SGA meets with Student Federation and S.D. BOR
The University of South Dakota Student Government Association met with South Dakota’s Student Federation Dec. 11 and the Board of Regents Dec. 12 to discuss topics that have been on the agenda for several sessions. Despite being discussed at previous SGA meetings, the issue of General Activity Fee money being spent on housing scholarships was […]
SGA finds error in amount of special allocations
The Student Government Association discussed special allocations in light of budget differences at their regular meeting Dec. 4. Near the beginning of the semester, SGA reported they had $3,900 in special allocations to student organizations, but recently realized they have $11,805 remaining. The difference was brought to the table when Dance Marathon, which raises money […]
Decision eliminates Welcome Day, splits finals week over two-week period
The Board of Regents has accepted a plan to change the academic calendar for the 2013-14 to 2019-20 academic years that would include starting the first week of every semester with a full week of classes and splitting the week of finals into two weeks that would fall immediately before and after the last weekend […]
SGA schedules monthly public forums for students
The Student Government Association will moderate a public forum regarding the smoking ban Nov. 27 in order to address student concerns. The forum will be similar to the previous public forum where the question of whether to bring Chick-fil-A to campus was addressed. A forum regarding athletics is planned for January, and another revolving around […]
Religious diversity on campus lacks presence, action
With more than 20 churches in Vermillion, the University of South Dakota is exposed to a wide array of religious diversity. But Jesus Trevino, associate vice president for Diversity, said religious diversity is not currently in the university’s plans to increase diversity and inclusive excellence on campus. “No one has talked about that,” Trevino said. […]
University Senate makes plans to involve students
The Student Government Association and University Senate have initiated efforts to increase communication between the two organizations. The University Senate is a predominately elected faculty-led organization, with two student positions filled by SGA President Alissa VanMeeteran and Vice PresidentDJ Smith. SGA is entirely comprised of elected students. The University Senate plans to send a senator […]
Burglaries on the rise in the residence halls
The number of reported burglaries at the University of South Dakota has risen over the past three years according to the 2012 Clery Report released by the University Police Department. Signs reminding students of the penalty of thefts were posted on the first floor of Richardson Hall following reports of thefts from rooms. Chelsea Kappenman, […]
SGA prepares to send letter to state legislature
The University of South Dakota’s Student Government Association has finished drafting a letter to the future legislature regarding the Good Samaritan Alcohol Policy.buy nolvadex online https://www.conci.com/wp-content/languages/new/online/nolvadex.html no prescription In the event of an emergency, GSAP protects underage drinkers who are calling for help from being prosecuted. Included in the latest draft is a provision that […]
University accepts students based on ACT scores, GPAs, not race
A U.S. Supreme Court case will not change the University of South Dakota’s attitude toward admissions. Fisher v. University of Texas surrounds a student who claims she was denied admission to Texas because she is Caucasian. A ruling in favor of Abigail Fisher means the Supreme Court has deemed affirmative action unconstitutional and no longer […]
SGA receives grant for smoking ban, philanthropy
The Student Government Association passed a motion to support the University of South Dakota’s diversity and inclusiveness statement Oct. 23. The statement, presented by Associate Vice President for Diversity Jesus Trevino, would create a broad definition of diversity. The motion passed without opposition. “Inclusiveness is about many different communities,” Trevino said. Trevino said he wants inclusiveness […]