Evans identified two central justifications for this increase — the impact of inflation on the real value of the fee and the gap between the amount of CIO funding needed and the amount of funds Student Council is able to provide.
The resolution also stipulates that the body should amend Student Council’s fall budget to allocate $5,000 to the Black Alumni Association.
The resolution specifically calls for a space with windows, indoor plants, easy access to an outside area with greenery, Indigenous art and other decor from a diverse array of cultures and an Eastern-facing door — which is of cultural significance to the Navajo Nation.
Honor offenses involving CHIs are processed by the Vice President of Student Affairs office, and require an initial psychological assessment by a therapist or psychiatrist.
Lamberson volunteered for the role of chair upon receiving news of the opening and was appointed by the UBE board Aug 20.
Bray stated that by the end of convention, she hopes to have a draft of a multi-sanction system to bring before the Committee for approval and then be voted on by the student body in March.
This legislation addressed the recent vandalism of the Office of African American Affairs Aug. 19, which was later communicated in a University-wide “general communication from Timothy Longo, vice president for security and safety and chief of police.
The meeting began with a visit from the Society of the Purple Shadows, who entered the Trial Room silently, adorned in purple cloaks.
The goal of this legislation is to make it easier for members of Student Council to understand the nature of funding requests and to process them more efficiently.
At the final meeting of the spring semester, the Honor Committee expressed interest in the development of a multi-sanction system but plans for this were not discussed at the meeting on Sunday.
Ryan Cieslukowski, director of funding reform and support updates and fourth-year Batten student, shared several updates related to the Student Activities Fee funding process.
On July 1, Youngkin appointed four members to the Board — including Ellis — who are scheduled to take their seats during the Board’s retreat in August.
UJC is a student-run organization responsible for investigating and trying alleged violations of the University's Standards of Conduct, which lists 12 prohibited behaviors aimed at facilitating a community of safety and trust.
Bray previously served the Committee as an Honor Investigator before acting as the vice chair for hearings during the 2021-22 term.
The Executive Committee consists of 12 members who oversee the trial process and manage the UJC’s operations.
Open positions include director of coalition engagement and director of mutual aid.
The Committee spent most of the meeting discussing members’ goals for the term, with Bray sharing that she will use the goals to form a “road map” for the Committee to follow.
Cain said she was heartened to see a diverse representation of communities in this leadership team.
The bylaw will require there to be an in-person quorum for remaining members to attend virtually and members who wish to attend virtually must have their reasoning approved by the chair.
Cain spoke about the communities she hopes to empower during her time as President.
