Brescia University College Students’ CouncilAgenda

March 13th, 2016

Call to Order at 7:05

Roll Call

Present:

Hala AhmedJosie BakerMegan BeitelBriana BiasoneAli CattonCaitie CheesemanEunice ChoiBeth JacksonNicole KeenAshley KwarciakAgnes LeiBahareh ManeshAmanda MicallefRachel OgilvieSophie PrivéLauren ReadBrittani SchroederNicole SteadmanDeanna VezinaEmily Rose West Brittany WhiteCourtney Young

Absent:

Brittany EnnisRawan ElkorinyChristine FrancisGabby GuizzoMady Lutterman

Hien NgoCadence Rhamey

Adoption of Agenda

Motion carries 12:0

Ratification of Minutes

Ali Catton: I motion to have the ratification of minutes postponed to next meeting because they

don’t make sense in a lot of sections.

Questions:

Brittani Schroeder: This is the last meeting?

Caitie Cheeseman: We will have a turn-over meeting on April 2.

Motion carries 12:0

Speaker’s Announcements

Rachelle Provost: Good luck on midterms!

Comments and Questions from the Brescia Community

None.

Presentations

Sexual Violence Policy and Protocol (Courtney McDonald)

Caitie is part of consultation process in constructing the policy as a part of the advisory

committee

Western developed a sexual violence policy late last spring and we did not know, we

could technically fall into their policy if we wanted to but I feel like we could feel better.

Want to get representation from each affiliate on the sexual violence prevention and

education and committee.

A year ago this month, the government proposed an action plan to stop sexual violence

and harassment. This legislation was approved last week, one of the recommendations is

that colleges and universities need to develop a stand-alone policy

Our policy is going through the last steps of approval, this is one of the groups (council) I

wanted to involve and get feedback from.

Advisory committee did a lot of research by going through other schools’ policies

Convened with advisory group for input, then did first draft, created an online survey as

part of consultation process

Students were the majority of responses in consultation process, then faculty, then staff.

Included feedback from consultation in another draft that went to EPC, SLT, legal

council, then is going to student council (tonight), Brescia council, and finally the Board

of Trustees

Has updated Wellness Center information since having sent us the document: sexual

violence prevention provider information updated

Has updated 2b) “Disclosing Experience of Sexual Violence”: wanted to make language

clearer because the legal council has said that there is a clear line between disclosure and

a report. Brescia by law may have to proceed with some form of investigation even if

they don’t want to participate. Anyone can disclose their experience to whoever they feel

comfortable.

Our policy is unique to Brescia, as Canada’s only Women’s school.

Questions:

Beth Jackson: I found this much more comprehensive than Western’s policy. Would the

committee be open to adding more resources?

Courtney: Yes, my goal is to get this on our website but not to overwhelm people with resources.

I was trying to think about what would be most appropriate and where other resources would

come in, but absolutely, I would love that information. But yes, we wanted to do better than

Western but wanted to align with them, and there was a lot of great info that we took for them.

Ali Catton: Fantastic job. Would this apply even if the act happened off campus?

Caitie Cheeseman: Yes, it falls under the support aspect of the policy, because we want to be

supportive to the student, so even if it happened at Kings, Brescia would offer that support.

Ali Catton: On the website, is it possible to get these resources in a separate document rather

than in this 17 page document so that it is more accessible for students?

Courtney: Yes, this is just the policy format but we want to transfer the key points to the website

for easy access for everyone.

Deanna: Would you be able to send us this document once it gets passed? I find Brescia’s

website sometimes hard to navigate.

Courtney: Yes, that is well-known. My plan is to sit down with the director of this department

(currently on mat leave). Communications is huge when it comes to mental health and we hope

to make that more accessible on the website

Caitie Cheeseman: I’m hoping that there will be a wellness tab on the website

Josie: Once this is passed, what is the plan if the resources or policy needs to be updated?

Courtney: It needs to be reviewed every 3 years. My hope is that we review it after the first year,

but like anything on the website, you have to make sure that the information is up to date and

accurate. Brescia has been working on a new strategic plan for an internal student

communications plan, and this would be part of what’s in that plan.

Brittany White: This will be presented to the staff and faculty, will they review this internally?

Courtney: This is what will happen when we take it to the Brescia council meeting.

Josie: Once it is passed, will there be an email that goes out to the students?

Courtney: It will definitely be announced. Probably from Marianne Simms or the Principal’s

office.

Ali Catton: Would it help you if you have students’ councils official seal of approval, or an

official endorsement?

Courtney: Yes, that’d be great!

Caitie Cheeseman:

Student Services Fee

There is a committee specifically designed to look at the fees that go to Brescia, this meeting has been

called because of the new 12$ student fee about the Student Wellness Advisor

This position would involve: Student support and crisis intervention, case management- would act as a

liaison to any students in need of accessing mental health services, would not provide counselling but would

be educated in techniques in dealing with mental health issues.

We want to think about how to support all students, not only those in crisis, so this person will take on

outreach aspects and wellness promotion, will be taking on assessment of initiatives, and look at

programming i.e. Student groups.

Wanted to make sure there was student feedback and approval before taking it to the committee

Questions:

Deanna Vezina: When would this staff member be hired?

Caitie Cheeseman: This summer. And the college is also covering the funding of their salary; it’s not just the students.

The fee itself covers this portfolio but also financial aid, security, as well as shuttle bus service. The student fee

doesn’t support all of the costs but does contribute to a portion of that. That is why we are wanting to include this

position because it is very tangible to students.

Ali Catton: The student services fee this year was $135.17, next year $148,69 which will go into the salary of

Wellness Advisor, Financial aid officer, campus safety, transportation, etc.

Courtney: There is also a student support fee which is separate and is $50. This fee covers class improvements.

Deanna Vezina: So what do you need from us for approval?

Caitie Cheeseman: We would just like to know if you would be in favour of this increase in student fees knowing that

this is what it would be going to

Beth Jackson: Could we do a small form with the information?

Deanna: Or throw together a 2-slide power-point to present in classes to see if anyone has questions/problems

Ali Catton: Mental health resources comes up many times, so you can bring that forward too.

Courtney: We would want none of our students to worry about this past April 6, don’t mean to be cumbersome.

Executive Updates

Caitie Cheeseman (President):

Updates:

AGM1 and AGM2

CHRW budget meeting

Gazette Budget meeting

Meeting with Dr. Rogers with Deanna re. Honors Society- a group of students recognized

for academic community excellence

o want to look into being more flexible in assessment of students

March Break Open House

Met with Courtney re. Sexual Violence Policy and procedure

OPC and relevant meetings

Meeting with Cathy re. student space solutions

Faculty Awards meetings

Upcoming:

Supporting transition of Deanna and Rachel, new council

Interview panels

Announcements:

Elections reminder: Office is a neutral zone

Year-end reports are due April 1, and are contingent on April 2 inaugural dinner

Josie Baker (VP Academics):

Platform Update:

Communication, Advocacy, and Support:o BUCSC Awards Updateo Faculty Representatives Updated o Fall Preview Day/March Break Open House o Food and Nutrition Committee

LOWG meeting

Upcoming:

Faculty dinner tomorrow.

o Networking with your professors, free food.

o Word of mouth invites

Food and Nutrition Committee

Academic Dean meeting

Jack.org

Deanna Vezina

Updates:

#BeeBold – use hashtag

Humans of Brescia

Met with Marianne, VP students re. platform for next year

Met with Mackenzie, re soph-council relationship

Met with Dr. Rogers and Caitie

Elections promotions

Lots of tours

Interviews

Carnival

Open House

AGM2

Upcoming:

College Council meeting April 1

Inaugural April 2

Courtney Young (VP Finance):

Meeting with Karen, getting ready for year end

Met with clubs about next year

Student Fees

Sat in on interviews

Upcoming:

Reconciling revenue accounts

Announcements:

Last call for cheque Requisitions: April 15. If you know that you will need

reimbursement after that date please email Courtney

Catering invoices will need to be paid before the event.

Office won’t be open regularly but will ensure that someone is in the office on April 15

Email Courtney with any questions

Beth Jackson (VP Student Issues):

Updates:

Surveys done yesterday: 316 participants, a quarter of the school

Elections

Interviews, interview questions

Formatted policies that Hala created

Watched both USC meetings

Been emailing Caitlin Randel re transition

Attended March Open House

Joint Health and Safety meeting

Upcoming:

Jack.org summit Friday

Interviews

Giving out prizes for survey

Meetings with faculty in next few weeks

Writing transition report because VP Events is taking over

Working on College Council

Compiling a bunch of reports

Questions Arising from Executive Updates

Ali Catton: Is there a specific time on April 1 that you would like the end-year reports due?

Caitie Cheeseman: Midnight on April 1.

Brittani Schroeder: Is there a template for the year-end report?

Caitie Cheeseman: Same template as the mid-year report. I will repost it

Deanna Vezina: Note: We are going to have bi-elections as well

Josie Baker: For the Honours Committee, I noticed that it has the VP Academics sitting on the

committee, do you want me to bring this to them at the next meeting?

Caitie Cheeseman: I will let them know. But I would prefer not to lose a student voice so we will

find another solution.

Beth Jackson: Why are the club presidents sitting on this committee?

Caitie Cheeseman: That’s a good question, I honestly do not know.

Caitie Cheeseman: Will there be any promotion for the bi-elections? There will be a coffee with

council event Wednesday which will be a mandatory event

Amanda Micallef: For the faculty dinner, do we need to RSVP or just show up? And when are

office hours done?

Josie Baker (VP Academcis): Just show up

Caitie Cheeseman: Last day for office hours is April 6

Courtney Young: Can you just drop by for coffee with council and where is it taking place?

Caitie Cheeseman: Yes if you just stop by for an hour, it will count as a mandatory event

Brittani: When are we kicked out of our emails?

Caitie Cheeseman: May 1st

Beth Jackson: We don’t need any mandatory events for April, right?

Caitie Cheeseman: No.

Deanna Vezina: Our emails will be down from midnight on Good Friday to the next morning

Members Updates (20 minutes)

Megan Beitel (Charity Rep): we raised over $12,000 for the HBK relay for life, had people cut

their hair, Blood drive info to come

Ali Catton (USC Rep):

Caitie and I are no longer members of the USC but now Megan and Deanna will now

take over

We have planned PVT with Eddie and,

New USC Exec

Sophie Privé (Formal Events Commissioner): Have been working with Pam on SLRE, finalized

details. If you were invited please RSVP!

Eunice Choi (International Student Representative): Have been working with Christina on sugar

bush trip, it is a mandatory event,

Nicole Steadman (Mature and Transfer Student Rep): On Tuesday 22, mature and transfer

student potluck and Fleetway trip at 4:30, mandatory event. There is a fee for people attending

Brittani Schroeder (Brescia Buzz Editor): Send me stuff!

Beth Jackson: Which team came in first?

Megan Beitel: All night for the fight, a first year group from Kings

Questions Arising from Members Updates

None

Caitie Cheeseman: I motion to take a 10 minute recess.

Motion carries 12:0

Reconvened at 8:38

Motions

Whereas the BUCSC has been working to improve student space on campus,

Whereas the BUCSC has been approached regarding a donation to create new student spaces on campus,

Whereas, a BUCSC donation will allow for complete renovation of the Merici Lounge, Ursuline Hall Living Room and Rose Room,

Be it Resolved, the BUCSC donate $100,000 from the Special Projects Fund to completely renovate these student spaces,

Be it Further Resolved, the BUCSC follow the Donation Policy and ensure accurate recognition is represented for the BUCSC, 2015-2016.

CHEESEMAN/Young

Caitie Cheeseman: the space planning committee made this proposal: Merici Lounge will be a

group study space, Ursuline living room will become like a St. James living room, the Rose

room will be made into a student events room and an available study space for students when

events are not going on. Looking into giving this council recognition for these new student

spaces

Courtney Young: There is over $200,000 in this fund, lots of students have not been able to see

the benefit of their contribution but this will finally allow them to.

Ali Catton: With Ursuline Hall and Merici Lounge having limited access at night and on

weekends, could we arrange in the donor agreement that students could have access during those

times?

Caitie Cheeseman: In regards to Ursuline Hall, I think it’s fair that the student space is open until

10pm on weeknights and on weekends. In regards to the Merici Lounge, there may be a liability

because of its location; students would have access to that classroom and staff lounge. Will have

to discuss this liability with donors

Nicole Steadman: In the past there have been conflicts with booking spaces because of faculty-

booked events. Would faculty be using these spaces as well?

Caitie Cheeseman: No. To work against that, there are also other rooms for faculty to book. They

are looking at having strictly student spaces that are available.

Ali Catton: Can we make sure that the grad pictures on the walls in the Ursuline Hall room stay

and are up to date

Caitie Cheeseman: I’m not sure that they will stay in that location, they may be relocated but

there is a project underway to update them

Debate:

Ali Catton: This may cost $100,000 but we have had many students pay into this fee and we

have been doing a dis-service to students in not spending this money. This is the very type of

thing that we should be spending money on.

Josie Baker: We pride ourselves in being student centered and implementing this shows that we

are providing the students what they want and need

Deanna Vezina: This relates to all feedback I received while campaigning, this will also cater to

Sophs and clubs who are in need of space.

Beth Jackson (VP Student Issues): 89% of students who filled out survey have said that student

space is important.

Bahareh Manesh (Awareness Commissioner): In favour of motion as someone who always needs

to microwave food when there is an event

Motion carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions:

None.

2. By-Law #1

Whereas, the Executives were tasked in the development By-Law #1

Whereas, the new By-Law #1 reflects the new changes facing the BUCSC,

Be it Resolved, the BUCSC adopt the new (attached) By-Law #1,

Be it Further Resolved, this document is in place for May 1st, 2016.

CHEESEMAN/JacksonCATTON/Rose West

Caitie Cheeseman: Incredibly important By-law. This is one of the two strongest governing

bodies of the BUCSC that ensures that we operate smoothly

Ali : 6.07: I would just like clarification. Is it 1/3 of council that must be present or ½?

Caitie: This is based off of Kings. It is 1/3 but it is ½ if it’s a large decision, by-laws or policies,

or anything deemed of major significance by the Speaker. For meetings when it is just executive

reports, we don’t need to struggle to get ½ of members out here.

Debate:

Ali Catton: holding a meeting where 1/3 of the members need to be present would be creating

the illusion that meetings are not mandatory. I motion to amend the document by saying that ½

of all members should be there.

Questions

None

Debate

None

Amendment carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions:

None.

Motion carries 12:0

By-Law #2

Whereas, the Executives were tasked in the development By-Law #2

Whereas, the new By-Law #1 reflects the new changes facing the BUCSC,

Be it Resolved, the BUCSC adopt the new (attached) By-Law #2,

Be it Further Resolved, this document is in place for May 1st, 2016.

CHEESEMAN/Vezina

Cheeseman: This aims to clean up our elections policy and have it make more sense. The table of

contents clearly outlines where things are located and outlines interview protocol, clean-up of

language, cleans up poster-policy, etc.

Vezina: This is very nice because it’s been really tight with elections this year because Easter is

so soon, this makes it easier to go through and we have something to reference when things are

murky

Cheeseman: We also added piece on online campaigning: with things like snapchat it is very

hard to stop campaigning at specific time so with that in mind we added an online campaigning

section that allows candidates to keep this up past the deadline but candidates are not allowed to

solicit votes. It is more for raising awareness of the voting polls

Questions:

Ali Catton: Would this be passive campaigning like “Here’s the link to vote,” or “I’m running

and here’s the link to vote!”

Caitie Cheeseman: More like “I’m running, here’s the link to vote! It just doesn’t make sense

that everything has to be deleted when the election is happening. Candidates will have that

freedom to encourage people to vote

Debate

None

Motion carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions

None

3. Office Renovation

Whereas, the BUCSC has strived for professionalism this year,

Whereas, the current and incoming Executives believe that the BUCSC office needs to be updated in order to achieve the levels of professionalism we are hoping for,

Whereas, a more versatile and private space will allow for more secure interview space, as well as more confidential meetings with bookkeepers and important stakeholders at Brescia,

Whereas, the current table would be replaced by a smaller working table; additional desks for the President and a computer for CCO and CFO work; more secure mailboxes and drop boxes would be put in place; and shelving for binders would be installed to hold important documents,

Whereas, the current BUCSC office space does not suit our needs as a Students’ Council,

Whereas, the fridge would be moved to the front office to allow for easy accessibility for students-at-large to take milk or cream for their coffee; the welcome desk would be smaller and face forward to encourage conversation and give a more welcoming feel; and there would be a small table and chair set for a working space,

Whereas, a budget of $7500 from the Special Projects Fund will be used to cover the costs of these improvements,

Whereas, these renovations will be completed by September 2016 in order for the BUCSC office to be fully functional for the new academic year,

Be it Resolved, the BUCSC begin to budget and plan for a renovation of space in their office,

Be it Further Resolved, the incoming BUCSC President presents plans for the renovations for council feedback at the first meeting, April 3rd, 2016, to the 2016-2017 BUCSC,

VEZINA/OglivieCATTON/Vezina

Deanna Vezina: This needs to happen because when Karen comes in to do bookkeeping stuff, we

have to shut down the whole office, having a computer in the back-office makes it more

professional and private, the fridge there makes it less private, have been having confidentiality

issues with people going through the mailboxes

Rachel Ogilvie: It is important that the office looks more professional and more inviting.

Questions:

Ali Catton: Who will be doing the work?

Deanna Vezina: It sounds like we’re not really allowed to for safety purposes, but we have

money to hire people to do it

Beth Jackson: Just for clarification, you will not be re-painting?

Deanna Vezina: No

Unknown member: What do you mean the desk will be facing forward?

Deanna Vezina: Right now, it’s kind of awkward when people come in because they don’t really

know if you’re working or not, so we won’t be using the corner desk anymore, we’ll get a new

one. That large desk will be moved to where the large cabinet is, the table takes up a large space

that could be better used as a collaborative space. Having an additional work place in addition to

the front office will be helpful

Beth Jackson: As someone who helped put together the office, speaking strongly in favour of

motion, found that people have been going through my mailbox where there are confidential

documents. It needs to be utilized more usefully and proficiently.

Ali Catton: Amendment: Be it further resolved that the incoming president present at first

meeting of new council plans for the renovation at the first meeting (April 3) of the 16/17

BUCSC

Debate:

Ali Catton speaking to the motion: It’s important for multiple people to discuss what the big

picture will look like and give council members the opportunity to voice their concerns

Deanna Vezina: This is a good idea, feedback is really important.

Caitie Cheeseman: Suppose Deanna proposes this and people don’t like the idea, what happens?

Ali Catton: It wouldn’t be a motion, it would be Deanna sitting in front of council saying “this is

what I’d like to do, what are your thoughts?” Would just be to receive input from council.

Debate

Ammendment carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions

None

Motion carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions

None

CAFP Grant

Whereas the Canadian Association of Food Professionals - Brescia (CAFP) has requested funding from the Student Initiative Grant for $2,300;

Be it resolved that the Brescia University College Students’ Council approves this grant application for the requested amount.

Be it Further Resolved, that the BUCSC stipulates that the reimbursement shall only be for the fees be associated with the conference, not with transportation,

YOUNG/CheesemanCATTON/Cheeseman

Young: It is a $15000 grant, separate from the student opportunity grant. Of this grant, only

$2300 has been spent so far. We did a final call for grant applications and I don’t anticipate any

more applications. CAFP has not got any other grant money coming in from us this year.

Caitie Cheeseman: CAFP is aiming to create a more inclusive and straight-lined way in regards

to grants for the conference, rather than them accessing different funding points. They would all

essentially have a unilateral amount from the BUCSC grants to support their attendance at this

conference

Emily Rose West: Can you clarify where the money is coming from and what each student has to

pay?

Courtney Young: This application comes from them directly, each student has to pay a $465

conference fee to attend, and there may be a hotel fee of $100, flight costs $500-600 per person,

and the hotel is far away from the airport so they’d need to rent a car as well.

Emily Rose West: There’s a bus provided from the airport to the hotel, would this be included

Courtney Young: I’m not sure, you could ask them or put in recommendations.

Ali Catton: Is this the only document they provided for this money or did they provide additional

documents?

Courtney Young: There has been a discussion for a very long time about this application so the

application you’re seeing here has been revised quite a bit.

Ali Catton: In your opinion, in the documents they’ve given you and the conversations you’ve

had, have they provided enough information?

Courtney Young: They have provided thorough and sufficient information. There was a

miscommunication that they had to apply through this grant.

Ali Catton: In terms of car rental, have we looked into the liability for Brescia allowing students

to rent cars?

Courtney Young: That would not be included in our reimbursement.

Beth Jackson: We’re not liable at all, it is their choice to rent the car.

Debate:

Ali Catton speaking in favour of the motion: We need to make it very clear that we are not

funding transportation, we are funding the conference. I would like to amend the motion to say:

“Be it further resolved that the BUCSC stipulates that the reimbursement shall only be for the

fees associated with the conference and not for transportation.”

CATTON/Cheeseman

Questions:

Emily Rose West: Would this include the hotel room?

Caitie Cheeseman: It would be just the conference fee, not the hotel or transportation costs.

Ali Catton: this just clarifies which receipts they could hand in to be reimbursed.

Amendment carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions

None

Motion carries 12:0

Club Ratification Procedure

Whereas the Brescia University College Students' Council has made significant strides to create a more professional club system;

Whereas this professionalism must begin with the creation of clubs through ratification;

Whereas in the past there has never been a thorough process of ratification.

Be it resolved that the BUCSC approve the Clubs Ratification Procedure;

Be it further resolved that this policy go into affect on May 1st, 2016.

JACKSON/Vezina

Beth Jackson: Hala created a great ratification process based on that of the USC we’ve never had

one in the past.

Hala Ahmed: this aligns our policies with the USC and helps move us towards incorporation

Questions

None

Debate

Caitie Cheeseman: Clearly defining what an interest club is can allow for better academic clubs

to exist as well, if academic clubs could be seen as an interest club in the future, that would

prevent them

Motion carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions

None

Events Policy Procedure

Whereas, the VP Student Events were tasked in the development of an Events Policy,

Whereas, the new Policy structure has created new opportunities for groundwork on incorporation,

Be it Resolved, the BUCSC adopt the new (attached) Events Policy,

Be it Further Resolved, this Events Policy is in place for May 1st, 2016, with the roles being elected this upcoming elections period,

Be it Further Resolved, Council approve the addition of the requirement for updating said policies as the universities policies evolve,

VEZINA/Cheeseman

Deanna Vezina: Cadence talked to many stakeholders at Brescia, and since we are part of the

college everything has to be exactly the same or more limited. So she basically copy and pasted

it from the Brescia policy. Cadence said that once we become incorporated we can change the

policy i.e. Alcohol policy

Caitie Cheeseman: It will also include the updates from the University’s policy that we will

update as necessary. It will be a sort of rolling document.

Questions:

None

Debate:

None

Motion Carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions:

None.

Caitie Cheeseman: I motion to take a 5 minute recess so that Rachel can pull up all the

documents for new business.

Motion carries 12:0

Reconvened at 9:

New Business

Special Projects Physical Plant

Whereas discussion as begun regarding the handover of keys to the incoming BUCSC Executive;

Whereas there have been a number of issues regarding the cutting of the back room key;

Whereas these issues concern the providing of a key to Brescia University College Physical Plant;

Whereas Physical Plant has requested a key to the back room and currently this is not a possibility.

Be it resolved that $200.00 be allocated from Special Projects to have a new lock placed on the backdoor in which Physical Plant will provide the lock company. JACKSON/Young

Beth Jackson: Last year the executives put new locks in, when I misplaced my keys we tried to

get one cut and learned that the company we use is not the company that the school uses and

would not allow us to cut a specialty key for the back room. Physical plant has requested a key to

that room for electrical issues. We would like to use their lock company to cut our key for the

back room.

Courtney Young: Sounds like it will be a lot cheaper, and might as well get it done.

Beth Jackson: Last year, to put in the lock for the front and back, it cost under $200.

Questions:

Ali Catton: So this doesn’t happen again, will the lock be able to fit keys that can be cut?

Beth Jackson: Yes it will be like the skeleton key that they use for St. James and Ursuline Hall.

Caitie Cheeseman: If I have a key to the back office, do I have a key to Ursuline hall and such?

Beth Jackson: No. The skeleton key is weird.

Debate:

Ali Catton speaking in favour of motion, we have to be very careful to make sure we don’t lose

the keys, we can’t keep paying $200 to replace the locks.

Motion carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions:

None

Sexual Violence Policy

Whereas, the BUCSC has received a presentation from Courtney McDonald in regards to the

new Sexual Violence Policy,

Whereas, we are representatives of the Brescia student body,

Be it resolved, that the BUCSC accept and support the proposed Sexual Violence Policy,

Be it further resolved that a letter of support be drafted and sent to Courtney McDonald to show the support of this council.

CATTON/Baker

Catton: The first piece is that we support it on behalf of the student body. The second piece is

that there is a formal piece of documentation that can be sent to Courtney so that she can hand

over and say that BUCSC is in support of this policy.

Josie Baker: This shows that we support the policy formally and this is a much needed policy,

especially at Brescia.

Questions:

Deanna Vezina: Who is writing this?

Ali Catton: Whoever wants to.

Deanna Vezina: I can write it. I’ll post it on Facebook group.

Motion carries 12:0

Noted Abstentions

None

Roll Call

Present:

Hala AhmedJosie BakerMegan BeitelBriana BiasoneAli CattonCaitie CheesemanEunice ChoiBeth JacksonNicole KeenAshley KwarciakAgnes LeiBahareh ManeshAmanda Micallef

Rachel OgilvieSophie PrivéLauren ReadBrittani SchroederNicole SteadmanDeanna VezinaEmily Rose West Brittany WhiteCourtney Young

Absent:

Brittany EnnisRawan ElkorinyChristine FrancisGabby GuizzoMady LuttermanHien NgoCadence Rhamey

Adjournment at 9:50

Next meeting April 2, 2016