Graduate Student Government - University of Maryland

GSG Voting Representatives
Present: AMSC/1 (Suzanne Sindi); AMST/2 (Ed Martini); ANTH/1 (Andrea Berardi); ASTR/1 (Donna Pierce); BMBA/13 (Jimmy Chang, Deanna Dicker, Jeremy Gove, Nacianne Hodanic, Kathryn Hope, Mohamad Khorbatli, Arun Krishna, Kevin Papacek, Josh Saragovi, Catherine Zamarin); BPHD/2 (Sharyn Gardner); CMLT/1 (Julie Strongson); CMSC/3 (Aram Khabibi, Jaime Spacco); EDCP/5 (Susan Longerbeam, Heather Walton); EDHD/2 (Alli Buskirk); EDPL/1 (Andre Perry); ENGL/3 (Delores Phillips, Todd Solomon); ENEE/6 (Thor Einarsson, Vida Kianzad, Behnam Neekzad, Ayan Roy-Chowdhúry, Zoltan Safar, Gelareh Taban); ENTS/2 (LakshmiNarasimhan Molaga); GVPT/2 (Hellmut Lotz); MATH/2 (Cathy Jones, Kobi Snitz); NUTR/1 (Tina Chung-Ting Han); PHYS/3 (Todd Brintlinger, Soun P. Kwon); SOCY/2 (Erika Grant, Doc Hunter); SPAP/1 (José Ramón Ruisánchez); URSP/2 (Elisabeth Holler); WMST/1 (Joyleen Sapinoso)

GSG Non-Voting Representatives
Present: Ashish (SCI), Koli Banik (EDPL), Charles Breiterman (GVPT), Regina Chen (COMM), Jennifer Dix (CMLT), Srilatha Kuntumalla (MOCB), Pragya Mirza (ENTS),

GSG Administrative Representatives
Present: Dr. Johnetta Davis (GSG Faculty Advisor), Emily Funderburg (Diamondback) Adam Newman (Diamondback) Jason Pontius (Graduate Student Involvement)

Proceedings

Call to Order
Assembly meeting was called to order at 1:35p.m. by Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rachel Jablon (CMLT), presiding officer.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the August 30, 2002 meeting were approved without objection, subject to revisions post-meeting as directed to Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rachel Jablon. GSG President Alfredo Pérez reported that there were some errors in his agenda for the year, but a correct version is posted on the GSG Forums.
Executive and Committee Reports
1. President's
  President Alfredo Pérez (SPAP) reported on the following items:
  1. The Grad Pub:
    First, the graduate student pub will be evicted from the Rossborough Inn on October 25, 2002 due to the fact that the building cannot support our capacity when there is bad weather. We went straight to Linda Clement from Student Affairs, and we have asked for her commitment to us. We have set up meetings to look for other locations for the pub during the winter. We are looking at North Woods, which has a bandstand and a fireplace. Alfredo thinks it has a lot of potential. Overall, we have commitment from the top people that we will find a new location for the pub.
  2. GRID: new hirings
    Second, Graduate Research Interaction Day (GRID) has hired some people. Specifically they've hired Tanya Nagel and Yun Eu. Both Tanya and Yun are from the Business School, and Tanya will be in charge of fund raising and advertising.
  3. Grad Housing Study
    Third, Alfredo spoke about the graduate housing study, which aims to help the University come up with good housing policy and a good business plan. Dr. Jim Cohen and Alex Chen are supervising this study. They have an idea about making the project part of a graduate course that Cohen is teaching in his department. Cohen and Chen are currently looking for volunteers to talk about the present state of graduate housing.
    
    Alfredo turned the floor over to Dr. Cohen:
    Dr. Cohen is interested in talking to graduate students about their housing. Particularly, he'd like to hear graduate students' thoughts about the ideal management structure and design, architecture, and possible amenities possible to propose. Cohen would like to give that as a class assignment to his graduate students. He had a flyer on the table. Basically, they want graduate students to come and give feedback about quality and affordable housing for graduate students on October 15.
  4. Legislative Action Committee: need and importance
    The next item Alfredo spoke about was the legislative action committee. The Diamondback covered this issue a little bit in the interview with Alfredo it reported. The article touched on some important points including the fact that we have serious budget cuts this year, and we have to fix the budget mess. Alfredo asked, "Who is going to fix the budget? Us? Fortunately, research and graduate studies are preserved, but this is a tough mission." Alfredo said that if you think this is an important issue, please get involved and contact Ed Martini from American studies. Ed wants to be the point person on this committee, as he knows how Annapolis works. Departments that have related policy experience-please get involved.
  5. Presidential Vetoes-what they are and what their function is
    Last, Alfredo talked about presidential vetoes. Specifically, the GSG President can veto bills after the Assembly has voted to approve them. The President has ten (10) University working days to sign that legislation.
    Alfredo had reservations about the VPPR Bill [GSGA22-B2]. Particularly, Alfredo had some serious objections about the language of it. Instead of saying there is no precedent, the language could indicate that there actually was precedent for a presidential appointment; instead of saying that the Executive Committee will do something, the language could indicate that the Assembly advises the President to do something. Alfredo thinks that this bill sets a bad precedent.…Well, we [the GSG] have potential legal ,problems, insofar as Alfredo decided not to veto the bill but instead, approve it. Alfredo thought we had a more pressing and urgent need, so he did not veto the bill.
    Alfredo suggested that people that submit bills should work with the Executive and the Ways and Means Committee (WMC). We have a Ways and Means Committee now, and it only meets once a month. ["Meetings" of the Ways and Means Committee take place primarily over e-mail.] The Ways and Means Committee wants to vote and go home with possible negotiation at some point in advance of an assembly vote. The Assembly and the Ways and Means Committee should work together. Alfredo hopes that the veto never comes up again but wants to remind the Assembly of their responsibility. Assembly members need to read things in advance, consider consequences, and send your input to the Ways and Means Committee. Each member should ask him- or herself, "do we have the money?" before we discuss it as an Assembly. Alfredo closed his report because he thought we had a heavy agenda.
2. Graduate Student Affairs, Bob Zambon
  Vice President for Graduate Student Affairs Bob Zambon (MOCB) reported on the following items:
  1. Parking: Blue Ribbon committee overview and CPAC information
    Bob is on the Blue Ribbon Committee for parking. The Blue Ribbon Committee looks at the different fee structures and how they can be allocated. No one has talked about the option of staying with what we have. If you have questions come ask Bob. This has been covered in the Diamondback, and Bob is very limited in what he can say.
    The Campus Parking Advisory Committee (CPAC) started this month. Graduate students should be different from undergrads because we have different parking needs.
  2. Housing Resolution: We have it, read it, we will talk about it extensively when we get to it under New Business
    Next, Bob talked about the housing resolution. He asked, "Have you read it? Do you think we should make any changes?" Bob is open to changes with one caveat. If anyone wants to add another accusation, then that accusation needs to be backed up by facts. Bob will not add anything unless it is backed up by facts. He further emphasized that everyone should have read all addenda and appendixes online.
  3. Drop Class Fees: There is a very good chance the fees are college/department-based, and the inability to change to audit is as well. More information is being gathered.
    Also, the Student Affairs Committee looked at the drop-add fees at the last meeting. The committee discussed that different colleges and different departments have different rules. For example, in biosciences, a student can change to an audit mid-semester, while in mathematics, a student cannot. In other cases, maybe it cannot be set up so a student cannot drop a class, but maybe you can audit it. The student affairs committee is looking into that.
  4. University Senate Student Affairs Committee: Overview of three main topics to cover this year. TA/GA Workload, Advisor Training, and Connections between Senate and GSG/SGA
    The University Senate Student Affairs Committee has three main topics to discuss this year:
    1. TA and GA workloads
    2. Advisor training
    3. Connection between Senate and student government organizations
    Bob discussed the importance of having graduate student representation on each Senate committee that is allowed a graduate student as a voting member. The representation could help a lot of things get passed.
  5. GSG Graduate Student Affairs Committee: Had a meeting, having another soon. 5-6 members.
    Bob reemphasized that there is now a GSG Graduate Student Affairs Committee (GSAC). The GSAC is working on parking. Bob covers parking and housing the best he can. Pertinent legislation that comes up is passed to the GSAC by the WMC. Bob cannot do it all himself. People interested in whatever topic should get involved. Bob raised the question, "Do you want more playgrounds?" as an example, and responded that if you do want more playgrounds, then you need to be the person to get involved. Bob said that you need to have an interest in the topic at hand to get involved. In addition, graduate students should come to the GSAC meetings if they want to get involved.
3. Committee Affairs
  Vice President for Committee Affairs Sachin Rajgire (ENME) reported on the following items:
  1. Elections
    Sachin reported that there was no add in Diamondback, but he was able to reach out to many graduate departments. There were eight (8) nominations for Vice President for Public Relations, which is the highest number in GSG history.
  2. GSG Representative for Union Advisory Committee
    Sachin announced that Zanitta Dower is this year's representative on the Union Advisory Committee.
  3. Committee Briefing
    Sachin announced that the GSG seeks volunteers for the Social Committee. Interested graduate students can sign up with Sachin.
Old Business
1. Election for GSG Assembly Parliamentarian
  Rachel asked for nominations from the floor. Erika Grant (SOCY) nominated Doc Hunter (SOCY). After closing nominations, Rachel asked the Assembly if it wanted to hear Doc speak about the position or move straight to the vote. The Assembly said that it wanted to hear Doc talk.
  Doc said that he has been involved in student organizations and furthering the rules of order his entire collegiate career. He emphasized his passion for organizations, and he thinks that organizations are more democratic with parliamentary procedure. He talked about his involvement in the GSG and his role as principle author to create the parliamentarian position.
  Rachel opened the floor to questions.
  Joshua Saragovi (BMBA) asked Doc his ideas on the limitations parliamentary procedure can present and whether Doc realistically thinks that the GSG can have meetings in less than two (2) hours.
  Doc responded that although people do disagree with him, he still believes it is possible to end the meeting in less than two (2) hours. Doc emphasized that when the Assembly does not argue about the rules of order, meetings go faster and more efficiently.
  Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) asked if Doc thinks he will be sponsoring any bill in the future and whether he foresees any conflict of interest.
  Doc responded that it is reasonable that he might sponsor a bill in the near future, and he does not see a conflict of interest because the presiding officer has the final word on how things work, and the Assembly makes the ultimate decision through voting. He reemphasized that the Parliamentarian only advises.
  Bob asked if Doc would be willing to teach someone else the rules of order so that someone else can take his place in the future.
  Doc said that he believes it is a responsibility of all elected officials to find someone to replace them, and so he would have no problem teaching someone parliamentary procedure.
  Rachel asked if the Assembly thinks Doc should leave the room for discussion, or if it should go ahead with the vote. Everyone replied that the Assembly should vote.
  Doc Hunter won the position of Parliamentarian 35-2.
New Business
1. Election for Vice President for Public Relations
  1. Regina Chen (COMM)
    Regina stated that she is a second-year graduate student in Communications. She has worked in Public Relations for seven (7) years. She wants to run for this position because she was president of her undergraduate student association, and she knows the value of public relations. The other reason she wants to run for this position is because she sees a lot of issues going on that affect graduate students. From her observations, she sees that graduate students are not a powerful group. She stated that graduate students are not undergraduates, but we are not faculty. Graduate students have unique interests.
    After Rachel announced that Regina was out of time, someone from the floor asked Regina how she proposed to increase graduate students' power.
    Regina said that the GSG needs to empower graduate students at this University and that every graduate student can serve as a base.
    Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) said that the position entails a stipend of $1000 per semester, and a significant amount of the semester has already passed. He asked if she would be willing to accept less.
    Regina said she would accept less.
  2. Jimmy Chang (BMBA)
    Jimmy talked about "WHIFM"-What's In It For Me? He pointed out that there are 9,000 graduate students, and if you look at them as a whole, they want the same things, therefore we should ask, "What's In It For We?" He argued that graduate students do not have a large voice but we should, as a group, be able to better contribute our thoughts and desires. Jimmy talked about his past experience: he has done public relations and strategic planning (?) in Philadelphia for McDonalds. He believes that 9,000 individuals are strong, but if we work as a team we can accomplish more.
    Andre Perry (EDPL) pointed out that Jimmy's experience is in corporate models, and corporate models are very different from academic models of institutions. He asked how Jimmy would deal with this difference.
    Jimmy responded that graduate students have similar issues such as housing and stipends. He does not think the other aspects of the corporate model will play a role.
    Alfredo said that the GSG has a limited budget and asked Jimmy how his experience in the field might offer good ideas for good public relations on a shoe-string budget.
    Jimmy suggested
    1. in-house production;
    2. using local vendors and developing long term relationships with those vendors; and
    3. Non-profit deals or pro bono work.
    In reference to the Diamondback, Jimmy suggested finding someone to sponsor our section or have people buy space for advertisements.
    Susan (EDCP) asked Jimmy how he thinks we can get women involved in graduate student government.
  3. Erika Grant (SOCY)
    Erika said that one (1) of the primary responsibilities of the VPPR is to "act as GSG spokesperson by communicating with media, developing awareness of graduate student issues, and bringing attention to the graduate student community at large." She stated that she does have experience working with university media sources. As a former newspaper staff member, she can use her experiences as a columnist and reporter to excel in this role. She said that she has served on numerous executive boards and committees in the past, and she is confident that those experiences will prove invaluable if elected VPPR.
    Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) asked if she would be willing to take less money because part of the academic year has passed.
    Erika said that that decision is not up to her; her stipend would be determined by the Assembly.
    Alfredo asked how Erika would increase public relations on a shoe-string budget.
    Erika said that a VPPR needs to be creative. For example, she would use flyers, talk to graduate students at events like the Grad Pub, and work with the Diamondback.
    Sharon (BPHD) said that it is her understanding that the GSG wants this position to get involved with things outside of graduate students. How would you do that?
    Erika said that her experience is somewhat limited in that area.
  4. Banik Kakali (EDCP)
    Kakali Banik said that people should call her Koli. Koli said that she was elected to same position at the University of Pennsylvania, where she did her Master's work. She said that graduate students need a spokesperson. Some of her ideas include a designated space to advertise GSG events and meeting and greeting graduate students at the Grad Pub. She commented that she went to the First Look Fair, and she did not see any representatives from the GSG. She said that she has a lot of event planning experience to bring to the position and experience dealing with apathy in both private and public schools. She said she will be here for four (4) years, she is female, and she is good with oral and written communication.
    Alfredo asked how Koli would increase public relations on a shoe-string budget.
    Koli replied that she would use flyers and networking. She also suggested mobilizing graduate students about parking via networking.
    Sharyn Gardner (BPHD) asked Koli to answer the same question she asked the previous candidate-how to go beyond the graduate student community.
    Koli said she would consult with graduate students. First, she would suggest a graduate student kiosk for posting information. Second, she would try to obtain the e-mail user groups for each department and contact students through that medium.
    Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) asked Koli whether she would accept less money.
    
    Koli replied that she'd be willing to work for no money.
  5. Srilatha Kuntumalla (MOCB)
    Srilatha declined her nomination.
  6. Pragya Mirza (ENTS)
    Pragya said that she is currently enrolled in a Master's Program in Telecommunications, and she also works as a Graduate Assistant at the Comptroller's Office. She sad her experience includes taking part of the largest organization of international students in the world called ISEC for a year. While in ISEC, she raised large sums of money from corporate sponsors in order to fund numerous ongoing activities and events such as career fairs, awareness programs etc. In addition, she firmly believes in increasing cultural diversity in the University.
    Charles Breiterman (GVPT) asked if she has public relations experience.
    Pragya replied that she has Event Management experience at the undergraduate level and worked with ISEC, where she worked closely with CEOs and CFOs.
    Alfredo asked how Pragya would increase public relations on a shoe-string budget.
    Pragya said she would try to increase graduate student involvement and corporate sponsorship.
    Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) asked whether she would be willing to accept less money for the position.
    Pragya said she would accept less money.
    Sharyn Gardner (BPHD) asked how Pragya would feel about the political side of the job, which involves getting GSG known outside of campus.
    Pragya answered that with graduate students, the money is brought in from outside of campus.
  7. Lakshmi Narasimhan Molaga (ENTS)
    Lakshmi said he is from the Telecommunications Department and does not want to talk about experience, but rather talk about the main issues facing graduate students and the interest of grad students at the GSG. He argued that graduate students don't believe they have enough time to get involved, but if we believe we can get them involved, we can get them involved.
    Andre Perry (EDPL) said that Lakshmi wants to create enthusiasm but that isn't the role of the VPPR. Andre asked Lakshmi to talk about the mechanism for increasing visibility rather than the idea of a "pep rally" type person.
    Lakshmi replied that we need to take the GSG to each and every graduate student and convey things. Specifically, the first thing the GSG needs to do is convey interest and show graduate students that they have a shared interest.
    Andre Perry (EDPL) attempted to clarify his question by asking Lakshmi how he will specifically get the GSG to get enthusiasm from students.
    Lakshmi replied that he has lots of idea, such as functions and job-fests. He said he has no lack of ideas, and they should reach the students
  Rachel Jablon signaled the end of time for candidate presentations. She stated that the Assembly would have a free and open discussion about the candidates, once the candidates left the room.
  Alfredo asked whether the minute-taker should keep taking minutes and whether the tape recorder should keep recording.
  Rachel put the question to a vote.
  The Assembly voted against recording the discussion in any way.
  After a ten (10)-minute discussion, a vote was taken, and the candidates called back into the room. Rachel announced that Jimmy Chang had won the position of VPPR with 19 out of 44 total votes.
2. GSGA22-R1: Fair and Affordable Graduate Housing
  Robert Zambon (MOCB) and Hellmut Lotz (GVPT)
  Bob said that Hellmut came up with a resolution, and he added the appendix. He said that the appendix is not here but everything is backed up by facts. The website maintains an archive of all the supporting documents; the lease and tables tell of the errors that calculate the increased rents, but also the corrections that were made.
  Rachel asked for Bob or Hellmut to read the "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED" parts of the resolution.
  Bob read them.
  Rachel said that the resolution must be debated before questions.
  Doc said that the Assembly has to adopt the resolution.
  Hellmut said that they need to change lines 82-83 to read "Office of Research and Graduate Studies" instead of "Division of Academic Affairs."
  Rachel said that the changes do not need to be put to the Assembly because the changes are made by the author.
  Hellmut also said that line 69 should state "newer buildings, larger apartments, more amenities, more services, and better security."
  Bob talked about the changes that will be made by the authors.
  Sharyn Gardner (BPHD) asked for the details about the two (2) paid graduate assistantships requested by the resolution.
  Hellmut replied that they are leaving the details to the Graduate School. He assumed that the Graduate School would give someone a rent rebate or something.
  Rachel asked if the language of the resolution needs to be changed to reflect how the students will be paid.
  Hellmut replied that it is better if the GSG leaves this item open so that the Graduate School can decide where these funds come from and how the assistants will be paid.
  Donna Pierce (ASTR) asked why they want two (2) assistants instead of one (1) or three (3).
  Hellmut said that there are two (2) locations, Graduate Gardens and Graduate Hills, and these different locations contribute to people having different experiences. Therefore, two (2) people would make it possible for people in each location to have someone to go to.
  Whitney Schott (ECON) asked if there is a conflict of interest because the University would be funding something on graduate students' behalf. She argued that the University can place pressure on these assistants.
  Bob responded that it will not be a conflict of interest because they are graduate students and the University is only hiring them to make sure SMC does its job.
  Delores Phillips (ENGL) said that graduate students live in many SMC locations and asked if the resolution covers these other SMC locations.
  Bob responded that it only covers graduate housing [Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens] because the largest number of people live in Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens, while in other SMC-owned places, people can sue SMC or leave. He added that Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens are different because SMC is taking advantage of the people who live there.
  Delores Phillips (ENGL) asked if the University could change the management.
  Bob said they could not, because SMC has a contract.
  Hellmut added it would be a breach of contract to change management.
  Rachel pointed out that there is only twenty (20) minutes left of the meeting and asked whether the Assembly wanted to vote now or continue with the discussion.
  The Assembly voted to vote now rather than continue with the discussion.
  The resolution was accepted with one (1) abstention.
3. Approval of GSG 2002-2003 Budget
  Whitney Schott, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee
  Whitney (ECON) reviewed the items on the proposed budget. Specifically, she explained that the costs of the Legal Aid Office increased, because Carla Rappaport and her staff increased the number of hours, and also the GSG added a new Vice President of Public Relations with its own stipend, which leaves the GSG with no money.
  Rachel argued that the Assembly costs can be cut because the GSG presently spends $170 per meeting on photocopying, and a photocopier could be purchased from Terrapin Trader from approximately $200 or $300.
  Whitney said that that is something the committee has considered. She argued that although a photocopier could be purchased for $200, the problem is that that amount of money would not get a very good copier and it is a tradeoff. Whitney suggested that the committee could look for different deals from Kinko's or Mailboxes, Etc. but they have not looked into it yet.
  Sharyn Gardner (BPHD) pointed out that Jimmy's stipend was, in fact, not included in the proposed budget which places the budget $2000 in the hole. She asked why there is money allocated to the Social Committee and also money allocated to the Grad Pub.
  Alfredo realized that money recently spent would be reimbursed and the proposed budget did not reflect this reimbursement, which puts the budget back in the black. In addition, he explained why there is a need for a Grad Pub budget and a social committee budget. Specifically, he explained that the Social Committee budget was an allotment of money that allowed people to be creative and participate by running social functions. In addition, he argued that the budget that could be cut was the Diamondback because last year, only one thing was posted in the Diamondback, and the new Vice President of Public Relations can come up with new ways of publicizing.
  Rachel asked for a revised budget so that everyone could have better picture of the financial situation.
  Sharyn Gardner (BPHD) replied that the budget must be approved today because it cannot wait until November.
  Rachel pointed out that there are only five (5) minutes left of the meeting.
  Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) moved to suspend the standing rules so that agenda items can be covered.
  Doc Hunter (SOCY) argued that it is unnecessary to suspend every standing rule in order to extend time. He moved to extend the meeting to 3:40.
  The motion to extend time to 3:40 was passed.
  Sharon moved to accept the budget with the changes discussed by the Assembly. These changes would leave the budget $500 in the black.
  Rachel brought the motion to a vote.
  GSG 2002-2003 Budget was accepted with revisions.
4. GSGA22-B4: $2 Increase in Student Activities Fee
  Whitney Schott, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee
  Whitney (ECON) explained that this is an increase that would help continue things like the Grad Pub. She asked for the Assembly's support before presenting the bill to the University Senate committee on fees and tuition.
  Soun Pil Kwon (PHYS) argued that this increase asks graduate students to pay more. As an alternative Soun suggested that we look to see if we can save and do more with what we have because this is like a tax.
  Todd Solomon (English) rebutted that this is a gesture of good will from the GSG.
  Alfredo added that this increase is the best return on a graduate student's dollar because the GSG works for better housing and better stipends. Furthermore, he said that two (2) dollars is very little and that this amendment should pass.
  Rachel asked for all those in favor of GSGA22 to vote.
  GSGA22-R2 passed with only one vote against it.
5. GSGA22-R2: Endorsement of Helping Graduate Students in Financial Difficulty with Charitable Contributions or Other Fund Raising Measures
  Soun P. Kwon (PHYS)
  Soun explained that in August there was a meeting with the Dean of the Graduate School, during which a proposal was made to give small grants from a fund for charitable contributions to graduate students. Furthermore, Soun added that the Office of the Vice President has asked whether the GSG is interested and supported this idea.
  Cathy Jones (MATH) argued that this plan was ill conceived, and it asks for charity, which gives the administration a way of looking good.
  Bob argued that the resolution lacked details. Specifically, Bob wanted to know what "financial difficulty" is. Bob thinks he, like most graduate students, is in financial difficulty, and adopting a resolution like this one will cause a lot of harm.
  Sharyn Gardner (BPHD) asked if this is in the form of a no-fee loan.
  Soun answered that it is in the form of a small grant.
  Rachel asked Soun if he could amend the language.
  Soun replied that the details of this charitable donation have not been hammered out yet. For example, it is not clear what the people in financial difficulty will get, who is going to get it, etc. Soun argued that the process is just starting.
  Rachel pointed out that time was up.
  
  Doc moved to vote on GSGA22-R2.
  The resolution failed.
6. GSGA22-B5: Amendment to Financial Policies and Procedures
  Whitney Schott (ECON)
  This bill was tabled to the November 1^st meeting.
7. GSGA22-B6: Financial Reporting
  Soun P. Kwon (PHYS)
  This bill was tabled to the November 1^st meeting.
Announcements
1. Graduate Needs Assessment Survey Presentation: Brown Bag Lunch in the Nanticoke Room, Stamp; Oct. 24, 12:30p.m.
  Jason Pontius, Coordinator for Graduate Student Involvement
2. Symposium on Biosensor Technologies and Microbial Diagnostics: Oct. 7, 11a.m.-5p.m.
3. There will be 500 tickets for the Rolling Stones concert available at the Hoff Theater Box Office, beginning at 5p.m.
4. Next GSG Assembly Meeting: Multipurpose Room, Nyumburu; Nov. 1, 1:20p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45p.m., by Vice President for Legislative Affairs, Rachel Jablon, presiding officer.
Supplemental Documents:
1. Minutes from August 30, 2002
2. Ballot for Parliamentarian
3. Ballot for Vice President for Public Relations
4. Graduate Legal Aid Budget Request
5. GSG 2002-2003 Budget
6. GSGA22-R1
7. GSGA22-R2
8. GSGA22-B4
9. GSGA22-B5
10. GSGA22-B6

Submitted by: Michael Danza (SOCY) and presiding officer Rachel Jablon, Vice President for Legislative Affairs

Date of Approval: November 1, 2002

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Graduate Student Government - 22nd Assembly
October 4, 2002
1:20p.m.-3:00p.m.
Baltimore Room, Stamp Student union
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