STUDENT SENATESESSION XXXVII – MEETING 10

November 15th, 2015 – 6:00PM – Paul College Room 165AGENDA

I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:01PM A. MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR FRANCE

II. ROLL CALL

III. COMMUNICATIONSA. Senators and Guests

i. Short presentation with the bipartisan organization: 1. Non partisan organization, working to remove

the grid lock, based in DC but NH offices in Manchester, we understand that local politics are important, so we are working with local Politian’s to come and speak on campus. One of the big pieces that we are pushing for is national strategic agenda, we are looking for more ideas an a president to be elected, no labels have put out national goals, these goals were based around polling, create more jobs, social security, balance budget and make energy secure. To get the problem solver seal candidates needs to meet with other party, embrace the national strategic agenda, some accomplishments we have had are “no budget no pay”, “21st century healthcare for heroes” problem solver convention in Manchester which had numerous candidates. To get involved here at UNH, you can join our organization, sign the pledge that you will vote for a problem solver seal recipient. Thank you for your time and feel free to help yourself with coffee.

ii. Shannon- there is Gift box this weekendiii. Silas- where in Portsmouth? iv. Near friendly toast

B. Graduate Student Senate

i. No new communications C. Liaison to Administration

i. No new communicationsD. Senate Executive Board

i. Doug- we are going to have an important meeting, let’s be patient this is important stuff

ii. Amanda- if you’re not going to be here or going to be late, please let me know

iii. Conor- next meeting will be equally important and long, we have all of the budgets that FAC has been gathering and reviewing for the board of trustees, I sent out the sweatshirt order for exec, there will be FAC this week

iv. Emerson- follow us on social media, share the blog, name tags are out front

v. Abby- we have concepts and budgets tonight, look at them with a critical eye but also be aware that they have been looked at with a critical eye for almost a month

vi. CFO- Chris- no new communicationsvii. Sarra- please pass notesviii. Justin- we have been working on having more

involvement with what is going on in campus, we are working with discovery program review, potentially not having final exams on the weekend

ix. Zach- campus structure this week tackled some issues that were brought to our attention through the campus safety walk, we are also looking into increasing the amount of garbage and recycling bins on campus, we are looking at ways mitigate the water bottle issues

x. We are looking to expand our knowledge through the medical amnesty program, we have been looking to expand international housing, meeting tomorrow at 8 pm

xi. Allison- I met with Erin this week , we are looking to put on a conference for Greek life, mental health, first meeting for the new chapter is this Monday

xii. Emily- There is a flu vaccine tomorrow in the Strafford room 10-1:30, council- meeting this week, please bring hats, gloves, coats, we will be outside for an hour

xiii. Sam- Fridays at 1, one thing that we are working on is FAQs to the SRRR, things that you wish you learned earlier, feel free to send me a note,

1. POI- the correct term is first year

xiv. First Year- Dirk Timmons and Steven Nelson’s fathers both passed away this week,

xv. Lincoln- I want to commend our historian for cleaning out the office, she has done more in the past week and half than in the past four years

E. Student Trusteei.

F. Student Body Vice Presidenti. Pep rally in the gym in the field house, it will be one

of the biggest weekends for sports, two hockey games, football game, volley ball game as well, please come out it is at 7:30 in the gym.

ii. Last Sunday I told you that quad way may be done this week, that is not true, there is too much granite in that area, it will be another four weeks.

G. Student Body Presidenti. This will be a long meeting, Thanksgiving week-

there are no classes Wednesday, it is a Tuesday schedule that Tuesday, your professors may cancel, it is not a Friday schedule. The second thing is, as you know what happened on Friday evening, we have students that are studying abroad over in Paris, when the boarder is unlocked in France, they will be returning home, there will be a vigil held tonight at 8PM and there will be another vigil this Wednesday evening, we did a moment of silence, I would ask you to keep them in your prayers

H. Student Senate Speakeri. If you have a nametag down here, please come down

and get it, if you don’t have a nametag, let Emerson know. Reminder that if you are the author of the resolution is that you have to let me know where you want it to be sent to. Also, at the end of the meeting, it is important that you wait until we actually end. Also, there has been some confusion on who can vote- resolutions are voted on by senate, anyone can be a part of the discussion, if you don’t know what is going on, you can say point of inquiry, and say that you are confused.

I. Ryan- Motion to do other business firsti. I would like to other business first because budgets

and concepts will take up a majority of our time.

IV. NEW BUSINESSA. XXXVII- 3.09- Removal of SenatorsB. XXXVII- 2.10- Approval of Senators

C. XXXVII- 31- Approval of SAFO ConceptsD. XXXVII- 32- Approval of SAFO Budgets E. XXXVII- R13- Stalking and the Blackboard Directory

V. OTHER BUSINESSA. XXXVII- R14- Condemning the Attacks in ParisB. XXXVII- R15- Opposing the “Safe Campus Act”

VI. ADJOURNMENT

“Tis better to be alone, then of bad company.”-John Henry Eden

Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 3.09 Removal of SenatorsIntroduced by: Executive Officer, Amanda BarbaDate: November 15th, 2015

Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to remove the following individuals as Student Senators for the remainder of session XXXVII:

Jason Maloof- Non Res 4

Ryan- from my understanding he is not a non resident student, he lives in Stoke Hall, therefore he cannot represent non resident student

Lincoln- Do we have processes in place that check this? Amanda- no but I can check blackboard

Senate Action: Speaker Verification: Passes unanimously

Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 2.10 Approval of SenatorsIntroduced by: Executive Officer, Amanda BarbaDate: November 15th, 2015

Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to approve the following individuals as Student Senators for the remainder of session XXXVII:

Connor Cote- Williamson 3 Jake Werner- Non Resident 5Conor Phelps- Williamson 4Russel York- Co- Lord HallConor Sandin- Non-Resident 6

Senate Action: Passes Unanimously Speaker Verification:

Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 31 Approval of SAFO ConceptsIntroduced by: SAFC Chairperson, Abby MartinenDate: November 15th, 2015

Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to approve the attached Student Activity Fee Organization Concepts:

- As most of you know, we go through a budget and concept process for SAFC, every undergraduate student is required to pay the student activity fee, SAFC goes through a month long, very strenuous process through budgets and concepts, we met every Tuesday and Thursday night for the month of October, this is the 13 student activity fee concepts that were passed by SAFC, there is only 13 not 14 concepts because SPO was not passed this year, you have to show fiscal responsibility, and that you are there for the student body.

- Gabe- how would you like to go over the information?- Abby- I don’t feel as though we need to read through all of the

concepts, but if people want to do read through them we can. - Gabe- the concepts need to be approved as a whole not individually

- Campus Activities Board Concept FY 17 --- The Campus Activities Board (CAB) consists of students dedicated to

the purpose of planning, organizing and executing campus wide events. CAB’s main focus is to provide alternative programing on the weekend (a weekend being defined as Thursday-Saturday nights), but not limited to this. These programs are designed to unify the entire student body by giving all a chance to come together to enjoy the spirit and community of UNH. Events throughout the school year provide creative entertainment geared to giving students a break from

the academic routine. Campus Activities Board membership is open to all students.

- To accomplish these goals, CAB works energetically with SAF and non-SAF organizations to provide students, faculty, staff, and the university community with the greatest possible programming. Members of CAB gain valuable experience in team building, leadership, and organization. At times, CAB collaborates with other organizations to best meet the interest of the university. At other times, CAB acts on its own to provide quality programming on both a large and small scales while still planning events the entire campus can enjoy.

- The events that CAB hosts during the year are not governed simply by past precedence, but are planned according to the evolving interests of the student body. Members of the CAB try new ideas, expand on and, if interest wanes, discard old ones.

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- Diversity Support Coalition (DSC) Concept FY17 --- The Diversity Support Coalition (DSC) seeks to promote, educate, and

support multiculturalism, diversity, and equality at University of New Hampshire (UNH) through programming and support of the DSC and its current member groups. The DSC strives to keep the acceptance of multiculturalism, diversity, and equality at the forefront of the university’s attention. These ideas and concepts are supported by the student run DSC itself, and its current member groups (Alliance, The Black Student Union, Hillel, Mosaico, The Native American Cultural Association, and the United Asian Coalition).

- The DSC is open to all students who are interested in fostering inclusion and equity at UNH. The DSC addresses the needs of those who are statistically and historically underrepresented because of and/or affected by institutionalized oppression based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, age, ability, native language, national origin, and/or religion at UNH. These needs include the following:

- Organizing, promoting, and implementing programs that promote and celebrate the acceptance of human diversity at UNH.

- Providing education to the UNH community in order to raise awareness of incidents of harassment, discrimination, bias, and/or assault motivated by race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity and expression, age, ability, native language, national origin, and/or religion at UNH.

- The DSC is an all-encompassing organization that encourages student groups with similar needs to be recognized under the DSC. Student organizations may obtain representation by submitting a petition as detailed by the guidelines of the DSC constitution.

UNH EDMC Concept FY17

The UNH Electronic Dance Music Community (UNH EDMC) functions as a student-run artist collective and production group dedicated to electronic music at the University of New Hampshire. The focus of UNH EDMC is to promote collaboration and ideas within the student body in the creation and performance of electronic music through recorded or live mixes and music production. UNH EDMC strives to expand the musical knowledge of the student body through exposure to lesser known artists and sub-genres. UNH EDMC also seeks to collaborate with other organizations to enhance our value to the UNH community. Any UNH student is allowed to be a part of UNH EDMC.

UNH EDMC’s Event Programs include:1. Providing an alternative nightclub experience to the student body to

showcase our collective, through displays of technical ability, event organization, musical talent and other relevant skills.

2. Seminars on how to DJ and produce electronic music, as well as presentations on various topics within the electronic music industry to help hone the student body’s skills and advance knowledge of the craft.

3. Bringing in local electronic music artists and DJs to perform at small concerts.

Mask & Dagger Dramatic Society Concept FY17

The Mask & Dagger Dramatic Society (Mask & Dagger) is the University of New Hampshire's only student-run traditional theatre organization. Mask & Dagger produces, directs, designs, casts, and builds professional quality works of theatrical art. Mask and Dagger provides all UNH undergraduates and members of the University community with the opportunity to participate in the production of these works. It is the goal of Mask & Dagger to use these works of theatre to provoke thought, test ideas, and broaden perspectives on the UNH campus.Memorial Union Student Organization Concept FY 17

The Memorial Union Student Organization (MUSO) functions as a programming organization, which operates primarily within the confines of the Memorial Union Building. The focus of MUSO is to provide an inclusive environment to enrich and enlighten programming and group interactions. Membership is open to all UNH students and directorial positions are open to all UNH undergraduate students.

MUSO's agenda includes, but is not limited to: A weekend film series designed to accommodate the needs of the

diverse student body by showing blockbuster, independent, foreign, lesser-known, and classic blockbuster films.

A lecture/ arts series touching on a variety of academic, social, artistic, and comical topics.

A music series covering all genres of music including local musical talent.

New Hampshire Outing Club Concept FY 17

The New Hampshire Outing Club (NHOC) provides outdoor recreation and education for the UNH community, regardless of skill level or outdoor

experience, in a substance free environment. We take great pride in being an organization that offers highly affordable, outdoor recreation each month, catering to all ability levels and a wide range of interests.

Our activities throughout the year may include: backpacking, canoeing, rafting, biking, day hiking, snowshoeing, winter mountaineering, sledding, cross country and alpine skiing, rock climbing, leadership training and wilderness first aid courses.

As a student-run organization, the NHOC offers unique leadership opportunities for UNH students. The NHOC allows and encourages students to create, plan and execute their own trips. This tradition is carried on through the leaders of the NHOC, who assist and help develop the confidence and leadership potential in all of our members.

Organic Garden Club Concept FY17

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) Organic Garden Club (OGC) is a student-run organization that grows certified organic vegetables, flowers, herbs, and berries. Our mission is to cultivate a campus-community farm while promoting social, economic, and environmental sustainability. To achieve this mission, the OGC keeps a number of goals and objectives. These are:- To maintain a sustainable farm in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture organic certification criteria, and to educate students on the specifics of maintaining this certification.- To provide locally grown organic produce to the community through local farmers markets, community dinners, and work-based food initiatives, while providing an outlet for the community to reconnect with a source of their food.- To offer hands-on, interdisciplinary educational opportunities for students, faculty, and community members, giving students knowledge of how to grow and preserve their own food that they can take away after graduation.- To increase local awareness of sustainable living as we grow, evolve, and adapt as a community.

Student Committee on Popular Entertainment Concept FY 17

The Student Committee on Popular Entertainment’s (S.C.O.P.E.) mission is to promote live, nationally recognized entertainment to the University of New Hampshire. The programming involved, which may include concerts, comedy shows, and other entertainment productions, will be offered to students at a rate less than that offered to the general public, if charges apply. S.C.O.P.E. will select genres of performances that will appeal to the largest cross-section of the student body, subject to availability of the artist and/or venues. S.C.O.P.E. will include the opinion of the campus at large and the guidance of our agent in deciding on specific artists. The S.C.O.P.E. is an entirely student-run organization.

S.C.O.P.E. not only provides entertainment, but also a unique educational experience for those who participate. Students manage all facets of running a professional organization, as well as producing a professional performance. These areas include, but are not limited to: business, production, security, advertising, hospitality, and contract negotiations.

Applications for executive and general membership in S.C.O.P.E. are open to all undergraduate students. All undergraduate students that go through the application process will be accepted as general members. General members are eligible to participate in focus groups, expected to attend all general member meetings, and volunteer at all concerts. Additional volunteers for specific shows will attend a meeting before the show to be trained on their day of show tasks and/or positions.Student Environmental Action Coalition Concept FY17

The Student Environmental Action Coalition (SEAC) at UNH is an organization devoted to promoting environmental issues through education, legislation, advocacy, and environmental activism. Involvement in SEAC is open to all UNH Students.

Our Mission is to educate our community, increase awareness, and make UNH a more sustainable and environmentally literate place. Our primary way of engaging the community in environmental advocacy is through issue campaigning. The ways that we typically educate the community include information tables, petitioning, speakers, educational experiences, non-violent direct action, networking (i.e. conferences), and other related events.

These issue campaigns reflect the interests of the group and any current events related to environmental protection. In particular, SEAC annually hosts Trash 2 Treasure and Solarfest, which work to promote overall campus sustainability. Trash 2 Treasure is a program that works to reduce the amount of waste the university generates each year through the annual student-run tag sale. Solarfest is a 100% solar-powered all-day music event, which promotes the ability to put on low-carbon events that engage the community.

We provide a library of over 500 titles that is available to any member of the community who wishes to seek out additional information. The library includes books, magazines, videos, audio recordings, vertical files, and visuals. The library is aimed at educating the student body.

Student Senate Concept FY17

The Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) serves as an advocate for all undergraduate students, deriving its power from the consent of the governed. Student Senate is based on the principle that all undergraduate students of the University of New Hampshire have the basic right and responsibility to participate in University governance. Such participation encourages student involvement and expertise in University affairs and places significant responsibility on students regarding their involvement with the implementation of policies, rules, and regulations.

The Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire is organized into a central governing body having appropriate officers, councils, and committees.

To ensure an impact and influence on the University, Student Senate will: Provide a representative governance structure for the undergraduate

student body. Establish and maintain an effective means of communication among

the various facets of student governance, student organizations, the University of New Hampshire administration, faculty, staff, and University community.

Serve as an advocate for the student body. Be a resource for the student body, individually, and collectively. Initiate and administer programs and services for the undergraduate

student body at the University of New Hampshire. Participate in the decision making process for establishing University

policies and to monitor those policies as they are implemented. Provide opportunities for the development of student leadership in

governance through a system of coordinated councils and committees. Oversee and annually review, report, and recommend changes to the

Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities. Oversee the unbiased status of the University’s judicial systems to

ensure the system guards and protects the rights and interests of all students at the University of New Hampshire.

Develop, implement, and monitor the use and budget of the Student Activity Fee.

Consult with Administration to increase the transparency between students and the Administration regarding fiscal matters.

Provide regular open meetings for the student body, for the purpose of student governance.

Through these functions, the University of New Hampshire Student Senate strives to be the voice of the student body and endeavors to make a tangible difference in the University community.

Legal Services Addendum The Student Senate Legal Services Office provides legal representation, advice and counseling both inside and outside litigation. The attorney

provides initial consultations and representation in legal situations to all full time, UNH undergraduate students who pay a Student Activity Fee.

Slow Food Concept FY 17

Slow Food UNH seeks to preserve and revitalize food culture on campus and in the greater community through education, celebration, and outreach. Though Slow Food is an international organization with a general mission, our on-campus chapter focuses its efforts on addressing food in the unique setting of a university campus.

Slow Food assumes a distinct presence at UNH, collaborating with other organizations, offices, and departments, such as the Eco Gastronomy program, to add value to the student body. Throughout the year Slow Food UNH works with multiple other student organizations to build a community around “Good, Clean, Fair” food. Good, meaning a fresh and flavorsome seasonal diet that satisfies the senses and is part of our local culture; Clean, alluding to food production and consumption that respects animal welfare and does the least harm to the environment as well as our health; and Fair, meaning accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for small-scale producers.

We provide food-related activities open to the entire UNH student body and offer opportunities for volunteering, community outreach, and educational experiences such as documentaries and guest speakers. Furthermore, Slow Food UNH hosts inspired-learning workshops to preserve vital knowledge and revive food traditions. We offer UNH students a glimpse into food culture in other communities through experiences such as: culinary opportunities, field trips, and networking with other Slow Food chapters. Slow Food UNH inspires development in leadership, teamwork, and creativity.

The New Hampshire Concept FY17

The New Hampshire is the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) student-run newspaper. Our purpose is to serve the community by reporting current news and by keeping the UNH community informed about issues that

are important, interesting, and/or entertaining, as well as to provide a forum for advertisement and opinion. We strive to reflect the people, concerns, attitudes, and culture of the UNH community. The New Hampshire endeavors to practice accurate and unbiased journalism as laid out in The New Hampshire Code of Ethics. The New Hampshire offers UNH students experience in journalism, photography, graphics, advertising, desktop and online publishing, and business management. The New Hampshire is published on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the academic year (with the exception of certain specified dates). Online content is also available. The paper is free to the campus and the surrounding communities.

WUNH Concept FY17

WUNH-FM is a service organization, providing the University and surrounding communities with non-commercial, alternative radio. We strive for diversity in our programming, and thus emphasize giving airtime, through both live performances and recorded music, to artists and entire genres of music underrepresented in mainstream media. We maintain a high level of professionalism in our broadcasts, and we are committed to broadcasting the most up-to-date University news, information, and sports to the community. We provide the opportunity for interested members of the community to participate in all aspects of radio station operation through on-the-job training. You can listen to us on 91.3fm, or stream us online at wunh.org.

Minutes: - Abby- I know that there is going to be a question about substance free

for NHOC, it is asked every year, it is something that the organization feels like it necessary for their org

- Ryan- Can you change it to inequality to at the university of new Hampshire

- Conor- formal amendment to the senate concept, amend- we strive to be the voice, to be are the voice of the student body

o Ryan- Secondo Conor- we are the voice of the student body are are never not

the voice of the student body- Lincoln- I know that we are working to insure that this process is as fair

and unbias as process, I would like to see us take a stronger stance in that area

- Cam- I made a comment originally, I was told that the time to discuss this was in senate, I do not support that the legal services be funded by the SAF,

- Sam- if you want to talk about that, please come and speak to me- Silas- does that fee cover everything? - Lincoln- that is a discussion for budgets--

Senate Action: Passes unanimously Speaker Verification:

Student Senate Bill XXXVII – 32 Approval of SAFO BudgetsIntroduced by: SAFC Chairperson, Abby MartinenDate: November 15th, 2015

Be it enacted by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to approve the attached Student Activity Fee Organization Budgets:

Senate Action: Speaker Verification:

Student Senate Resolution XXXVII – 13 Stalking and the Blackboard Directory

Introduced by: Student Body Vice-President, Ryan GroganDate: November 15th, 2015

Whereas, 7.5 million people are stalked in one year in the United States1, and

Whereas, about half of all victims of stalking indicated they were stalked before the age of 252, and

Whereas, this is the traditional college age range, and

Whereas, the current set up of blackboard allows all students to access other students information, and

1 Matthew J. Breiding et al., “Prevalence and Characteristics of Sexual Violence, Stalking and Intimate partner Violence Victimization – National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey, United States, 2011”, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Vol. 63, No. 8 (2014) 2 Ibid.

Whereas, some of the information includes but is not limited to: hall, room number, home address and home telephone, and

Whereas, this information could aid a stalking therefore,

Be it resolved by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire that the appropriate offices withhold all directory information with the exception of name and official email, and

Be it further resolved if the requested information cannot be selectively hidden, then all directory information will be taken down until such a time that only name and official email can be displayed, and

Be it further resolved that these changes be implemented prior to the start of the 2016 January Term.

Ryan- this is something that Lincoln brought to my attention, there is a lot of information on blackboard, and we want that information to be taken down so that people do not have all your personal informationRyan- friendly amend comma near stalkingAbby- has IT said if this is feasible, Ryan- from my understanding you can opt out, Abby- will they be able to switch into a system to an opt in process in that time frameSam- but when you go onto your blackboard page, you can adjust what is seen on your blackboard, but there is a system already in place to do thatLincoln- I love this as Ryan said that this something that I have brought up to him, I don’t know why we never done this earlier, I think it should be opted in, I understand that it would be great to have IT in on this, this is about students, I’m sure they will find a way. Silas- So I want to start by saying that blackboard displays way to much information, but before we go ahead and vote on this, I work in the mail room, and we get perishable items that needs to be picked up that day, the way we get in touch with them is through blackboard, if we were to pass this, what would the mail room do to contact the people? Lincoln- I think giving the mail room banner access would not be a huge crisisAmanda- I know that banner is hard to get for students.Lincoln- it would be a banner accountLincoln- I think it is not appropriate that the mail room uses personal accounts to access that information.

Senate Action: passes unanimously Speaker Verification:

OTHER BUSINESS:

Student Senate Resolution XXXVII – 14 Condemning the Attacks in Paris

Introduced by: Campus Structure Chairperson, Zachary DumontDate: November 15th, 2015

Whereas, the United States of America and France have maintained strong diplomatic ties with one another since the formation of our country more than 200 years ago, and

Whereas, the United States of America has partnered with the French government to enhance academic relationships through university exchange programs, and

Whereas, the University of New Hampshire is one of many universities in the United States that has a French language and culture program, as well as an exchange program with Dijon University, and

Whereas the University of New Hampshire has enjoyed 50 years of academic partnership with Dijon university, providing cross culture experiences to several hundred students3 in this time, and

Whereas, the University of New Hampshire, yearly, employs many French professors, some of whom are citizens of the country, while others are well-versed in it’s history, culture, and language, and

Whereas, the University of New Hampshire, this year alone, employed four professor within the French program, one in the ESL program, and another within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, and

Be it therefore resolved by the Student Senate of University of New Hampshire that student body openly and actively condemns the terrorist attacks of November 13th, 2015 in Paris, France, and

Be it further resolved that the student body of the University of New Hampshire, along with the international French students and French professors, mourn the 132 victims of that night and the hundreds of injured.

3 Dijon Program Turns 50 (Susan Dumais)

Zach- so those of you who don’t know I am a French minor, because of that I have a strong relationship with the French program on campus, after the attacks I reached out to some of my colleagues in the program and we wanted to bring a resolution through the student senate so it shows that the student body acknowledges and supports the French program here at UNH. Cam- friendly amendment to the first be it resolvedAllison- friendly amendment to University Justin- friendly amendment to University of BurgundyNate- friendly amendment is the last whereas to professors Aaron- I do want to point out that there was a similar attack in Lebanon, I don’t have a problem with this resolution but it easy to forget that these attacks happen in more placesConor- is there supposed to be the word and before therefore? Friendly amend the word and out.

Senate Action: Passes Unanimously Speaker Verification:

Student Senate Resolution XXXVII – 15 Opposing the “Safe Campus Act”

Introduced by: Student Body Vice President, Ryan Grogan, Student Body President, Cameron Cook, Health and Wellness Chair, Emily Counts, Fraternity and Sorority Life Affairs Liaison, Allison Onofrio, Community Development Chair, Matthew Reuter, First Year Senator, Colleen O’Hara, Judicial Affairs Chair, Samuel Paris, Non-Traditional Student Affairs Liaison, Danny O’Leary, Academic Affairs Chair, Justin PoissonDate: November 15th, 2015

Whereas, House Resolution 3403 referred to as the “Safe Campus Act” is currently in committee in the United States House of Representatives, and

Whereas, this bill has many elements in it that would change the way universities handle cases that fall under Title IX, and

Whereas, one of these elements is that, if passed, offices such as the Office of Community Standards would not be allowed to start an internal investigation or place sanctions on the accused perpetrators, without the survivor reporting it to the police department that oversees the university in question, and

Whereas, this bill has received a lot of attention across the country4, and

Whereas, The University of New Hampshire is an advocate for rights of survivors of sexual assault, and

Whereas, The University of New Hampshire has been recognized by the White House for having a leading program and services for survivors of sexual assault5, therefore

Be it resolved by the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire to strongly oppose the Safe Campus Act, and

Be it further resolved that Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire strongly urges President Huddleston and other Administrators take a stance against the Safe Campus Act, and

Be it further resolved that the Student Senate of the University of New Hampshire strongly encourages the Graduate Student Senate and the Faculty Senate take a stance against the Safe Campus Act.

Ryan- so some of you may or may not have heard of this, the piece that made news was the Frat Pac supported this legislation, a survivor would have to report to the police department before the university would be able to do anything. In most times survivors just want to be comforted and move on with their life, it is not as beneficial for them, we want to come out and say that we are not getting

Lincoln- is there a timeline that

When was this sent to judiciary?

Mid-week, Tuesday or Wednesday

Lincoln- I don’t have a vote, but I have a couple of things about this, safe campus act, which is an amendment to the campus save act was introduced as a victim bashing act, but a civil rights, for instance, the preponderance of evidence, someone could have their life ruined over lack of evidence, there is no time limit on this, I don’t understand why it came out of judiciary so early, I am all for it, but I think it should have 4 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/elura-nanos/the-safe-campus-act-a-bil_b_8316646.html

5 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/29/us/tougher-battle-on-sex-assault-on-campus-urged.html?_r=3

gone through the proper channels, I think people should look at civil liberties groups, judiciary, shouldn’t have come out this early

Doug- my policy as chair on judiciary, I allow things to come through that is time sensitive, the way congress works is that a committee chair or member can bring forward a bill whenever, we always assume that a bill is time sensitive

Ryan- two things, the argument that was made that people have not gotten a chance to look at it- I got an email from a couple members of this body that people have been doing more research and found more resources, there are a lot of organizations that do not support this.

They are trained

They are

Senate Action: Passes unanimously with five abstentions Speaker Verification:

Piece of other business- - There is one amendment that I wanted to make- to approve the amendment to add

economic class to the amendment made last week. o Lincoln- can we throw in socio-economic o Passes unanimously

Motion to suspend the standing order to adjourn at 9:00PM for this meeting- Passes unanimously