Minutes from the November 12th, 2007 Executive Committee Meeting
(Campbell excused; Christopher and Cleary early departure excused; Gardner tardiness excused; Adamson early departure)
• President Josh Payne called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
• Payne welcomed members of the Traveller Steering Committee (TSC) and gave the floor to Sophomore Class Representative John Twomey, who explained the EC’s Traveller proposal to the TSC. The TSC asked a few questions and then said they would meet with its entire committee to discuss the proposal.
• The EC approved the minutes from the last meeting.
• Payne reported on Vice President Jordan Campbell’s impressions of the Classroom Subcommittee’s meeting with Dean Straughan, Dean Knapp and Coach Hutchinson. Dean Straughan agreed to talk to the C-School faculty about opening up classrooms to students after hours. Dean Knapp and Coach Hutchinson also said they would look into opening up both the college classrooms and the gym more than they currently are.
• Payne reported on Jason Rodocker’s inquiry regarding the EC’s policy on funding organizations during the gap between the spring budget allocations and the winter budget allocations. The EC determined that it would consider funding organizations that had an emergency and unforeseen monetary need on a case-by-case basis.
• Payne adjourned the meeting into closed session at 7:45pm.
• Payne reopened the meeting at 8:54pm.
• The EC agreed to keep next year’s Student Activity Fee at its current rate of $225 per student.
• Payne reminded the EC of the important dates remaining this semester: November 26th and December 3rd at 7:00pm are the last two regular meetings and the final breakfast with President Ruscio is December 3rd at 8:00am.
• Payne adjourned the meeting at 9:05pm.