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University of Kentucky Student Government SenateWednesday, November 12th 2014, 7:00 PMWilliam T. Young Library University of Kentucky Auditorium

I. Canvas Presentation

II. Catalyst Presentation on Diversity

III. Call to Order

IV. Roll Call

V. Approval of Minutes

VI. Committee Reportsa. Academic and Student Affairs – Chair Arayo Sokan

i. Off this weekb. Appropriations and Revenue – Chair Kathleen Smith

i. 15,400 appropriated last week – 5 Senate Special Projectsii. 36% of total budget for the year

iii. College Republicans looking for someone to sponsor a SSPc. Operations and Evaluations – Chair Dwight Haggard

i. We will have election legislation next meeting

VII. Presidential Privilegei. Budget updates coming next meeting

ii. 4 appointees tonight will fill the rest of the Student Fee Allocation Committee

VIII. Orders of the Day:a. S. 40-2015 College Mentors for Kids (SSP)—Senator Fielden and Senator Porter

i. Parliamentary procedure is out the windowii. Approved 89% yes

b. S. 41-2015 UK Medical Missions (SSP)—Senator Obersti. $1599 per student; over $50,000 total last year

ii. 1700 patients served last yeariii. Approved 100%

c. S. 42-2015 Students Helping Honduras (SSP)—Senator Boulangeri. Trip will cost overall $10,000

ii. Strives to change the lives of the students of Hondurasiii. Orphanages are overrun and the children need helpiv. Approved

d. S. 43-2015 Alpha Phi Omega (SSP)—Senator Lehmani. They have made significant fundraising efforts already

ii. Approved 94%e. S. 44-2015 Student Fees Allocation Committee Member Approval (Ann Dickson)—Senator Cabot

Haggini. Approved 100%

f. S. 45-2015 Student Fees Allocation Committee Member Approval (Jessica Shaffer) — Senator Dwight Haggard

i. Approved

g. S. 46-2015 Student Fees Allocation Committee Member Approval (Arayo Sokan)—Senator Will Napier

i. Moved by Senator Sokan…he has to leave earlyii. Approved 89% yes 11% abstain

h. S. 47-2015 Student Fees Allocation Committee Member Approval (Malia Dunn-Reier) – Senator Hayes Hagan

i. Approved 100%

IX. Announcements and Senators Privilegei. AAWD Fall Fashion Show was a great success

ii. Come to The Main Event next weekendiii. MOE goes to Ben Conner, College of Agriculture Senator. Yay!

X. Members Privilege

XI. Roll Call

XII. Adjournment

All meetings are open to the public. For questions or concerns please contact:Austin MullenSenate President(859) [email protected]

An Act Relating To: College Mentors for Kids S. 40-2015Sponsors: Senator Fielden and Senator PorterIntroduced: 11/11/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist College Mentors for Kids at the total of $5,000.

(See below for more details)

Name of Org: College Mentors for KidsMembers in Org: 150Contact: Leanna StaffordEmail: [email protected]: 606-541-2399

Purpose of Org: College Mentors for Kids is a non profit organization on the UK campus that buses 120 "at risk" students from local elementary schools in Lexington to UK each week. Each child is paired with a college aged mentor and together, the two participate in activities that promote higher education, culture and diversity, and community service. College Mentors also provides each child with a full sized meal at every activity day because majority of the students are on free and reduced lunch programs.

Type of Grant: Senate Special Project ($2,500)--Must Have a Sponsoring Senator

Event/Project: College Mentors for KidsLocation: Date: Time:

Purpose of Event/Project: This funding will go towards transportation, food, and activity expenses.

Total Cost: 32000

Org funds used: Grants $4500 Fundraisers $15,000.00

Donations $1,000.00

Detailed Description of Request: Transportation to Community Action Council for approximately $6,000.00 Food costs to Fresh Approach for approximately $5,000.00Activity supplies for approximately $3,000.00

Received funding this year: NoWill use UK Managed Print Services: NoOpen to all students: YesAgreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes

An Act Relating To: UK Medical Missions S. 41-2015Sponsors: Senator OberstIntroduced: 11/11/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist UK Medical Missions at the total of $2,500.


Name of Org: UK Medical MissionsMembers in Org: around 75 but usually only about 30 go on the medical missiont tripContact: Nicole PappasEmail: [email protected]: 217-691-6255

Purpose of Org: UK Medical Missions is a student organization that travels to under developed countries in Latin and South America to provide medical care to those in need. Two years ago we traveled to Arequipa, Peru. On this trip, there were over 1140 total patients served, 1500 prescriptions filled, 710 patients receiving health education, and 66 total surgical procedures. Our work hugely impacted small towns surrounding Arequipa who otherwise would not have access to medical care at all. This last summer we had two mission trips, both to the Dominican Republic.


Event/Project: Medical Mission TripLocation: South AmericaDate: TBATime: TBA

Purpose of Event/Project: Overall, the cost of the trips was over $50,000. Due to the fact that we run solely on donations and fundraising, we are looking to be funded again by a senate special project. We are going to South America again this coming summer, the exact destination is still to be determined.

Total Cost: over $50,000

Org funds used: Member dues are only $10 per member. This goes to items necessary to run meetings, send letters, etc. Fundraising is the sole part of funds obtained by our organization. We strive to obtain donations from SSP, local businesses, Kaplan, etc.

Detailed Description of Request: The money requested by Student Government will solely be used to fund the trip project fee to South America.

Received funding this year: NoWill use UK Managed Print Services: YesOpen to all students: YesAgreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes

An Act Relating To: Students Helping Honduras S. 42-2015Sponsors: Senator BoulangerIntroduced: 11/11/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist Students Helping Honduras at the total of $2,500.


Name of Org: Students Helping HondurasMembers in Org: 15Contact: Calvin HongEmail: [email protected]: 8595368530

Purpose of Org: In Honduras, the number of abandoned children is on the rise. Although the government provides some state-run orphanages, they are understaffed and underfunded. Thus, many of the orphans in these homes feel unwelcome; in addition, many also have no skills for the work force once they leave the orphanage. Thus, countless children resort to joining gangs in order to survive. These gangs (most notably MS13 –a gang that is notorious for drug, arms, and human trafficking) have caused mayhem within Honduras and internationally as well. However, Students Helping Honduras (SHH) strives to put an end towards gang violence. Our goal is to utilize education to uplift children out of poverty. We instill in the children skills that will prepare them for the workforce of Honduras, most notably, English. (Statistics state that Hondurans who know English earn 200% more over their lifetime then when compared to Hondurans who do not know English.) Furthermore, SHH provides free room and board for the orphans as well. It is with a combination of these things that Students Helping Honduras will put an end towards gang violence in Honduras.


Event/Project: Winter and Spring Service TripLocation: San Pedro Sula, HondurasDate: Due to the nature of this service trip, there are two main dates in which the members can go down to Honduras: December 27th – January 24th (in which the members go down for one week or more) or from March 14th-21st.Time:

Purpose of Event/Project: While in Honduras, our volunteers do one of two jobs: teaching English or construction. If our volunteers decide to do the teaching route, they will be in the classroom assisting the teacher in explaining concepts in English. These ideas range from telling time to simple sentence structure. If our volunteers however want to undergo the construction route, the volunteers will help expand upon the orphanage, library, or school. It is with these elements that SHH will catalyze the orphan students into becoming the future leaders of Honduras.

Total Cost: $19,750

Org funds used: Currently, Students Helping Honduras has two means of gathering funds: member dues and fundraising. In regards to the former, our chapter requires our members to pay a one-time fee of $15 (thus, $300 is collected from members); this expense is used to offset the cost of baking supplies, t-shirts, and other goods. In regards to the latter, Students Helping Honduras fundraises via various channels: bake sales, holding a booth at Night Market, gift wrapping during the holidays, etc. The revenue that is raised from these two arises to approximately $2500, in which the money is divided amongst the members.

Detailed Description of Request: Membership Dues and Fundraising:•$6,500: 10 Plane tickets from Lexington, Kentucky to San Pedro Sula:o 10 members want to go on the winter trip; as of September 15, 2014, the plane tickets are $650. •$4,000: 5 Plane tickets from Lexington, Kentucky to San Pedro Sula:o 5 members want to go on the spring trip; as of September 15, 2014, the plane tickets are $800.Total: $10,500.Funding Request:We are requesting funds for construction and school supplies. These supplies include, but are not limited to:o Cemento Cinderblockso Shovelso Gloveso Rebaro Deskso Pencils, Paper, Penso Bookso BackpacksThese costs are included within our registration fees. Of the $650 registration costs, $325 goes directly towards building supplies and school supplies. Total: $4,875

Received funding this year: NoWill use UK Managed Print Services: NoOpen to all students: YesAgreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes

An Act Relating To: Alpha Phi Omega S. 43-2015Sponsors: Senator LehmanIntroduced: 11/12/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Provide funds for a Senate Special Project to assist Alpha Phi Omega at the total of $2,500.


Name of Org: Alpha Phi Omega (APO)Members in Org: 200Contact: Alex Flynn (Christina Lehman is the sponsoring Senator)Email: [email protected]: 8594861643

Purpose of Org: Alpha Phi Omega’s Alpha Zeta chapter at the University of Kentucky aspires to carry out the three cardinal principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service in all of its activities in order to promote diversity, brotherhood, and growth, both on campus and in the Lexington community.We would like to strengthen our brotherhood so that every member feels welcome and actively engaged in the execution of our three cardinal principles throughout and after the college experience. We hope to become the premier service organization at the University of Kentucky and share the Alpha Zeta spirit with other organizations and students across campus, the Lexington community, and chapters in our section.


Event/Project: Alpha Phi Omega - 2014 National ConventionLocation: Chicago, IllinoisDate: 12/27/14-12/30/14Time:

Purpose of Event/Project: The National Conference gives brothers from our chapter to go to Chicago and meet brothers from all over the country. In addition to the friendships that can be formed here, we can bring tons of valuable information back to our own chapter. Our executive board will have the opportunity to meet with similar positions and learn of many effective techniques and ideas to better execute their responsibilities. Brothers can also get ideas for new events and have their love for APO deepen by seeing the love that so many people have for this organization and for

helping others out of pure selflessness. All brothers will have a chance to greatly develop their leadership skills by participating in APO LEADS. LEADS is a leadership development program that consists of five components (Launch, Explore, Achieve, Discover, and Serve). Each component addresses a different aspect of leadership growth that will allow brothers to continue developing their leadership skills no matter their level of experience. As a whole, it is designed to equip beothers with the skills to enable them to be successful leaders and team members in any situation they encounter in college and beyond. LEADS is offered throughout the year, but each component is a separate class and is taught in different cities. The National Convention is the only place where four of the 5 LEADS courses are taught in the same place at the same time.

Total Cost: $12,680

Org funds used: Dues - $6 of "active" dues in the Spring goes towards our Nationals Convention Fund and $3 of "associate" dues from every semester go to the FundFundraising - We have been doing a lot of fundraising events this semester to raise funds to help our brothers get to Chicago. We have paired with organizations such as Kaplan, UK Dining, BD's Mongolian Grill, Panera, Barnes and Noble, and many more to fundraise as well as holding bake sales on campus. We have approximately $2500 in fundraising this semester.Between fundraising and dues, we have around $4600 to allocate between brothers who want to go to Nationals.

Detailed Description of Request: 8 hotel rooms at $89 per night for 5 nights - $3,560Registration cost for 32 brothers at $170 - $5,440Charter bus to Chicago and back at $115 per person - $3,680Our bylaws state that funding for this event take place in the following manner:1) Registration of the 2 voting delegates2) Travel expenses over $200 for the 2 voting delegates3) Registration of the brothers going4) Travel expenses over $200 of the brothers going.So SGA funding would be considered in the "pool" of money that will be distributed to our brothers in form of reimbursement after the event.

Received funding this year: NoWill use UK Managed Print Services: YesOpen to all students: NoAgreed to Terms & Conditions: Yes

An Act Relating To: Student Fee Allocation Committee Member Approval

S. 44-2015

Sponsors: Senator Cabot HagginIntroduced: 11/12/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Approve Ann Dickson as a member of the Student Fees Allocation Committee for the 2014-2015 academic school year.

(Please see below for Ann’s resume.)

EducationUniversity of Kentucky Lexington, KYBachelors of Science, Biology, May 2014

Summa Cum Laude G.P.A. 4.0, Dean’s List 8 semesters

College of Medicine, MD Candidate, May 2018

ExperienceEducation Abroad- Italy 2012 (summer)n 6 week education abroad program in Rome, Italy n Classes were taken at John Cabot University, which is an American liberal arts university Medical Mission Trips- Nigeria 2012 & 2009 (summer)n Three-week trip with a team of doctors. Every day medical clinics were done in different villages n Worked through Susana Homes OrphanageShadowing- Cardiothoracic Surgery 2009- Presentn Shadowing Dr. Timothy Mullett at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in the clinical, hospital, and operating room settings. ChemExcel Peer Facilitator Fall 2011-Spring 2013n Teach a weekly class that helps general chemistry students to further their understanding of general chemistry concepts presented in lecture. Early Childhood Lab at University of Kentucky 2010-2011n Teachers aid assisting with educational activities, food preparation and basic needs of the children

LeadershipCollege of Medicine- Ambassador 2014n Educate high school and undergraduate students about medical school, the process of applying, and what makes a competitive applicant

Student Government Association, Director of Events 2013-2014n Plan and facilitate all events that student government sponsors on campus and throughout the state College Mentors for Kids, Vice President of Programming 2013-2014

n College Mentors for Kids is a national mentoring program where underprivileged elementary schools kids come to campus once a week for two hours. They participate in activities that show the importance of higher education, diversity and community.

n As vice president I oversee one activity day including all the staff, mentors and kids Wrap Up America, Vice President of the University of Kentucky Chapter 2012-2014 n Wrap Up America is a national organization that aims to promote awareness about homelessness in local communities; this is done by making blankets with

different campus organization. Blankets are donated to local homeless shelters. University of Kentucky Appeals Board- Student Representative 2012-Present n The appeals board serves the university as a forum for resolving grade appeals, academic offense appeals, and disciplinary matters. Appointment made by

university President University of Kentucky Ombud Search Committee- Student Representative May 2013 n This committee reviews all applications, conducts interviews and makes the final recommendation to the Provost for the appointment. UK 101 Advisory Board- Student Representative 2013-2014 n This board discusses and re-evaluates all the curriculum presented in UK 101, an introductory course to the University of Kentucky.University of Kentucky Creed Committee- Student Representative August 2012- March 2013 n Developed, wrote and edited the official creed to the University of Kentucky.UK 101 Peer Instructor 2012 & 2013 (fall)n Co-taught UK 101 with a faculty member. UK 101 aims to help freshman make a smooth transition into college, through articulation of the purpose and nature

of a college education. Student Health Advisory Council 2013-2014n Serves as a group of students that advocates healthy living on to UK students. We work in conjuncture with University Health Services to provide medical

services to UK students. Student Government Association, Faith-Based Liaison 2012 -2013n Serve as a liaison between student government and all registered faith-based organization on campus.Super Crew for K Week November 2011- December 2012 n Super Crew is in charge of K Week and all orientation activities freshman participate in. During this week freshman are placed in small teams, with an upper

classmen leader. These groups interact throughout the week through different campus activities.

Awards/ HonorsPhi Beta Kappa 2014

Dean’s List 2010-2014The National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2011 Phi Sigma Theta- National Honors Society 2014


S. 45-2015

Sponsors: Senator HaggardIntroduced: 11/12/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Approve Jessica Shaffer as a member of the Student Fees Allocation Committee for the 2014-2015 academic school year.


S. 46-2015

Sponsors: Senator NapierIntroduced: 11/12/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Approve Arayo Sokan as a member of the Student Fees Allocation Committee for the 2014-2015 academic school year.

(Please see below for Arayo’s resume.)

Arayo Sokan2625 Red Leaf Drive, Lexington, KY 40509T: 8596847852 E: [email protected]

Career Focus Pre-Med Psychology and Spanish double major. Diligently working towards medical aspirations, with a special focus on mental health.

Experience Public Relations 2008 - ongoing

Sold T-Shirts as part of the Recruitment Committee for Beta Theta Pi

Organized Recruitment Events

Research Assistant for Dr. Amanda Sokan, Ph.D, MHA, LLB

Senator At Large, Student Government, University of Kentucky

Wildcat Ambassador at the University of Kentucky Visitor Center

Visitor Center Tour Guide at the University of Kentucky

Leadership 2009 - ongoing

Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, Student Government Association, University of Kentucky

Chair of the Operations and Evaluation Committee, Student Government Association, University of Kentucky

Senator At Large, Student Government Association, University of Kentucky

Former Social Chair for Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Former Pledge Class President, Psi Class, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Ritual Chair, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Education University Of Kentucky

Pre-Med Psychology and Spanish Double Major, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington KY

Data Collections, Gregory Smith Lab Position, University of Kentucky

Extracurricular Activities

Senator-At-Large, UKSGA

Social Chair for Beta Theta Pi fraternity


S. 47-2015

Sponsors: Senator HaganIntroduced: 11/12/2014BE IT ENACTED THAT THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

Approve Malia Dunn-Reier as a member of the Student Fees Allocation Committee for the 2014-2015 academic school year.

(Please see the following page for Malia’s resume.)

Education

Fall 2012-Present University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

B.A. Double major: Foreign Language and International Economics (Spanish) – College of Arts and Sciences; Economics – Gatton College of Business and Economics

Minor: International Business Expected graduation date: May 2016 GPA: 4.00/4.00 Global Scholar Honors Program

Collegiate Work Experience

Aug. 2012-Present University of Kentucky Lexington, KY

UK Visitor Center Promoting the University of Kentucky to prospective high school students and their parents nationwide

through recruiting activities that include phone communication, online chats, attendance at Preview Nights, speaker at Preview Night, modeling for marketing materials

Providing campus tours

Jun. 2014–Aug. 2014 Target Corporation Lexington, KY

Executive Store Team Leader Intern – Human Resources Purpose: Developing management leadership skills; supervising and communicating with department

teams; driving profits for the store through team management Trouble shooting customer service problems Developing and executing plans to address store weaknesses identified through working with district

managers Hiring, scheduling, and managing store team members

Collegiate ActivitiesLeadership

UK101 Peer Instructor – Fall 2013 & 2014 Leadership Development Program: chosen as 1 of 40 freshmen out of 300+ applicants – 2012-13 Student Government Association – Promotions and Marketing Team – 2013-15 KBook Editorial Board Member– 2013-15 Alpha Delta Pi Member- Beta Psi Chapter – 2013-15 K Crew Leader -- Aug. 2013 University Appeals Board Member– 2013-14

Volunteer Work Packing meals for Haiti – Fall 2014 Special Olympics Kentucky – 2012 - 2014 God’s Pantry – 2012 – 2014 Jesus Prom – Fall 2012 & 2014

Skills Beginner Portuguese – Studied in Brazil – Summer 2013 Advanced Spanish – Studied in Costa Rica – Summer 2010

o Study Abroad Program Seville, Spain – Spring Semester 2015 Proficient in Microsoft Office 2013 – Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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