On Campus — November 11, 2009
Another chairperson steps down from MSA
Campus and Community Affairs chairwoman Emily Garner is resigning from her position to study abroad next semester. Garner is the fourth MSA chairperson to step down this semester.
MSA attendance policy stays the same after proposed bill fails in full senate
An act to define the attendance policy fails in full senate after heated debate about the costs and benefits of a more rigid attendance policy for MSA senators. The bill proposed that MSA senators should gain a half absence when they choose to leave early or arrive late to meetings. Senators get four absences per semester. The bill is in response to a drop in attendance and an increase of senators coming late or leaving early to MSA Senate meetings.
Two senators left during the debate.
Bill balancing the power of the Operations Committee passes
An act to further improve the committee chair approval process passed after heated debate in MSA full senate. The bill aims to check and balance the power of the Operations Committee by allowing another committee to oversee the choosing of new operations chairs.
