Clay Dickerson said that launching a University-wide career closet was one of his primary goals to ensure all students had access to business attire.
Ultimately, Dickerson said during the Aug. 8 meeting that the decision to draft this resolution was not easy but was necessary so as to fulfill Student Council’s role.
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According to the resolution, the Board failed to respond to Student Council’s July 15 requests and has ignored student leaders’ concern with the current selection process.
The Senate is able to represent the faculty perspective to legislative bodies through positions such as the faculty representative to the Board of Visitors.
10 pending cases remain on the docket to be processed in the fall.
Edwards and Shortmann will be responsible for reunion events, including the Young Alumni Reunion which includes a celebration with alumni from the three most recent graduating classes.
Utilization rates refer to the amount of money actually used within the allocated budget — increasing these rates to prevent wasted money has been a primary goal of Student Council.
The Committee will not reconvene for an in-person meeting until the Fall 2025 semester.
Student Council passed a resolution Tuesday to relocate the orchard and basketball hoop of Hereford Residential College due to construction in the surrounding area.
McVey reflected on a slower time in the semester for the Committee, a period that offers respite following a busy previous term with a historic caseload.
Student Council discussed the insufficient orientation for University transfer students and received updates regarding Student Council’s ongoing connection with the Student Government Association of U.Va. Wise during Tuesday’s general body meeting.
Two of his main hopes for the term are to institutionalize a University-wide business closet and to establish a higher number of advisory boards, which consist of students and community members.
The Honor Committee held its first meeting of the 2025-2026 new term Sunday evening, during which members introduced themselves and discussed their goals for the semester.
Ackleson hopes to strengthen engagement with the University community, highlight the work of the Committee, recruit a balanced support officer pool and ensure accountability among Committee members.
Student Council highlighted their goals to unify the student body and foster collaboration among student groups.
A significant focus of Howard’s tenure was the introduction of new procedures for appeals and non-compliance proceedings.
Before she was elected as chair, McVey served as first-year judiciary chair, vice president for sanctions and led the hazing response subcommittee.
The unanimously approved bylaw directs the Committee to dismiss any honor offense if the alleged conduct in the Honor report submitted by a University community member falls within the scope of the University’s Policy on Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment.
McVey addressed the Committee, sharing her confidence in the UJC’s ability to meet the challenges associated with student self-governance.
Mendoza Gonzalez’s presidential term focused on ensuring Student Council growth by improving the organizational efficiency.
