The Student Government Association had its first meeting for the 2024 Fall Semester. During this meeting, they discussed topics, such as the Board of Trustees meeting, the new Expressive Activity Policy, the Internal Budget, and more.
Starting with the information shared about the Board of Trustees meeting, which took place at the beginning of June, President Chloe Garner, Senator Jack Laney, and Senator Mariem Boussaha all attended this meeting at IU Bloomington. At the meeting, they met the IU Indy Graduate Student Body President, the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Student Body President, and many more. During this multiple-day trip, they discussed and learned about various things, such as the IUSB New Degree Program, Healthcare Alliance, “Map the Gap”, a Summer Kids College, and the new Expressive Activity Policy.
Another thing the SGA discussed during this meeting was the new Expressive Activity Policy that’ll take effect in the upcoming school year. This is a newly drafted and updated policy based on responses from focus groups among all IU campuses, of which, President Garner and Vice President Saleh attended and helped collaborate.
One of the last main things the SGA discussed, was the Internal Budget for this upcoming academic year, 2024-2025. Before this Senate meeting, Treasurer Swartzentruber, President Garner, and former President Edmonds all met to discuss and decide on the new proposed amount for the Internal Budget. After Treasurer Swartzentruber presented and explained the new proposed budgeting and allocation, the Senate then discussed and asked questions. Once finished discussing the budget, the Senate then voted on whether or not to pass the motion (the proposed request) for the new Internal Budget. The motion passed, so the new Internal Budget is now in effect.
Go to the “iusb_SGA” Instagram page to learn more in-depth information about things from this meeting. Additionally, if you have any questions, feel free to email “StuGov@iusb.edu”, reach out to President Chloe Garner, or message the iusb_SGA Instagram page!