I want to start by saying that i thought the rally today went extremely well. I would also like to extend my thanks to the people who spent so much time to make this great event possible.
The purpose of this post is simple, to keep the dialgoue going. I would love to hear ideas from anyone about how to make Trinity a more accepting and tolerant place.
I look forward to hearing what you have to say,
Bryce
Bearing in mind the fact that there are several important messages directly below mine (a not so subtle suggestion that you should read them), I’m going to keep this short. My name is Bryce Blum and I am the current SGA Executive Vice President. The message I have for you is simple: use the SGA as an outlet to affect whatever change you desire on campus. In the course of your first few weeks you will realize that Trinity isn’t perfect. No college is. But that doesn’t mean it can’t get better if you want it to. Whatever problem you encounter, no matter how big or small, the SGA will always be there to bring your problem to the attention of the right people and work towards a swift solution. My only hope is that you will not hesitate to contact myself or any other member of the SGA in order to help make Trinity a better place for everyone.
Sincerely,
Bryce Blum
Hey everyone,
The SGA spring elections are finally here and the following positions are available:
Election Packets are due by 5:00pm on Friday, April 4th (Click here to download the packet or get one at the Mather front desk) and elections will be held on Thursday, April 10th.
Good Luck Candidates!
Elections, Recruitment and Communications Chairmen
Bryce Blum
I thought Blake brought up an excellent point. Here is the resolution that was passed this Sunday night with regard to cable. I tried to bold the most important parts. Essentially, the SGA recognized the fact that if it didn’t step up to pay for cable in the coming year, no one else would. But we were also adamant about the fact that this is something that should be paid for by something other than the SAF so that the money can be redirected into what it was meant for, student activities. I just want to thank people for contributing all of their thoughts with us on this controversial issue. I look forward to hearing what you have to say about this resolution and other topics. Also, if there is a topic you would like to be brought to our attention, you can always post it on the website and get a fast response from a variety of SGA memebers.
Bryce
Cable Negotiations Resolution:
WHEREAS, the Trinity College Student Government Association recognizes the desire of the student body to continue to have access to Cable services on campus,
WHEREAS, the last minute nature of the current situation puts strain on the ability of the SGA to negotiate with the college as to the source of funds
BE IT RESOLVED, the SGA authorizes the Trinity College administration to accept a one-year extension with Comcast or another cable service that does not exceed an 11% increase from the previous academic year
BE IT RESOLVED, the SGA rejects the currently proposed contract by Comcast cable and not renew its existing contract
BE IT RESOLVED, the SGA will look into possible alternative sources of funding for cable service in the 2009-2010 academic year
BE IT RESOLVED, any other offer that the Trinity College administration feels meets the needs of the college will be offered to the SGA for further consideration in a possible emergency session
BE IT RESOLVED, the SGA intends to work towards finding a source of funding alternative to the SAF for the cable service
Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00pm
Terrace Room B
When Jarvis comes back online in the fall, the living quarters will be nothing short of palatial. But each bedroom in a typical suite (with six to nine persons living in the suite) WILL NOT have Locknetics on the doors. The SGA Housing Committee and Office of Campus Life wishes to gauge student opinion on this issue. To this end, the Housing Committee is hosting a forum Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00pm in Terrace Room B, Mather Hall to address this issue. Amy DeBaun, director of Campus Life, will also be on hand to answer questions students might have on this or other related issues.
Also, the SGA is currently in the process of renewing a new multi-year cable contract with Comcast. Come voice your concerns and ask questions about this issue as well. Discussion of Cable will immediately follow the conversation on Locknetics.
These forums were organized by:
Verdell Walker
Housing Committee, Chair
Jacqueline Maye
Student Life, Chair
The following is an excerpt from the opening page of the 2008 Student Needs Survey:
We randomly selected 800 Trinity College students for this survey, and mailed them links to the survey online on January 23rd 2008. After a week we mailed a reminder to the non-respondents. 342 students responded, amounting to a 43% response rate. Since the response rates varied significantly by gender and class year (from 34% among Soph males to 57% among 1st year females) results below have been weighted by gender and class year.
James J. Hughes Ph.D.,
Associate Director of
Institutional Research and Planning
Below is a preview of the kind of information you will find in the survey. You will also find a link where you can download the complete document.
