Student Senate Briefs: Week of August 29

By Jason Endres

Student Senate met for the first time of the 2005-2006 academic year on Monday, August 29th.

Senate had been busy over the summer working on two major initiatives for this semester: the proposed new Honor Code and a Student Activity Fee.

The proposed Honor Code will be brought to vote at the October 3 rd Senate meeting. The Honor Code was already passed by the faculty at an April faculty meeting. The Senate is planning to orient the students on the proposed Honor Code; however details on these plans were not given at the meeting.

In two weeks, there will be survey on CNAV regarding the possibility of a Student Activity Fee (SAF). Senate will look at those results and determine the favorability of a SAF would be at Gettysburg College.

During Homecoming Weekend Senate is planning to reestablish an old tradition; a float parade. All clubs are encouraged to participate. The prize for “Best Float”, said Senate Treasurer Fred Reimer, “could be 500 or a 1,000 dollars.”

The Activities Fair will be held between 4-6 PM on September 1 on Stine Lake.

Lastly, Brian Lovett of Safety and Security (S&S) spoke about safety on campus and the new S & S uniforms. The new uniforms include a powder blue shirt and navy blue pants. These uniforms differ from last year’s royal blue shirt and black pants.

Student Senate Meetings are held every week at 7 PM in CUB 260.