By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Tonight’s Student Senate meeting, scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center has been canceled due to the weather. According to an email sent out by Terrance Craft, president of Student Senate, a special session of Senate will be called by Robin Ladd, SGA…
Senators urged to pay more attention to funds
Student Senate started the semester with about $30,000 in rolling appropriations.
SGA sets spring semester budget
Student Senate approved Student Government Association’s Spring 2013 budget at the Jan. 22 Student Senate meeting.
Student senators re-evaluate funding process
Student Senate has spent nearly a third of the allocation money for the semester after three meetings.
Students evaluate funding options for law association
Senate’s Steering Committee discussed two proposals Nov. 29 about amending the association’s bylaws, which may be addressed next semester.
Space allocation discussions continue
Student senators approved a resolution this week to protest the university’s space allocation policy.
Association’s organizations reorganize, cancel events due to deficit
A reduced budget crippled law students’ ability to operate their organizations this year. Student Bar Association, the governing body for law students, received about $20,000 less than last year from Student Government Association, said Zeb Judd, third-year law and SBA president.
Student Senate denies Student Bar Association funds
Student Government Association officials are attempting to mend the bond between the group and law students.
Senators reject change to association’s bylaws
Student senators failed a bill this week that would have reestablished the allocation process for Student Bar Association.
Student government selects 2012-13 leaders
Student Senate has about $16,600 left in rolling appropriations after approving six bills this semester.
Impeachment minutes, senator votes released
Minutes from the April 10 Student Senate meeting reveal each senators’ votes for the impeachment of Emma Velez, Student Government Association president.
Senators pass resolution, bills at weekly meeting
Senators paid much attention to Student Senate’s image when making legislative decisions at Tuesday night’s meeting.
Senators vote to fund $950 for two events
More than 20 guests attended Student Senate’s weekly meeting to show their support for the organization’s requesting funding.
Senate funds first bill of academic year
Senators spent the majority of their Sept. 6 meeting in discussion over funding of the first Senate bill of the semester.
Senate presents new senators, plans for semester
Communication was a buzzword at the weekly Student Senate meeting as senators discussed ways to be proactive and improve relations with organizations.
Senate hosts first meeting of semester, approves fall budget
Senators approved the budget and standing rules for the Fall 2011 semester at the first Student Senate meeting of the new academic year.
Senators approve requests at weekly meeting
Senators approved three requests presented April 26 at their weekly meeting.
Velez hopes to include, involve students
Candidate says leadership experience variety differentiates her in presidential race
Student government plans OCU Speaks
Student Government Association plans to gather student opinions at OCU Speaks.
Senators fill seats, vote on bills, leaving about $2,400 left
Three time was a charm for senators on Tuesday, March 1.
Senators pass nearly $1,500 in bills
Student Senate passed three bills at their Feb. 22 meeting, leaving about $3,150 left in rolling appropriations.
Senator sworn in, legislation passed
A new senator joined the Student Senate body Tuesday to vote on a bill.
Senate to meet at usual time
Senators will meet at their regular meeting time, despite university cancelations. The meeting will be hosted at 8 p.m. in the Great Hall in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Students to produce film with professional
Ty Fanning and Dillon Horner acting sophomores, will be on set next month — not as actors, but as co-directors. The two will work for the first time to portray a script they co-wrote.
SGA officials appoint new senators
Student Senate appointed two new senators to fill seats vacated this semester. Katie Alsup and Alexis Embry were appointed to two of several open seats Jan. 25 during Senate’s weekly meeting.
Student Government Association officials reprimand class senators
Four student senators failed to meet a Student Government Association requirement during the fall semester.
