During the General Assembly meeting on Oct. 9, the Associated Student Government (ASG) Senate discussed ways to improve the safety for students at Colorado Mesa University (CMU).
To prevent any resemblance of the racist practices that recently occurred at other universities in Colorado from coming to CMU, ASG President Beau Flores said he met with both the student body presidents from Colorado State University and University of Colorado Boulder to discuss this issue’s likelihood to spread.
“They think it is a trend that is moving on. Personally, I do not think it will come to CMU, but we do need to be prepared. If you are interested, we will start a commission. It is early, but I do want to be really prepared. If we can have a meeting at [Western Colorado Community College] this semester that’d be great,” Flores said.
ASG Vice President Angel Bautista then discussed ASG leading the safety walk around campus. Senate members will walk around campus in the dark to see where there needs to be more lighting to increase safety on campus.
“We are going to get that set up next week. I encourage you guys to come and walk with us to identify dangerous spots,” Bautista said.
In other news, the Trustee’s Report addressed events happening on and off campus. Student Trustee Amara Hobbs said the Board of Trustees were supportive of what was said about vaping and tobacco use on campus at the last Senate meeting.
The on-campus hotel that is currently under construction should be finished by early next year.
“I can neither state nor deny when it will be done, but President Foster is pushing it for beginning of February. But I think it will be March,” Hobbs said.
Hobbs also discussed what happened at the last board meeting. The board discussed ways to support first generation and minority students at CMU.
“We give them a lot of opportunity. We want to make sure as a university to help them,” Hobbs said.
The Board meetings occur once a month and are open to the public. The Board’s minutes are also posted in case anyone wanted to stay updated with their discussions.
For the New Business sector of the meeting, Biological Sciences Senator Arianah Sargent was approved to create the Public Health committee.
“As you know I am a Biological Science major. I do have a special interest in public health. I am very excited for this committee and will be open to you,” Sargent said.
ASG Bill 19-10 passed for an adjustment to the Criterion’s Constitution. A position’s name was changed in the constitution, and the amount of words required for writers to get paid was defined.
ASG Bill 19-13 asked for new ASG shirts that will have members’ names on it. The appointment was passed by the Senate.
Bill 19-14 requested a change to Sustainability Council’s constitution. The position “Marketing Manager” will now be changed to “Marketing Coordinator.” Flores said the Senate will see a lot of the organizations come to them to change their constitution now.
