Minutes
SGA Senate Meeting
Secretary: Andrew Vanlandingham
April 27, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 8:10.
Under Open Forum, Dr. Pannell from the Geography department
addressed the Senate. Dr. Pannell presented the Student Government
Association with the guidelines concerning the changes to academic
dishonesty cases. He explained the purpose of the committee appointed by the
Vice-President of Academic Affairs, the work and members of the committee
and the committees overall goal to improve academic dishonesty cases.
Professor Bomer assisted Dr. Pannell with the presentation. Dr. Pannell
outlined the goal for the changes as to increase faculty participation in such
cases, and to increase the overall academic integrity of the university.
Recommendations by the committee include lesser proof of cheating and
punishment for dishonesty being an automatic 'F.' Dr. Pannell answered
questions from the senate.
Russ Willard announced that a University Council meeting at 3:30 on
May 27 at Law School, and asked all interested senators to attend to discuss this
matter with members of the council before they vote on the issue of academic
dishonesty.
Chris Grant, coordinator of the Graduate Student Association announced
a guest speaker on Friday at 7:30 in room 140 Tate Center. The guest speaker
from Florida State will be speaking on the subject of student activism.
Adam Goldstein announced an extention for applications for Walk-about
UGA and explained the program. The program includes a walk with
administrators on campus to discuss problems with the university.
Under Roll Call, Senators Anne Bioty, Sherri Chambers, David Hong,
Richard Martin 111, Alex Panos, Ansley Paulsen, and Leigh Christi Smith were
absent from the meeting.
Under President's Report, Jay Gemes reported for President John
Bradberry who was absent.
Under Vice-President's Report, Vice President Ashley Disque
announced that there will be a meeting next Tuesday night.
Under Secretary's Report, Secretary Andrew Vanlandingham updated
the senate on the last weekend's SAC conference. Injuries were sustained by
William Perry and Andy Vanlandingham during a VSC sponsored ooze ball
tournament. He also announced that Lynn Sullivan would be organizing the
SAC newsletter during the summer.
William Perry, former Chair of SAC reported on the accomplishments of
this year;s conference. He also announced that Senator James E. Burroughs,
Jr. was elected as the new Chair of the Student Advisory Council.
Under Student Life Committee, Chair Jay Gemes presented Julie Mickle,
who read a letter from Dr. Douglas concerning the parking deck safety
resolution. Jay also asked for year end reports from senators and asked for
help in distributing flyers for the escort van.
Under Internal Affairs Committee, Andy announced that members of
the committee meet to set a meeting time.
Under Elections Subcommittee, Russ announced the work of the
committee, such as the changing of the ballot, and the guidelines for
candidates.
Under Old Business, Bill 5-13 was tabled until next week.