Resolution: #09-01
Author: Bart Newman
Sponsor: Kevin Abernathy, Doug Black, Missy Rivers and Amy Young

PROPOSAL TO MAKE MEMORIAL DAY AN OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
HOLIDAY
 

THE STUDENT BODY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA THROUGH ITS ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

Whereas, it has been with great interest that the Student Government Association,   on behalf of the University of Georgia student body, has been made   aware of the need to include Memorial Day as an official University of   Georgia holiday; and

Whereas, many of the Americans who fought and died in service to their country   were not only resident of the State of Georgia but also University of   Georgia Graduates; and

Whereas,  Memorial Day is an official National Holiday; and,

Whereas,  the Student Government Association recognizes the legitimate scheduling   difficulties in including Memorial Day as an official holiday without   classes; therefore:

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BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Student Government Association on behalf of the Student body, would like to encourage the University of Georgia in future scheduling considerations to include Memorial Day as an official University of Georgia holiday and in so doing recognize the contribution Americans have made in service to their country.

Resolution:  #09-02
Author:  Doug Black
Sponsor:  Executive Committee

HOMECOMING LETTER RESOLUTION

THE STUDENT BODY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA THROUGH ITS ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:

Whereas,  it has been with great interest that the Student Government Association,   on behalf of the University of Georgia student body, has been made   aware of  a letter written by the President's council opposing the lack of   democracy being exercised by the All Campus Homecoming Committee;   and,

Whereas,  we the Student Government Association have been involved in a debate   with the All Campus Homecoming Committee over the Homecoming   recognition ceremonies; and,

Whereas,  the Student Government Association respects the President's council   because it represents a wide variety of student opinions.
 
 

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BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Student Government Association officially endorses the President's Council letter to the All Campus Homecoming Committee.

Bill: #09-01
Author:   Jason Waters
Sponsor:   Internal Affairs Committee

The student body of The University of Georgia through its elected members of the Student Government Association does hereby resolve:

Whereas, it has been with great interest that the Student Government Association, on behalf of the University of Georgia student body, has been made aware that Freshmen on campus have special needs and interests which can be expressed only through their direct voice; and,

Whereas, the Student Government Association wishes to include the ideas and opinions of Freshmen in Student Government activities and decisions; and,

Whereas, the opinions and advice of University of Georgia Freshmen would have a positive impact on the Student Government Association, the Freshmen class, and the student body, therefore

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BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Student Government Association hereby  creates the Freshman Board to act as a representative voice of the Freshman Class.

Be It Resolved That,
Upon the passage of this bill the Student Government Association will begin the process of incorporating into the by-laws the official and permanent existence of the Freshmen Board to be completed before the end of the current term of the Student Government Association; also,

Be it Resolved That;
A Freshman Board for the 1996-97 school year will be officially sponsored by the Student Government Association and will exist under the direction of the Internal Affairs Committee; also

Be It Resolved That;
Necessary funding for the establishment and promotion of the Freshman Board shall be granted upon permission of the Executive Committee; also

Be It Resolved That;
The Freshman Board will be selected by the following process
A:  Application
B:  Interview by Internal Affairs
C:  Slate by Internal Affairs
D:  Approval by Senate

Be It Further Resolved That;
The Freshman Board shall consist of a number of no fewer than 9 and no more than 15.  The Freshman Board will elect a secretary and president from within its membership.  The president shall chair the Freshman Board and act as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee of the Student Government Association.

Bill:  #09-02
Authors: Jason Waters, Ryan Oliver
Sponsor: Academic Affairs Committee

To:  The University Council

Honor Code Proposal

The Student Body through its elected members of the Student Government Association does hereby resolve that:  SGA(09-02)

The Student Government Association supports the enactment of the attached Honor Code with Guidelines for implementation and submits it to the University Council for Approval.
 

Pursuant to theme 3 of the UGA strategic plan and in order to foster an understanding of other cultures, the SGA offers the following substitute proposal to the Multicultural Ad-Hoc Committee's proposal.  If passed, this proposal will be presented to the University Council on March 13, 1997.

Proposal 1: Cultural Diversity Requirement for Undergraduate Students
In order to further enrich the educational experience of the University of Georgia, all undergraduate students will be required to study cultural diversity within a domestic or global context before graduation.  This requirement may be completed by curricular or extra-curricular activities.  The curricular requirement option may include study abroad, supported learning experiences, infusion of content across courses, or one course or a series of courses, so long as the particular approach meets the approval of a college or school in the University.  Units will design this curricular requirement option so that there is not an increase in hours beyond the approved limit.  The extra-curricular option may be fulfilled with a community service program or related project approved by the individual school or college.
Each school and college will be charged with determining what courses of domestic or global study fulfill the curricular option of the cultural diversity requirement and which activities fulfill the extra-curricular option of the requirement.  Furthermore, each school and college will be responsible for monitoring the compliance of its students to the requirement.  This proposal will be enacted by the Fall of 1998 with the conversion to semesters.

Proposal 2: Cultural Diversity for Post Baccalaureate Students
The University will not mandate a Cultural Diversity requirement for students in post baccalaureate programs.  However, each school or college with a  post baccalaureate program is encouraged, using its own procedures, to evaluate the adequacy of those programs with respect to diversity content and issues and to make modifications where necessary.