Much like Michelin, the Student Government Association is trying to find “a better way forward.”
Under the guidance of the executive council, the SGA took great strides this year. Each student senate committee attempted to help the students, and all of the committees made notable steps forward. From study abroad scholarships to the controversial plus/minus grading debate, the SGA proved it is here for the students of the Hill.
The campus improvements committee, chaired by Fairdale sophomore Nate Eaton, continued the Campus Clean-up tradition, and the committee also supported the building of a day care for members of the Western community. In addition, the committee helped make it possible for vending machines to display worthy and affordable prices on campus.
The student affairs committee, chaired by freshman Kayla Shelton from Gallatin, Tenn., had a remarkable year. The committee assisted with SGA Week and Shelton also coordinated Dialogue Day. While the committee worked on various matters, Shelton took the initiative. She attempted to address Blackboard concerns, and she also met with Western officials about meal plans.
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The academic affairs committee, chaired by Monticello sophomore Lucas Humble, had unprecedented success this school year. The committee offered study abroad scholarships for students traveling abroad to continue their higher education, and the committee also offered field trip scholarships that could be used by Western professors. The committee embraced Western’s vision statement and each of the members proved they are trying to make Western a leading American university with international reach.
The academic affairs committee also assisted with the Buy-A-Book program, and the committee additionally asked the libraries to maintain longer hours during finals weeks. Committee members Reagan Gilley, a Pineville sophomore, Humble and New York sophomore Tedde Harden should be applauded for their efforts and hard work.
I chaired the legislative research committee, and Elizabethtown sophomore Cory Blair was the vice chairman. We served the students by researching upcoming legislation, and it was our responsibility to make sure resolutions and bills were commendable enough to be read and addressed by student senators. The legislation truly varied, and we were lucky to have passionate representatives authoring legislation that bettered Western.
Louisville junior Josh Fries chaired the public relations committee, and Nicholasville freshman Christian Cullip and Warsaw sophomore William Doolin were noteworthy members. The committee helped with bulletin boards, purchased table skirts for social functions and members helped with rallies concerning the plus/minus grading issue. Furthermore, the committee sponsored the program that allows Western students to borrow dollies to move in and out of dorms.
The executive council also made evident progress. Louisville junior Cherieth Lineweaver; Amanda Allen, a senior from Goodlettsville, Tenn.; and Ashley Gore, a senior from Beavercreek, Ohio, assisted with Organizational Aid. Campbellsville junior Hunter Sprowles, President Jeanne Johnson and Stinnett junior Skylar Jordan tackled various issues. They helped with the Listen Up Legislators program, and they met regarding the Hall of Distinguished Seniors. Jeremy Glass is also aiming to help by constructing the SGA Web site. Moreover, Paige Feller, a junior from Evansville, Ind., and Villa Hills junior Kathleen Hennessey were the office associates this year, and they did remarkable work.
The SGA made obvious progress this school year, and members are always trying to find ways to improve the Western community. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact an elected or approved representative of the students. We are concerned with every student and every issue.
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Kendrick Bryan is an undeclared sophomore from Elizabethtown. He is Legislative Research Chair for SGA.