AGENDASTUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARD

OFFICIAL MEETINGSeptember 27th, 2016

I. ROLL CALL

President Dall called this meeting to order on Tuesday, September 27th at 8:47pm. Board Members Harper, Kneis, Anand, Horowitz, Jankowitz, Kannarkat, Karpuzi, and Laguerta were present. Committee Chairs Guido, Fisher, Lee, Kohli, Hilal, and Juring were present. Student Office of Sustainability Director Salvatore was present.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes from September 20th 2016 The motion was secondedThe motion carried

III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Dall welcomed everyone to the meeting and quickly reported that this past Wednesday she attended the first University Senate Council Meeting with Board Members Harper, Horowitz, and Karpuzi, where they updated University administrative figures on SGB. President Dall also reported this past Thursday-Saturday she attended the ACC President’s Summit in Atlanta at Georgia Tech University with eight other president’s from other ACC schools, where they talked about programs they have facilitated as well as the structure of their government boards. She explained she is excited to see what new initiatives they can bring not only on our campus, but across other ACC schools. President Dall reported she attended the Everyone Votes PA event with Secretary of State Pedro Cortez, and she learned more of the voter registration process, and encourages everyone to register to vote by October 11th when registration closes. She announced everyone can check online to see if they are registered and where to vote on www.everyonevotespa.com. President Dall reported this weekend Pitt is hosting the Pennsylvania Association of State Affiliated Students on campus, so there will be Student Government Representatives from Penn State, and Temple University on campus and she encourages everyone to welcome them to Pitt. She concluded her report with saying the last Neighborhood Block Party will be taking place this Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the OPDC Office on Semple Street and wants people to stop by for free pizza, t-shirts, and mingling with local residents.

IV. BOARD REPORTS

A. Sydney Harper

Board Member Harper reported she is starting to form a committee for Women’s Empowerment week with people from CWO, Panhellenic Council, and our Student Empowerment Organization. She announced she is hoping to have some positive programming with movie screenings, panels, and art exhibits. She reflected on last week’s Hispanic Heritage themed Food Committee meeting and said that the Pitt Dining chefs were amazing with the paella, nachos, corn, chipotle sauce and other dishes they prepared. She announced the Pitt Dining staff has new recipes coming, and plans to have daily-alfredo served in Market Central. Board Member Harper concluded her report with saying that the One-Button Studio space in the library, which can be used to create creative content, practice presentations for class, or have a space for an organization or group, will be live either today or tomorrow for online reservations. Board Member Harper announced this room can be reserved online just like any other study room, and encouraged everyone to take advantage of the space.

B. Max KneisBoard Member Kneis reminded the meeting attendees that popcorn and slushies are provided for free at meetings. He announced that Mental Health Awareness week is being marketed by Student Affairs Marketing. Board Member Kneis stated that flyer has been put out on social media and will be shown on screens around the University. He also added that there will be giveaways at some events and that free t-shirts will be given out at selected events. He stated that the Student Affairs Mental Health slogan is changing this year to “Let’s Talk.” He clarified that there is still a student group, Talk About It, and they will be running their own campaign separately from what Student Affairs is doing for Mental Health Awareness week. Board Member Kneis went on to discuss the Financial Literacy Conference, announcing that all details for the event will be confirmed on the morning of September 28th and that once that happens there will be a link to sign up sent out. He added that the Financial Literacy Conference will take place on October 21st and that there is capacity for 200 people and information regarding sign ups will be pushed through social media on September 28th. He added that he is very excited for the conference that it will be useful for students of all ages.

C. Rohit AnandBoard Member Anand announced that he has been working with President Dall, Board Member Karpuzi and Chairman Fisher on the PASS conference. He also added the he and Board Member Kannarkat have a meeting on September 30th with the Office of Undergraduate Research in regards to their Research Database Initiative and that he will provide an update next week. Board Member Anand added that after Cabinet meeting on September 25th, he joined Chairman Kohli and Chairman Fisher and they walked through South Oakland and took notice of different things to make South Oakland a safer place and he is welcoming input from students regarding South Oakland.

D. Justin HorowitzBoard Member Horowitz announced that starting on October 3rd, tickets will be available to attend the lecture that will take place on the Wednesday of Mental Health

Awareness Week and they can be picked up at the ticket booth in the William Pitt Union and they are free of cost. He also added that he is currently looking for students to speak at their vigil, which will take place on the Thursday of Mental Health Awareness Week. He explained that they are looking for students who are willing and able to share their stories about either personal or second hand situations where they have dealt with mental health. Board Member Horowitz stated that if there is anyone interested in sharing his or her story, that they should speak with either him or Board Member Kneis. Board Member Horowitz announced that the next Food Committee will take place next Friday and that the theme will be announced at meeting on October 4th. He also reported that White Board Broadcasting will be a large whiteboard on the staircase of the William Pitt Union and it will be a space for student organizations to advertise their events for free. He added that once the Pitt script logo is approved, the white board will be ordered and installed.

E. Samantha JankowitzBoard Member Jankowitz announced that she is very excited about the We week happenings. She added that she is continuing to work on the abbreviation list with Board Member Kneis. Board Member Jankowitz added that CCLD would like their own section of the abbreviation list and that if there are other student organizations on campus that would also like their own section that they should reach out to her. She reported that she, Board Member Laguerta and Chairman Juring met with the head of Student Health on September 26th and that she would like to encourage everyone to attend the Flu Shot Vaccine Drive. Board Member Jankowitz also stated that she met with Summer, of CCLD, to discuss the Student Empowerment Taskforce and that Summer had the idea to extend this past the four years of college and to work towards empowerment as a whole. Board Member Jankowitz is working to get the activities put into motion. She also stated that Dialogue with the Dean is on October 4th at 7pm in the William Pitt Union that will discuss the climate on campus. Board Member Jankowitz reminded any students who celebrate the Jewish High Holidays are welcome to reach out to her as she is more than willing to help them find out where to celebrate their religion.

F. Joseph KannarkatBoard Member Kannarkat started his report by updating that he will be meeting with Dean Twyning on September 30th regarding the OMET proposal that he submitted. He stated that he met with Associate Dean Cindy Bryce in regards to the Public Health Initiative and this will be a point of discussion in his meeting with Dean Twyning. Board Member Kannarkat shared that he will be meeting with Allie Chornick of the William Pitt Union on Tuesday, October 4th in regards to the proposal he submitted about the Giving Wall and that they will discuss her take on his proposal as well as the logistics of the wall.

G. Arlind KarpuziBoard Member Karpuzi reported that he met with Jasmine Butler of It’s On Us and James Kerwin who is with SECCS regarding the different programs that SGB can do to assist both campaigns together and how they can all collaborate. He stated that they

discussed a facilitator guide that will be released as well as the T-shirt Campaign that will occur this year. Board Member Karpuzi also announced that he met with Carrie Benson and Katie Pope of Title 9 in order to educate himself on the new Title 9 process and to see how SGB can help them market their process and how SECCS, It’s On Us and Title 9 can work together.

H. Alyssa LaguertaBoard Member Laguerta announced that on Friday, September 23rd she met with the Year of Diversity Steering Committee, which is a pool of people from the different graduate schools and satellite campuses. She stated that they discussed the Year of Diversity and that is not only about race, gender and sexuality but also of political and intellectual thought. She reminded student organizations who are conducting different programs regarding The Year of Diversity that the Year of Diversity Steering Committee is open to proposals of up to $5,000 in matching funds of which the Allocations Committee can be the matching funds.

V. STUDENT OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY REPORT A. Troy Salvatore

SOOS Director Salvatore announced that SOOS has been in contact with the Allegheny Ridge Wind Farm in regards to organizing tours for larger groups this fall. He also reported that the first SOOS Environmental Round Table took place the weekend of September 25th in which leaders from different student groups and sustainability interns met to discuss how sustainability can be furthered on campus. He stated that the SOOS council met to discuss the mission and vision in order to broaden the scope of the office. SOOS Director Salvatore also announced that the final round of the Green Events Certification Trails took place, and also stated that SOOS will be rolling out a form during October that will be a simple way to allow organizations to get their events Green Certified. He also announced that the SOOS newsletter will be starting in October and that the email address for the office is now soos@pitt.edu

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTSA. ALLOCATIONS

Allocations Chair Guido announced that the first Allocations 101 session took place on September 27th which was offered to student groups in order to explain the allocations process as well as to provide tips and answer questions. She announced that there are two more have been scheduled for Monday, October 3rd at 4:00 in the William Pitt Union 538 and then there will be another one on Thursday, October 13th at 1:00pm at William Pitt Union 539. Allocations Chair Guido also announced that anyone with questions can feel free to email her at sgb.allocations@gmail.com

B. ACADEMIC AFFAIRSAcademic Affairs Executive Vice Chair Josh Hanley stood in for Chair Hollenbach. Executive Vice Chair Hanley announced that there is a survey out in order to gage

interest about a psychology minor. He stated that the Academic Affairs Committee is also working on a public relations minor. Executive Vice Chair Hanley also stated that the committee is conducting ACC research on aerospace engineering and freshman advising. He also announced that Chair Hollenbach is meeting with the OMET working group of the Senate on Educational Policies regarding OMET improvement.

C. COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS Community & Governmental Relations Chair Fisher reported that the Pitt Community Forum went exceptionally well. He announced that PASS will be taking place during the weekend of October 1st which he is very excited about. Chairman Fisher also thanked everyone who attended Everyone VotesPA and announced that if you text PA to the telephone number 28683, all of the information necessary to register to vote will be sent to your phone, which he encourages everyone to do. Chairman Fisher met with the Senate of Governmental Relations Committee and they will be working together in the future. He announced that there is a block party on September 29th at 5pm at 294 Semple Street with CGR. He reminded everyone to register to vote.

D. ELECTIONSElections Chair Lee announced that the first Elections Committee meeting took place on Wednesday, September 21st. She stated that everyone on the Elections Committee is completely new to SGB, so she started the meeting by giving the committee members an overview of the structure of SGB and explaining how the Elections Committee fits into the larger aspect of SGB. Chairwoman Lee reported that she discussed expectations and responsibilities with the Elections Committee members as well as the code. She announced that this fall, the Elections Committee will be focused on updating the code because it must be approved by the Board at least 8 weeks before the election. She also added that she had the committee sign documents stating that they cannot endorse any candidate in any way as part of the committee.

E. FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, AND TRANSPORTATION Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Chair Kohli reported that the Wellness and Safety fair took place on September 23rd and was a big success. Chairman Kohli stated that the Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee is continuing its work with the University Library System to suggest improvements with regards to Hillman Library and other libraries and will meet with them during the week of October 3rd. Chairman Kohli also stated that the Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee will be visiting the SafeRider call center to observe the process that takes place and to see how it can be improved. Chairman Kohli also said that he, Board Member Anand, Chairman Fisher and Chairman Juring walked through South Oakland to pinpoint locations for their safety push and he stated that they are welcoming suggestions regarding the issue.

F. JUDICIAL Judicial Chair Hilal took a moment to address the student organization higher-ups at the meeting and said that the Judicial Committee can hold hearings for student

organizations if there is ever a dispute that comes up within the club they can address it in a fair, easy, and fast manner. Chair Hilal announced that after a week or two of workshopping to understand how SGB constructs their bills, the committee finished the majority of their bills but did not finish the Gender Inclusive Bill yet because of a small mix-up. He stated that Judicial Committee Internship Sign-ups will be due on Friday, September 30th and encouraged those interested to apply. Chair Hilal also announced that now that the committee was done with bills they will be moving onto larger scale projects.

I. WELLNESSWellness Chair Juring reported that the Safety & Wellness Fair was a great success. He announced that he and Board Members Laguerta and Jankowitz met with the Director of Student Health, Marian Vanek, yesterday and discussed multiple initiatives. Chair Juring reported that they talked about a Drug Takeback program that is starting where students can take prescriptions to the pharmacy so that they can be disposed of properly. He also stated that they discussed the Flu Vaccine Drive that will take place this fall every Friday from 10am-12pm in the Student Health Center and every Tuesday from 4pm-6pm at rotating locations (Pete, Nordy’s Place, and Towers Lobby), where students can receive free flu vaccinations. Chair Juring also announced that on Thursday, September 29th there will be a Farmers Market in the Union driveway and encouraged everyone to attend and show their support so that the vendors will continue to visit Pitt.

VII. STUDENT LEADER REPORTSa. Pitt Program Council

Director Zedak announced that on Sunday they will be having the Ballin’ on Bigelow 3-on-3 Tournament on Bigelow Boulevard from 10am-3pm. He stated that tickets will be made available on Monday for the Jordan Burnham Mental Health Awareness Lecture which will be taking place on October 12th. Director Zedak also reported that tickets will be going on sale on Monday for the annual NYC trip as well. He announced that the Laser and Fireworks Show will be on Friday, October 7th at 9pm on Bigelow Boulevard. Director Zedak went on to say that the council will be holding an advanced screening of Ouija: Origins of Evil on October 10th in the WPU Assembly Room at 9pm. He also reported that the Skulls and Spells event, where students can decorate a Day of the Dead head, on October 11th and said students could go to the Ticket Office to sign up for it. Lastly, Director Zedak announced that there are 4 open spots left for the Pitt Feud event on October 20th and said that any student organizations interested in signing up could do so at the Ticket Office.

b. Student Civic Engagement CouncilChair Lampmann started by stating that he is the PMADD coordinator for this year. He announced that on Wednesday night there will be a 5 Guys fundraiser from 5pm-8pm and said students could like the event on Facebook to get a flyer or get one from him on Forbes before the event. Chair Lampmann reported that he will be tabling outside at the Farmers Market on Thursday. He announced that the Pie a

Student Leader Day has been moved to Friday from 11am-2pm instead of on Thursday because it conflicted with the Career Fair. He went on to say that if anyone was interested in being involved with that event they could speak with him after the meeting or email him at pmadd@pitt.edu. Chair Lampmann stated that registration for PMADD is open until midnight on October 9th, mentioning that there has already been about 1,500 registrations but the goal is 3,000 so everyone should sing up.

c. RSA President Snyder announced that Hall Councils have recently been selected which consist of 9 individuals per residence hall who work to serve their residence hall throughout the year through advocacy programming and leadership of their own. He reported that the first campus-wide event that RSA is having is the Non-Alcoholic Mix-Off (NAMO) on Tuesday, October 11th from 8pm-10pm in the Quad. President Snyder explained that this event, which encompasses both fun and alcohol education awareness, is RSA’s biggest event of the fall semester and said it won National Program of the Year in 2014.

VIII. OPEN FLOOR

IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESSa. B.B.039

B.B.039UPDATING THE 2016-2017 GOVERNING CODE

STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOARD

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

AUTHORED BY: Natalie Dall

CO-SPONSORED BY: Rohit Anand, Sydney Harper, Justin Horowitz, Sam Jankowitz, Joseph Kannarkat, Arlind Karpuzi, Max Kneis, Alyssa Laguerta

[20 SEPTEMBER 2016]

Executive Vice President Harper introduced the following resolution; which was read for the first time.

[27 SEPTEMBER 2016]

Read the second time and voted on.

A BILLUPDATING THE 2016-2017 GOVERNING CODE

WHEREAS, the Student Government Board Governing Code is meant to clearly outline and organize the duties and operations of the Student Government Board;

WHEREAS, the past two Student Government Boards have updated several committees and structural elements of Student Government Board that have not yet been included in the Governing Code;

WHEREAS, the Code is relatively new and contains several grammatical errors;

WHEREAS, Student Government Board has recently been awarded Formula Group Status by the Vice Provost and Dean of Students;

WHEREAS, Student Government Board wishes to be inclusive of students of all gender identities;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 27th day of September in the year 2016, the University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board enacts the following revisions to the Student Government Board Elections Code as follows:

Item 1.1.2.0.2.B shall now read “To be considered undue influence, it must be demonstrated that the Board:” and Items 1.1.2.0.2.C-E shall be indented to numbers 1.1.2.0.2.B.1-3.

Item 1.2.2.0.2.C shall now read “at least” instead of “at least”

Item 1.2.3.0.3.A : The word “by” shall be added so the item reads as “…by the Board and passed by a two-thirds majority…”

Item 1.2.3.0.3.D : The word “be” shall be added so the item reads as “Category D bills shall be introduced…”

Item 1.4.1.0.2.B shall be indented to Item 1.4.1.0.2.B.1.

Item 1.4.1.0.3.B shall now read “No individual may miss a scheduled meeting… as a candidate or campaign staff, or else they are immediately violating attendance requirements.”

Item 1.4.1.0.5.A : The comma following “excused” shall be removed.

Item 1.4.3.0.3.B : “chair” shall be capitalized to read as “Chair”

Item 1.4.4.0.2 shall be added and shall read:

Item 2. Authority in Conditional Committee Chair Interviews

A. The Incoming President, Executive Vice President, Vice President and Chief of Cabinet, and Board Liaison shall be members of the Nominating Task Force for the selections process for any Conditional Committee Chair.

B. For new Committees, the remaining member of the Nominating Task Force shall be selected by the Incoming President.

C. For pre-existing Committees, the remaining member of the Nominating Task Force shall be the Outgoing Committee Chair.

Item 2.1.1.0.1.A.8 : “Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Life” shall be changed to “Student Government Board Advisor”

Item 2.1.1.0.1.D.3 : The words “to him” shall be removed.

Item 2.1.3.0.1.A.6 shall be added and shall read “Serve as the Student Government Board representative to The Assembly.”

Item 2.1.3.0.2.B shall now read as “…beginning of the semester subject to a simple majority vote of the total membership of the Board.”

Item 2.1.4.0.2.B shall now read as “…beginning of the semester subject to a simple majority vote of the total membership of the Board.”

Item 2.2.2.0.2.A.7 shall now read as “Attend Cabinet and Board Planning Sessions.”

Item 2.3.1.1.1.A shall now read ”The Cabinet shall consist of all Conditional Committee Chairs and the Director of the Student Office of Sustainability, and shall…”

Item 2.3.1.2.2.6 shall now read “Supply the Vice President and Chief of Cabinet…”

Item 2.3.1.2.2.10 shall now read “Hold five office hours in the Student Government Board office.”

Item 2.3.2.0.2.B.4-6 shall be added and shall read:

“4. Executive Vice Chair

5. Secretary

6. Public Relations Chair”

The word “Shall” shall be removed from Item 2.3.2.0.3.B.2.

Item 2.3.2.0.4.B.4 shall be added and shall read “Maintain contact with the Engineering Student Council to collaborate where seen appropriate.”

Items 2.3.2.0.D-F shall be added and shall read as:

D. “The Executive Vice Chair shall

1. Readily assist the Chair in any way possible.2. Assume the duties of the chair if necessary.

E. The Secretary shall

3. Take minutes during all meetings and send them to the Chair.4. Send out meeting reminders and notifications of meeting cancellations.5. Keep a record of attendance for all meetings.

F. The Public Relations Chair shall

6. Create flyers for recruitment of potential committee members.7. Create flyers for programs and events held by the committee.”

Item 2.3.3: Community Outreach Committee and Item 2.3.4: Environmental Committee shall be removed. Item 2.3.5: Governmental Relations Committee shall now become Item 2.3.3: Governmental Relations Committee.

Item 2.3.3 : All mentions of “Governmental Relations” when in reference to the Committee, the Chair, or its members shall be changed to “Community and Governmental Relations”

Item 2.3.3.0.1.A shall now read “The Community and Governmental Committee exists to promote student awareness and participation within the Oakland community and to the local, state, and federal levels of government, as well as to represent student interests to community organizations and these levels of government.”

Item 2.3.3.0.1.B shall now read “Additionally, the Community and Governmental Relations Committee is responsible for coordinating student voter registration, coordinating student advocacy efforts, holding events to encourage student participation and awareness of community and governmental issues, and other functions that serve to educate and demonstrate concerns for student interests in a reasonable and constructive manner.

Item 2.3.3.0.2.B shall now read "In addition to the Community and Governmental Relations Committee Chair, the Community and Governmental Relations Committee Shall include a

1. Executive Vice Chaira. At the discretion of the Community and Governmental Relations

Chair, the Executive Vice Chair may either serve in the distinct position of Executive Vice Chair or hold the responsibilities of the Executive Vice Chair in addition to serving in a separate Vice Chair position

2. Vice Chair of Community Outreach3. Vice Chair of Student Engagement

a. Coordinator of Voter Registration Eventsb. Coordinator of Student Engagement Events

4. Vice Chair of Governmental Relations

Item 2.3.3.0.3.B shall now read “The Community and Governmental Relations Chair shall be the main point of contact between the Community and Governmental Relations Committee, University Administration, Federal, Commonwealth, and City Governmental Organizations, and relevant community organizations, including the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation.”

Item 2.3.3.0.3.C.2 shall be added and shall read “Represent the student body at monthly Oakwatch meetings.”

Item 2.3.3.0.4. shall read: “

A. The Executive Vice Chair shall1. Execute the duties of the Community and Governmental Relations Chair

in case of the temporary absence of the Chair2. Aid the Community and Governmental Relations Chair in coordinating

the activities of the committee B. The Vice Chair of Community Outreach shall

1. In concert with the Community and Governmental Relations Chair, represent the student body to relevant community groups, including the Oakland Planning and Development Corporation

2. Attend monthly Oakwatch meetings, as well as other community meetings and forums as necessary

3. Assist the University of Pittsburgh Office of Community and Governmental Relations with coordinating Neighborhood Block Parties and other events geared towards improving the relationships between students and permanent residents

4. In concert with the Vice Chair of Student Engagement, plan and execute an event which emphasizes Community Engagement

C. The Vice Chair of Student Engagement shall

1. In concert with the Community and Governmental Relations Chair, develop and follow through with an advertising and action plan in order to actively engage students to register to vote.

2. Provide non-partisan information on candidates and platforms in order to better inform the student population.

3. Collaborate with other Vice Chairs and Coordinators to emphasize the importance of voter registration at all committee-sponsored events.

4. In concert with the Vice Chair of Governmental Relations, develop and follow through with a plan to increase student engagement with Federal, Commonwealth, and local governments.

5. In concert with the Vice Chair of Community Outreach, develop and follow through with a plan to increase student engagement with the University of Pittsburgh community

6. Assist the Chair in the planning of Pitt Day in Harrisburg and ACC Lobbying Day.

D. The Vice Chair of Governmental Relations1. Stay up to date on current legislative issues at the federal, state, and local

levels, especially those concerninga. State Educational Fundingb. Federal Research Fundingc. Local Ordinances that may affect the student populationd. State and Federal higher-education policy

2. Provide balanced, non-partisan information on important legislation effecting the student body to the Community and Governmental Relations Committee

3. Author provisional draft resolutions in support of or against specific legislation effecting the student body to be presented to the board for approval

4. In concert with the Vice Chair of Student Engagement, plan and execute an event which emphasizes student engagement with federal, commonwealth, and local governments.

Item 2.3.3.0.5 shall be removed.

Item 2.3.4: Facilities, Technology, and Transportation shall read: “

Item 1. Purpose of the Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee

A. The Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee is tasked with initiating and implementing projects pertaining to the physical space, technology, and transportation as they relate to the University of Pittsburgh campus, and acting as the liaison between students and the administration regarding these initiatives

B. The Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee is also responsible for1. Engaging with students regarding issues pertaining to the committee2. Relay the thoughts, concerns, and input of the students to the

Administration3. Proliferating material so as to educate students on the aspects of safety

and transportation

Item 2. Structure of the Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee

A. The Facilities, Technology, and Transportation committee shall be led by a chairperson.

B. In addition to the chair of the committee, the Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee will constitute of 5 vice chairs, of which one shall also hold the role of Executive Vice Chair:

1. Vice Chair of Academic Spaces2. Vice Chair of Housing3. Vice Chair of Recreation and Athletics4. Vice Chair of Transportation and Safety5. Vice Chair of Technology Services

C. The Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee will have open membership such that any student is able to attend and participate in meetings and business.

D. As necessary, ad hoc sub-committees will be formed in order to focus on specific initiatives and tasks.

Item 3. Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee Chair Position

A. In addition to the responsibilities outlined for all Conditional Committee Chairs, the Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee Chair shall

1. Coordinate the Vice Chair positions of the committee as outlined below2. Engage with the student body and address issues with buildings on

campus3. Hold one general meeting per week for all members of the committee4. Hold one meeting with the Vice Chairs per week5. Work with Staff, Administration, the Department of Transportation, the

Pitt Police Department, and other organizations to plan and coordinate Safety Week.

6. Oversee the formation of ad-hoc subcommittees as needed to focus on specific initiatives and tasks

Item 4. Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee Executive Vice Chair Position

A. The Executive Vice Chair of the committee shall1. Assist the chair with the organization and planning of committee

business2. Help lead the weekly vice Chair meetings 3. In the event that the chairperson cannot attend a meeting, or fulfill the

other responsibilities of the chair the Executive Vice Chair will fill in for the chairperson

4. Carry out the responsibilities of one of the five Vice Chair positions

Item 5. Facilities, Technology, and Transportation Committee Vice Chairs

A. The Vice Chair of Academic Spaces shall1. Promote initiatives that ensure that students have access to adequate

learning spaces so that they may engage themselves academically to their fullest potential

2. Oversee the implementation of any initiatives concerned with academic buildings on campus

3. Attend a weekly meeting with all other vice chairs and the committee chairs

4. Supervise ad hoc subcommittees created to accomplish large-scale projects relevant to learning spaces

B. The Vice Chair of Housing shall1. Promote initiatives to ensure that students are provided a safe and

comfortable environment in which to live2. Oversee the implementation of any initiatives concerned with university

housing buildings on campus, including dormitories, apartment-style housing, and fraternity housing complexes

3. Attend a weekly meeting with all other vice Chairs and the committee chair

4. Supervise ad hoc subcommittees created to accomplish large-scale projects relevant to housing

C. The Vice Chair of Recreation and Athletics shall1. Promote initiatives aimed at improving students’ recreational experience

while encouraging fitness and promoting student engagement through related programs

2. Oversee the implementation of any initiatives concerning:a. Recreational buildings on campus, including the Baierl

Recreation Center, Trees Hall, Bellefield Hall, the WPU Recreation Center, the Fitzgerald Field House, the Charles C. Cost and dormitory gyms

b. The intramurals and club sports programs3. Attend a weekly meeting with all other vice Chairs and the committee

chair4. Supervise ad hoc subcommittees created to accomplish large-scale

projects relevant to recreational facilitiesD. The Vice Chair of Transportation and Safety shall

1. Promote initiatives to help ensure that students are able to travel around campus in a safe, convenient, and expedient manner

2. Oversee the implementation of any initiatives concerned with transportation around campus, including the shuttles, SafeRider, Port Authority buses, bicycles, and pedestrian activities

3. Attend a weekly meeting with all other vice Chairs and the committee chair

4. Supervise ad hoc subcommittees created to accomplish large-scale projects relevant to transportation

E. The Vice Chair of Technology shall1. Promote initiatives to help expand the integration of technology and

improve the exchange of information between students and administration

2. Attend a weekly meeting with all other vice chairs and the committee chair

3. Supervise ad hoc subcommittees created to accomplish large-scale projects relevant to technology”

Item 2.3.5: Wellness Committee shall read: “

Item 1. Purpose of the Wellness Committee

A. The Wellness Committee is tasked with addressing all health concerns on campus including but not limited to nutrition, physical wellness,

mental wellness, and leading a healthy lifestyle. The committee will act as the bridge between students and administration to execute changes and improve communication within the two bodies.

B. The Wellness Committee is also responsible for:1. Engaging with students regarding issues pertaining to the

committee2. Relaying the thoughts, concerns, and input of students to the

Administration3. Proliferating materials that educate students on campus health

resources found through Student Health Services, Title IX, and various Student Affairs departments.

Item 2. Structure of the Wellness Committee

A. The Wellness Committee shall be led by the Wellness ChairB. In addition to the Wellness Chair, the Wellness Committee shall

include one Executive Vice Chair as chosen by the Committee Chair and 4 Coordination Sub-Committees:

1. Event Coordinators2. Financial Coordinators3. Public Relations Coordinators4. Outreach Coordinators

C. The Wellness Committee will have open membership such that any student is able to attend and participate in meetings and businesses. Any student is also welcome to join any Coordination Sub-Committee at any time.

D. As necessary, sub-committees will be formed in order to focus on specific initiatives and tasks.

Item 3. Wellness Committee Chair

A. In addition to the responsibilities outlined for all Conditional Committee Chairs, the Wellness Chair shall

1. Coordinate the Executive Vice Chair and Coordination Sub-Committees as outlined below

2. Engage with the student body and address all issues brought to the committee by students

3. Hold one general meeting per week for all members of the committee

4. Hold a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly meeting for each Coordination Sub-Committee and frequency of meetings are to the discretion of the chair.

5. Work with students, student organizations, staff, and administration to plan and coordinate at least one campus-wide event per semester

6. Promote existing university services, health initiatives, and student conduct health standards

7. Meet regularly with Student Health Services Director

8. Provide support to Board Member’s health and wellness related projects and initiatives

9. Attend and/or appoint committee members to attend the following Task Forces and Coalitions:

a. Sexual Assault Task Forceb. Sexual Assault Coalitionc. It’s On Us Task Forced. Pitt Food Pantry Advisory Councile. Farmer’s Market Planning Committee

10. Coordinate with Student Health Advisory Board (SHAB) and collaborate on projects

Item 4. Wellness Committee Executive Vice Chair

A. The Executive Vice Chair of the committee shall:1. Assist the chair with the organization and planning of

committee business2. Help lead the Coordination Sub-Committee meetings3. Fill in for the Chair in the event that they cannot attend a

meeting or fulfill their other responsibilities4. Understand and be up to date with the activities and progress

of each Coordination Sub-Committee5. Coordinate with the Chief of Staff and Vice President Chief of

Cabinet to ensure constant communication with the Board and committee

Item 5. Wellness Committee Coordination Sub-Committees

A. The responsibilities of the Event Coordinators shall include1. Planning the logistics of all committee events including but not

limited to obtaining supplies, making room reservations, obtaining food, facilitating event activities, inviting guests, and scheduling volunteers.

B. The responsibilities of the Financial Coordinators shall include1. Managing the budget for events2. Writing and submitting proposals for initiatives and events3. Writing and submitting grants such as the OCC Mini Grant

and the Late Night GrantC. The responsibilities of the Public Relations Coordinators shall include

1. Planning, designing, and publishing monthly “Healthy Happenings” newsletters

2. Collecting content for the newsletters from relevant student groups and campus health events

3. Coordinating with the SGB Communications Director to market and advertise events

4. Managing all Wellness Committee social mediaD. The responsibilities of the Outreach Coordinators shall include

1. Coordinating with campus groups and student organizations to plan events, execute initiatives, and promote SGB goals

2. Working closely with other health related campus groups3. Coordinating volunteers, non-SGB organization

representatives, and SGB committees during events4. Recruiting members

Item 2.6.1.2.2.A shall read “The Vice President and Chief of Finance and the Vice President and Chief of Cabinet shall be…”

Item 2.6.3.0.1.C shall have the word “in” removed and shall now read “…by the Board and Committees at least 24 hours in advance.”

Item 2.6.3.0.2.B shall read “All official business conducted during a Cabinet Planning Session must be announced publicly.”

Item 2.6.3.0.2.C shall read “Since this meeting is for informational purposes, the meetings do not need to follow SGB parliamentary procedure.”

Items 7.1.1.0.3.A.3-4 shall read: “

3. PittServes: 3.9%

4. Student Office of Sustainability: 0.35%

Item 7.1.1.0.3.A.5 shall be added and shall read “5. Student Government Board: 2.0%”

All mentions of “current advisor” and “full-time advisor” in Items 7.1.2-5 shall be changed to “advisor”

Item 7.1.2.0.1.B shall read “WPTS-FM Radio serves to give involved students an outlet for expression and to grow professionally…”

Item 7.1.4.0.2.A shall read “PittServes shall receive 3.9% of…”

All mentions of “Office of Sustainability” in Item 7.1.5 shall be changed to “Student Office of Sustainability”

Item 7.1.6 shall be added and shall read: “

Article 6. Student Government Board

Item 1. About Student Government Board

A. Student Government Board promotes the needs, concerns, and welfare of the non-CGS undergraduate student population at the University while operating under the Division of Student Affairs.

B. SGB Board Members and Committees pursue several initiatives throughout the year to ensure the concerns and needs of undergraduate students are being met.

C. The organization provides a multitude of services to its constituents, in addition to allocating approximately $1 million to undergraduate student organizations during each fiscal year.

Item 2. Operations and Finances

A. Student Government Board shall receive 2.0% of the Student Activities Fund. All finances shall be managed by its Vice President and Chief of Finance and its full-time advisor.

B. Student Government Board’s daily operations shall be run in accordance to the SGB Constitution and SGB Governing Code under the direction of its full-time advisor.”

Item 7.2.0.0.1.C shall read “Student Affairs Affiliated Groups can be classified into two categories:”

Item 7.2.0.0.1.E shall read “Currently there are eight Student Affairs Affiliated Groups…”

Item 7.2.0.0.1.E.2.g. shall be removed.

Item 7.2.0.0.2.B shall read “Academically-based…”

Item 7.2.0.0.3 shall read “SAAG Finances”

Item 7.3.0.0.1.A shall read “The University has established a system of certification for student organizations to ensure the rights of students to freely form associations, to define the relationship between the University and student organizations, to maintain the right to choose which student organizations it recognizes, and to ensure that the requirements for certification, the privileges received through certification, and the policies and procedures that govern student organizations are administered in a nondiscriminatory manner.”

Item 7.3.0.0.1.B shall read “…visit http://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/sorc/ to learn how to certify an organization.”

Item 7.3.0.0.2 shall read “SORC-Certified Student Organization Finances”

Item 8.1.0.0.1.B shall read “Appointment times shall be set by the lawyer.”

Item 8.2.0.0.1.C shall read “This Program will expire at the conclusion of the Spring 2017 academic term.”

Item 8.3.0.0.3.C shall read “Organizations required…”

Item 8.3.0.0.4.E shall read “The SGB President’s Chief of Staff shall make…”

Item 8.4.0.0.3.A shall read “…already holding storage space will need to reapply during the application period.”

Item 8.4.0.0.3.B shall read “Organizations required…”

Item 8.4.0.0.4.A shall read “The SGB President’s Chief of Staff shall announce the deadlines at the start of the Spring Semester. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.”

Item 8.4.0.0.4.E shall read “The SGB President’s Chief of Staff shall make…”

Item 8.5.0.0.4.A shall read “…to supply the provided space with their desired publication.”

Item 8.6.0.0.2.B shall read “The applicant must have been invited to present their research at a conference that they…”

Item 8.6.0.0.3.B.6 shall be added and shall read “Applications shall be reviewed in order of submission.”

The phrase “All costs must be documented properly.” shall be added to the end of Item 8.6.0.0.3.E.

Item 8.7.0.0.2.B. shall read “The applicant must be…”

All instances of the use of any variation of a gendered pronoun shall be changed to the appropriate version of “they/their/theirs” followed by the appropriate grammatical changes; and be it further

RESOLVED, that all numbering changes resulting from these revisions shall be automatic, pursuant to the rules set forth in items 1.1.1.0.4 and 1.1.1.0.5 of the Student Government Board Governing Code; and be it finally

RESOLVED, that this resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall reflect the changes shown in the attached document.

ADOPTED: this 27th day of September 2016 by a vote of 9 for, 0 against, and 0 abstentions.

Natalie Dall, President

University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board

A motion was made to approve the billThe motion was secondedThe motion carried

X. SUBMITTED AGENDA ITEMSa. Travel Grants Awards

SGB Chief of Staff Anderson stated that he is in charge of handling all the students services within student government, one of which is travel grants. He explained if students are traveling anywhere within the country for research, conferences, or anything of that nature they could apply for a travel grant through Student Services, specifically the Travel Grant Program, and receive up to $250. He announced that he was able to approve one request this past week: Colleen Hilla who will be traveling to San Diego.

XI. NEW BUSINESS

a. Allocations Recommendations:

#8879 Pitt Student Slovak Club- $1,950.00Allocations recommendation was to approve in fullThe motion was secondedThe motion carried

#8881 American Institute of Chemical Engineers- $2,612.00Allocations recommendation was to deny in full The motion was seconded

A motion was made to approve $1,642.00 and deny $970The motion was secondedThe motion carried

#8888 Engineers Without Borders- $2,195.29Allocations recommendation was to approve $1,981.30 and deny $213.99The motion was secondedThe motion carried

XII. OPEN FLOOR

Dean of Students Kenyon Bonner thanked Board Member Jankowitz and reminded everyone that the Dialogue with the Dean event will be on Wednesday, October 5th at 7pm in the O’Hara Student Center. He commented that it is an opportunity for everyone to come together and have a discussion about the Year of Diversity and Inclusion, the climate on campus, what things can be done to improve the student experience and Pitt’s campus. Dean Bonner said the format is to encourage those who attend to sit down in smaller groups and discuss and brainstorm ideas and experiences, and then at the end of the event to all come back together as a whole and share what everyone has come up with. He expressed how excited he was to talk with and hear from all of the students and encouraged everyone to sign up and attend the event. He concluded by saying if anyone had questions they could reach out, and he also congratulated SGB on doing a great job so far with everything.

XIII. PRESIDENT’S REMARKSPresident Dall announced that the Search Committee for the Vice Chancellor for Research is hosting a series of town halls over the next few weeks and said if anyone was interested in them she could offer them more information after the meeting. She also urged everyone to get enough sleep, eat good food, take care of themselves, and study.

XIV. ADJOURNMMENTA motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 9:38pm.The motion was seconded The motion carried.