The council approved Mary DeSimone, a second year Engineering student, as the new Chair of Membership and Outreach.
Alcorn and his team of co-sponsors worked with Student Council representatives and other stakeholders to adjust the resolution, recommending instead that a mental wellness requirement be offered within the Disciplines
The resolution advocates for the inclusion of a formal mental wellness Engagement course within the New College Curriculum.
In response to the food pantry’s recent expansion and changes, it was decided that integrating the food pantry into Student Council would be the best course of action.
Student Council plans to publish a "Guide to Being Not-Rich at UVA," reduce the price of textbooks and support a fund to reimburse students for two mental health appointments outside of CAPS.
Students say their questions went unanswered and demand action from University.
Student Council will offer 70 free STI tests for students at the end of the fall semester but is hopeful testing can be made more accessible to students.
This fall, SIS underwent significant upgrades in response to numerous complaints concerning the old interface's appearance and difficult usage.
The Student Council plans on holding an open forum, inviting students — as well as Representatives of the Office of Advancement, Office of Admission and The Cavalier Daily — to both educate students regarding the University’s use of the watch list and give students a place to voice their concerns.
The Cavalier Daily interviewed the candidates about their policy ideas, their thoughts on the University’s relationship to Charlottesville and how they think students play a role in local government.
