Highlights: Preparations for smoking education campaign, more community dialogues upcoming, antisemitism trainings still in the works with Senate submitting feedback, Renn Fayre Czars encourage YOU to use biodegradable glitter at Spring/Fall theme reveal ball (some biodegradable body glitter will be provided by Czars).
Student Body President Andrew Happy ‘27 convened Senate Public at 4:13pm. Happy reported that the Presidential Council on Campus Climate (PCCC) met on Friday, October 30, and they are working to develop feedback derived from the community dialogues into an action plan for the remainder of the semester. The council also finalized the dates for the semester’s remaining dialogue sessions, and Happy asked students to please come share their thoughts.
Student Body Vice President Taylor Barth ‘27 reported that the Admission and Financial Aid committee is meeting Wednesday, November 11, and the accountability liaisonship is meeting Friday, November 6.
Senator Alastair Budd ‘27 reported that the Library Board has scheduled the remainder of its meetings for the year, which will be on November 20 and December 15, respectively.
Senator J.R. Wallingford ‘27 reported that he was unable to attend the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) committee, but notes from their agenda that some people were contacted by the Student Life office to discuss a smoking education campaign. The Student Life office will lead this campaign, focusing on education to limit smoking near walkways and entrances. This will be accompanied by efforts to open more spaces where smoking is allowed, away from walkways and entrances. Wallingford also read for Senator Quinn Capper ‘28, reporting that there are meetings scheduled for Friday, November 6 for both the Commons Board and Sustainability Committee.
Senator Maya Gutierrez ‘27 reported that the Student Committee on Diversity (SCOD) would be meeting this on November 2. For Title IX and Title VI liaisonship, Gutierrez reported she has submitted commentary on the first drafts of the antisemitism trainings.
Senator and Parliamentarian Manoel Pereira Lopes ‘28 reported that the accessibility committee has scheduled a meeting, and that the community constitution will soon be sent to the faculty for voting.
Senator and Appointments Committee (AppComm) Co-Chair Sima Fasihi ‘28 reported that she has been delegated by SCOD to work on outreach to affinity club leaders. She then reported that accountability groups are meeting Friday, November 6th. The Ad Hoc Committee on AI also met, and policy recommendations are being passed down to the Student Committee for Academic Policy and Planning (SCAPP). Fasihi also said that she is working on more ways to support people in AppComm positions, including by personally buying people coffee at Paradox. She also read for Senator and AppComm Co-Chair Stella Greer ‘29, who was absent. She reported that Greer has training for Appeals Board on November 16. The Reactor Committee has an upcoming meeting and Renn Fayre is in the works. The Campus Deliveries Committee is still figuring out a time to meet. She also reported that Greer asked students to reach out with opinions about AI policy as she continues to pursue communication with administration about AI policy.
Head Treasurer Bella Reyes ‘27 reported for Finance Committee (FinComm) that the South Asian Union asked for $1680.69 for a Diwali event next weekend on November 14. Senate allocated the full amount by a unanimous vote. She also reported that the Renn Fayre czars asked about using funds — $272 — for the theme reveal ball. This was also fully approved.
Assistant Treasurer Enzo Lawrence ‘28 reported that the Reed Union Committee is meeting to go over past meetings. He also reported that the Title IX liaisonship could not meet last week, but is meeting soon to discuss the drafted DHM training.
Senator Eddie Memmott ‘30 is being onboarded for AppComm, Art Mural, CSL, student groups with spaces, Library Board, and the HCC harm reduction team.
Happy then invoked his presidential powers to appoint Gutierrez as Wage Review Consultant. This appointment was approved 10-0, with Gutierrez abstaining.
Erika Spencer ‘28 announced that there will be biodegradable glitter at the theme reveal glitter apocalypse ball. Renn Fayre Czars encourage ball attendees to not bring loose glitter and to refrain from using plastic glitter. Senate Public was then adjourned at 4:25pm.