Purdue Student Senate Minutes

Session X
September 22, 2010

This official meeting of the Purdue Student Government’s Senate was called to order at 7:01 pm
on September 22, 2010, in Krannert G018 by Vice President Jamie Steiner.

Present: Cabinet: Brad Krites, Jamie Steiner, Rohan Johnson, James Norris, Alex Robinson,
Lara Budmats Senators: Emily Dieckmann, Laura Donaldson, Dani Byers, Stephen Babcock,
David Andrews, Samantha DeKemper, Katherine Horton, Melissa Dunn, Nick DeBoer, Matt
Swiontek, Zachary Briggs, Allison Mankus, Seth Kester, Zach Morgan, Ashley Comparet,
Jessica Rombach, Eliott Stewart, James Parish
Others: Carol Ben-Davies Proxies: Courtney Vanderbilt for Samantha Carney, Rob Hoye for
Melissa Perram, Nickolas Goldsmith for Jason Jointer Court: Eddie VanBogaert Board of
Directors: None Guests: Howard Taylor, The Exponent

I. Approval of Minutes: The minutes were approved as submitted.

II. Guest Speaker, Howard Taylor – Director, Division of Recreational Sports:

- Howard Taylor introduced himself and began to play a virtual tour video of the new
Recreational Sports Center. During the video, he added a little commentary and answered
questions.
- The hours of the new RSC will be similar to the current hours
- There will be more multi-purpose space
- The new RSC wouldn’t have happened without Purdue Student Government!
- During 18 months of the construction, programs and services will be offered in the
Residence Halls. Locations, services, and hours of operation can be found on the website at
www.purdue.edu/recsports
- Senator DeBoer asked if the students who don’t currently live in the dorms will still have
access. Mr. Taylor said that all students will have the same access as usual.
- Executive Director asked about parking for students who live off campus. Mr. Taylor
suggested the temporary parking lot that is free to anyone after 3pm.
- Vice President Steiner recalled that there was a debate about the removal of the large steel
pool. Mr. Taylor commented that the pool was removed and this gave approximately 7000
sq. feet of additional space
- Proxy Hoye asked if the video represented an accurate count of the equipment. Mr. Taylor
said it was not exact, however the new RSC will have double to triple the amount of
equipment that the previous RSC had.
- Senator Parish asked about racketball courts, and Mr. Taylor comented that the number of
courts will stay the same, however there will be “convert-a-courts” for muti-purpose use.
- The funding for this project will consist of student fees over the next 3 years. The state
does not pay for a facility like this.
- Please contact Howard Taylor with any further questions: hhtaylor@purdue.edu or
494-3114.

III. President, Vice President, and Advisor Reports:

-Vice President Steiner mentioned that she is continuing to work on pedestrian safety, itap (the
collaborative space in Stanley Coulture) and iClickers. If you are interested in being on the
iClicker committee, please contact Jamie.
-Senator Swointek and his committee are working on core curriculum
-Senator Rombach spoke for Senator Jointer and mentioned that the theme for “Hot dogs with
the top dogs” will be called “Cirque de Survey.”
 -Senator DeBoer mentioned his committee’s work on updating the bylaws
-Senator Briggs had nothing to report for his committee.
-Senator Kester mentioned that his offcampus ad hoc committee is looking at numbers to draw
conclusions. Also, he received word that the Tommy Johnson park will be staying for the time
being.
-Advisor Ben-Davies congratulated PSG on our events and efforts. She reminded everyone to
be in attendance at events such as the textbook and hazing townhalls.

IV. Informal Discussion:

- Senator Kester gave a brief presentation on Table Talks. The idea of the table talks are to
campaign PSG throughtout the whole year, Table Talks will begin in October and will last
2 hours on a bi-weekly basis. He reminded the senators to have creative flyers to handout
on current issues.
- Executive Director Robinson discussed the major points of the new PurdueCARES
Guidelines document regarding medical amnesty. She made note that the University is
willing to look at the document, there will be educational intervention, the policy only
relates to alcohol related issues, only the victim and the caller will be covered by the
policy, and repeat violators will not be covered.

V. Old Business: There was no old business.

VI. New Business:

a. Bill 10-7: “An Act Restoring the Bylaws of the Purdue Student Government.”
Senator DeBoer motioned to vote on Bill 10-7. Senator Briggs seconded the
motion. Senator DeBoer mentioned that after a few years of amendments to the
Constitution, the bylaws weren’t updated to reflect the Constitution updates.

b. Recommendation 10-2: “Recommending Amendments to the University Smoking

Policy.” Senator DeBoer motioned to vote on Recommendation 10-2. Senator
Rombach seconded the motion.

Once opened to discussion, Senator DeBoer noted that this recommendation was
written mainly as a result of the Pipe and Cigar Club protest. The
recommendation simply requests that ashtrays be returned to the designated
smoking areas, and that clubs like the Pipe and Cigar Club may apply for a permit
to have a designated smoking time. Senator Donaldson asked why the pipe and
Cigar Club can’t use the current designated smoking areas. Senator DeBoer
answered that the current areas aren’t large enough for the organization and that
they do not like the smell of cigarette smoke. Senator Swiontek added that the
Beering fountain (their usual meeting place) is no longer a designated smoking
area.

Senator Swiontek also moved to ammend the word “all” in the third whereas, to
“most,” the “ones” in the third whereas to “many,” to add the word “additional” in
the fourth whereas before the word “ashtrays,” to replace “returning” with
“increasing numbers of” in the sisth whereas, and to replace “return” with
“increasing numbers of” in the therefore. Senator Donaldson seconded the
amendment.

Proxy Hoye made an amendment to the first amendment by replacing the word
“all” in the thrid whereas to “the stone.” Senator DeBoer seconded the
amendment to the amendment. The second amendment passes with a 19-0-1 vote.
 The first amendment passes with a 20-0 vote.

And Bill 10-7 passes with a 20-0 vote.

c. Resolution 10-6: “Transparency Act of 2010.” Senator DeBoer motioned to vote

on Resolution 10-6. Senator Briggs seconded the motion. Senator Romach
motioned to amend Resolution 10-6 by replacing the work “January” with
“March.” Senator DeBoer thinks January 1st is simply too soon.

The amendment passed with a 17-0-3 vote. The Resolution passed with a 15-0-5
vote.

d. Resolution 10-7: “Co-Sponsorship of Thursday Night at the Theater” Senator

Donaldson motioned to vote on Resolution 10-7. Senator DeBoer seconded the
motion. Once opened for discussion, Senator Andrews mentioned that this is a
great event. On average, it reaches about 200 students, and provides an alternative
to drinking. President Krites added that $3000 is a small donation compared to the
Grand Alternative Concert and PSG’s overall operating budget. Senator Kester
asked if a co-sponsorship form was filled out. And President Krites added that the
co-sponsorship was not requested, this is simply PSG willing to co-sponsor an
event and prove funding.

Resolution 10-7 passed with a 20-0 vote.

e. Resolution 10-8: “A Resolution Supporting PurdueCARES.” Senator Donaldson

motioned to vote on Resolution 10-8. Senator DeBoer seconded the motion. The
Resolution passed with a 19-0-1 vote.

f. Resolution 10-9: “A Resolution Supporting University of Michigan Student

Assembly and Student Body President Chris Armstrong.” Senator DeBoer
motioned to vote on the Resolution. Proxy Goldsmith seconded the motion.

Once opened for discussion, Senator DeBoer mentioned that he is in full support
of this resolution. Senator Mankus politely questioned why Purdue Student
Governsment was getting involved. President Krites asked the Senate to
understand the bigger picture and show our support for our fellow Big 10 student
leaders. Senator Rombach added that it would be against University regulations to
discriminate against sexual orientation. Proxy Hoye therefore mentioned that the
issue will be resolved whether or not we make a statement. Advisor Ben-Davies
asked the Senate to review the last two ‘whereas’ points and ‘therefore,’
specifically that we recognize a connection with peer univeristies and hold
appreciation for the elected student representatives at other universities. Proxy
Goldsmith noted that he feels it is important to stand with our Big 10 peers.
Senator Mankus asked if this Assistant Attorney General would be covered by the
University policy. Senator Andrews said that it does not apply to him. Senator
Parish asked if other schools in the Big 10 are showing their support. President
Krites mentioned that the news was sent over a list serve through the Association
of Big Ten Schools. Senator Mankus simply stated that the Assistant Attorney
General was exercising his freedom of speech. Justice VanBogaert
thenencouraged the senators to exercise their freedom of speech (after it was
stated Senators may not share minutes with each other). Proxy Hoy concluded the
 discusssion noting that if Purdue Student Government were to make a statement
supporting President Armstrong, the vote should be unanimous.

The Resolution passed with a 20-0 vote.

g. Resolution 10-10: “A Resolution of President Pro Tempore to give exemption for

office hours to be used for Table Talks Initiative.” Senator Kester motioned to
vote on Resolution 10-10. Senator Briggs seconded the motion. The Resolution
passed with a 20-0 vote.

VII. Announcements: Announcements were listed on the agenda.

Senator Andrews also announced that he just returned from the Center for Student Excellence
and Leadership Building meeting and that they are finalizing a few things.

Purdue Student Government will be hosting a Hazing Town Hall on Tuesday, September 28 at
7:00pm in Stewart 206.

VIII. Adjournment: Adjournment was decided upon by all Senators. The meeting adjourned at
8:13pm.

Minutes submitted by: Secretary Lara Budmats

Approved by: