The Northwestern State University Student Government Association P. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497-0023 (318) 357-4501 Resolution # Sponsor : Terria Ebarb WHEREAS, the lighting behind the library leading to Rapides is very dim, and in some areas it is non-existent WHEREAS, the lack of light is becoming unsafe for the students of Northwestern. WHEREAS, the fear of being unsafe by walking to the library, and having the chance of being harmed, may lead to a decline in the enrollment. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Northwestern State University provide more lighting behind the library leading to Rapides. Sponsor Terria Ebarb SGA President Carlton Downey University President Dr. Randall J. Webb The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 F% Resolution # _ Sponsor Michelle Craig Date 11/11/96 Whereas, 20 members of the Black Student Association would like to participate in the Ninth Annual Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference on January 16-19, 1997 at Texas A & M University (attachment A). Whereas, The participation of these students in the conference will greatly benefit Northwestern State University By: A. Helping the students cultivate effective leadership skills to be used at Northwestern State University. B. Promote the involvement of minority students in student activities and club-sports. C. Increase the diversity in many club-sports by applying the knowledge that has been learned at the conference directly to NSU's campus. D. Increase the retention rate by increasing the number of minority motivators and leaders on campus. Whereas: The Black Student Association cannot cover the cost of trip alone. The BSA is currently sponsoring fundraisers such as raffles, basketball tournaments, and parties to raise money for the trip. However, it is unlikely that they will generate enough funds to cover the entire cost of the conference. Therefore Be It Resolved: That the SGA help financially support NSU's minority students by paying for the registration fee of the students attending the conference. This fee is listed on the cost sheet (attachment B). It is $1,300.00. This fee does not include hotel accommodations or transportation. ATTACHMENTS Sponsor SGA President ¿/ University President “We represent the Students and NSU” The Northwestern State University Student Government Association P. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497-0023 (318) 357-4501 Resolution # Sponsor : Andrew Kolb - Senator-at Large WHEREAS, There is a shortage of pay phones at Northwestern State University WHEREAS, Most students have one or more classes at Kyser Hall THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED That the S.G.A. allot adequate funds for the installation of the needed pay phones at Kyser Hall. Sponsor Andrew Kolb - Senator-at Large SGA President Carlton Downey University President Dr. Randall Webb The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 318 357-4501 ( ) Resolution# TI'IO Sponsor Michelle Craig Date 2/3/97 Whereas, the elevators in Kyser are very slow and very ineffective. Whereas, it is, in some cases, faster to walk up the stairs then it is to ride the elevator. Be it resolved that the elevator system in Kyser be repaired to run smoother and more effectively for the students of NSU. Sponsor SGA President University President “We represent the Students and NSU” The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 Resolution # 77't! Sponsor Michelle Craig Date 2/3/97 jU. of ÑS«* Whereas, the parking lobi Union and in Sabine are in badly need of repair. Whereas, the students pay for and deserve to have safe parking facilities. Be it resolved that the pot holes in these parking lots be filled to make them safer for the students to drive. Sponsor SGA President University President “We represent the Students andNSU” The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP.O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 *11'll Resolution # _ Sponsor Larry Ellis Date ___ Whereas, the student's needs come first at Northwestern State University. Whereas, there is a growing number of student needs that are yet to be met by NSU. Whereas, there is not enough communication between the students and the Student Government Association of NSU. Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Student Government Association of NSU advertise meeting times and print minutes in the"Current Sauce". University President “We represent the Students and NSU” The Northwestern State University Student Government Association S T £ NSU P. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 Resolution# Sponsor Senator Luke Dowden Senator Todd Wallace Date 2/18/97 Whereas, ;.the hardworking Student Government Association at Northwestern State University enjoys pqjyhve .publicity*- Whereas, n n ibt of the Student Government does not mind receiving a free T-shirt wer' v. . Therefore let it hr resolved that the Northwestern Student Government Association purchase a specially designed t-shirt for each of the members of the Student Government Association. Senator Luke Dowden Senator Todd Wallace Carlton Downey SGA President Dr. Randall Webb Northwestern State University President “We represent the Students and NSU’’ The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP.O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 Resolution# Sponsor Senator Luke Dowden Date 2/18/97 Whereas, each member of the Student Government Association plays an effective role in the mission to b e 11 e r; N o illnyest em State University. Whereas, Student Government Senator^and Student Workers fulfill there duties through weekly senate meetings ihree office hours per week, and bi-weekly committee meetings. Whereas, Senators onlv incentive is their personal motivation and belief that they can make a difference Therefore Ic it be resolved that the Northwestern Student Government Association institute a scholarship for each of its Senate and Student Worker Positions. Each Senator would receive a $100.00 credit to bis student account at the beginning of each semester that they are a member of the Student (io\eminent Association. At any time during any semester that a Senator does not fulfill the dmii" ot his office or resigns from Student Government, the Senator would be responsible ;e :timid the scholarship to Northwestern State University for the semester in which the duties*, whore mot fulfilled. Carlton Downey SGA President Dr Randall Webb Northwestern State University President “We represent the Students.and NSU’ ’ The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 Resolution # __ Sponsor Larry Ellis Date ____ Whereas, the external features of this campus are fundamental. Whereas, the parking lot at Rapides dormitory is a joke. Whereas, the parking lot at Rapides dormitory is an inconvience because the parking lot lines are crooked. Whereas, this inconvience leaves vehicles banged and scratched up. Therefore Be it Resolved: Northwestern State University allocate the Rinds necessary to get the parking lot redrawn. O' _ ¿7 Sponsor SGA President University President “We represent the Students and NSU” The Northwestern State University Student Government Association NSUP. O. Box 3022 Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 (318) 357-4501 Resolution # Sponsor Senator Luke Dowden Date 2-20-97 Whereas, Northwestern State University's motto is "Northwestern. .Where Student's Come First." Whereas, in. the best interest of every student that the University live up to this standard. }■ Whereas, t fftm nadequacy in faculty in several departments on our campus. This problem contribute ' 'crworked staff, limited quality staff office hours, and no time for staff' research Whereas, Non ¡¡western State University has the highest student faculty ratio in Louisiana. Students can not be effectively advised on the proper steps to completing their college education. Whereas, I : d faculty means limited class sections and course selection Whereas, Nonti western has had a student population increase of 3%-4% per year over the past eight years Our student population is outgrowing our campus faculty. Limited faculty means minimum is oui excellent standard. Therefore let it <e resolved, an increase in faculty is needed. The Northwestern State University Student Government Association supports any effort by the University to increase the faculty student rat V/e encourage the University Directors to examine our current situation and take action imnu ..ir.my ft is our view that a quality education cannot be properly attained at this university unless this problem is corrected. Senator Luke Dowden Carlton Downey SGA President Dr. Randall Webb Northwestern State University President “We represent the Students.and NSU”