further progress their business or idea. We strive each day to provide you with the most up-to-date information and best resources provided

by FSU. Come join the great community of creative faculty and students.

Office of Servant Leadership Assistant Director Cassidy Schuma The mission of the Office of Servant Leadership is to preserve and cultivate the spirit and action of service, philanthropy, advocacy, social justice, and leadership at the Florida State University by providing a forum for students to network and collaborate; offering support and encouragement to service focused student organizations on campus; and organizing and implementing informative events that aim to enhance students’ awareness of important social issues.

Raymond Walsh OSL Director

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AFFILIATED PROJECTS & OTHER ENTITIES

Medical Response Unit Executive Director Elizabeth Ruta Director of Operations

Julian Feliu

Director of Administration George Downey The Medical Response Unit (MRU) is a students serving students first responder organization. The MRU functions as a basic life support and quick response unit at Florida State University. Staffed by trained student volunteers, with certifications and licenses ranging from Emergency Medical Responders, EMTs and Paramedics, the Medical Response Unit cares for FSU students, faculty and any visiting persons. The Medical

Response Unit offers medical coverage for many university events, such as Football tailgates, 5K’s, Baseball games, the FSU Flying High Circus, Dance Marathon and many others. The MRU also has volunteers on call Monday thru Friday from 8am to 8pm ready for any emergency, simple assist or on campus transport that happens. The MRU is an affiliated project associated with University Health Services, FSU Police Department, Student Government Association, and FSU Division of Student Affairs.

The Medical Response program offers services beyond its presence on campus. The unit also serves to educate by making students aware of ways to prevent, as well as handle, emergency situations. Since May, the FSU MRU crews have responded to 178 calls, 134 simple assists and have staffed 149 events on the FSU campus.

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Union Board Board Member Akice Agwa Board Member Charlie Cuthbertson Board Member Chase Miller Board Member Daniela Villasmil Board Member Diego Gonzalez Board Member James Dean Butera Board Member JoAnna Clayton Board Member Krystine Auguste Board Member Madison Weinberg Board Member Meneka Wijesiriwardena Board Member Nicholas Lopez Board Member Thomas Rohrlack The Oglesby Union Board was established to provide students, faculty, staff and guests with activities, programs and services to be offered through the Oglesby Union Complex. The Oglesby Union Board represents the university community to ensure that facilities, services, and amenities offered by the Oglesby Union Complex meet the needs and interests of its constituents pursuant to Chapter 605 of the Student Body Statutes (SBS).

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W VFS Radio Station (V-89) Program Director Karl Vieweg Music Director

Hannah Wait

Studio Manager

Frances Sassport

WVFS Tallahassee (aka ‘V89) is ‘The Voice of Florida State.’ WVFS is an Affiliated Project of the Florida State University Student Government Association and the College of Communication and Information and operates as a noncommercial, educational, public radio station with 7000 watts of power— broadcasting terrestrially at 89.7FM and streaming worldwide at wvfs.fsu. edu. On air 24/7/365, WVFS is housed in suite 420 Diffenbaugh, and is staffed by approximately 200 hard-working

volunteers from every corner of the campus and community. The station recruits new members three times a year at V89 Cattle Calls held the first week of class each semester.

Campus Recreation Chair

Kimberly Caufield

Vice Chair

Roderick Moore

Operations Assistant Tristan Waterbury Board Member Nick Lopez Board Member Kyle Reisman Board Member Nicolas Rice Board Member Madison Yurubi

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The Campus Recreation Board, created in 1995, provides guidance for the activities, programs, and services to be offered through the Leach Center, Fitness & Movement Clinic, Rec SportsPlex, Main Campus Fields, Westside Courts, FSU Reservation, and other departmental facilities. The Board represents the University community and ensures that facilities, services, and amenities shall be offered in order to meet the needs and interests of the University community.

Homecoming Overall Director

Erika Rivera

Overall Director

Logan Knutson

Pow Wow Director

Shayla Nguyen

Pow Wow Assistant Director Programming Director Creative Chair

Fernando Ritzinger

Sam Seiglie

Production Chair Service Chair

Alex Geer

Andrew Salinero

Nell Clark

Seminole Festival Chair

Camilo Salazar

Production Director

Valerie Smith

Spear-It Night Chair

Morgan Ollar

Skit Night Chair PR Director

Steve McCleskey

Brittney Smith

Marketing Director

Alana Kniskern

PR & Marketing Assistant Outreach Director

Janessa Fara

Points & Judges Chair Outreach Liaison Operations Director Spirit Force Chair Hospitality Director

Robert Rivera

Amanda Thomas

Tav Horne Chev Henry Will French Bianca Joseph

Sponsorship & Hospitality Liaison

Jordan Foster

Director of Parade and Chief & Princess Assistant of Parade and Chief & Princess

Hanna Touton Megan Comunale

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Julia Crabtree

Jarvis Floyd

Idel Mena

Elizabeth Wang

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Graphic Designer

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Lindsey Reyes

Katie Lynn Swiatek

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Rachel Crabtree

Photographer

Gabrielle Gailenios

Student Publications serves as one of the most-utilized areas of Student Government, providing graphic design, color printing, and photography services, as well as supporting comprehensive social media campaigns on a variety of platforms for recognized student organizations.

Implemented print-tracking software for increased accountability and detailed reports for future managerial decisions on sustainability.

Graphic Designer Tiffany Reyes Graphic Designer & Photographer Sarah Williams

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The most rewarding memory I have here at student publications was the first time I saw my Hispanic Heritage Month Flyer up in SGA. That was such rewarding moment seeing all my hard work on display and the reaction I got from people was incredible, it is the reason I am even working here now!

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Campus event photography

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In the past year student publications has taught me so much about the different organizations at Florida State University as well as about many of the opportunities that the SGA offers to students. In 2018, I look forward to seeing student publications continue to grow. I’m excited to work with new designers and help student publications do the best work we can do to help student organizations and SGA thrive.

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Julia Crabtree, Student Publications

Poster printing

Student Publications office workstations and cutting tools

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ALLIES & SAFE ZONES

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of participants agreed or strongly agreed that they obtained resources for further support and connection for LGBTQ+ students and community members.

96%

“I liked how it was very open, positive, and understanding of people’s different levels of LGBTQ+ exposure.”

“I liked the discussion-based learning.

It was nice to learn from each other’s experiences opposed to a lecture style workshop.”

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PROGRAM GOALS Allies & Safe Zones is an ally development program to promote acceptance and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual, and Two-Spirit-identifying (LGBTQ+) people. Seminole Allies is coordinated through the offices of the Student Government Association at Florida State University and is offered regularly to the campus community. The program is open to all, regardless of orientation, identity, or expression.

1. To promote acceptance and support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual and Two-Spirit identifying (LGBTQ+) people and an understanding of contemporary issues in the community.

The Allies & Safe Zones re-launched in Fall 2013 as a new, more interactive program.

If you attended a Safe Zone-Tallahassee workshop, we thank you for your continued support by inviting you to complete a Allies & Safe Zones 101 session to renew your commitment to being an ally.

4. To confront personal biases and increase understanding for participants at every level of knowledge and allyship.

2. To provide a space to discuss gender, sexuality, and allyship and to explore how we can make our campus safer and more inclusive.

3. To push participants to examine the roots of their assumptions about gender and sexuality in hopes they will continue to do so in everyday life.

5. To show that heterosexual people have a sexual orientation and that cisgender people have a gender identity.

6. To discuss what it means to be an ally and demonstrate that allyship is a continuous, ongoing process.

101 Workshop Allies & Safe Zones 101

Allies & Safe Zones 101 is a workshop that engages participants in better understanding allyship as a process, inclusive language, pronoun usage, and LGBTQ+ contemporary issue

200 Workshops

Allies & Safe Zones 201: Trans Ally A workshop that engages participants in better understanding trans identities, gender variance, socialized gender expectations, intersex identities, and becoming allies to people with trans and other gender variant identities.

Allies & Safe Zones 202: Personal Identity Development A workshop that engages participants in exploring their own identity development as allies using identity development models, reflection tools, and interactive exercises. Identity of LGBTQ+ individuals will also be discussed and examined using multi-media and discussion.

Allies & Safe Zones 203: Navigating the Holidays A workshop that engages participants in understanding the dimensions of LGBTQ+ students’ experiences of going home for the holidays. This conversation-based workshop will include: dialogue regarding holiday dinner discussions around religious beliefs and politics, navigating a non-supportive environment, and resources for students unable to go home.

Allies & Safe Zones 204: Intersecting Identities A workshop that engages participants in better understanding the complex, at times conflicting, identities that intersect with an LGBTQ+ identity. Participants will discuss and reflect upon experiences and misconceptions of intersections between LGBTQ+ identities with other salient identities, such as race, religion, geographic, and global.

Allies & Safe Zones 205: Coming Out, Family Dynamics, and Other Support Systems A workshop that engages participants in learning about the ongoing process of coming out for LGBTQ+ individuals, the challenges/ barriers associated with this process, and the benefits/lived experiences of being out.Also,participants engage in understanding how family dynamic play into a person’s lifelong coming out process, with a range of support levels. Join us to learn how to support someone who is coming out on campus and gather an understanding of how to navigate aspects of this journey.

301 Workshop

Seminole Allies & Safe Zones 301: Train the Facilitator Allies & Safe Zones 301: Train the Facilitator is a professional development for FSU Faculty and Staff to become co-facilitators for Allies & Safe Zones 101. We open applications during the Summer and Spring semester for new facilitators.

FACILITATORS Alan Acosta Dean of Students Department Christina (Chris) Carroll International Programs Carolyn Harris Student Government Association Carlo Morante Center for Leadership and Social Change Danielle Morgan Acosta, Ph.D. Student Government Association Estee Hernandez Center for Leadership & Social Change Felicia Youngblood Physics; Music Joshua Morgan The Career Center Kori Pruett Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness Lauren Schoenberger International Programs Mecia Lockwood Student Government Association Miguel Angel Hernandez Center for Leadership & Social Change Trinity Gonzalez Guest Services, Oglesby Union

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STAFF MISSION The staff of the department of Student Government at Florida State University assist students in reaching their full potential. With a focus on leadership and identity development, belonging and inclusion, civic engagement and participation, and financial responsibility and stewardship, SGA staff advocate and support traditions, initiatives, and communities that benefit the student body.

CORE BELIEFS We believe that SGA offers students hands-on, experiential, outside of the classroom learning.

We believe that advising the students of SGA is a situational process of challenge and support.

We believe that diversity of thoughts, ideas, and identities bring a richer, more educational dialogue to leadership and the campus community as a whole.

We believe that all students have the potential to serve, lead, advocate on behalf of their peers, create change, and be positive financial stewards of their funds.

We believe that students learn through engaging in the leadership process and that the limitless opportunities within SGA is a venue to practice that leadership and hone their skills.

Danielle Morgan Acosta

Carolyn Harris

Josh Kinchen

Mecia Lockwood

Director

Assistant Director

Student Program Coordinator

Student Program Coordinator

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Kim Dicks

Ben Young

Amy Carroll

SGA Business Manager

Designer Web/Print

Media Specialist

SGA Administration Senate Program Assistant

Carolyn R. Griffin

Whitney Brown

Rosalind Sapp

Priscilla Jean-Louis

Executive Branch Program Assistant

COGS Program Assistant

Departmental Accounting Rep

Departmental Accounting Rep

Christina Akins

Kristopher Castro

Gabrielle Garrard

Audrey Graser

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Maria Martinez

Daniel McBurney

Carlo Morante

Jane Rodriguez

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Graduate Student Co-Advisor

Mattie Durham

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Key Accomplishments

Training Staff Retreat

Student Publications

SGA Professional Staff attend an annual retreat leading into the fall semester, monthly staff meetings, and end of semester gatherings, as well as birthday celebrations.

Advising Retreat The advising team gathers at the beginning of each semester to review best practices, the advising structure, and current trends in the community.

With eight graduate interns and four professional advisors; the time together was spent going into depth about expectations, important resources, and goal setting.

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Designed and advertised 510 student-based services and events via development of print and digital graphic designs, on-site photography services, and involvement-oriented marketing campaigns. Recognized Student Organizations, SGA entities, and university-wide events printed 315,449 pieces in 2017, a 69% increase in marketing efforts from 2016.

Allies & Safe Zones

Expanded student, faculty, staff, and community member participation in the Allies & Safe Zones program by 31%, and information sessions by 220%.

On Campus Service Danielle Morgan Acosta became a member of the inaugural Florida State National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Leadership Team.

Carolyn Harris served as the Curriculum Coordinator and member of the Planning Committee for the Florida State University Women’s Leadership Institute.

Mecia Lockwood was selected to serve as a Florida State University LeaderShape Cluster Facilitator.

Josh Kinchen served on the executive board for the Florida State university LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Network.

Carolyn Harris served on the executive board for the Florida State University Black Faculty & Staff Network. She serves as the co-chair for the inaugural Social Justice Symposium, a collaboration between BFSN, the President’s Diversity & Inclusion Council, and the Latino Faculty Network.

Josh Kinchen was recognized by Florida State University Human Resources for completing the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate.

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Professional Organization Participation ACPA Convention Josh Kinchen presented a best practice poster, “Dialogue-based communitylearning as a curriculum model for LGBTQ+ allyship programs” in March.

ACPA Phyllis Mable New Professionals Institute Danielle Morgan Acosta served a faculty member for the ACPA New Professionals Institute, creating curriculum, mentoring opportunities, and dialogue with new student affairs professionals and graduate students across the country in June.

Big Bend SHRM’s 13th Annual Human Resources Conference Josh Kinchen presented “LGBTQ and you: Considerations for competency and practice” with FSU Career Center Colleague Kristin Zaideman in June.

Junior League of Tallahassee Josh Kinchen presented “Beyond just meaning well: Identity and allyship” with FSU Center for Leadership and Social Change.

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Professional Organization Participation ACPA Convention Chair:

Danielle Morgan Acosta served as the annual convention chair for the ACPA-College Student Educators, International conference in Columbus, Ohio in March. Danielle led a group of 75 volunteers and managed a $750,000 budget to create a 5-day transformational experience for 3,000 higher education professionals.

LeaderShape: Carolyn Harris became a national LeaderShape CoLead facilitator, joining a committed group of colleagues known internationally for leadership conferences for college students held around the world.

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STUDENT STAFF

Front Desk Justyce Jackson Accounting Student Staff Jericho Martinez Emily Brinkley

Justyce Jackson Melissa Carcamo

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HLSU

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BSU

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BSU

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BSU

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BSU

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BSU

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WSU

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BSU

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WSU

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BSU

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WSU

Kristin Sanders

BSU

Brandon Brown

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SGA Today 2017- 2018

powerofwe.fsu.edu powerofwefsu Diversity and Inclusion are more than buzz words or statistics. Diversity and Inclusion embody who were are and will inspire who we can be. Florida State University fosters the aspirations of all its students. It embraces diverse identities. It celebrates every experience.

Together, we can harness the power of this collective diversity. Together, we can reimagine diversity as a key to excellence. Together, we can pioneer a path for meaningful engagement.

We can do more than accept differences.

We can use our differences to make a difference. #PowerofWe #EngageDifference #TranscendTolerance SGA Today 2017- 2018

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