Student Government Association is starting a weekly senate newsletter.
The newsletter, called “The Res Publica,” is being run by Abigail Banks, political science/economics/philosophy sophomore and vice president of SGA.
OCU’s senate is made up of 22 students ranging from freshmen to seniors.
Banks said she started the newsletter about a week ago to try and have a better connection with the senators and form a better communication loop.
“It’s something I started that has different sections, a letter from me, senate rules and a senator highlight with upcoming events,” said Banks.
Banks said the idea behind the newsletter was for senate members to learn more about how senate works, but also for senate to get to know each other better.
“Honestly, the newsletter was created to try to form a better connection with the senators and form good communication skills in a cute way that isn’t just a long email” said Banks. “I am excited to see how the newsletter impacts the current senator class.”
Derek Bryant, biochemistry sophomore, is one of the senators for the sophomore class.
Bryant said he thinks the newsletter is a great idea.
“I think it helps keep more open lines of communication between the senators and the executive cabinet,” said Bryant.
The newsletter will be released biweekly to the senate by Banks.
Banks said the newsletter will always include an update from Banks, followed by senate rules that the senators may not be aware of, followed by senator of the week.
Banks said the newsletter will also highlight upcoming events for the next month that senators are strongly encouraged to attend.
“My goal is to get the senate to be informed on more events, go to them and become more involved on campus,” said Banks.
Banks said she hopes to continue releasing newsletters biweekly to keep senators in the loop and get to know them better.
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